The Wishbone Chair
The CH24 Wishbone is a Danish design icon — solid wood, hand-woven paper cord, $885 a seat. Poly & Bark's Ferrara swaps in hemp cord and some veneered parts for $248. It won't be an heirloom; it will fool every dinner guest.
| The Name: Carl Hansen & Søn CH24 Wishbone Chair | The Alternative: Poly & Bark Ferrara Wishbone Chair | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $885 per chair | $248 per chair |
| You save | — | $637 (72%) per chair |
| Seat | Hand-woven paper cord | Handwoven hemp cord |
| Construction | Solid wood throughout; made in Denmark; arrives fully built | Solid and veneered ash; ~5 minutes of leg assembly |
| Longevity | Lifetime piece; holds resale value | Very good look-alike; not an heirloom |
Prices checked by hand on October 22, 2026 at Poly & Bark and Carl Hansen & Søn; prices move with sales — confirm before you buy.
Our verdict: the alternative wins — with eyes open. For a dining set you'll live with daily, the Ferrara delivers the look and a perfectly good sit for $637 less per chair. Buy the CH24 if you want the piece your grandchildren fight over.
Where the money goes
- The seat: the CH24's seat is hand-woven paper cord; the Ferrara's is hemp cord — similar look, different fiber and feel.
- The wood: the original is solid wood throughout, made in Denmark, and arrives fully built. The Ferrara mixes solid and veneered ash and needs about five minutes of leg assembly.
- The lifespan: the CH24 holds resale value and is a lifetime piece. The Ferrara is a very good look-alike that won't be an heirloom — priced like it knows that.
See the alternative at Poly & Bark See the original at Design Within Reach
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