CH163 – white oiled oak + Canvas 734 fabric (Kvadrat) – 90% wool, 10% nylon

The sofas are available in the full range of fabrics, as well as in Loke, Thor and Sif leathers.

Upon delving into Hans J. Wegner’s vast archives, Carl Hansen & Son found a sofa design Wegner created for the modern living room in 1965. The sofa’s simple design features vertical and horizontal lines that are softened by cushions, which work with the frame’s angling to ensure a comfortable sitting posture. Carl Hansen & Son is relaunching the sofa in a new series that comprises two-seat and three-seat versions titled CH162 and CH163, respectively.

“The sofa series was originally known as the ‘Down Cushion Sets’, because cushions filled with feathers were an innovation at the time. Wegner chose feather cushions to create a soft and inviting look – a style that broke with the standard practice of using cushions of fixed upholstery. It is yet another example of Wegner’s unconventional approach to furniture design that makes him unique. We are proud to manufacture his furniture and bring his ever-relevant treasure trove of designs out into the light for everyone to see and enjoy,” says Knud Erik Hansen, CEO of Carl Hansen & Son.

The sofa’s legs have four equal sides that grow wider at the front when they reach the armrest, creating a triangular shape. An enlarged wooden plug in the middle of this triangle not only becomes the sofa’s most characteristic detail, but also hides a screw that makes reupholstering much easier. It is this innovative approach to giving functionally necessary elements unique expression that is particularly characteristic of Wegner.

When the sofa is viewed from the side, one can see that rather than following the sofa’s front edge downward, the upholstery slants inward on its path down towards the side rail, breaking the stringent lines in the simplest way.

The series is available in oak, walnut and ash with a variety of finishes, and the textile options includes many colours and fabric styles.

CH163 – oiled walnut + Sif 90 leather

CH163 – oiled oak + Sunniva 352 (Kvadrat) – 58% wool, 25% viscose, other

CH163 – smoked oiled oak + Sunniva 811 fabric (Kvadrat) – 58% wool, 25% viscose, other

CH163 – white oiled oak + Sunniva 957 fabric (Kvadrat) – 58% wool, 25% viscose, other

CH162 – oiled oak + Divina MD 203

CH163 – smoked oiled oak + Sif 98 leather

customize your CH162 & CH163 sofa

ready-made CH162 & CH163 sofas

smoked oak

clear lacquered walnut

oiled walnut

clear lacquered oak

oiled oak

white oiled oak

soaped oak

natural woods

To know more about the woods, their finishes and care instructions, please visit th is page.

The CH162 and CH163 sofas can be customized by playing with the choice of wood and fabric / leather. You will find below information to help you choose the wood of the structure, and a preselection of fabrics and leathers particularly suited for this sofa. Besides their intrinsic characteristics, fabrics and leathers are distinguished by their price category: groups 1, 2 and 3 for fabrics (increasing prices), groups A, B and C for leather (idem).

Do not hesitate to contact us to talk directly of your project. We also have at your disposal a wide collection of wood, fabrics and leathers samples, we will gladly send it you free of charge (against deposit).