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Dedication to working with the best designers and that remains in district heating plants. Our paper
materials has always been fundamental to cord, too, comes from renewable forests and is
Carl Hansen & Sn, as has our commitment to biodegradable, and our leather and other
honoring designers original ideas. upholstery materials come from tanneries and
producers with strict sustainability requirements.
Great design and sustainable production are
inseparable. This deeply ingrained belief shapes To do our part in protecting the worlds natural
the work of our designers and every process in resources, we continually improve our production
our manufacturing facilities. We work continuously techniques, logistics and sales methods to work in
to ensure healthy, safe work conditions for our ways that are as gentle as possible on our planet.
craftspeople, and use only responsibly sourced,
safe materials to protect our customers and the From investing in the most modern and energy-
environment. efficient equipment to setting annual targets
for reducing the amount of energy we use in
We purchase wood from sustainably managed production, we make every effort to minimize
forests and responsible sawmills with which we our footprint, striving to leave behind nothing but
have long-established relationships. We use nearly beautiful furniture and a legacy of uncompromising
every bit of wood we source, recycling the little craftsmanship.
CRAfTIng
MOdERn dESIgn
fOR OVER A
CEnTuRY
At Carl Hansen & Sn, we believe that iconic The creative partnership began in 1949, when
design is a combination of simplicity, aesthetics Carl Hansens son Holger Hansen took a chance on
and functionality brought to life through skillful the then-unknown designer, and Wegner developed
work with the highest quality materials. a successful furniture series that included the
now-iconic Wishbone Chair. This collaboration
For over 100 years, we have specialized in providing and the many that followed demonstrated what
the outstanding furniture craftsmanship that can be achieved when unprecedented design and
brings visionary design concepts to life. uncompromising production come together.
Our story began in 1908 when Danish cabinetmaker In the 1950s, Wegner emerged as a driving force
Carl Hansen opened a small furniture workshop in the international success of the Danish Modern
on the Danish island of Funen. Since then, the design movement. He has since become
companys success has depended on two core Carl Hansen & Sns best known and bestselling
ideas: an uncompromising commitment to the designer, his works becoming widely recognized as
finest craftsmanship, and alliances with exceptional modern classics and treasured collectors items
designers who continually reinvent and refine the around the world and his legacy remaining an
concept of modern design. essential part of the companys DNA. Today,
Carl Hansen & Sn continues to work closely
Carl Hansen & Sns evolution has been deeply with the Hans J. Wegner Studio and is the worlds
influenced by our long-term relationship with one of largest producer of Wegners furniture.
the greatest designers of all time: Hans J. Wegner.
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TRAdITIOnAl
VAluES In TOdAYS
COnTExT
Since Knud Erik Hansen, Carl Hansens pride of place in a new interior, we are guided by
grandson, became the third-generation leader dedication to honest, sustainable practices that
of the family-owned business in 2002, uphold the legacies of our founder and designers.
Carl Hansen & Sn has significantly expanded
its international presence. Today, Carl Hansen & Sn chairs, tables and sofas
complete many of the most exciting, beautiful and
Today, the furniture we manufacture can be daring modern spaces. They set the tone at some of
found all over the world. Our flagship stores and the worlds best restaurants. They serve in meeting
showrooms span New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, spaces where world leaders make history. They
London, Milan, Oslo and Copenhagen, and we have enhance millions of peoples travel experiences in
sales subsidiaries in the USA, Japan and Hong Kong. hotels and airports. They bring a new dimension
to healthcare and wellbeing facilities, elevating the
Yet with all this change, our century-long human experience. They regularly appear on the
commitment to producing world-class design has pages of top architecture and design publications
remained constant. We manufacture our furniture showcasing the work of the best architects and
at our modern production facilities in Denmark interior designers working today.
to ensure the highest quality standards, using a
combination of traditional techniques and new And they tell the story of Danish Modern in the
technologies to create timeless, modern design permanent collections of such seminal museums
that endures for generations. From the start of as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the
production to the moment our furniture takes Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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TOMORROWS
MOdERn
ClASSICS
Through the years, Carl Hansen & Sn has These collaborations are rooted in shared respect
maintained a strong focus on preserving Danish for thoughtful design and production, and in
design classics while continuing to expand our perspectives that bring new dimensions to our
collection to represent influential new designers. portfolio. Our partnerships with the design duo
Our goal: to gather the best, most iconic modern Strand + Hvass, the designer Thomas Bo Kastholm,
furniture designs under one roof. and the multidisciplinary artist Naja Utzon Popov
modern Danish visionaries who have embraced
We produce important works by the renowned the legacy of the great designers before them to
mid-century Danish masters Hans J. Wegner, create tomorrows classics embody these values.
Ole Wanscher, Frits Henningsen, Kaare Klint,
Mogens Koch and Poul Kjrholm, working closely Carl Hansen & Sns recent international
with their families and studios to ensure absolute partnerships with Japanese architect Tadao Ando
adherence to their visions. and the Austrian design trio EOOS have expanded
our collection with works that reshape their
We also partner with contemporary designers categories and highlight their designers creative
who uphold the core Danish Modern principles edge, ability to push the latest technologies to
of simplicity, functionality and craftsmanship new limits, and focus on marrying innovation with
while breathing new life into modern spaces. sustainability.
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HOnEST,
SuSTAInAblE
dESIgn And
PROduCTIOn
Dedication to working with the best designers and that remains in district heating plants. Our paper
materials has always been fundamental to cord, too, comes from renewable forests and is
Carl Hansen & Sn, as has our commitment to biodegradable, and our leather and other
honoring designers original ideas. upholstery materials come from tanneries and
producers with strict sustainability requirements.
Great design and sustainable production are
inseparable. This deeply ingrained belief shapes To do our part in protecting the worlds natural
the work of our designers and every process in resources, we continually improve our production
our manufacturing facilities. We work continuously techniques, logistics and sales methods to work in
to ensure healthy, safe work conditions for our ways that are as gentle as possible on our planet.
craftspeople, and use only responsibly sourced,
safe materials to protect our customers and the From investing in the most modern and energy-
environment. efficient equipment to setting annual targets
for reducing the amount of energy we use in
We purchase wood from sustainably managed production, we make every effort to minimize
forests and responsible sawmills with which we our footprint, striving to leave behind nothing but
have long-established relationships. We use nearly beautiful furniture and a legacy of uncompromising
every bit of wood we source, recycling the little craftsmanship.
