Four Iconic Hans Wegner Model FH4103 'Heart' Dining Chairs by Fritz Hansen
These iconic three legged chairs sum up the optimism which was present in the new wave of design objects after the war, in the 1950s. Full of character and design flair, the cigar shaped legs support a heart like seat base and are finished by a rounded backrest which is beautifully tapered to the side to create a memorable, sculptural form at the edge of a round or rectangular dining table.
Arne Jacobsen worked closely with Danish maker Fritz Hansen to maximise and perfect the possibilities of design, particularly in the new technology of the time – plywood lamination. This collaboration led to a series of unique chairs with ultra-sturdy construction, durable thinness and incredible comfort. Slim-line organic curves and a contoured seat form a design that is as fresh and modern today as the day it was made!
Teak and Beech
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
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Four Iconic Hans Wegner Model FH4103 'Heart' Dining Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
Hans Wegner trained as a cabinet maker before gaining his architectural degree in 1938. He then worked as a designer in Arne Jacobsen and Erik Moller's architectural office. In 1943 he went on to establish his own office, working from a studio in his house.
It was his collaboration with cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen that led to the creation of the well-crafted, genius designs which we have come to know so well. They presented their work at the Danish Cabinetmaker's show every year from 1941-66 and contributed to a worldwide recognition of Danish design.
Wegner had a deep respect for wood and an eye for detail, giving the 'modern' principles a softness. He constantly challenged the hard-lined steel aesthetic and embraced natural materials and organic form. His sculptural designs sprung firstly from a desire for comfort and then beauty. He also believed a chair should endure a life of more than 50 years. Many of his pieces are still manufactured today and enjoy great popularity and demand.
