Vitra - Y-Chair miniature

Hans J. Wegner is one of the most prominent representatives of traditional Danish furniture design. Rooted in the family tradition of craftsmanship, Wegner's work draws on his extensive training as a carpenter. He had already learned to handle tools and three-dimensional forms as a child in his father's shoe shop and, during his studies in Copenhagen, he met the masters of the Danish art of furniture making. Wegner drew inspiration from carpentry from around the world, interpreting it in a typically Danish way.
The designs for his Y-Chair come from China. The Y-shaped backrest evokes the natural fork of a branch. The woven seat recalls the tall grass along the narrow banks of the Danish landscape and follows the northwestern European tradition of functional chairs.

Designer Hans J. Wegner

Vitra

Vitra is a Swiss company that produces furniture and interior design. Known for producing the works of important designers and architects.The headquarters are located in Weil am Rhein, Germany, where the famous Vitra Design Museum is also located.This story starts in the post-war years, when two Americans, both architects, Charles and Ray Eames, decided to help a furniture dealer.The collaboration led them to design and then produce masterpieces for interior design, which are still very current today.