Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair in Oak Soap with Capture 4201 grey upholstery, three quarter view on a white background
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair in cognac leather beside a table lamp and floor length curtains
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, close up of the cognac leather back and the shaped oak arm
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, close up of the buttoned cognac leather seat and oak frame
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair in cognac leather on a woven rug in front of floor length curtains
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair in black leather beside a floor lamp and a white shelving unit
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair in Black Lacquered with Capture 4101 grey upholstery, three quarter view on a white background
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair in Oak Soap with Capture 4201 grey upholstery, back view showing the spindles
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair in Oak Soap with Capture 4201 grey upholstery, side view on a white background
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair in Oak Soap with leather 307, front view on a white background
Fredericia Wegner 1788 Easy Chair in Oak Soap with leather 307, side view on a white background
Fredericia Furniture

Wegner 1788 Easy Chair

The 1788 chair features a stunning profile in the sloping armrests, reflecting Wegners signature sculptural details and talent for working with wood.

Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner, both born in 1914, were close collaborators who presented “A Home For the Future” at the 1945 Copenhagen Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition. Their concept showcased a forward-thinking living room with lightweight, functional furniture. Among the standout pieces was Mogensen’s Spoke-back Sofa, an innovative design featuring a reclining side, initially exhibited without back cushions. Although praised, it was considered too refined for the post-war era and only entered production in 1963. Wegner’s contribution, the 1788 easy chair, was later refined in 1974, highlighting his sculptural approach through elegantly profiled armrests.

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Black Lacquered
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Details

25.79"W x 27.56"D x 34.65"H, Seat: 17.13", Arm: 24.02"
Materials
Frame of solid wood
Seat supported by jute webbing
Interchangeable seat and back cushions of solid CMHR or HR foam, covered in fabric or leather and finished with buttons
Back cushion attached with leather straps
Upholstery
Available in custom upholstery and leather options. Contact us for options and a quotation.
COM: 2 yd
COL: 6 yd²
Certification
FSC™ certified

Fredericia Furniture offers a 7-year warranty covering manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship.
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Designer

Fredericia Furniture, a family-owned and B Corp-certified design company established in 1911, is a co-founder of Danish Modern Design, emphasizing transparency, authentic materials, and human empathy. Their heritage includes enduring classics and a vast design archive, with knowledge passed down through generations. Passionate about crafting contemporary originals, Fredericia creates authentic, sustainable designs that resonate globally.

One of the most prolific Danish talents of his time, Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) designed roughly 500 chairs, many of which have become classics that are still in production today. Wegner is part of the “Golden Age’ of modern Danish design, known for his fascination with wood and for infusing functional designs with a poetic, playful edge. His work played a vital role in making Danish Modernism popular on an international scale.

Brand

Fredericia Furniture, a family-owned and B Corp-certified design company established in 1911, is a co-founder of Danish Modern Design, emphasizing transparency, authentic materials, and human empathy. Their heritage includes enduring classics and a vast design archive, with knowledge passed down through generations. Passionate about crafting contemporary originals, Fredericia creates authentic, sustainable designs that resonate globally.

Designer

Designer

One of the most prolific Danish talents of his time, Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) designed roughly 500 chairs, many of which have become classics that are still in production today. Wegner is part of the “Golden Age’ of modern Danish design, known for his fascination with wood and for infusing functional designs with a poetic, playful edge. His work played a vital role in making Danish Modernism popular on an international scale.