Created in 1938 by Frits Henningsen the FH38 Windsor chair highlights the timeless and enduring appeal of solid wood and expert carpentry. Carl Hansen the iconic Scandinavian design house has relaunched in 2022 this iconic chair.
Hidden within the chair’s pared-back form are a number of artisanal challenges, pushing the skill of Carl Hansen & Son’s carpenters and joiners to the absolute limit. All transitions and curves on the chair are sanded by hand, relying on a ‘feel test’ for the final finish. This makes each chair completely unique, epitomising the beauty of traditional craftsmanship that has been refined over the centuries.
Material:Solid oak in oiled, smoked oiled, or soaped finish.
Dimensions: Height: 100cm x Width: 60cm x Depth: 67cm (Seat height: 45cm, Armrest height: 70cm)
Frits Henningsen was renowned as an uncompromising designer who viewed quality craftsmanship as essential, and unlike most cabinetmakers, always designed his own furniture pieces. In 1911, at age 22, Henningsen (1889-1965) completed his cabinetmaker apprenticeship with one of the most recognized Scandinavian cabinetmakers of his day - I.P. Mørck. As a member of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild, Henningsen became a major driver of the furniture exhibitions of the period, gaining recognition for his perfectionist style and vibrant personality. He gave new expression to traditional designs and drew inspiration from the French Empire, rococo, and British 17th-century furniture.
