Carl Hansen doesn't just produce Wegner's iconic chairs; they also feature designs by other 20th-century masters like Ole Wanscher, Frits Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Mogens Koch, and Poul Kjærholm. These classics are preserved for contemporary audiences while the company also promotes modern designers such as Thomas Bo Kastholm, Naja Utzon Popov, and Anker Bak. Each designer is selected with care to ensure they uphold the core values of Danish design: purity, simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship, which define every Carl Hansen chair.
Danish design by Carl Hansen | Collected by Obumex
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selected brandsThe definition of Danish modern design
When it comes to design furniture, Denmark plays an important role. One manufacturer that has done much for 20th-century Danish design is Carl Hansen. The company made its name with the Carl Hansen CH24. The Wishbone chair is an icon of Danish modern design. Today, Hansen & Søn issues historical and contemporary classics that are loved for their functionality and quality.
Furniture maker with a vision
Carl Hansen & Søn began in 1908 when its founder opened a furniture workshop on the Danish island of Funen. From the outset, the brand focused on high-quality craftsmanship and collaborations with unique designers. A pivotal moment occurred in 1949 when Danish designer Hans J. Wegner began creating furniture for the company, including his iconic CH24 chair. Wegner's designs continue to be integral to Carl Hansen's chair collection today.
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CH24 and CH25
Hans J. Wegner, known as a pioneer of Danish modern design, continues to influence with his minimalist and innovative chairs. His CH24 Wishbone chair remains a bestseller at Carl Hansen & Søn. To honor Wegner's legacy, the company regularly reissues this iconic chair, named for its Y-shaped wooden backrest and woven paper cord seat—a novel material for its time. Following the CH24, Wegner's CH25 chair, featuring a seat and backrest entirely woven from paper cord, also broke new ground in furniture design.
Danish design of pure simplicity
Hansen & Søn: from rug to chair
Carl Hansen offers a wide range of design objects beyond chairs, including sofas, stools, dining tables, coffee tables, cabinets, and desks. They also feature an extensive collection of interior items such as vases, bowls, cushions, bedspreads, lamps, and rugs. Interested in the CH25 or CH24 chairs? Need details on a Carl Hansen sofa, armchair, or other design object? Contact us via our online form for more information.
