Where to buy

  • Hans J. Wegner - 1788 Easy chair
    Hans J. Wegner - 1788 Easy chair
  • Hans J. Wegner - 1788 Easy chair
    Hans J. Wegner - 1788 Easy chair
  • Hans J. Wegner - 1788 Easy chair
    Hans J. Wegner - 1788 Easy chair
  • Hans J. Wegner - 1788 Easy chair
    Hans J. Wegner - 1788 Easy chair

1 of 4

Model 1788 - By Hans J. Wegner

Description

1788 Easy chair

Hans J. Wegner designed 1788 as a counterpart to the Spoke-back Sofa in 1974. With a construction in solid oak and replaceable cushions, the 1788 Chair is both visually elegant and extremely comfortable.

Upholstery:

Wood:

Capture 4201

Oak soap, FSC Mix 70%

Meet the designer

One of the most prolific Danish talents of his time, Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) designed roughly 500 chairs, many of which have become classics that are still in production today. Wegner is part of the “Golden Age’ of modern Danish design, known for his fascination with wood and for infusing functional designs with a poetic, playful edge. For Wegner, a chair isn’t just a piece of furniture, but a work of art made to support the human form.

Old Portrait image of Hans J. Wegner in The Ox Chair
Old Portrait image of Hans J. Wegner in The Ox Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Learn more about Hans J. Wegner
View all designer products

Spoke-Back Colleciton

Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner, both born in 1914, were both colleagues and friends, and the two Danish designers worked together on a number of exhibition projects. One of them was the annual Copenhagen Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in 1945, where Mogensen and Wegner designed and presented “A Home For the Future”.
Explore
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
Spoke-Back sofa by Børge Mogensen
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
1788 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Explore

Product impact

At Fredericia, we strive to continue our heritage of purposeful and sustainable design, creating modern originals that encourage human well-being wherever people live, work or relax.

Responsible forestry

The wood used for this furniture is traceable to the source with specific variants being FSC®-certified.

Circular by design

This furniture is designed with separate, interchangeable components which can be renewed, sorted and recycled, anywhere in the world, in case of unexpected damage.

Closeup image of the 1788 Easy chair by Hans J. Wegner
Closeup image of the 1788 Easy chair by Hans J. Wegner

Solid wood

This furniture is made from solid wood that – if kept well – will get a beautiful patina. As needed, the surfaces can be sanded down and restored by skilled locals anywhere in the world.

Downloads

Here you can access and download all project files and assets.

Product sheetStrength test2D DWG3D DWGOBJ

Copyright © Fredericia Furniture 2023