Meet the iconic wishbone chair
The wishbone dining chair is one of the most famous chair designs of the 20th century. It features a lovely mixture of a minimalistic silhouette, comfortable ergonomic design and the unique wishbone backrest. Let’s dive into the the story of dining table wishbone chairs and find out some fascinating details.
Hans Wegner, born in 1914, was a young designer with radical ideas for new furniture designs. He met Holger Hansen, son of a famous cabinet maker, at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1947, and they teamed up to segue into serial manufacturing. One of the invented pieces was the Hans Wegner wishbone dining chair. Although it was not immediately appreciated by Danish customers, it was soon admired in Germany and California and spread all over the world ever since.
The most prominent feature of mid century wishbone dining chairs is the unique Y-shaped backrest, which resembles the shape of a wishbone. This distinct element is an eye-catching detail, but more than that, it offers excellent back support and comfort. Another classic feature of wooden wishbone dining chairs is the seat handwoven from paper cord. We love the structured look of the seat, which is not only an interesting detail but adds durability, strength and lots of seating comfort to the design. While the original design was always made with a paper cord seat, modern wishbone chairs also feature rattan seats or other woven materials. Most wishbone chairs are crafted from solid wood, and we especially love walnut wishbone dining chairs and oak wishbone dining chairs. This sturdy construction adds a natural touch, creates a warm, organic feel and is surprisingly lightweight.
It might be surprising, but Hans Wegner was inspired by China’s Ming Dynasty when he was working on the modern wishbone dining chair. This resulted in the curved arms and the soft roundness we still know and love today. Combining old furniture designs with a distinctly Scandinavian look was a very new approach in the early 20th century.
We enjoy the clean lines, soft curves and elegant appearance of wishbone back dining chairs. The whole look features a modern, minimalistic appearance, which is hard to resist and perfectly versatile. Whether you like the look of a dining table with wishbone chairs or you prefer to place distinct modern wishbone dining chairs as statement pieces in some of your rooms, the design is suitable for any home décor. The harmonious blend of form and function comes with a timeless elegance which is hard to resist.
Modern interpretations of this iconic design come in lots of different colours and materials. Imagine black wishbone chairs in your dining room - the unique design, paired with a rich dark colour creates an interesting, eye-catching look that works perfectly with industrial style interiors or modern designs. We especially love the soft look of white wishbone dining chairs, which adds a light, airy atmosphere to any room.
The wishbone dining chair is a masterpiece combining functionality, comfort and a unique, timeless design. The distinct wishbone backrest is an eye-catching feature and offers you and your guests a comfy seat and perfect back support. It is easy to envision the versatile wishbone chair in any room, whether you gather a few around your dining table or use it as a stand-alone accent piece. We are happy to offer you a whole range of cheap wishbone dining room chairs to choose from.
