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House of Copenhagen is launching Hans Wegner’s original Butterfly chair
in the US, at a special introductory price |
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This easy chair is perhaps one of Hans Wegner's most playful pieces. The Butterfly sits comfortably and draws attention to its beautiful shape, dimension, and natural elements. Designed back in 1977, the Butterfly is a flirtatious piece that quietly interacts with its surrounding. Detailed product information, click here |
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Hard to find in the US, House of Copenhagen is offering the Butterfly chair Model GE 460, designed by Hans Wegner in 1977, at an introductory price. The chair is built to order in Denmark by Getama Danmark A/S – the finish and quality is impeccable! |
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List price: |
Untreated beech: $ 1,195/chair. |
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Special:
Offer |
Minimum order: 2 chairs: $776/chair. Total shipping and handling: $285*
*Price reflects shipping and handling costs to any destination in the US, except Hawaii and Alaska.
House of Copenhagen’s standard delivery method includes an appointment for time of delivery,
inside delivery,
unpacking, and removal of all packing material. |
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Tax: |
Sales tax will be added in the state of Utah only |
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Location: |
Built to order in Gedsted, Denmark |
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Production and Delivery time: |
10 to 12 weeks |
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Ordering and payment: |
We accept all major credit cards. Send an email with your phone
number to support@houseofcopenhagen.com and we will contact you within
few hours.
Or call Bodil Jorgensen at 435-940-9100 |
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Hans J. Wegner
finished his carpenter apprenticeship in 1931. While still an apprentice, he made furniture on his own. Wegner studied furniture design at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts. By then, he had joined the inner circles of furniture makers - The Copenhagen Carpenter Corporation - who organized furniture design competitions and exhibitions for young architects. From 1938 to 1942, Wegner was employed at Erik Moeller's and Arne Jacobsen's design studio. His main task was to work on furniture and interior design assignments for the new town hall in Aarhus, Denmark. In 1946 he started teaching at the furniture department of The Danish School of Arts and Crafts. 1949 marked the breakthrough for Wegner's career as a furniture maker when he displayed at the Carpenter Corporation exhibition. Hans J. Wegner is a meticulous and admired craftsman. But beyond his talents as a wood worker, he also has a unique sensibility for the material he works with - wood. His furniture always starts at the drafting table, he then continues his studies with small scale models in cardboard, plywood and wood, and finalizes the design with full scale prototypes that are evaluated for comfort and detailing. His favorite materials are solid oak, beech, teak, ash and maple, but in the mid 60s, he also started working with laminated wood. Durability and functionality are important requirements to Wegner, and so is timelessness.
The natural warmth and a well-balanced character stand out in his furniture, as he understands the nature of the wood and the possibilities and limitations of this, the most natural of all materials.
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| Every chair crafted by the best wood workers in the world. |
The China Chair from 1944 was inspired by Chinese seating furniture from the 17th century. Like many of his other dining room chairs, the China Chair has characteristic back and arms bent in one piece. In the following years, Wegner designed many new chairs, in total over 200 designs. Some of his most spectacular and famous pieces are: The Peacock Chair (1947), The Folding Chair (1949), The Wishbone Chair (1959), The (Round) Chair (1950), The Flag Halyard Chair (1950) and The Valet Chair(1953). |
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