Founded in 1907 by Friedrich Hahne and Christian Wilkening in Eimbeckhausen near Hanover, Germany, Wilkhahn (Wilkening + Hahne GmbH+Co.KG) has evolved from a regional chair-making workshop into a globally recognized leader in office furniture design. The company’s name, a fusion of its founders’ surnames, reflects its deep-rooted heritage.
In the mid-20th century, under the leadership of Fritz Hahne and Adolf Wilkening, Wilkhahn embraced modern design principles, collaborating with renowned designers influenced by the Bauhaus movement. This period marked the beginning of Wilkhahn’s commitment to combining aesthetics with functionality, leading to the creation of purist furniture designs that adhered strictly to functional requirements.
Wilkhahn has been a pioneer in ergonomic office furniture, introducing innovations like the FS-Line chair in 1980, which featured a synchronized mechanism for dynamic sitting. Subsequent designs, such as the Picto chair in 1992, emphasized ecological considerations, using recyclable materials and sustainable production methods. The ON chair, launched in 2009, introduced three-dimensional movement to office seating, promoting natural posture changes and enhancing user well-being.
Beyond product innovation, Wilkhahn has demonstrated a strong commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability. The company implemented employee profit-sharing schemes as early as 1971 and has been recognized with awards like the German Environmental Prize for its eco-friendly practices. Collaborations with architects like Frei Otto and Thomas Herzog have resulted in production facilities that exemplify sustainable and aesthetic industrial architecture.
Today, Wilkhahn continues to set industry standards with its range of office chairs, conference furniture, and dynamic tables, all embodying the company’s philosophy of design excellence, ergonomic innovation, and environmental stewardship.
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Wilkhan 362/5 Ceno 4-Leg Side Chairs
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