CHAIRS 13
TABLES 45
LOUNGE CHAIRS 65
SOFAS 131
RUGS 175
WORKSPACES
CHILDRENS FURNITURE
DESIGNERS 187
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chairs
CH24 WISHBONE CHAIR
FRAME Oak, soap
SEAT Natural paper cord
CH24
wishbone
chair
With an unprecedented form that is uniquely its Many view the CH24 as an ideal chair as it fulfills
own, the iconic work inspired by portraits of functional demands for comfort and stability as
Danish merchants sitting in Chinese Ming Dynasty well as aesthetic desires for distinctive, beautiful
chairs holds a special place in the world of form. In other words: it captures the essence of
modern design. modern Danish design.
Wegner took a giant leap in furniture design with More than 100 operations are required to
the CH24, combining the top rails and arms into manufacture each chair, with most carried out
a single piece. To give stability to this steam-bent by hand. The envelope-woven seat alone takes a
top and ensure comfortable support, Wegner skilled craftsman about one hour to create using
developed the characteristic Y-shaped back that approximately 120 meters of paper cord, whose
earned the chair its famous nickname. impressive durability makes the chair strong and
long lasting.
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CH327 dining table
Tabletop + LEGS Oak, soap
In 1950, as part of his first collaboration with Working closely with the Hans J. Wegner Studio
Carl Hansen & Sn, Wegner designed a wooden and in exact accordance with Wegners original,
lounge chair he called the CH22 the first piece in hand-drawn sketches, Carl Hansen & Sn brought
what would become a legendary series. the CH26 design to life in 2016, alongside its lounge
counterpart.
Unbeknownst to the world, he also created a
blueprint for transforming the lounge chair into a The dining chair closely resembles the lounge version
dining chair, yet never manufactured or produced a with its organic shapes, bold back, light-colored wood
mockup of the design. and woven seat, but features proportions ideal for
2X CH26 DINING CHAIR CH339 DINING TABLE
longer periods of sitting at a dining table or a desk. FRAME Oak, oil TABLETOP Oak, oil
SEAT Natural paper cord LEGS Oak, oil
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ch88 dining chair
Back Oak, soap
Seat Sunniva 2 152
Legs Petrol green
CH88
Although primarily known for his work in wood, In 2015, we unveiled new CH88 colors selected
Wegner regularly experimented with other from Wegners original palette.
materials, seeking to understand their potential
and compatibility. The CH88 is a testament Versatile and elegant, with a simple, stackable
to his skill in this realm as well as to his design that seamlessly joins organic wood and
often-overlooked use of color. industrial steel, the CH88 showcases Wegners
ability to lend softness to minimalist form. The
Wegner originally developed the CH88 as a linear steel frame supports a lightly curved, oval
prototype with colored legs for the international wooden seat and a steam-bent wooden backrest
Helsingborg Exhibition of 1955 in Sweden. whose upturned ends create a natural resting
Carl Hansen & Sn reintroduced the design in place for the arms.
2014 in celebration of Wegners centennial.
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CH327 dining table
Tabletop Oak, soap
LEGS Oak, soap
23
2x CH36 Dining Chair
Frame Beech, orange red
Seat Natural paper cord
CH36
ch37
24
CH20 Elbow chair
Frame Oak, oil
Seat Thor 307 leather
ch20
elbow
CHAIR
When Carl Hansen & Sn put the Elbow Chair into variety of seating positions. The shape of the backrest
production for the first time in 2005, the design is mirrored in the uniquely constructed upholstered
quickly established its place in the modern world, seat, which is crafted from curved, compression-
winning the ICFF Editors Award in New York the molded veneer and appears to float above the legs.
same year.
The exceptionally stable, easily stackable chair
The Elbow Chairs characteristic steam-bent offers hours of seating comfort, making it an
backrest, crafted from a single piece of solid wood, equally appealing choice for dining and working.
provides arm and lower back support and enables a
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ch33 dining chair
Frame Oak, oil
Seat Thor 307 leather
CH33
Designed for Carl Hansen & Sn in 1957, Wegners employing gently rounded forms. The tapered legs
CH33 chair was subsequently in production for ten and crosspieces are thickest where they need to
consecutive years. Carl Hansen & Sn reintroduced support load-bearing joints and become more
the design in 2012, adding colors from Wegners slender when the design allows.
own working palette to the original wood variant.
With clear references to the clean lines of the 50s
The chairs light, graceful silhouette exemplifies and 60s and a beautiful wood construction with
many elements typical of Wegners best designs. a warm, human feel, the CH33 is an ideal fit for
It epitomizes organic simplicity, with every part contemporary interiors.
3x ch33 dining chair 1X frame Beech, grass green
seat Beech, grass green
1X frame Beech, black
seat Beech, black
ch318 dining table
1X frame Beech, petrol green tabletop Oak, soap
seat Beech, petrol green legs Stainless steel
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CH327 Dining Table
Tabletop Walnut, oil
Legs Oak, oil
ch29
sawbuck
CHAIR
30
ch46
ch47
design, together with the hand-woven paper cord CH46 Dining Chair
Frame Oak, soap
seats, ensure a comfortable sitting experience. Seat Natural paper cord
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kk96620 faaborg chair
Frame Mahogany, lacquer
BACK French cane
Seat Black goat hide
kk96620
faaborg
chair
Widely regarded as the first Danish modern design The Faaborg Chairs unadorned design and the
classic, the chair ushered in a new era for Danish unity between its structure, materials and function
design, creating a foundation for the Danish set it apart from its predecessors while showcasing
Modern phenomenon that emerged onto the global Klints traditional design values and modern
stage in the 1950s. approach.
The young Klint meticulously considered every The elegant form highlights Klints outstanding
aspect of the Faaborg Chair to ensure it fulfilled its sense of space and proportion and his ability to
intended function, arriving at a light and portable combine architecture and design into a seamless
solution that allowed museum visitors to position whole.
the chair before artworks they wished to study in
greater detail.
