Wilkhahn also sets new standards in terms of its ecological approach. Milestones such as the classic FS-Line chair (1980), the Confair folding conference table (1994), the Modus office chair (1994) and the Aline chair (2004) have shaped the way offices have evolved. About 60 years ago, the company set itself the goal of value in use, design durability and quality. Worldwide, Wilkhahn is synonymous with design made in Germany. Some of them have gone down in the history of design. This resulted in purist pieces of furniture, the form of which was developed in strict accordance with the function.

In the 1950s, Wilkhahn pioneered German industrial design, experimented with new materials and developed his own, distinct design language. The name of both founders was later used to create the company name Wilk-hahn. In 1907, Friedrich Hahne and Christian Wilkening established a chair factory in Eimbeckhausen near Hanover. The form of the chairs refers to the cosmic design of the Space Age. The set is made of fiberglass and upholstered with olive green fabric.

This non-classic design with a two-piece seat frame and distinctive swivel joint is a design icon that is still in great demand. This set formed the basis of the company’s success in the office chair segment. These office chairs were designed by Wilhelm Ritz for the German manufacturer Wilkhahn during the 1970s.

White space age chair