The finger joints orient the wood grain as the back rail wraps around the body to maximize material strength.

I suppose it was more an advanced process of purifying and for me simplification, cutting the elements down to the bare essentials: Four legs, a seat and a combined back and arm rest – The Chair.

Plywood had become popularized as a furniture material by the Eames and Alvar Alto[7] and they were drawn to the dramatic designs of this new lamination technology.

[5] The American journalists shared the news of this chair back home and it was the subject of much attention internationally.

[5] The article included the following caption, "In this oak desk chair Mr. Wegner uses a simple construction and devotes himself to perfecting the shape and scale of the parts.

[5]In the early models of the chair, Wegner used a mortise and tenon joint to connect the arms to the backrest.

In 1950, Wegner updated the design to use a zigzag patterned finger joint to connect the three parts and did away with the cane wrapped backrest (but it continued to be available for special order).

Wegner disliked this compromise and was quoted saying, "If consumers use their head, they will specify leather; but if they use their heart, they will take their chances with the original caned seat.

"[13] From November 27, 1951, through January 27, 1952, the chair was featured in the 2nd Good Design exhibition at New York Museum of Modern Art and Chicago's Merchandise Mart.

[15] On September 26, 1960, the chair was prominently on display in the first televised U.S. presidential debate between Richard Nixon and John F.