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2x MK99200 Folding Chair
Seat + back Natural canvas
Legs Beech, oil
MK99200
folding
chair
Koch designed the chair for a supplemental church Uniquely self-stabilizing the act of sitting in the
seating contest, reinterpreting the traditional chair gives it stability the Folding Chair continues
folding stool archetype by pairing easy folding to appeal to design aficionados seeking to balance
functionality with modern aesthetics. singular form and comfort with space constraints.
The forward-thinking concept was deemed too The chair offers an elegant alternative to traditional
radical in its expression at the time of its inception. guest seating, and is easy to set up and pack
In the 1960s, however, the chair began to attract away thanks to Kochs ingeniously simple folding
design connoisseurs and gain popularity, and soon mechanism.
went into serial production.
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E005
EMBRACE
CHAIR
The Embrace Chair unites the Austrian design element of the overall silhouette rather than
trios strong sense of modern aesthetics with appendages to the upholstered upper section.
Carl Hansen & Sns century-old tradition of The back of the frame, composed of three pieces
quality craftsmanship and outstanding comfort. assembled in classic finger joints, is especially
striking.
To achieve a precise yet relaxed expression, EOOS
paired soft, modern upholstery with a classic, A soft, three-dimensional cushion functions as
4X E005 EMBRACE CHAIR light, solid wood frame. The wooden structure is seat, back and armrests, embracing the wooden
FRAME Oak, oil
SEAT + BACK Divina MD353 continuous, with the legs serving as an essential structure and appearing to float within the frame.
EDGING Natural
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CH56
CH58
40
2X KK47510 MEDIUM RED CHAIR
LEGS Walnut, lacquer
SEAT + BACK Red goat hide
red
chair
series
Klint firmly believed that long-existing archetypes Museum of Art and Design in central Copenhagen,
could and should inform contemporary design. and shown at the Danish Pavilion at the 1929
In developing his Red Chair Series, he carefully Barcelona International Exposition.
studied several English chair designs, including the
Chippendale, combining elements to create a new Klint then designed the Large Red Chair with
construction with a modern expression and excellent armrests for Danish Prime Minister Thorvald
support. Staunings office at the Christiansborg Palace, and
developed the Small Red Chair and the Medium
The Large Red Chair, the first in the series, was Red Chair to fit various tables.
designed for the lecture hall of the new Danish
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tables
CH318
46
CH322 DINING TABLE
Tabletop Oak, oil
Legs Stainless steel
CH322
49
CH334
CH335
CH336
CH327
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CH002 DINING TABLE
TABLETOP + LEGS Oak, oil
CH002
CH006
55
sH700
sH705
STRAIGHT
TABLE
56
SH900 EXTEND TABLE
TABLETOP + LEGS Oak, oil
LEAVES Black, honeycomb
sh900
extend
table
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CH388
60
CH337
CH338
CH339
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LOUNGE chairs
ch07
shell chair
When Wegner unveiled the design in 1963, some chairs signature seat and back are crafted from
critics loved the avant-garde look, but the general compression-molded veneer and upholstered,
public was reluctant to accept its bold expression. cradling the user in generous comfort. The front
The mixed reviews of the 1960s resulted in very legs are crafted from one piece of veneer and
limited production. When Carl Hansen & Sn the back leg from another, resulting in a uniquely
reintroduced the Shell Chair in 1998, however, it stable and beautiful form.
immediately won broad public admiration.
In short, the Shell Chair is an ideal embodiment of
The designs floating lightness is achieved Wegners belief that a chair should have no rear
through its wing-like lines and the arches of its view, but rather be beautiful from all angles.
tapered, laminated legs. The curved shells of the
2X CH07 SHELL CHAIR
FRAME Smoked oak
Back + Seat Hallingdal 596
LEGS Oak, oil
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ch445
wing chair
Wegner built the fully upholstered easy chair upon of positions, always providing superb support for
a solid beech frame that rests on hand-finished the back, shoulders, neck and head. The thin legs,
stainless steel legs. slightly higher in front than in back, give the chair
an ideal pitch.
The composition showcased his superb
understanding of material and structural dynamics Designed in 1960, the Wing Chair was originally
and resulted in a dramatic, sculptural silhouette produced in very limited numbers, and relaunched
with instant visual appeal. in 2006 based on Wegners original design.
The true beauty of this sophisticated work, however, The Wing Chair is available with the optional
lies beneath the surface. Hidden out of view is a matching CH446 footstool for added comfort. ch445 wing chair
seat and backrest design that enables a variety BODY Canvas 794
LEGS Stainless steel
ch446 footstool
SEAT Canvas 794
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LEGS Stainless steel
1X CH445 WING CHAIR
BODY Canvas 794
LEGS Stainless steel
ch22
RIM Oak, oil
BASE Stainless steel
NUP003 WOODLINES
RUG Charcoal with black lines
After several decades, Carl Hansen & Sn brought finger-joined corners of the seat frame, with the
the intricately detailed CH22 back into production forelegs locking into wooden wedges in a color
in 2016, manufacturing the design to Wegners contrasting that of the frame.
exacting original specifications.
Today, while parts of the production process have
The lounge chair features Wegners been modernized, the CH22 is still manufactured
characteristically shaped armrests, an envelope- as it was when Wegner oversaw initial production
woven paper cord seat, and a distinctive back shell at the Hansen family facilities in 1950: with expert
in form-pressed veneer with striking oblong cover hand craftsmanship from assembly through
caps. The chairs refined joinery is evident in the surface treatment and seat weaving.
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CH44 Lounge Chair
Frame Oak, black
Seat Black paper cord
CH53 FOOTSTOOL
FRAME Oak, black
SEAT Black paper cord
ch44
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ch468
oculus
chair
In examining the vast archives of the supportive structure made the Oculus Chair an
Hans J. Wegner Studio, Carl Hansen & Sn came instant favorite.
across a clay model of a previously unknown lounge
chair, along with photos of an early prototype. The chairs curved, oversized backrest and large,
sloping armrests create an inviting nook for
A later discovery of Wegners drawings of the relaxation and provide a dramatic contrast to the
chair enabled us to begin producing it in 2010 in lightweight stainless steel legs. The bold silhouette
accordance with the designers original vision. can serve as the centerpiece of any room on its
own, and functions well in groups.
