Family-owned since its inception, Carl Hansen & Søn has been one of the most prestigious furniture manufacturers in Denmark for more than a century. The firm has produced timeless masterpieces of Scandinavian modernism by iconic designers Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Børge Mogensen and others.
In 1908, cabinetmaker Carl Hansen opened his first small workshop near Odense, Denmark, where he created furniture by hand in the preferred Victorian style of the times. Hansen expanded his operations by 1915 due to high demand. The larger factory allowed room for more modern machinery and a staff of many journeymen who produced a small series of their most popular pieces, including coffee tables, cabinets and sculptural, inviting armchairs. The firm became known for marrying the finest handmade craftsmanship with efficient production processes.
The Great Depression of the 1930s saw worldwide furniture sales plummet, and many furniture manufacturers were forced to shutter their workshops. At the age of 23, furniture maker Carl Hansen’s youngest son, Holger, took control of his father’s factory and piloted it through the era’s uncertain waters.
Holger Hansen’s youthful enthusiasm, innovative spirit, and intuitive business savvy kept their company afloat. He believed in the quality of the firm’s work and the cutting-edge designs that were produced at its factory, which emerged from modest beginnings to become a pivotal piece of the history of Danish furniture.
Owing to Holger’s leadership, Carl Hansen & Søn emerged from the Great Depression and entered into creative alliances with many acclaimed Danish masters of mid-century design, including Kaare Klint, Børge Mogensen, Arne Jacobsen, Ole Wanscher, Frits Henningsen and Poul Kjærholm.
None of these partnerships proved as prolific as their relationship with Hans Wegner, however. In 1949, the cabinetmaker moved to Denmark’s Funen Island and was staying in Holger’s family home, as the then-Carl Hansen CEO had commissioned Wegner to create a chair for the company that was similar to his popular China chair of 1944.
Wegner began to work closely with the company’s craftsmen and devised a streamlined chair with a Y-shaped back and woven paper-cord seat. The legendary Wishbone chair, which still involves nearly 100 processes and takes weeks to make, has been in continuous production since its 1950 debut.
Carl Hansen & Søn has manufactured some of the most extraordinary chairs, sofas and lounge chairs for living room relaxation in the history of design. Their dining room tables and chairs run the gamut in style and functionality, from everyday comfort to elegant entertaining. The company’s impressive roster of contemporary designers includes renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the Vienna-based design firm EOOS and celebrated American industrial designer Brad Ascalon. They remain the world’s largest producer of Wegner’s furniture and still enjoy a collaborative relationship with the Hans J. Wegner Studio.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Carl Hansen & Søn chairs, tables, case pieces and other furniture.
Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A CH-27 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. Stamped with makers mark. The cane on seat has been professionally restored. Very good condition and ready...
Rattan, Oak
Model "Colonial" / OW149 Armchair, Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Colonial" / OW149 armchair, design Ole Wanscher, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s. Soaped oak frame, leather upholstery. Rattan details. Marked. Good vintage condition...
Leather, Oak
Studio Eoos model e005 Embrace chair for Carl Hansen & Son Denmark, 2015
By Carl Hansen & Søn, EOOS
Located in Skokie, IL
The Embrace Chair fuses a wooden structure and soft upholstery to create an elegant dining chair that is so expressive that it can function as a stand-alone piece as well. The chair...
Steel
Hans J. Wegner Model CH-24 Dining Chair, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful model CH-24 dining chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, designed in 1950, in light oak with woven paper cord seat, seat cushion available on request, marked.
Leather, Papercord, Ash
Pair of CH44 Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1965 by Hans J. Wegner. This pair is from the 1970s, produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark. Very good original condition.
Rope
Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs, matched pair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic matching pair wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. manufactured by Carl Hansen & son Great original condition.Retain original labels..
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, 1950s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Early production Hans J. Wegner "CH28" lounge chair in patinated oak and dark green vintage upholstery. This example is from the early 1950s and has the most amazing patina and wood grain. The "CH28" Saw Buck chair...
Oak
Wingchair With Footstool Model CH445 In Grey Hallingdal By Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
CH445 Wingchair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. Upholstered in grey Hallingdal fabric with matching footstool. A classic high-back Wegner model with...
