CH-28 Sawbuck Chair

The Model 28 chair by Hans Wegner was designed in 1951 for Carl Hansen & Son and produced at their factory in Odense, Denmark. It was part of the first collection of Wegner's designs made by Carl Hansen as part of a long and highly successful collaboration with the renowned architect. The majority of Wegner's output up to that point was drawn for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. His first major foray into industrial production with Carl Hansen (as well as other smaller factories such as Andreas Tuck) began with this collection that included the Wishbone chair and CH-25 lounge chair. The Sawbuck dining chair followed a year alter in 1952.

This designed was later nicknamed the Sawbuck due the v-shape leg design. It features striking paddle-shaped arms and a wide, moulded back with Danish oak veneer. This example has a beautiful, patinated oak frame that has darkened over time. The seat has been reupholstered in new aniline leather.