CH07 Shell Chair by Carl Hansen & Son

CH07 Shell Chair by Carl Hansen & SonThe CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered one of Hans J. Wegner's most iconic and groundbreaking designs.An architectural masterpieceWhen Hans J. Wegner unveiled the design of the CH07 Shell Chair in 1963, many critics loved the avant-garde look, but the general public was reluctant to accept its distinctive expression. Mixed reviews in the 1960s along with the less-developed production techniques of the time, resulted in very limited production. When Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell Chair in 1998, it won broad public admiration almost immediately due to the interest of a new generation. The design's floating lightness is achieved through its wing-like seat and curved backrest held by a frame with three arched legs. The chair's signature seat and backrest are created from upholstered form-pressed