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved Oakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, in good condition. The Scandinavian Y-shaped, armchairs have a curved slim backrest with arched arms, supported by four rounded wooden legs. At least hundred steps are required to design, produced each side chair. The seat cover is made of original hand woven paper rope. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Denmark, Scandinavia. Seat: 18.5" H x 19" W x 19.5" D Hans Jorgensen Wegner was born in 1914, in Tonder, Denmark and passed away in 2007 Denmark. He was a world-renowned Danish furniture designer. Wegner finished his apprenticeship at 17, he developed his skills from the master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg. In 1951, Wegner received a major design prizes, from the Lunning prize and the Grand Prix of the Milan Triennale. Carl Hansen & Søn is a family-owned Danish furniture manufacturer, founded in 1908, in Odense, Denmark by the Danish master cabinet maker Carl Hansen. The Y Chair...
Rope, Oak, Paper
Hans J. Wegner Armchair Model. CH-34, Teakwood & Patinated Black Leather, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and highly collectible Model CH-34 armchair designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1950s, executed in richly figured Bangkok teakwood with original patinated black leather upholste...
Leather, Teak
2021 Carl Hansen LM92P Metropolitan Chair in Leather by Larsen & Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LM92P Arm Chair made with a solid walnut frame and upholstered in black leather. Designed by Larsen & Bender Madsen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, this chai...
Leather, Walnut
Hans Wegner Danish Lounge Chair CH28 Sawback, 1950s Scandinavian
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Original CH28 sawback lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner, Denmark, for Carl Hansen & Sons in massive teak. Minor sign.
Leather, Teak
Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17...
Rush, Wood, Oak
Hans J. Wegner set of four Ch36 Dining Chairs, 1970s, Soap Treated oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of four dining chairs in solid soap treated oak, upholstered with tan full grain aniline leather. Model CH36, made by Carl Hansen.
Beech, Leather
Mid-Century Model CH52 Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son 1960s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in KUTNO, PL
The CH52 model, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, is a perfect example of timeless Danish modernism. The armchair combines functionality, craftsmanship, and elega...
Textile, Wool, Wood
safari chair huit denim Kaare Klint special edition
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Safari armchair designed by Kaare Klint is an outstanding example of elegance and functionality in the world of furniture design. This special edition combines timeless craftsman...
Ash
Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
_________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 1...
Rush, Wood, Oak
Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of CH-24 arm chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1950. Often referred to as the ‘Wishbone’ chair or the ‘Y’ chair...
Wood, Rush
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial Armchair in Walnut by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial armchair OW 149 in walnut by Ole Wanscher. Oiled walnut frame. Removable seat in cane. Cushions available in fabric, Loke leather or Sif leat...
Walnut
1960s Set of Six Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original set of six Wishbone Armchairs, designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son in 1950. This set was produced in Denmark in the 1960s, and the listed price includ...
Steel
Armchair Model CH28 Made In Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair, model CH28, represents a sublime meeting between functionality and aesthetics, created by the well-known designer Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. Crafted from solid oak, this special edition is beautifully upholstered in black leather, adding a sophisticated dimension to the original design. The CH28 chair...
Leather, Oak
Rare armchair 'CH-34' by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare oak and leather armchair model 'CH-34' designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s. Made in solid oak with tapered legs. Original black leather upholstery. Great original patina. Makers mark on bottom...
Leather, Oak
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
(6) Hans J. Wegner CH24 'Wishbone' Danish Beech Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
This set of chairs features one of the most iconic Danish designs of the 20th century. Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son in 1949, these chairs were impossibly modern for the time, allowing them to retain their significant over half a century later. The CH24, or Wishbone Chair, was the first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949 and has remained in continuous production since its debut in 1950. Crafted through a meticulous process involving over 100 steps—most completed by hand—the chair reflects Wegner’s belief that furniture should be both beautiful and functional. Inspired by the graceful lines of traditional Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...
Beech
H 28.5 in W 21.25 in D 20 in
Set of Six Oak "Wishbone" Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of six oak and paper cord "Wishbone" chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. CH24 'Wishbone' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and made in Denmark in 1965 by Carl Han...
Oak
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs CH 30, Hans Wegner, 1950
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 6 chairs with wooden seat, model CH 30, made of solid teak resp. plywood. The chairs are impressive not only for their organic simplicity, but also for their detailed fi...
