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

A Chair That Stays

The CH25 is one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn, put into production in 1950 and in continuous production ever since — a testament to what happens when a designer gets everything right.

Wegner’s choice of paper cord for the seat and backrest caused a stir when the chair was first introduced. The material — developed as a replacement for seagrass during World War II — had never been used in furniture before. Wegner saw its potential immediately: non-stretching, exceptionally durable, and with a woven texture that rewards close inspection from every angle.

Each seat and backrest is hand-woven by a skilled craftsman using a technique that resembles weaving, visible on both sides of the backrest. It takes approximately 10 hours and 400 metres of paper cord to complete a single chair. Here, that cord is black — giving the CH25 a sharper, more graphic character than the natural version, while the underlying quality and craftsmanship remain identical.

Craftsmanship & Finish

Available in solid oak and walnut with a black paper cord seat and back. Also available in lacquered finish — contact us for more information.

• Dimensions — W71 × D73 × H73cm (seat height 35cm)
• Frame — Solid oak or walnut
• Seat & back — Black paper cord
• Finishes — Oak Soap, Oak Oil, Oak White Oil, Oak Black Lacquer, Walnut Oil

Also available as the CH25 Easy Chair in natural paper cord.

Part of the Carl Hansen Lounge Chairs collection.