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. 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 Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Børge Mogensen and others.
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.
Family-owned since its inception, 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 chairs, case pieces and other furniture.
2021 Carl Hansen Woodlines Area Rug by Naja Utzom Popov in and Grey
By Naja Utzon Popov, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Woodlines area rug, designed by Naja Utzom Popov and produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark. The piece is made of hand-knotted woolen yarn in black, and the design has grey lin...
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2021 Carl Hansen Woodlines Area Rug in Black by Naja Utzom Popov 79x118 inches
By Naja Utzon Popov, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a NUP004 Woodlines area rug made with hand knotted woolen yarn in black with black lines. The rug was designed by Naja Utzom Popov and produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark. It ...
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2021 Carl Hansen Botanica Midori Area Rug designed by Naja Utzon Popov, 95 x 142
By Naja Utzon Popov, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Botanica Midori area rug, designed by Naja Utzom Popov and produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark. The listed price includes one rug. We have two available for purchase. They d...
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2021 Carl Hansen White Woodlines Area Rug 200x300cm Naja Utzom Popov of Denmark
By Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a NUP004 Woodlines area rug made with hand knotted woolen yarn in ivory white with black lines. The rug was designed by Naja Utzom Popov and produced by Carl Hansen in Denmar...
Wool
2021 Carl Hansen Woodlines Area Rug in Cream and designed by Naja Utzom Popov
By Naja Utzon Popov, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Woodlines area rug, designed by Naja Utzom Popov and produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark. The piece is made of hand-knotted woolen yarn in cream, and it has contrasting blac...
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2022 Carl Hansen White on White Woodlines Area Rug by Naja Utzon Popov
By Naja Utzon Popov, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two NUP003 Woodlines area rugs, priced individually, made with hand knotted woolen yarn in ivory white with ivory white lines. The rug was designed by Naja Utzom ...
Wool
$614Sale Price|40% Off
W 68.9 in L 107.49 in
Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Wool Area Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring an elegant medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the f...
Wool, Cotton
$707Sale Price|30% Off
W 41.74 in L 59.06 in
Area Rug, Handmade Carpet Cream Floral Rug Beige Brown Rugs for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
This traditional Ziegler rug is one of our more luxurious rugs made on own looms by our master weavers of Afghan rugs. This cream rug is made with organic vegetable dyes all handspun...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Cowhide Area Rug in Multiple Colors
Located in New York, NY
A selection of cow hide area rugs in a range of colors. USA, circa 2000. Rug in main photo, in buff shades of off-white and tan, is available for v...
Cowhide
$1,735Sale Price|30% Off
W 101.58 in L 180.71 in
Large Striped Area Rug, Modern Handmade Kilim Carpet Black and Cream
Located in Wembley, GB
This monochrome style handmade rug is constructed with the best hand-spun organic cotton and wool. Minimalist in both design and colour, this rug will complement any modern or tradit...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$405Sale Price|30% Off
W 40.95 in L 55.52 in
Traditional Wool Kilim Grey Brown Kilim Rug Geometric Modern Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This bold traditional wool Kilim rug is a handwoven Afghan Kilim constructed in the early 21st century, circa 2010-15. The design features a repeating motif pattern made up of hook m...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 106 in L 142 in
Vintage Tibetan Area Rug with Diamond Checkerboard Pattern, Harlequin Design Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76665 Vintage Tibetan Area Rug with Diamond Checkerboard Pattern, Harlequin Design Rug 08'10 x 11'10. This hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Tibe...
Wool, Silk
$1,556Sale Price|30% Off
W 46.86 in L 68.9 in
Handwoven Blue Rug Carpet Traditional Floral Area Rug All Over Design
Located in Wembley, GB
This rug is a Ziegler Sultanabad rug made on our looms by our master weavers in Afghanistan. It is handmade with all-natural veg dyes all hand-spun wool. The large-scale design makes Sultanabad regarded as the most appealing to European and American tastes. The rugs of Sultanabad are extremely desirable in the modern marketplace. The popularity of Sultanabad Rugs goes back to the mid-19th century. Sultanabad’s were designed and produced for export to European consumers in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Ziegler firm being the primary producer. This piece has a unique colour palette with a subtle blue background and cream beige and brown accents that make up the symmetrical design. Constructed by hand with only the finest materials, including hand-spun wool and cotton that have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques used for generations. The materials and techniques used in constructing this Fine wool rug make it durable and sure to last. This piece is in great condition, ready for use in any home. Handwoven blue rug carpet...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
New Contemporary Area Rug Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe
By Georgia O'Keeffe
Located in Dallas, TX
30789 New Contemporary Area Rug Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe 11'11 x 15'01. Showcasing a modern style and raised silk design with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted con...
Wool, Silk
$1,456Sale Price|20% Off
W 94 in L 119 in
New Transitional Area Rug With Contemporary Abstract Style and Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
30303 New Zen Garden Transitional Area Rug, 07'10 x 09'11. Embrace the serene beauty of nature with this hand-knotted wool Organic Modern transitional Indian rug, designed to evoke t...
Wool
Transitional Area Rug, Abstract Expressionist Style Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
30304 Transitional Area Rug, 08'00 x 09'09. Abstract Expressionist style meets Biophilic Design in this hand knotted wool transitional area rug. The elusive design and earthy colorwa...
Wool
$2,318Sale Price|20% Off
W 113 in L 151.97 in
Vintage Over-Dyed Grey Rug Carpet Oriental Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This distressed over-dyed rug is one of the best choices as Home decor objects. This grey rug has been distressed and over-dyed to achieve a contemporary, worn piece. This unique pie...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 105 in L 144 in
New Contemporary Turkish Area Rug with Raised Design and Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51549 New Contemporary Turkish Area rug with Raised Design and Modern style, Texture Area rug 08'09 x 12'00. A dynamic fusion of contemporary trends with an idyllic color palette, th...
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