Teak, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they w...
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
H 28.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Six Hans Wegner Dining Chairs, Model CH34 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare set of six CH34 armchairs designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen of Denmark, circa 1960s. Sculpted teak and adjustable backs. Original black leather seats (one ...
Leather, Teak
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Set Of Six Wishbone chairs Model CH24 In Beech & Natural Cord By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six CH24 Y-Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn. Beech and natural cord. Danish design from the 1970s. — Designer: Hans J. Wegner — Model: CH24 (Y-Chair) — Manu...
Cord, Beech
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Wishbone Chair Model CH24 By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The Wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, are exemplary pieces of Scandinavian Modern furniture. Crafted from black painted w...
Papercord, Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Early Production Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this early production example of Hans Wegner's iconic CH24 Wishbone chair manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son. It features a red lacquer finish and woven pape...
Papercord, Wood
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.75 in
Early Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-23 by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful and rare set of four Hans Wegner model CH-23 oak dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. This set has been fully restored including new rope seats...
Oak
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 19.1 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952 Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Fabric, Teak
H 40.16 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Worts Mobler, Bernt Petersen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant armchairs by Bernt Petersen, with rosewood frames and comfortable natural leather seats and backs. Smooth lines with nicely contrasting materials. Leather in very goo...
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
CH25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Papercord, Mid-Century
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1950, the CH25 lounge chair is a landmark in Danish furniture design. As one of the first four chairs he created for Carl Hansen & Søn, it stood out for...
Papercord, Oak
H 28.55 in W 26.78 in D 24.81 in
Hans Wegner Ch22 Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, armchair model CH22 by Denmark, 1950. This chair is one of Wegner's early masterpieces for Carl Hansen. The chair bears the first number of a...
Papercord, Beech
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 25.99 in
Hans Wegner CH-28 Oak & Leather Sawbuck Chair, 1951
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - CH-28 Sawbuck Chair, 1951 The CH-28 chair by Hans Wegner was designed in 1951 for Carl Hansen & Son and produced at their factory in Odense, Denmark. It was part of th...
Leather, Teak
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Hans J. Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair, 1970s, Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner wishbone chair in solid soap treated oak, original patinated papercord seat. Model CH24, made by Carl Hansen with the old original sticker.
Papercord, Oak
H 30.12 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Wishbone Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 Wishbone Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Wood
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner set of four Ch36 Dining Chairs, 1970s, Soap Treated oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of four dining chairs in solid soap treated oak, original papercord seat. Model CH36, made by Carl Hansen.
Papercord, Beech
H 30.12 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Wishbone Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 Wishbone Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Wood
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner set of four Ch36 Dining Chairs, 1970s, Soap Treated oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of four dining chairs in solid soap treated oak, original papercord seat. Model CH36, made by Carl Hansen.
Papercord, Beech
H 33.25 in W 25.25 in D 23.25 in
Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Model 149
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial 149 armchairs in walnut, with cane seats and green fabric cushions. These are newer production pieces produced within the last 25 years or so. Sculpt...
Fabric, Walnut
H 40.95 in W 35.04 in D 19.1 in
WingChair Model CH445 In Walnut Elegance Leather By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, known as Wingchair CH445, is a masterpiece of Danish design created by the renowned Hans J. Wegner in 1960 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. The chair is an icon in m...
Leather
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Early CH35 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son, Denmark 1950’s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early CH35 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son, Denmark 1950’s. This sculptural armchair features a frame made out of oak and a freshly re-upholsterd fabric seat. L...
Fabric, Oak
H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Grey Fabric CH445 Wing Chair, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960, very few of the CH445 wing chairs were produced. In 2006 the design was relaunched by Carl Hansen & Søn and has been in production ever since. Constructed from a solid beech frame, the armchair has a high tilted backrest and angled armrests. Covered with foam padding for ultimate comfort, the chairs are upholstered in grey fabric and sit on a stainless steel frame in a black painted finish. A fantastic example of mid century Scandinavian style, this pair of CH445 chairs...
Fabric
H 28.75 in W 22 in D 19.25 in
Hans J. Wegner Model CH-24 Dining Chair, 1950
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful model CH-24 dining chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, designed in 1950, in light oak with woven paper cord seat, seat cushion available on request, marked.
Leather, Papercord, Ash