Intelligent Design: Brad Ascalon on solutions to the demands of modern life.
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Brad Ascalon is the American designer behind Carl Hansen &
Søn's new Preludia Series. He talks to us here about his approach
to design and his respect for the Danish Modern philosophy.
Combining craftsmanship Danish Modern x Modern Denim
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What happens when 'Grand Masters' of denim meet the master
craftsmanship of
Carl Hansen & Søn? Discover our newest collaboration: an
exciting meeting of minds and the reimagining of iconic Danish
Modern Design in the world-famous fabric by Welsh
manufacturers
Hiut Denim.
Indoor-Outdoor series by Bodil Kjær
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NEWS 2018: Carl Hansen & Søn is presenting Bodil Kjær's
architectural furniture series for both indoor and outdoor use.
Børge Mogensen Hunting Table
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NEWS 2018: Carl Hansen & Søn is presenting Børge Mogensen's
elegant Hunting Table, adding the renowned furniture designer to
its portfolio of major Danish designers.
Escape the Everyday: The Milan Retreat
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Carl Hansen & Søn invites you to escape the everyday at our
Milan Retreat. A place to awaken our senses and reconnect with the
space around us.
Preludia Series
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NEWS 2018: The versatile Preludia Series of chairs, bar stools,
tables and bar tables brings outstanding modern design and
craftsmanship to both public and private spaces.
Presenting: Lounge chair & sofa by Hans J. Wegner
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NEWS 2018: Carl Hansen & Søn is presenting the elegant and
comfortable CH71 lounge chair and CH72 sofa, designed by Hans J.
Wegner in 1952.
Kaare Klint Sofa
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NEWS 2018: In 1930, Kaare Klint designed a sofa for the office
of Danish Prime Minister Thorvald Stauning. Carl Hansen &
Søn is now reviving the elegant design.
2018 Catalog Carl Hansen & Søn
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Timeless beauty, comfort, craftsmanship, and sustainability are
so deeply ingrained in all our furniture works that only sight and
touch are required to understand and fall in love with them.
Please enjoy our 2018 Catalog.
Space & Simplicity - Working with the Wishbone Chair
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Through collaboration with leading designers and architects,
Carl Hansen & Søn furniture is introduced to spaces and
projects around the world. In the second instalment of this series,
we take a closer look at how Hans J. Wegner's iconic CH24 Wishbone
Chair works across an international spectrum of uses and
spaces.
Arne Jacobsen Writing Desk
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2018 NEWS: Carl Hansen & Søn is now bringing Arne Jacobsen's
unique writing desk, the Society Table, into public view. The table
was designed in 1952 as a gift for the American-Scandinavian
Foundation in New York.
Wicker version of Poul Kjærholm's PK1 chair
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2018 NEWS: Carl Hansen & Søn is introducing Poul Kjærholm's
light and elegant PK1 chair in a wicker version.
New flagship store in stockholm
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Carl Hansen & Søn has opened a new flagship store at
Karlavägen 76 in Stockholm.
The Story of Danish Modern Starts Here
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To celebrate the foundations and legacy of Danish Modern, Carl
Hansen & Søn brings to life the story of its founding father,
Kaare Klint. Knud Erik Hansen, CEO and third generation owner
of
Carl Hansen & Søn, and Anne-Louise Sommer, Director of
Designmuseum Danmark, discuss Klint's distinctive approach to
design, his legacy as the founding father of Danish Modern and Carl
Hansen & Søn's mission to preserve the unique history and
craftsmanship of his iconic designs.
Furniture design must express the distinctive character of the material
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Early in his career, Poul Kjærholm created a dining chair and
two tables which eminently express Kjærholm's sublime ability to
create harmony between form and material.
Hans J. Wegner: The First Masterpieces
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The remarkable legacy of five chair designs by Hans J. Wegner
has shaped the Carl Hansen & Søn philosophy for over 65 years
and is a celebration of collaboration and craftsmanship.
Q&A: Harmony & Tactility – Naja Utzon Popov for Carl Hansen & Søn
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To mark the release of her second series of rug designs for Carl
Hansen & Søn, Danish artist Naja Utzon Popov talks to us about
her inspiration and influences.
The Master of the Chair
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Danish architect Hans J. Wegner is considered a pioneering
furniture designer of the twentieth century. As a driving force
behind 'Danish Modern', he helped change the general public's view
of furniture in the 1950s and 1960s.
SIT NEXT TO ME: CARL HANSEN & SØN DESIGN DETAILS: RESTAURANTS
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Carl Hansen & Søn is proud to work with leading designers
and architects to introduce its collections to spaces and projects
around the world. In this first story of the series we look at
restaurants, and how our furniture invites you to sit down to a
memorable experience.
A unique partnership: Hans J. Wegner, the furniture and the manufacturer
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In his highly productive career, Hans J. Wegner, the
world-famous furniture designer, who understood the nature of wood
like no one else, created some of the world's best chairs. This
year's reissue of Wegner's CH23 chair completes the designer's
original series of beautifully crafted seats - the first five
masterpieces for Carl Hansen & Søn.
Kaare Klint: Laying the foundations for Danish Modern
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One of the founding fathers of Danish furniture design, Kaare
Klint influenced several generations of Danish furniture
designers.
Behind an icon: The Wishbone Chair
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Considered one of the most famous symbols of Danish furniture
design, the CH24 is, of course, also known as the Wishbone Chair.
Globally admired, its elegant, curved frame is often spotted in the
world's best restaurants and hotels as well as in homes all over
the world.
For me it's all architecture
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The British Architect John Pawson's talent for bringing together
architecture and furniture to create a mutually enriching whole is
legendary. We asked him to discuss his approach to his work as well
as his thoughts on iconic furniture design such as the Wishbone
Chair.
Architecture must originate in nature
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United by a belief in skilled craftsmanship and the beauty of
natural materials, Tadao Ando, one of the world's leading
architects, and Carl Hansen & Søn share a passion for honest
construction and outstanding quality.
"I think you only have to look at a Georgian three-pronged
silver fork or a seventeenth century Japanese Raku tea bowl - or,
indeed, a Wishbone Chair - to trust in the notion of timeless
design." - John Pawson
Behind an icon: The OW124 Beak Chair
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Designed in 1951, Ole Wanscher's OW124 Beak chair is a defining
balance of classic and modern. Carl Hansen & Søn is delighted
to add this rare lounge chair design to our collections from this
September.