The Colonial Chair is available in walnut, cherry, oak and mahogany, with either a lacquered, stained, soap or oil-treated finish.
Colonial Chair was designed in 1949 by furniture designer and professor Ole Wanscher. The name ‘Colonial Chair’ was derived from Ole Wanscher’s fascination with furniture design in 18th-century Britain and the colonial era. Ole Wanscher’s aim for the Colonial Chair was to pay tribute to classic conservative trends while also fitting into modern homes. The chair became a highly sought-after collector’s item throughout the world.
Colonial Chair is extremely strong despite being lightweight in nature. The chair’s sophisticated armrest is slightly curved and ascends to an elegant apex before turning downwards. The chair’s basic structure consists of a relatively simple slat framework, which lock into the joints supporting each other.
CEO Knud Erik Hansen from Carl Hansen & Son comments: “Danish modernism is very popular at the moment, as it expresses a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and sustainability, and the minimalistic design is in tune with an age which is seeking a return to simplicity. Ole Wanscher’s Colonial Chair is a design classic that radiates an elegance and lightness which is very much in step with a modern lifestyle where ‘less is more’.”
Colonial Chair’s recommended retail price starts at £1,195 ($1, 936), excluding VAT. The chair is also available with fabric or leather side cushions. The chair has a seat height of 46 cm, and is 85 cm high, 69 cm deep, and 65 cm wide.
