One of The Master of the Chair’s most exciting creations, the EJ100 Chair, commonly known as the Ox Chair. Rumor has it that the Ox Chair is the personal favorite of its famous designer. Not least because of its unusual design and futuristic appearance, the chair is the epitome of elegance, beauty and masculine chic. Despite its considerable age, the ox chair always stops being fun. It still feels as fresh as it did more than half a century ago.
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Hans J. Wegner, also known as “The Master of the Chair”, designed the Ox Chair. It was his great passion for chair design that eventually made Wegner a legendary figure in Danish modernism and a world-renowned furniture designer. He created more than 500 chairs, many of which went into mass production.
The final prototype of the Ox Chair was unveiled in 1960 and put into production soon after. Unfortunately, the Ox Chair shared the fate of many of Wegner’s designs from the period, including the Shell Chair, the Oculus Chair and the Elbow Chair, as its production finally ceased in 1962 and was too advanced for the time. The chair fell into oblivion for almost three decades before it gained enough attention and was commercially available.
The Ox Chair was brought back to life in 1989 by furniture company Erik Jorgensen. The furniture design classic produced under the new brand was immediately commercially successful and ultimately fulfilled Wegner’s basic beliefs. that a chair is only complete when someone actually sits in it.
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The shape of the chair is refined and rather unusual, but modern and pure. Its design embodies its creator’s famous creed: “A chair should have no rear view.” It should be beautiful from all angles and angles. “In fact, the chair, with its famous organic shape, looks very appealing and futuristic from every angle. Its shell consists of several birch wood parts that are connected with dowels. The frame is then polished to a smooth, seamless finish. The sophisticated manufacturing techniques, including.” The wood bending and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling used in the manufacture show very clearly why the chair was impossible to manufacture with the technology available in the 1960s.
The most striking feature of the EJ100 chair is its generous headrest, reminiscent of an ox’s horns. Hence the name of the chair – “The Ox Chair”. Its sloping armrests and generous backrest give the chair its royal, throne-like, masculine look. Its shape allows the user to adopt different positions. The high wearing comfort is due to the high-density urethane foam, which is then covered with a supple, high-quality leather in different colors. The chair leans back slightly, suggesting its relaxed lounge character. The Ox Chair rests on an inclined, brushed stainless steel frame made of welded round tubes. The base ensures optical lightness and offers a balanced contrast to the spacious seat. In order to achieve the highest level of comfort and relaxation, customers can combine the Ox Chair with the matching ottoman.
Although the chair looks like a masterpiece of modern art, it is fully functional and very comfortable. Its innovative, futuristic design coupled with impeccable craftsmanship have given the chair a very special place in interior design history. This timeless piece of furniture still looks extravagant and fascinating and is a great, tasteful addition to any modern interior.
