Not an instant success when it was designed in 1963 due to its unusual 3 legged appearance. But when the Shell Chair was reintroduced in 1998 it immediately won broad public appeal as well as several design awards.
Danish architect Hans J. Wegner is considered one of the most pioneering furniture designer of the twentieth century. His iconic designs include the Wishbone Chair and the CH25 Lounge Chair. His high quality and thought provoking work, along with effort from several of his manufacturers including Carl Hansen + Son, contributed to the international popularity of mid-century Danish design. He is one of the most prolific and well thought of furniture designers of all time.
For more, read 5 things you didnt know about the Wishbone Chair.
