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.
2010s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH110 Executive Desk in Oak w/ Stainless Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH110 Executive desk, originally designed by Hans Wegner in 1970. This particular example was produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark in the 2010s. The desk is comprised of both...
Stainless Steel
2006 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH002 Drop Leaf Dining Table in Oak, 36 x 74
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH002 Dining Table, designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son in 1960. This example dates to 2006 and is formed of white oak. The piece features hinged extension leaves...
Steel
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH825 Credenza / Tambour Cabinet in Oak Oil
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH825 credenza, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1959. This particular example was produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark circa 2023. It i...
Oak
2021 Carl Hansen CH-110 Director's Desk by Hans Wegner in Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH110 Desk made with an oak top and stainless steel base. The desk, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to...
Stainless Steel
$2,671
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Compass Desk, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1953 and produced by Vitra in 2021
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Ravenna, IT
Compass executive desk designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra in 1953. The iconic piece gets its name from the aesthetics of the slender metal legs, resembling a compass. Comb...
Steel
$3,900Sale Price|40% Off
H 28.5 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Mid century modern teak tabour door Credenzas by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, George Tanier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Beautiful Danish dark teak tabour door credenzas designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. One credenza has 2 birch adjustable shelves that are removable the other has 6 birch d...
Birch, Teak
$5,627 / item
H 29.5 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Natsu Curved Oak Desk with Lacquered Accents and Side Storage
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Natsu Curved Oak Desk with Lacquered Accents and Side Storage The Natsu Desk combines refined elegance with practical functionality. Crafted in oak veneer and enhanced by subtle lac...
Oak, Lacquer
Hans Wegner Teak President Tambour Door Credenza Sideboard
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Elegant President credenza in teak designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by Ry Mobler. This handsome credenza has smooth sliding tambour doors with chrome and teak pull...
Teak
$19,495 / set
H 62.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.25 in
Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler RY-25 President Mid Century Rosewood Credenza & Hutch
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler RY-25 President Mid Century Rosewood Credenza with Hutch The credenza measures: 78.75 wide x 19.25 deep x 31 inches high The hutch measures: 59 wide x 12.7...
Glass, Rosewood
1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current institutional memory at the firm suggests it was a special order from Herman Miller for the then new New York offices of MGM, however Herman Miller's archivist was unable to confirm. Styling, particularly the distinctive slim milled aluminum tracks through which the entire drawer carriage glides is clearly similar to Warren Platner's designs for Lehigh-Leopold which were then among the most costly of executive office furnishings. The bent flat bar chromed steel base with its distinctive pigeon toe splay is somewhat similar to a table base in Stow Davis' Electa Series, designed by Alexis Yermakov circa 1971. Walnut laminate top is very clean with no issues. One corner edge shows a small separation. The only identifying markings are within the milled aluminum channel: G.P. F.I. 2 And the date Dec. 20, 1968. See image 18. Between the rectangular laminate top and the chrome base is a heavy blackened steel plate. Underneath the bent chrome pigeon toe feet are bars of a thick phenolic material which act as floor protector. We can have keys made to fit the two locking drawers. Tim Anderson...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Desk in oak, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large desk in oak, rectangular in shape. Black tray standing on two boxes with two drawers, opening with circular and semi-circular shaped handles. Keys. French work realized in the...
Oak
Modern Minimal Executive Desk
Located in Nyack, NY
The Modern Minimal Writing Desk's all solid wood construction is evident throughout. Turned legs, radiused edges and soft corners all contribute to the organic nature of this design....
Ash, Walnut
$4,800
H 45.67 in W 81.5 in D 18.9 in
Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Solid Oak Sideboard, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful mid-century sideboard designed by Henry Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, crafted in solid oak during the 1960s–70s. This piece exemplifies the refined Scandinavian design ...
Oak
Bruce Burdick Executive Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An iconic modular executive desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller, circa 1980s. This sophisticated workstation is part of Burdick’s celebrated office system, known for i...
Aluminum, Steel
$21,488
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare low oakwood sideboard / credenza model "RY-26" from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made by "RY Møbler", Denmark. The sideboard features rattan / woven cane and inlai...
Rattan, Oak
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 60 in D 32 in
Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish solid white oak desk Model 156 with (2) drawers designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer. The Solid Oak desk with Brass key lock with key on (1) drawer...
Wood, Oak
On Hold|$8,450
H 30.75 in W 78.75 in D 19 in
Hans Wegner Model RY-25 / President Credenza by Ry Møbler, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hamburg, PA
Rare sideboard model RY-25 / “President” designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark. This long, low teak credenza features two sliding tambour doors with square...
Metal
$6,500
H 28.5 in W 68.75 in D 37.5 in
Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The stunning Danish modern executive teak desk was designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen in Denmark, circa the 1960s. This rectangular desk shows wonderful details that are very well executed. Features a pull-out dovetailed drawer and a file drawer, all integrated with original solid steel handles. On the opposite side of the desk, there's a modesty panel, showcasing teak...
Steel
Unavailable|$5,195
H 71 in W 71 in D 20.5 in
SOLD 11/06/26 Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler Mid Century Danish Credenza and Hutch
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza and Hutch This credenza with hutch measures: 71 wide x 20.5 deep x 71 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Piece has stai...
Teak
Sold
H 49.61 in W 66.15 in D 17.72 in
Rare Midcentury Sideboard in Teak Model CH-304 by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sideboard in teak and oak, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Carl Hansen Cabinetmakers. Great original condition.
Oak, Teak
Wall Mount Teak Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1952
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak wall mount credenza / cabinet with two sliding doors and four drawers. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1952.
Steel
Sold
H 49.61 in W 66.15 in D 17.72 in
Rare Midcentury Sideboard in Oak Model CH-304 by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sideboard in oak, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Carl Hansen Cabinetmakers. Great original condition.
Oak
CH 304 Saber Legged Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CH-304 Credenza by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen and Søn, circa 1950. It features a teak body supported by oak saber shaped legs and brass bars. The interior includes six dovetailed...
Brass
CH 304 Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 304. Cross-legged sideboard in teak and oak with brass hangers, six drawers and two sliding doors.
Danish "Sabre" Credenza by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak credenza designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Features six dovetail drawers and two sliding doors concealing three adjustable shelves and shallow drawers/tr...
Brass