Flag Halyard Armchair, Model No. GE-225 1950

Editor: Here we have Hans Wegner's "Flag Halyard Armchair." The steel frame and woven seat give it such a striking, almost severe form. What do you see in this piece, beyond its aesthetic appeal? Curator: This chair is a fascinating commentary on leisure and power. The materials—steel, rope—speak to industrialization and labor. But the form invites relaxation, almost a reclining posture of privilege. Editor: So, you're suggesting it reflects social tensions? Curator: Absolutely. Post-war design often grappled with democratizing aesthetics while still catering to a market that perpetuated inequality. It is also phallic in its representation of the male form, reclining in the sun. How does that inform your understanding? Editor: That tension is really evident, and gives me a lot to reflect on. Thank you.