Oculus, Latin for eye, refers to the eye-like shape
in the upholstery of the chairs back. The pairing of The Oculus Chair is available with the optional CH468 Oculus Chair
BODY Clara 544
an unusual design with a supremely comfortable, matching CH446 footstool for added comfort. LEGS Stainless steel
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E015 EMBRACE LOUNGE CHAIR
FRAME Oak, oil
SEAT + BACK Basel 189
EDGING Black
E015
embrace
lounge
chair
The resulting Embrace Lounge Chair and matching cushion, its upholstery embracing the wooden
footstool continue the Embrace story, but with structure and appearing to float within the frame.
key revisions to create the ultimate relaxation
experience. The Embrace Lounge Chairs proportions, however,
differ significantly from its dining chair counterpart,
In both designs, the wooden structure is influencing the chairs entire geometry. The lounge
continuous, with the legs serving as an essential chairs more padded cushions achieve an even
element of the overall silhouette, and the striking more enveloping feel, and create greater visual
back featuring three pieces assembled in classic contrast between the soft upholstery and the
finger joints. The seat, back and armrests are simple wood frame.
crafted from a single soft, three-dimensional
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FH419 HERITAGE CHAIR
BODY Canvas 614
BUTTONS Canvas 614
LEGS Walnut, oil
fh419
heritage
chair
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fh429
signature
chair
A cabinetmaker who held his profession to very Over the course of his career, Henningsens work
high standards, Henningsen always manufactured evolved towards increasing simplicity, with the
his own designs. He often began the process Signature Chair becoming his purest, most pared-
by creating a small model in this case, using down design.
modeling clay and toothpicks. The frame was
then manufactured in his Copenhagen workshop, His interest in achieving comfort and elegance
undergoing months of testing and adjustments through the use of graceful, curved lines is
before Henningsen was content with the result. apparent in this final project. Its soft, inviting
shapes and floating armrests create a simple,
After the chair was completed in 1954, fewer than organic form that calls for quiet contemplation.
20 pieces were produced. Carl Hansen & Sn
reintroduced the design in 2015.
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kk47000
safari
chair
The safari chairs in the couples photos were likely Klint delved into simplifying, clarifying and refining
based on Indian Roorkhee Chairs used by the the chairs composition, exhibiting his final
British military possibly the first examples of Safari Chair design in 1933 at the Copenhagen
self-assembled furniture. Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition.
The archetype featured glueless joints, tool-free While inspired by its British predecessor, Klints
assembly, and an intelligent construction that sophisticated, lightweight chair is defined by his
caused the joints to tighten when the chair was signature systematic approach, fine craftsmanship,
2X KK47000 SAFARI CHAIR
1X FRAME Ash, oil
occupied, enhancing strength and stability. well-conceived proportions, and remarkable
SEAT + BACK Natural canvas
material effects.
1X FRAME Smoked ash, oil
SEAT + BACK Sif 92 leather
KK53130
easy
chair
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KK43960
mix
2x KK43960 Mix Chair
BODY Red goat hide
Legs Oak, oil
chair
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2x KK87830 propeller stool
frame Ash, oil
seat Natural canvas
KK87830
propeller
stool
An exercise in mathematical
construction, the Propeller Stool
expressed Klints vision of
the ideal fold, with the two
intersecting, propeller-shaped
legs forming a perfectly round
rod when folded flat.
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LM92
metropolitan
chair
The chairs big breakthrough came in 1960 at the The chair is available in two variants: one fully
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where upholstered in luxurious saddle leather, the other
the most prominent symbols of Danish design and combining a leather-upholstered seat with an
culture were showcased in an exhibition titled exposed veneer back.
The Arts of Denmark. The design consequently
earned the great honor of being called the Known for its excellent seating comfort, the
Metropolitan Chair. Metropolitan Chair can be used as a conference,
dining or desk chair.
The result of many late-night work sessions, the
Metropolitan Chair is distinguished by a tensioned
LM92T Metropolitan Chair
back- and armrest crafted from a single piece of veneer. Frame Walnut, oil
Seat Sif 98 leather
92
ch25
Like the Wishbone Chair, it is ambitious and bold in The lounge chair has remained tremendously
its sculptural shape. But it also caused a stir with popular and in continuous production ever since:
its materials. Wegners choice of woven paper cord a testament to Wegners visionary approach.
a wartime substitution material for the seat and
back was unheard of at the time. But Wegner liked It takes a skilled craftsman 10 hours to complete
the look and durability of the material, and so have the seat and back by hand, using about 400 meters
generations of his fans. of paper cord and a double weaving technique that CH25 LOUNGE CHAIR
FRAME Oak, soap
creates the unique pattern. SEAT + BACK Natural paper cord
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CH28 Lounge chair
Frame Oak, oil
Back + armrest Walnut, oil
ch28
97
2x MG501 Cuba Chair
Frame Oak, white oil
Seat + Back Cotton webbing, natural
MG501
cuba
CHAIR
98
OW149 Colonial Chair
Frame Walnut, oil
Cushions Sif 95 leather
OW149
NUP003 WOODLINES
RUG White with black lines
OW150 DAYBED
FRAME Oak, oil
colonial
CUSHION Sif 95 leather
chair
101
2X TA001 DREAM CHAIR
ta001
FRAME Oak, oil
CHAIR Sif 93 leather
NECK REST Sif 93 leather
dream
CHAIR
102
featured
spaces
vineyard
IN ITALY
108
novi restaurant
london
112
apartment
Project: Apartment in Eixample
By: Studio Vilablanch
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Photos: Shaulin/Kerstin Rose
in barcelona
114
hotel sp34
denmark
120
house
holman, Sydney
122
restaurant
kadeau, Denmark
124
island
house, USA
132
3X KK48650 ADDITION SOFA
SEAT + BACK Natural goat hide
LEGS Walnut, oil
KK48650
kk48651
addition sofa
134
CH401-CH404
kastrup
series
136
mk10040
mk10041
Koch developed a striking construction for the pair designs construction should be of high quality
of designs, loosely placing the upholstered section throughout.
on a visible, solid wood frame, with the top row
holding the seat securely in place. The exposed frame structure exemplifies the
Danish functionalists idiom of separating the
A believer in honest design, Koch disliked legs bearing and borne parts or the frame from
that seemingly appeared out of nowhere, seeing the seat to highlight the beauty of the natural
this as cheating. He similarly disapproved of using materials and make the construction a design
upholstery to hide cheap wood and felt that every feature in and of itself.
