The Wishbone Chair by Carl Hansen & Son has been featured in the pages of Livingetc too many times to count. For years, designers have been choosing it to give a dose of mid-century appeal to modern homes, to lend its subtle curve to minimalist spaces, and for its elegant form to tone down maximalist schemes. As far as dining chairs go, no single design has been this prevalent, this well-loved, and this often used in the sorts of homes we like to share.
Designed in 1949 by Hans J Wegner, the Wishbone (or CH24) chair (available at Heal's) has a bow-shaped back that cocoons whoever sits in it, its gentle shape the height of Scandi-wegian refinement and good taste. The iconic furniture design is likely to continue to be chosen by designers and decorators for years to come, bringing its poise and airiness to schemes long into the future.
