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Thinking back to my childhood, I clearly remember my grandfather,
Carl Hansen, and his passion for the company he founded in 1908. When I
was a kid, my grandfather’s workshop was my playground. It was a magical
place: the sounds of working tools, people laughing, telling stories, and
naturally the indulging scent of freshly cut wood.
One memory that stands out is watching Hans J. Wegner and a group
of cabinetmakers working on a prototype: a new rocking chair. That day, I
witnessed the great man in his right element: experimenting, collaborating,
pushing boundaries. Throughout his life, Wegner believed that a design was
never really finished. So, he kept improving his existing works until he felt they
were ready. However, he was never completely satisfied. Just like Wegner, this
passionate pursuit of excellence has always been at the heart and soul of
Carl Hansen & Søn.
A lot has changed since the days in my grandfather’s workshop. Today,
we are using state of the art technology to complement the artisanal
craftsmanship in ways my grandfather would never have imagined. The
company has entered the global design stage, and our collection has grown