MK10041 SOFA
SEAT + BACK Sif 90 leather
FRAME Walnut, oil
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OW603 SOFA
SEAT + BACK Thor 359 leather
LEGS Oak, soap
NUP003 WOODLINES
RUG Black with white lines
ow602
ow603
141
ow150
ow2000 OW150 Daybed
Frame Oak, oil
CUSHION Sif 98 leather
142
CH163 Sofa
Frame Walnut, oil
Seat + back Sif 90 leather
NUP003 WOODLINES
rug Black with black lines
ch162
ch163
144
OW149-2 Colonial sofa
Frame Oak, oil
Cushions Sif 98 leather
OW149-2
colonial
sofa
The Colonial Series name and styling reflect are kept minimal, the designs strength achieved
Wanschers fascination with 18th century English instead through a well-conceived structure that
furniture design, which was often inspired by styles includes double center legs for necessary strength.
and materials used in the colonies.
Wanschers trademark interpretation of classic
Based on the same core design as the armchair, shapes according to modern needs for functionality
the Colonial Sofa communicates Wanschers is evident in the Colonial Sofas combination of a
fondness for refined detailing. The sofa features a timeless expression and a modern approach to
relatively simple lattice construction, its elements materials and construction.
supporting one another. The slender dimensions
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TK8 DAYBED
FRAME Oak, oil
CUSHION Sif 98 leather
LEGS Chromed steel
TK8
Designed in 2009 to
enhance any lounge setting,
Thomas Bo Kastholms
TK8 daybed became an
instant classic.
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coffee tables
ML10097 EGYPTIAN TABLE
TABLETOP + FRAME Oak, oil
ML10097
egyptian
table
152
MK98860 FOLDING TABLE
TABLETOP + FRAME Oak, oil
MK98860
folding
table
154
CH417
tray table
The CH417 Tray Table combines two parts a A single cutout along the trays edge creates a
reversible round tray and a collapsible base into convenient handle, making it comfortable to carry
a smart, easy-to-store solution that is at once light when serving refreshments or hors doeuvres.
and sturdy; practical and elegant.
The rim is held together by a narrow piece of
A natural oak rim contains the thin, laminate tray, smoked oak wedged into its center: a classic
which is available with Wegners original black and example of the refined, clever design details for
white sides or with light oak veneer and smoked oak which Wegner was well known.
veneer sides.
CH417 TRAY TABLE
TABLETOP Smoked oak
RIM Oak, oil
BASE Stainless steel
156
Ow449
colonial
coffee table
OW150 Daybed
Frame Oak, oil
159
CH011 Coffee Table
TABLETOP + LEGS Oak, black
CH011
161
2X CH008 COFFEE TABLE
TABLETOP + LEGS Walnut, oil
CH008
Designed in 1954,
Hans J. Wegners three-legged
coffee table has since
become one of his most iconic.
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CH468 Oculus Chair
BODY Sunniva 1079
Frame Stainless steel
CH415
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bookcases
cabinets
MK
bookcase
system
Koch envisioned a concept so clear in its form and The exceptionally flexible system of square
function that it could become quintessential: the bookcases features an extensive range of modular
Bookcase System for modern homes. elements. The basic, six-section unit, which can be
set up so that the sections are either wide or tall
Begun in 1928 and completed in 1932, Kochs depending on the dimensions of their contents, is a
solution remains in demand many decades later brilliant construction in its own right.
and has spawned countless reproductions far
beyond Denmarks borders a testament to the Beautiful dovetail and rabbet joints lend the
timelessness of his thoughtful vision. individual units strength and stability. MK88360
CABINET Oak, oil
2X MK40880
BOOKCASE Oak, oil
MK95800
BOOKCASE Oak, oil
168
2X MK88360
CABINET Oak, black
2X MK98400
BOOKCASE Oak, black
NUP004 WOODLINES
RUG White with black lines
MK
bookcase
system
171
CH825 Credenza
BODY Oak, oil
Frame Stainless steel
CH825
173
RUGS
workspace
childrens
furniture
NUP004 WOODLINES
Rug White with black lines
nup002-nup004
woodlines
The collaboration represented a common passion To create the rugs unique patterns, Utzon Popov
for craftsmanship, a mutual love of nature, and the zoomed in on countless lengths of wood,
shared belief that design should not be an object magnifying their unique characteristics, then
of fashion, but rather a timeless statement with distilling them to develop the wood grain
quality at its core. abstractions that traverse the rugs surfaces.
The outcome a familiar wood pattern The hand-knotted wool rugs feature long pile with a
reinterpreted in a very different medium offered soft, luxurious feel. A tight weave makes them easy
a new expression while maintaining a strong to clean and ensures that the pile remains upright
connection to Carl Hansen & Sns DNA. and the pattern intact, even with heavy use.
177
CH110 WRITING DESK
Tabletop Oak, oil
Frame Stainless steel
CH111 Chair
Seat + back Thor 301 leather
Frame Stainless steel
CH110
178
PK52 PROFESSOR DESK
TABLETOP + DRAWER Oak, black
FRAME Black-lacquered steel
2x MK40880
Bookcase Oak, black
pk52
pk52a
professor +
student desks
The desks lay the groundwork for Kjrholms The new, open structure, in which Kjrholm used
pioneering role in Danish functionalism and his metal ferrules to artfully separate the steel and
reputation as one of the worlds leading furniture wood, stood out with its light feel and dynamic
designers. composition.
Kjrholm drew on his experience in cabinetmaking At once neutral and modern, the tables are highly
and furniture design to develop a structure that versatile, serving as desks, dining tables, or
showcased both his deep mastery of steel and wood attractive worktables in a studio or office.
and the seamless synthesis of traditional craftsmanship
and industrial design that became his hallmark.
