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INTRODUCING
OUR DESIGNERS
A Story of Creativity and Collaboration
Spanning over 100 years, Carl Hansen & Søn’s collection of iconic design
is a testament to timeless values and aesthetics – and the power of innovative
thinking to enhance our lives and the spaces we inhabit.
Illustrations by Anna Topuriya
Our story began in 1908 with a clear purpose: to create
meaningful design rooted in deep respect for natural
materials and uncompromising craftsmanship. That
tradition has since grown through the work of pioneering
designers with a passion for pushing the boundaries of
form and elevating function.
Today, the Carl Hansen & Søn collection covers the entire
Golden Age of Danish Design, which began with the first
modern Danish design classic: the 1914 Faaborg Chair
designed by Kaare Klint, the father of modern Danish furniture
design. Representing the entire evolution of Danish Modern,
our collection of icons then extends into the present day, to
new designs created by contemporary visionaries.
The work of Hans J. Wegner, a student of Klint’s and one
of the greatest and most prolific designers of all time, has
played an integral role in the Carl Hansen & Søn story.
Virtually unknown when he entered into his first partnership
with Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, Wegner developed an
exclusive collection of masterpieces for the company –
including the now-iconic Wishbone Chair, which we have
manufactured continuously ever since. We also represent
the epoch-defining masters Ole Wanscher, Mogens Koch,
Poul Kjærholm, Frits Henningsen, Mogens Lassen, and
the Axel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen duo, whose work
continues to inspire contemporary architects, furniture
designers and cabinetmakers. Their legacies live on
through such modern-day masters as the internationally
acclaimed architect Tadao Ando, who created the sculptural
Dream Chair, and the Austrian design trio EOOS, who
conceived the irresistible Embrace Series.
Multidisciplinary Danish artist Naja Utzon Popov adds new
dimensions to our collection with luxurious rugs, Danish
designer Anker Bak solves real-life challenges with an intuitive
grasp of materials and craftsmanship, and Strand + Hvass,
Thomas Kastholm and Morten Gøttler add bold new chapters
to a tradition of thoughtful simplicity and comfort.
Our vision of becoming the ultimate destination for the most
iconic modern furniture is attainable only through close
collaboration with exceptional creative minds who celebrate
true craftsmanship. This philosophy has defined
Carl Hansen & Søn for generations, and will continue to
guide us as we work together to create tomorrow’s classics.
