The Ch24 wishbone chair, also known as Y-stol or Y-chair, is furniture with a timeless design and modern trends. It was designed by the " The Master of the Chair" who played an important role in Danish Modernisation and his name is Hans J. Wegner, in 1949. After that, only he was in continuous production which means he was in the trends because of his furniture testament and functionality.
This blog will take you to the history, elemental design, and iconic legacy of this chair. After this, you will perfectly understand why this chair is still trending and famous in today's generation.
The Hand behind the creation of the Ch24 chair:
The creator of the Y chair is the world's famous Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. He is often preferred to be known as "The Master of the chair". He was the master of blending both traditional Danish art and modern techniques in his furniture. He was also an architect but he delved into Furniture designing and he has designed around 500 chairs throughout his career, but this chair remains one of his best and most recognizable pieces.
Elements of his design and the inspiration:
This chair was originally made by Wegner's fascination with Chinese furniture forms, mainly the curvaceous wood and intricate woven elements. He re-defined these traditions to root them with the Scandinavian aesthetic, in the art of living which is a 'functional and simple principle'.
The chair's great character is its Y-shaped back-rest, which has made it popular with names like Y-Stol and Wishbone Chair. This seemingly simple detail of the chair is the key feature of this furniture, showing Wegner's history of excellence as an artisan in the creation of solid, and elegant structures from bent wood. The back of the seat forms one harmonious surface with the armrests, which is full of luxury and comfort which makes it perfect.
The seat itself is the best-ever design of Wegner. It is a sponge crafted from paper cord woven in an envelope equipped with softness and comfort. The cord of the paper, more than aesthetically attractive, is also surprisingly strong. Due to that reason, the chair can deal with everyday conditions.
Altogether, the shape favors the airy and light, as a result, the design concentrates on a sleek and easy look. The chair is available in many wood finishes. This spreads the color range from the darkest to lighter variations. Each wood finish has its unique aesthetic which differs from the others slightly. For oak, the well-chosen alternative is ash, walnut, and ordinary beech.
The Quality and craftsmanship of the chair:
However, this chair is not only beautiful but also a piece of art for every furniture enthusiast. It is also one more symbol of superb craftsmanship. The chair-making process is meticulously made on a traditional standard applying high-quality materials. The joinery is very high-quality indeed, and the fact that the paper cord is woven is an opening to a tradition of handcraft.
This is one of many reasons that Carl Hansons and Sons the manufacturer of Y- stol has been manufacturing this chair continuously during the last 70 years. Carl Hansen & Son, the Danish furniture company that Wegner collaborated with, is still in business, nowadays continuing to make the chair in the same manner and materials as Wegner wished for.
The Versatility of Y-chair:
The CH24 chair is an all-purpose chair for anyone and every space. After all, it can be placed in the dining room, used as a chair in the office, or also appropriate as an accent chair in the living space, because of being a proper chair. The simplicity of the design along with its ability to look elegant in the context of any style of decor, whether it be modern minimalism, mid-modernism, or traditional aesthetics, is a testament to its versatility.
Aesthetics is not the only reason why this chair has been loved by people for a long time. Functionality and comfort are also what it provides to people who have been using or sitting it. The chair is highlighted as it's surprisingly comfortable and perfect for even long periods. The arched backrest, together with the woven paper cord seat, is an excellent addition to the long-term support, and the seat molds perfectly to the body's shape.