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Carl Hansen & Søn · Lounge Chairs

Carl Hansen & Son Shell Chair CH07

Designed by Hans J. Wegner · 1963 · Carl Hansen & Søn

Living rooms wanting Hans Wegner's three-legged winged plywood lounge chair.

DKK 26,495 – DKK 33,995

≈ $4,030 – $5,170

  • 5-year warranty
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Summary

Hans J. Wegner's 1963 Shell Chair: a low, winged seat on three curved plywood legs.

Best for

  • Living rooms that want a sculptural lounge chair.
  • Reading corners where a low, wide seat suits.
  • Choosing a wood and a fabric or leather cover.

Good to check first

  • Seat height is 35 cm, lower than most lounge chairs.
  • It is 92 cm wide and 83 cm deep; check the space you have.
  • Cover and wood change the price.

The trade-off

A sculptural design classic with a low seat and a high price.

Value check

Lists at DKK 26,495 to 33,995 (tax included) at Carl Hansen's Danish store; the price shown is converted from kroner.

Price
DKK 26,495 – DKK 33,995
Warranty
5 years

What Carl Hansen & Søn highlights

  • Three-legged frame

    A winged seat and curved back rest on three arched legs. The two front legs are one piece.

  • Moulded plywood

    The seat and back are upholstered moulded plywood. The legs are laminated veneer.

  • Relaunched in 1998

    Wegner designed it in 1963, but only a few were made. Carl Hansen & Søn put it back into production in 1998.

As described by Carl Hansen & Søn on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • Seat height 35 cm (13.8 in).
  • Overall 92 W × 83 D × 74 H cm.

Delivery and setup

  • 5-year warranty from delivery, for indoor use.

Returns (official policy)

  • Carl Hansen's Danish store: cancel within 14 days of receipt, then return within 14 days.
  • You pay the return cost; the store quotes about 625 kr for collection.

Sources: Carl Hansen & Søn, CH07 Shell Chair ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Carl Hansen & Søn Store (Denmark), CH07 ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Carl Hansen & Søn, Warranty ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Carl Hansen & Søn, Returns ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
H 74 cm, W 92 cm, D 83 cm (brand also lists 29.1 in H, 36.2 in W, 32.6 in D)
Seat height
35 cm (13.8 in (also listed by the brand))
Build and warranty
Warranty
Up to 5-year warranty (the English site states five years for indoor furniture)
Made in
Denmark

About Carl Hansen & Søn

Founded
1908, in Odense, Denmark, by Carl Hansen
Based in
Gelsted, Denmark

Cabinetmaker Carl Hansen opened his workshop in Odense on 28 October 1908. The company calls itself the largest maker of Hans J. Wegner's furniture.

Questions

How much does the Carl Hansen & Son Shell Chair CH07 cost?

It costs DKK 26,495 – DKK 33,995 including tax at the Carl Hansen & Søn Store (Denmark), about $4,030 – $5,170 at a fixed exchange rate (checked Oct 2026).

What sizes or versions of the Carl Hansen & Son Shell Chair CH07 are there?

It comes in H 74 cm, W 92 cm, D 83 cm.

Where can I buy the Carl Hansen & Son Shell Chair CH07?

You can buy it from Amazon or the Carl Hansen & Søn Store (Denmark). Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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