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Model 1000 - By Hans J. Wegner
Description
Wegner Ox Chair
Designed by Hans J. Wegner, the Ox Chair is an iconic statement piece with an indisputable presence. A bold, sculptural chair that challenged the understated aesthetics of Danish design at the time, with its distinctive headrest referencing ox horns and its voluminous body. It demonstrates Wegner’s organic, artistic approach to furniture and desire to redefine traditional seating.
Upholstery:
Piping:
Frame:
Leather Cera 905, Russet brown
Piping as upholstery
Brushed stainless steel
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A Sculptural Vision
Introduced in 1960, the Ox Chair marked a departure from the understated language of Scandinavian furniture. With its distinctive silhouette, inspired by the form of an ox, Hans J. Wegner explored a more expressive approach to furniture design while remaining committed to comfort and craftsmanship.
Behind its sculptural presence lies a highly demanding upholstery process. Every Ox Chair is upholstered in our workshop in Svendborg, Denmark, where generations of skilled craftspeople preserve techniques refined over decades. From shaping the upholstery to tailoring the final finish, each step contributes to the chair's distinctive character and lasting quality.
Traditions kept alive
The Wegner Ox Chair is a perfect example of an innovative approach to an old craft. With its voluminous upper body on a delicate steel base, it was a challenge to produce when it was first launched in 1960 by a Danish furniture manufacturer called AP Workshop. In the late 1980s, Wegner turned to the Danish designer and manufacturer Erik Jørgensen for his upholstery expertise, and the result was quite pioneering at the time.
Together, they introduced modern block foam to the chair, making it highly stable in form, unlike the traditional method used before. When Fredericia acquired Erik Jørgensen's company in 2020, the workshop, upholsterers and knowledge were kept to maintain the expertise and high production standard.
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