Manufacturer: Carl Hansen & Søn | Designer: Hans J. Wegner, 1950

Simplicity as a Design Discipline

The CH23 Dining Chair was one of the first chairs Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1950 — pieces that set new standards for modern furniture design through their artistic expression and ergonomic form. Reintroduced in 2017, it remains true to Wegner’s original hand-drawn sketches, with every aesthetic and structural detail intact.

Although the CH23 may appear uncomplicated at first glance, it is full of refined detail: the elegant cruciform cover caps in the backrest, a double-woven paper cord seat, and arched rear legs that ensure optimal stability. Wegner was a master at making complex designs appear simple — and the CH23 is among his finest demonstrations of that discipline.

The chair has no armrests, making it practical around the table even in smaller rooms. Its organic form and considered proportions make it as comfortable as it is considered.

Craftsmanship & Finish

Available in solid oak and walnut with a black paper cord seat. The oak/walnut combination pairs an oak frame and cover caps with a walnut backrest. Oak has a clearly visible wood structure when painted.

• Dimensions — W50.3 × D50.3 × H78.6cm (seat height 44.5cm)
• Frame — Solid wood
• Seat — Black paper cord
• Back — Veneer
• Finishes — Oak Soap, Oak Oil, Oak White Oil, Oak Black Lacquer, Oak / Walnut Oil, Walnut Oil

Also available as the CH23 Dining Chair in natural paper cord. Complete with the CU CH23 Dining Chair Cushion for added comfort.

Part of the Carl Hansen Dining Chairs collection. Pair with the Carl Hansen Dining Tables collection.