The Flag Halyard stays true to Wegner’s philosophy that a chair should look beautiful from any angle, as this chair manages to strike the balance of looking both functional and elegant, with the stainless steel frame and leather roping detail offering a sleek finish.
The cushion adds comfort to the chair, making it perfect for relaxing. To soften the hard frame, why not try throwing our Icelandic Sheepskin Rug over it for as a cosy accompaniment. This chair does not come with the Icelandic sheepskin rug featured. The neck cushion is included.
HISTORY OF FLAG HALYARD CHAIR Inspired by a family trip to the beach, Wegner’s original Flag Halyard Chair was made in 1950 and became one of the most iconic and influential chairs of the twentieth century. Design tributes to early modernist designers like Mies van der Rohe can be seen in the chair, which was a departure from Wegner’s trademark wood.
For the Flag Halyard he used stainless steel, showing his skill and mastery of materials, as well as his design versatility. Unlike his other designs that were usually inspired by historical objects, the Halyard Chair was a departure from this as it was inspired by Wegner’s everyday life.
The Flag Halyard stays true to Wegner’s philosophy that a chair should look beautiful from any angle, as this chair manages to strike the balance of looking both functional and elegant, with the stainless steel frame and leather roping detail offering a sleek finish.
The cushion adds comfort to the chair, making it perfect for relaxing. To soften the hard frame, why not try throwing our Icelandic Sheepskin Rug over it for as a cosy accompaniment. This chair does not come with the Icelandic sheepskin rug featured. The neck cushion is included.
HISTORY OF FLAG HALYARD CHAIR Inspired by a family trip to the beach, Wegner’s original Flag Halyard Chair was made in 1950 and became one of the most iconic and influential chairs of the twentieth century. Design tributes to early modernist designers like Mies van der Rohe can be seen in the chair, which was a departure from Wegner’s trademark wood.
For the Flag Halyard he used stainless steel, showing his skill and mastery of materials, as well as his design versatility. Unlike his other designs that were usually inspired by historical objects, the Halyard Chair was a departure from this as it was inspired by Wegner’s everyday life.
Laquered Aluminium Base, Bond Rope, Upholstry, Wool Fleece
Finish:
Matt surface
Filling Material:
PU Foam
Care instructions:
Vacuum clean the furniture thoroughly, make sure to use the soft brush attachment (leather scratches easily). Do always move furniture by lifting. Dragging or pushing can damage fixings and affect stability.
Essential to assisting the international popularity of mid-century Danish design, Hans Jørgensen Wegner was born in southern Denmark in 1914. Skilled as an apprentice Cabinet Maker, Wegner attended the modernist influenced Danish School of Arts and Crafts and Architectural Academy in Copenhagen.
Hans Jørgensen Wegner’s style and vision is often described as Organic Functionality, a modernist approach with emphasis on functionality. The Dane’s legacy is celebrated for his landmark approach to designing chairs, experimenting with minimalist shapes and overlapping frames. In his own words, Wegner enjoyed ‘stripping the old chairs of their outer style and letting them appear in their pure construction.
Wegner received several major design prizes for his work, from the Lunning Prize in 1951 and the coveted Grand Prix of the Milan Triennale in the same year, to the Prince Eugen Medal in Sweden and the Danish Eckersberg medal. In 1959, he was impressively made honorary Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society of Arts in London, whilst his work exhibits within MoMA in New York and the Die Neue Samlung in Munich..
Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007)