Hans Wegner Model CH24 & Mogens Kold Vintage Teak Dining Table and Chair Set
Description
The Hans Wegner Wishbone Chair (CH24) was designed in 1949 for Carl Hansen & Søn and has remained in continuous production since its 1950 debut . The chair takes its name from the distinctive Y-shaped backrest, which was inspired by Ming Dynasty portraits of Danish merchants seated in traditional Chinese armchairs . Wegner designed the CH24 alongside three other chairs (CH22, CH23, and CH25) within his first three weeks with Carl Hansen & Søn—a collection that would catapult both designer and manufacturer to international fame . The chair features a bentwood armrest and a hand-woven paper cord seat, requiring over 100 manufacturing steps and approximately 120 meters of cord per chair .
The Mogens Kold Extending Table is a masterpiece of Danish mid-century craftsmanship, most famously designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik during the 1960s . These tables are constructed from rich teak and feature a practical extending mechanism—typically with one or two extension leaves that store neatly underneath the table top or deploy via an integral butterfly mechanism . When closed, these tables typically seat 4-6 people; fully extended, they can accommodate 8-10 diners . The design is characterized by clean, minimalist lines, tapered legs, and that unmistakable warm teak finish that defines the Scandinavian modern aesthetic .
As a complete dining set, ten Wishbone chairs gathered around an extending teak table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold represents an exceptionally curated ensemble The pairing with a Mogens Kold table is entirely period-appropriate—both originate from the same golden era of Danish design (1949-1969), both utilize premium natural materials (teak and paper cord), and both embody the core principles of functionalism and timeless elegance. The warm teak of the table harmonizes beautifully with the natural wood and cord textures of the Wishbone chairs . This combination offers the best of Danish modernism: Wegner's organic, human-centered seating paired with Hovmand-Olsen's refined, practical table craftsmanship, creating a dining environment that is simultaneously sophisticated, welcoming, and historically significant.