Gossiping Chairs

I have been having a love affair with Hans Wegner’s ch07 Lounge chair for a few years now.  Recently Steelcase, typically known for it’s office systems furniture, created a partnership with Coalesse a new company focusing on bringing classic furniture as well as new lounge pieces into the workplace, hospitality locations and the home.  Since I do a lot of Commercial work it was through Steelcase and Coalesse that I had my first opportunity to sit in this chair, truly stunning.

 

Denmark 1963 / Hans J. Wegner

Upon more research I found that Hive Modern, another one of my favorite online furniture sources, carries this chair and has a great little description of its origins. “The Hans Wegner three-legged shell chair was originally introduced in 1963. A few limited series were produced, but the project soon came to a stand still. The chair was relaunched in 1997 and after 34 years of oblivion the chair finally got its breakthrough. As a curiosity, it is worth mentioning that one of the original shell chairs from the 60s sold for $20,000 at Christies in London in 1999.”

I know that Wegner’s chair can be purchased at multiple locations and the original pieces can be found at auctions, but I just love that you can now order a brand new chair and customize it with your fabric of choice directly from Coalesse or Hive Modern.

I was inspired to write this post today since I finally got around to watching Monday night’s Gossip Girl last night (please don’t judge!).  As vapid and mindless as the show can be they have some of the most stunning sets filled with beautiful furniture, lighting and art.  I almost did a spit-take when I saw my dream chairs, upholstered in a bold black and white print, scroll across the screen.  I had to do quite a few rewind/pause manuevers before I could get a screen shot.  Check them out in the background of this image, perfection next to the deep orange sofa :

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