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Designed in the early 1940s and originally commissioned for Denmark\u2019s Aarhus City Hall\u2014a project led by renowned architects Arne Jacobsen and Erik M\u00f8ller, who entrusted Hans J. Wegner with the furnishings\u2014the Town Hall Chair is a genuine piece of Danish design history.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Crafted from solid oak, each chair has been reupholstered in premium cognac leather, true to its original design, and carefully cleaned and lightly waxed to revive its shine while preserving its beautiful patina. Each chair has aged uniquely, with one displaying slightly darker tones than the other. This highly versatile piece makes an ideal addition to any room\u2014be it an office, living room, or master bedroom.<\/p>\n

The clean lines, superb proportions, and exceptional comfort foreshadow Wegner\u2019s future success as one of the most acclaimed designers of the post-war era.<\/p>\n

Price for the pair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Hans J. Wegner (1914\u20132007) was a Danish designer who played a central role in defining Scandinavian modern furniture. Often called the “Master of the Chair,” Wegner created renowned chair designs, such as the Wishbone<\/em>, Peacock<\/em>, and Shell<\/em> chairs. His work is celebrated for its craftsmanship, simplicity, and enduring appeal.<\/p>\n

Wegner was born in T\u00f8nder, Denmark, and began training as a cabinetmaker at age 14. After his apprenticeship, he studied at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts, developing his signature style: an elegant, organic blend of form and function that highlighted the natural beauty of wood.<\/p>\n

In the 1940s, he started collaborating with prominent furniture maker Johannes Hansen, launching designs that quickly gained international recognition. By the 1950s, Wegner\u2019s work had established him as a pioneer of minimalist, functional furniture. He also collaborated with other Danish modernists, including Arne Jacobsen and Erik M\u00f8ller, for major projects such as Denmark\u2019s Aarhus City Hall.<\/p>\n

Wegner\u2019s philosophy, which he called “organic simplicity,” emphasized comfort, durability, and beauty in every piece. His designs, with thoughtful details and curved wood forms, continue to inspire designers globally. Among his many honors are the 1951 Lunning Prize and the Danish Furniture Prize. Today, his work remains beloved and iconic, embodying the timeless quality of Scandinavian design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Designer<\/strong> : Hans J. Wegner<\/p>\n

Editeur<\/strong> : Plan Mobler<\/p>\n

P\u00e9riode\u00a0<\/strong>: 1940’s<\/p>\n

Style\u00a0<\/strong>: Scandinave<\/p>\n

\u00c9tat\u00a0<\/strong>: Tr\u00e8s bon<\/p>\n

Dimensions<\/strong> : L 61 x H 85,5 x P 52 cm. Hauteur d'assise : 45cm<\/p>\n

Mat\u00e9riaux\u00a0<\/strong>: Ch\u00eane, cuir<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":1599,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[22],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1988","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-collection","7":"desktop-align-left","8":"tablet-align-left","9":"mobile-align-left","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerie-marel.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1988","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerie-marel.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerie-marel.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerie-marel.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/galerie-marel.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1988"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerie-marel.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1988"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerie-marel.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1988"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/galerie-marel.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1988"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}