Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 as one of the first models created especially for Carl Hansen & Son, and produced since 1950. The last of a series of chairs Wegner designed based on inspiration from antique Chinese armchairs. The gently rounded top together with the back and seat offers a variety of comfortable seating positions, ideal for both long visits to the dining table and relaxed lounging.

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The characteristic "Y" provides comfortable back support and stability to the steam-bent top, also inspiring the chair's names An excellent example of Wegner's constant striving towards organic simplicity to create sculptural beauty, comfort and outstanding stability. The gently rounded top together with the back and seat offers a variety of comfortable seating positions, ideal for both long visits to the dining table and relaxed lounging. A light chair, easy to move around the dining table and about the room.