180
2x CH410 Peters Chair
CH410
ch411
Beech, untreated
peters
chair+table
183
MK99190 GRANDCHILD CHAIR
SEAT + BACK Natural canvas
FRAME Beech, oil
mk99190
grandchild
chair
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designers
Hans J. Wegner Kaare Klint Ole Wanscher Frits Henningsen
1914-2007 1888-1954 1903-1985 1889-1965
Among Danish furniture designers, Hans J. Wegner is considered Widely regarded as the father of modern Danish design, Ole Wanscher was closely linked with Kaare Klint and the core Renowned as an uncompromising designer, Frits Henningsen
one of the most creative, innovative and prolific. Often referred to Kaare Klint made a name for himself as both a furniture designer aesthetic and functional ideas of modern Danish design. viewed quality craftsmanship as the most important element of
as the master of the chair, he designed more than 500 many of and a leading educator and visionary. his work.
them considered masterpieces. Wanscher studied under Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine
Klint was responsible for such design icons as the 1914 Arts and later worked at Klints design studio before becoming an Unlike most cabinetmakers, Henningsen always designed his
Wegner was part of the spectacular generation that created the Faaborg Chair and the world-renowned 1933 Safari Chair, and for independent furniture designer. He helped shape Danish furniture own furniture pieces although his greatest desire was to be
first wave of Danish Modern design. Many foreigners have asked the overall design of the Danish Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona design both as an active designer and as an educator when he took recognized as a cabinetmaker.
me how we made the Danish style, Wegner once said. And Ive International Exposition. over for Klint as professor at the Academy.
answered that it was rather a continuous process of purification, In 1911, at age 22, Henningsen completed his cabinetmaker
and for me of simplification, to cut down to the simplest possible The son of architect Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint, Kaare Klint was In 1958, the Danish newspaper Politiken wrote: Owning a apprenticeship with one of the most recognized cabinetmakers
elements of four legs, a seat, and combined top rail and armrest. immersed in architecture from an early age, but it was primarily Wanscher chair is an adventure every day, and will be so even of his day, I.P. Mrck. Like many of his contemporaries in the
as a furniture designer that he made his mark on Danish design several hundred years from now, for this is how long it lasts. creative elite, Henningsen then traveled around Europe to gather
The core of Wegners legacy is his focus on bringing the inner history. In 1924, Klint helped establish the Department of Furniture experience and inspiration, working in Germany, France and Great
workings the soul of the furniture to the exterior, where the Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and the following Wanschers ability to be simultaneously classic and contemporary Britain before returning to Copenhagen in 1915. He then opened
simplicity and functionality can be appreciated. year was appointed associate professor and later professor. made his designs popular in his day. Today, his modern classics his own furniture shop, drawing inspiration from conversations
continue to be revered for the rarely seen degree of detail and deep with customers to better understand demand and improve
The son of a cobbler, Wegner was born in 1914 in Tnder, a town Both as a teacher and a designer, he inspired and influenced respect for materials Wanscher instilled in them. production processes.
in southern Denmark. He began his apprenticeship with Danish a generation of some of the greatest Danish furniture designers
master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was just 14 years and architects including Hans J. Wegner, Mogens Koch, Wanscher studied furniture design while travelling through Egypt As a member of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild,
old. After three years of studying the trade and working on his own Arne Jacobsen, Brge Mogensen and Poul Kjrholm who would and Europe, finding inspiration in varied visual expressions that Henningsen became a major driver of the furniture exhibitions of
design experiments, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the continue shaping the Golden Age of Danish design from the early he incorporated into his own unique design aesthetic. He viewed the period. He quickly gained recognition for his uncompromising
School of Arts and Crafts from 1936 to 1938 before setting out as 1940s. furniture design as a branch of architecture and emphasized slim focus on quality and perfectionist style, as well as for his vibrant
a designer. dimensions and resilient forms a quest exemplified in many of personality.
Today, Klint is regarded as a reformer whose approach to his works, particularly the Colonial Chair and Colonial Sofa. Here,
In 1940, Wegner joined architects and designers Arne Jacobsen architecture and design broke radically with the period- and style- the dimensions of the wood are as slim as possible, the strength Henningsens designs captured traditional expressions from other
and Erik Mller in rhus, working on furniture design for the new focused academic teaching of the day, emphasizing instead the lying in the carefully designed bracing. style periods, reinterpreting them with a modern and organic
rhus City Hall. The same year, Wegner began collaborating with practical study of architecture and furniture design principles. As flavor. Much like Kaare Klint, he drew inspiration from earlier
master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, who was a driving force in one of the first movers toward functionalism, Klint emphasized Wanscher created his best-known designs primarily between the styles such as French Empire, rococo, and British 17th-century
bringing new furniture design to the Danish public. in-depth analysis of an objects uses over its form, and renewed late 1940s and early 1960s, in the post-war era when the design furniture. Henningsens encounter with Klint, one of his teachers
Danish furniture design by refining tradition and developing objects for everyone philosophy permeated the industry. In Denmark, at technical college, had a major influence on Henningsens
Wegners background as a cabinetmaker gave him a deep to perfection in relation to their primary purpose. Throughout his some of the biggest names in design focused on creating development as a cabinetmaker, while the competition that
understanding of how to integrate exacting joinery techniques with work, he insisted on clear, logical design, clean lines, the best functional and affordable furniture for the Danish people and arose between the two men led to a constant renewal and
exquisite form. His aesthetics were also based on a deep respect materials, and superb craftsmanship. the small spaces they lived in. Wanscher took great interest in reinterpretation of furniture craftsmanship on both sides.
for wood and its characteristics, and on an abiding curiosity about industrially produced yet high-quality furniture, designing several
other natural materials that enabled him to bring an organic, Klint possessed an outstanding sense of proportion and space. pieces with this approach in mind. For Henningsen, it was the furniture item not its creator that
natural softness to formalist minimalism. He believed that furniture should conform to its user and based deserved center stage. Despite the great respect he earned among
his classic designs on careful study of the human body, earning Over the course of his career, Wanscher authored several books his customers and colleagues, this was one of the main reasons
Wegner established his own design office in 1943, and designed his a reputation for creating human furniture. At the furniture on furniture design. His own design work earned him numerous his designs never achieved the same popularity as those of some
first chair for Carl Hansen & Sn in 1949. His CH24 chair, or the school, Klint and his students pioneered the study of dimensions accolades, including the Copenhagen Carpenters Guild Annual of his contemporaries.
