AF25 Lounge Chair: Hide

Name: AF25 Lounge Chair: Hide
SKU: 3721
Price: 1180 CAD
Availability: InStock

CAD $1,180

Nicknamed the “Easy Chair,” this low-slung armchair was originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1950 and is one of his first chairs put into production. This Hide model uses natural hides slung across the back and seat for support.

The original Easy Chair model was designed with a paper cord seat and back, with the hide version offering a different seating experience and visual aesthetic. The hide slowly forms to the body over time, providing enhanced seating comfort as it ages.

Shown in Loden Suede on White Oak with Satin Varnish.

The Archetype Forms AF25 Lounge Chair: Rope is a faithful reproduction of the original Hans J. Wegner Easy Chair, Model CH25 in Hide.

Upholstery: No selection

Aniline Leather
Black
Semolina
Tangeri
Dorato
Umbria
Suede
Duna
Loden
Haired Hide
Light Brown-White

Frame: No selection

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Designer

Hans Wegner

Hans Wegner (1914-2007) was a Danish furniture designer known as the "Master of the Chair," significantly influencing Danish Modern design worldwide. He began his career after studying at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts and opening his own studio in 1943. Wegner created over 500 chair designs, including the iconic Wishbone Chair (1949), Round Chair (1949), and Flag Halyard Chair (1950). His philosophy, "A chair is to have no backside. It should be beautiful from all sides and angles," guided his detailed approach. Wegner's work elevated Danish design on the global stage, earning him countless awards and museum exhibitions.

Product Dimensions

Depth (cm): 73
Width (cm): 71
Height (cm): 73
Depth (in): inches
Width (in): inches
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Archetype Forms AF25 Lounge Chair Construction:

Seat and Back:
- Rope Version: Paper Cord in Black or Natural
- Upholstered Version: Custom Hide, Leather, or Suede Selection from Archetype Forms. Suede lined with self-supporting upholstery underlay.
Frame: Solid Oak or Custom Wood
Frame Finish: Custom Selection from Archetype Forms

The AF25 Lounge Chair is a purist example of Wegner’s dedication to combining traditional craftsmanship with modern furniture design principles. Its low-slung profile, reclined back, and angled seat are light weight and sturdy, providing relaxed comfort giving it its “Easy Chair” moniker.

This “Hide” version features a self-supporting hide seat and back. It replaces the traditional paper cord with a single piece of taut leather, maintaining its iconic silhouette while offering a different tactile experience and texture. The natural stretching properties of the leather allow it to mold to the user’s body over time, enhancing comfort and personalization while adding patina from use.

Buy the AF25 Lounge Chair in Hide, originally designed as the Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner, online here in Canada. For the paper cord version see the Easy Chair in Rope. Or, for other seating options see the Wishbone Chair designed by Hans Wegner.

The Archetype Forms AF25 Lounge Chair: Hide is a faithful reproduction of the original Hans J. Wegner Hide Easy Chair, Model CH25 Lounge Chair in Leather. It is a tribute to his enduring legacy. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.

Hommage Á Hans Wegner