An Iconic Hans Wegner Chair – Flay Halyard Lounge Chair

The Flag Halyard is unique in Wegner`s oeuvre. The chair is made from stainless steel in a broad, wheelbarrow-like shape with angled sides, a form that Oleson compares to a stealth aircraft but at least one early skeptic likened to a chair for a gynecological exam. It is covered in nearly 800 feet of specially developed flag line that forms the seat and back. By attaching the ends of the plaited halyard to the stretchers beneath the chair, Wegner ensured that they could be tightened if they become loose. The angled legs are propped on large feet that visually anchor the form and protect the floor from scratches. A long-haired sheepskin softens the industrial rigor of the steel.