wegner ox ottoman
Design Hans Jogensen Wegner,
1960
Stainless steel, head layer cowhide
"""A chair is to have no backside. It should be beautiful from all sides and angles."" -Hans J. Wegner
Ox Chair is the essence of masculinity. With the chair's tight design expression, Wegner has created the ultimate lounge chair with a sculptural heft that makes it a bit of a cliffhanger. Since its birth in 1960, Ox Chair has been an obvious iconic item on the list of furniture must-haves. Choose leather for an everlasting exclusive look or a warm and welcoming retro textile. An immortal classic that is always capable of adjusting.
Hans J Wegner trained as a cabinet-maker before attending the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts, where he later lectured from 1946 to 1953. From 1938 to 1942, he worked as a furniture designer in Arne Jacobsen and Erik Moller′s architectural practice. In 1943, he set up his own office in Gentofte and collaborated with Borge Mogensen in the design of an apartment shown at the 1946 Cabinetmakers′ Exhibition in Copenhagen. Throughout his long career, he has designed furniture extensively for Johannes Hansen and Fritz Hansen. The Royal Society of Arts, London made him an 'Honorary Royal Designers for Industry' in 1959."
770 w | 540 d | 430 h
Hans J?rgensen Wegner’s (1914 - 2007) high-quality and thoughtful work contributed to the international popularity of mid-century Danish design. His style is often described as Organic Functionality, a modernist school with emphasis on functionality, arising primarily in Scandinavian countries. In his lifetime, he designed over 500 different chairs, over 100 of which were put into mass production, with many recognizable icons among them. Born to cobbler Peter M. Wegner, he worked as a child apprentice to Master cabinetmaker H. F. Stahlberg. With an affinity for wood, he attended the Danish School of Arts and Crafts and the Architectural Academy in Copenhagen. In 1936, he began studies at what is now The Danish Design School, with O. M?lgaard Nielsen as teacher.

ErikJørgensen Møbelfabrik, the spiritual synonym for Danish furniture design, was founded in 1954 in Svendborg, Denmark, and was founded by saddle manufacturer and interior decorator Erik Jørgensen. When Erik died in 1998, his two sons, Niels and Ole, took over the company. At ErikJørgensen Møbelfabrik, our goal is to produce lasting furniture. Not only can you beautify the surrounding environment, but you can also open your eyes and see new ways of making furniture. ErikJørgensen Møbelfabrik is full of enthusiasm for furniture design and craftsmanship.
The quality of the great crafts since 1954 is of the utmost importance. After two generations of efforts, ErikJørgensen Møbelfabrik has created a series of furniture that focuses on craftsmanship, natural materials and minimalist design. Several classic collections have become the cornerstone of Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik, such as Hans J. Wegner's iconic cow chair, Cora of Poul M. Volther and Erik Jørgensen's own masterpiece EJ 220 sofa.
The milestone in the history of ERIKJØRGENSEN is the OX cow chair - designed by HANS J. WEGNER in 1960. Hans J. Wegner contacted Erik Jørgensen in 1988. It turns out that the cow chair is particularly difficult to decorate. However, Erik is very optimistic and knows to use his expertise to make improvements. In the second year, the cow chair was launched at the International Furniture Fair in Milan and immediately became a design idol. Erik Jørgensen saw something unique in the beautiful shape and detail of the Corona chair. The design is light, but at the same time it has a sculptural depth that impresses people. Not surprisingly, the Corona chair is Erik Jørgensen's furniture, most often found in movies and TV shows, including the 1971 thriller Carnal Knowledge, starring Jack Nicholson, popular TV shows, Mad Men, and the Danish show The check kill.
Erik Jørgensen is a talented furniture designer. The EJ 220/270 has witnessed his talent for designing a sofa, which is both comfortable and comfortable. With its low box, narrow armrests and a relaxed look, the EJ 220 sets the style of a modern and minimalist sofa.
The materials used in the furniture made by Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik are mainly solid wood structures, which guarantee the long service life of the furniture. Provides great comfort and durability for the finished exterior material of the furniture. At Erik Jørgensen, materials are more than just materials. This is the essence of furniture, so good quality is essential. Respect for the environment is the primary concern of ErikJørgensen. ErikJørgensenMøbelfabrik only selects those who are willing to reduce the environmental impact.