Mandy Madden Kelley Will Deliver This Classic Wegner Ox Chair Wherever She Goes
The ergonomic features of the seat, with its comfortable, cradling curvatures, not only make it her favorite item but also motivated Mandy to craft collars and harnesses that accentuate the animal form. “I’ve been so incredibly inspired by Hans J. Wegner’s work,” she reveals. “This chair has had a tremendous impact on my career and the designs I create for the world.”
“We haven’t recovered it or done anything to it,” Mandy insists. “I love that it has that aged feel to it, with little marks, oil, and scratches—it gives it more personality.”
When?
Mandy and her husband bought the Ox Chair in 2015, right after she arrived in L.A. “At the time, vintage furniture wasn’t as cool and as acquired as it is now,” she remembers. “We got an amazing deal when we purchased it. If we were to resell it now, it would be worth at least double, if not triple, the amount.”
Where?
The couple happened upon the seat while perusing the selection of mid-century gems at Modernica on Beverly Boulevard. Though Mandy was instantly drawn to it, she slept on the decision before returning to the store the next day to get it. “I knew that it would be a piece that would come with us no matter where we’re at,” she recalls. “I know that if we were to move homes again, this chair would absolutely come with us wherever we go.”
Why?
Now, the best part about the chair is the fond memories it holds. On weekend mornings or festive holidays, Mandy, her husband, her three-year-old daughter, and Hector the Frenchie will pile on the seat together for some quality time. “It’s become a gathering spot for our family,” she shares.
Mandy and Hector the Frenchie enjoying a lounge.
