The Vega Chair was designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen in 1956 as part of the interior of the Vega concert venue, formerly Folkets Hus (the People’s House) in Vesterbro in Copenhagen. Vilhelm Lauritzen designed everything for Vega– from furniture, wood panels and chandeliers to smaller details such as fixtures, door handles and sockets. The Vega Chair was never made available to a wider audience until Carl Hansen & Son put it into production in 2022 in collaboration with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects.

The Vega Chair is now being launched with a chrome-plated steel frame, which contrasts beautifully with the warm wood and upholstery. The slight curve of the back gives the Vega Chair its distinctive character, while the legs are finished with solid oak feet,creating an elegant and complete look with exceptional craftsman-like details. Originally designed for the concert hall, Vilhelm Lauritzen ensured that the Vega Chair could be easily stacked in groups of up to eight. To this day, the lightweight and stackable Vega Chair is ideal for use in hospitality and public contexts.

The VLA26 Vega Chair with the chrome-plated steel frame will be in stores from February 2024.