Wishbone Chair, became an immediate success and has been in of household objects by measuring and relating them to societal Award and the gold medal at the Milan Triennale in 1960 two
production at Carl Hansen & Sn ever since. norms and actual demands for functionality. They then based their honors that underscored Wanschers esteemed reputation both in Henningsens design style developed from historically inspired
designs on their findings. Denmark and internationally. to simpler, more functional, timeless work that remains
Over the course of his career, Wegner received almost all major relevant today. Like the work of Kaare Klint and Ole Wanscher,
recognitions awarded to designers, including the Lunning Prize, Klints work was characterized not only by the harmonious balance Henningsens oeuvre is rooted in classic craftsmanship traditions
the Grand Prix of the Milan Triennale, Swedens Prince Eugen between form and materials, but also by his designs relationship while also achieving a design expression with broad appeal a
Medal, and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Eckersberg to their environment: Klint insisted that his pieces should never combination embodied in his Heritage Chair and his final design,
Medal. dominate a given space. His were works of timeless utility that the Signature Chair.
united form and function to create a greater whole.
Wegner was also named Honorary Doctor of the Royal College of Henningsen was very discerning about his collaborations, so
Art and Honorary Royal Designer for Industry of the Royal Society Klint earned many accolades over the course of his career, Carl Hansen was very proud when the designer chose to form
of Arts in London. including the Eckersberg Medal in 1928 and the C.F. Hansen Medal a partnership with the newly founded furniture company.
in 1954, and was named an Honorary Royal Designer for Industry
Almost all of the worlds major design museums, from the in London in 1949.
Museum of Modern Art in New York to Die Neue Sammlung in
Munich, include his furniture in their collections.
188 189
Mogens Koch Poul Kjrholm Ejner Larsen Mogens Lassen
1898-1992 1929-1980 1917-1987 1901-1987
Aksel Bender Madsen
Mogens Kochs furniture design reveals some of the most elegant Through his influential work as an architect and a teacher, The work of architect Mogens Lassen, one of the pioneers of
and important solutions to the requirements of function, comfort Poul Kjrholm became a central figure on the international 1916-2000 functionalism in Denmark, was rooted in cubist architectural
and aesthetics. design stage as one of the finest representatives of modernism. ideals deeply inspired and influenced by Le Corbusier.
His works which included homes, monuments, building Kjrholm combined his strict, modern idiom with an Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, trained as furniture Although Lassens primarily focus was architecture he designed
extensions, graphic design, and objects for the home ranging from uncompromising approach to quality and materials deeply rooted upholsterer and cabinetmaker, respectively, met while studying villas, high-rise buildings, sports complexes and shop interiors
silverware to textiles and of course furniture stand out as original in the Danish craftsmanship tradition. Although his career as under leading Danish designer Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish he also made a significant contribution with his furniture and
examples of universal utility. a furniture designer was relatively short, Kjrholms exquisite Academy of Fine Arts. home accessory designs.
craftsmanship and simple, clear expression resulted in timeless,
From 1925 to 1932, Koch worked in a number of design studios world-renowned design whose influence extended well beyond his Their acquaintance developed into a lifelong friendship, and in After training as a bricklayer from 1919 to 1923, Lassen was
including Kaare Klints, where he gained hands-on experience in own lifetime. 1947 the two began designing together in their spare time. They admitted to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of
the principles and traditions behind Danish functionalism. Driven jointly exhibited furniture every year thereafter at the Copenhagen Architecture. He also trained at a number of drawing offices,
by an analytical mind and creative spirit, Koch embraced the Kjrholm made a name for himself primarily with his functionalist Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition. including that of Danish architect Tyge Hvass from 1925 to 1934.
functional demands of his assignments, understood the simplicity steel, leather and glass furniture. After completing his
of form, and respected and built on the experience of previous cabinetmaker training, he studied furniture design at the Danish While the chair was the duos favorite furniture piece, they also Lassens sojourn in Paris from 1927 to 1928 sparked the
generations. School of Arts and Crafts (now the Royal Danish Academy of Fine designed complete lounge sets, bedroom suites, bookshelves, architects interest in Le Corbusiers ideas about rethinking home
Arts, School of Design) in Copenhagen, graduating in 1952. dining tables and office furniture. The resulting work was always interiors, for instance by adding mezzanine floors in high-ceilinged
Kochs furniture always arose from a given assignment and was simple and timeless. Together, Larsen and Bender Madsen rooms. Applying a similar, experimental approach, Lassen
created for a particular purpose. His approach was characterized Kjrholm soon returned and became a lecturer at the designed approximately 300 works, of which the Metropolitan Chair designed homes whose rooms were shaped by both function and
by patient study of a given tasks functional requirements, and Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1955, later succeeding is considered the most significant. the daylight flooding in through the windows, and where outdoor
emphasis on finding the simplest, clearest solution. Mathematics, Ole Wanscher as professor in 1976. He remained at the Academy spaces were just as carefully designed as the interiors.
which he saw as the ultimate tool for solving design challenges, until his death in 1980, exerting formidable influence through his The duos work has been exhibited within Denmark and
played a crucial role in this process. With a focus on the essential work and teaching both within and outside the Academy. Building internationally, including at La Triennale in Milan, Italy, at the Like his architecture, Lassens furniture designs showcased his
structural components, there was little room left over for on the principles and methods set forth by Kaare Klint, Kjrholm Design in Scandinavia and The Arts of Denmark exhibits in the interest in diverse materials and his ability to express his ideas
traditional ornamentation. Decoration for its own sake was not part sought to remove superfluous ornamentation to make way for USA, and at the Gewerbemuseum (Museum of Applied Arts and through both natural and man-made materials. His simple,
of Kochs vernacular; it was an objects purpose that led the way. clearer furniture types developed according to their function. Design) in Bern, Switzerland. functional wooden furniture, like the folding Egyptian Table, have
gone on to become furniture classics, while his 1930s works in
Driven by this desire for meaning and mathematical order, Koch Function and clarity became Kjrholms hallmarks in his work as Several of their works have also been purchased by museums steel continue to serve as original examples of the innovations of
developed the modular concept for one of his major design both educator and designer. He did not see himself as someone around the world, including the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art international modernism.
successes: his Bookcase System, whose dimensions he based who designed objects, but rather as someone who created spaces, in Denmark, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York,
on the most common book heights. His Folding Series, another often designing furniture with particular places in mind. He strived the Busch-Reisinger Museum of the Harvard Art Museums in As an exhibition architect for the Permanent Exhibition of Danish
essential concept in the Carl Hansen & Sn portfolio, is similarly to express each materials own language while avoiding easy Boston, and several museums in Japan. Applied Arts and Industrial Design in Copenhagen from 1939
renowned for its versatility, attention to detail, and functionality solutions and shifting fads. to 1967, Lassen was behind a number of exhibitions whose style
that is based on real, everyday needs and the space constraints of Larsen and Bender Madsen were awarded the Copenhagen of presentation helped Danish applied art win international
modern living. The influences of international pioneers such as Gerrit Rietveld, Cabinetmakers Guild annual prizes in 1956 and 1961, as well as recognition.
