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What is Carl Hansen famous for?
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Carl Hansen is famous for his work as a furniture maker. In 1908, the cabinetmaker opened his first small workshop near Odense, Denmark, where he created furniture by hand in the Victorian style. Later, Carl Hansen & Søn would become one of the most prestigious furniture manufacturers in Denmark. The firm has produced timeless masterpieces of Scandinavian modernism by iconic designers including Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Børge Mogensen. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Carl Hansen furniture.
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Four Wishbone CH 24 Chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern Wishbone CH 24 dining room chairs.
Design by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1950s.
S...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Scandinavian Teak and Black Leather CH28 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Scandinavian Teak Lounge chair has been designed in the 1950s by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as Sawback Chair.
It is manufactured by Carl Han...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Carl Hansen Black Wood wishbone Woven Natural Papercord CH24 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a single black finished ash Hans Wegner Y chair (wishbone chair) that features amazing and sturdy woven papercord seat. Labeled chair still...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash
Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of both chairs is amazing and th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH20 Elbow Chair Oak with Caramel Leather Pad
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair made with a solid oak frame and caramel leather seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to circ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Foam
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH339 Dining Table in White Oak Oil 94x45 in
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH339 Dining Table made with a solid oak frame with what appears to be an white oiled oak top. This table was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
