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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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Hans J. Wegner wing chair and ottoman in full grain leather, model CH445
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / wing chair and ottoman new upholstered with full grain aniline leather.
Frame of brushed steel.
Model CH448, made by Carl Hansen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
Carl Hansen now produces the FH419 Heritage Chair by Frits Henningsen. This chair is a new production and was a display model. Oak legs and green wool upholstery.
The chair is cha...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
$3,739 Sale Price
25% Off
Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1970's edition
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950, sold as a set of 4 and we have 6 in total. This iconic model also known as the "Wishbone chair" is in oak and Danish rope, designed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner CH72 Sofa in Oxblood Leather, Danish Design, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
The CH72 sofa is a refined two-seater design by Danish architect and master designer Hans J. Wegner, originally introduced at the Danish Furniture Design Exhibition in Copenhagen in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Vintage Sawbuck Chairs for Carl Hansen CH28 in Oak & Leather, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An icon of 20th century seating design still celebrated 72 years after its introduction—the Sawbuck chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, 1951. Montaperto Studios is pleased to offer...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$8,417 Sale Price / set
35% Off