Mies van der Rohe, and Kjrholms friend Charles Eames found several other awards in furniture and art competitions.
The Bookcase System design which Koch initially developed for clear expression in Kjrholms linear aesthetic. In the post-war In 1971, the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts awarded Lassen
his own home was a direct response to the challenge of finding years, Kjrholm distanced himself from contemporary Danish the C.F. Hansen Medal for his outstanding contribution to
highly flexible, practical storage solutions. In 1928, he drew the design, which had grown dominated by rounded, organic shapes. architecture.
first sketches for the core square module that offered a minimalist
aesthetic and provided intelligent, varied storage. True to the While Kjrholms international colleagues embraced
ideologies of the Klint school, Kochs Bookcase System strived industrialization in their furniture design, Kjrholm felt that
and for over 80 years has successfully managed to bring everyday Denmark could only accept full industrial production if its
home objects into graphic order. products were technically superior to their traditionally crafted
counterparts. But he did not reject mechanical production, rather
Koch was an influential professor at the Royal Danish Academy of finding new ways to unite tradition and innovation.
Fine Arts in Copenhagen for almost two decades, from 1950 until
1968. He received numerous awards over the course of his career, Kjrholms furniture is represented in a number of international
including the Eckersberg Medal in 1938, the C.F. Hansen Medal in museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His
1963, and the ID Prize in 1992. work earned him numerous awards, including the Lunning Award
in 1958, the Eckersberg Medal in 1960, and multiple ID Prizes.
190 191
Tadao Ando EOOS Naja Utzon Popov Thomas Bo Kastholm
b. 1941 b. 1973 b. 1963
Martin Bergmann
Acclaimed Japanese architect Tadao Ando bases his work on a Sculptor, textile designer and ceramicist Naja Utzon Popov was Born into a family that lives for furniture design,
strong personal design philosophy that joins Japanese design b. 1963 born in Copenhagen, Denmark into a family of artists. Thomas Bo Kastholm set out to create new design concepts
traditions with modern Western expression. that would unite diverse materials into compelling compositions
Gernot Bohmann She inherited her creative genes from her grandfather, Jrn Utzon, with clear purpose.
b. 1968
Born in Osaka, Japan, Ando developed an interest in design early a Danish architect known for designing the iconic Sydney Opera
in life when he began an apprenticeship with a local carpenter at House in Australia; her mother, the esteemed Danish artist Following in the footsteps of his father, designer Jrgen Kastholm,
Harald Grndl
the age of 10. He learned to work with wood and explore its many Lin Utzon; and her father, the acclaimed Australian architect Kastholm studied interior design at the Danish Design School,
possibilities by building model airplanes and ships. His approach Alex Popov. graduating in 1989. After completing his studies, Kastholm
b. 1967
to learning his craft was an unusual one: as a young journeyman, launched his own career, working for studios in Denmark and
he preferred to work independently, without input from his Utzon Popovs childhood years in Denmark have always been an Germany.
employers. important source of inspiration for her work, as have the years she
spent studying drawing, painting and etching at the Julian Ashton His collaboration with Carl Hansen & Sn began in 2009 with
Andos deep interest in architecture was kindled when, at the age EOOS, an Austrian design collaborative established in 1995 Art School in Australia. the design of the TK8 daybed. For this piece, he started with the
of 15, he purchased a book of sketches by modern design pioneer in Vienna by Martin Bergmann, Gernot Bohmann, and materials he knows and loves best: steel and leather.
Le Corbusier. Today, he continues to draw inspiration from the Harald Grndl, consider design a poetic discipline whose end After moving to England, Utzon Popov continued her formal artistic
great designer and often evaluates his own projects in relation to result should always accommodate the users changing needs training at the University of Westminster School of Media Arts and I wanted to create a bench with simple, honest lines, Kastholm
Le Corbusiers approach. and desires. Design. Today, she is back in her native Denmark, where she works explained. The materials should speak for themselves and this
out of her studio in Copenhagen. happens best when the design is straightforward and clear.
Ando describes himself as having been strongly inspired by Danish The trio founded EOOS after graduating from the University
design culture. In line with the Scandinavian design philosophy, his of Applied Arts in Vienna. Today, the internationally renowned Utzon Popovs life-long exposure to contemporary design finds The TK8 daybed, with its close ties to the core principles of
style is minimalistic and innovative, with a focus on functionality. collaborative approaches complex furniture, product and shop expression in her work, where she translates her encounters with classic, modern Danish design, achieved the simplicity and clarity
His work embodies the Japanese tradition of living simply and in design challenges by examining past roots in a contemporary nature into textiles, glassware, ceramics and sculptures. Kastholm strived for and became an instant success.
harmony with nature a concept at the heart of the Scandinavian context. Termed Poetical Analysis, EOOSs unique process
lifestyle. focuses on myths, rituals and intuitive expressions, creating The approach has been highly successful. Utzon Popovs designs
connections that extend beyond initial perceptions. were well received at the International Contemporary Furniture
The architect has expressed great respect for Hans J. Wegners Fair in New York, and her large-scale clay installation for the event
design approach and has frequently used Wegners furniture in his Carl Hansen & Sns collaboration with EOOS evolved from a was acquired by the iconic SAKS Fifth Avenue department store.
architecture projects. Ando produced his Wegner-inspired mutual respect for craftsmanship, quality and design. EOOSs
Dream Chair in collaboration with Carl Hansen & Sn, relying on our progressive design approach enabled Carl Hansen & Sn to Utzon Popovs glass and ceramic designs can be seen around the
century-long tradition of craftsmanship to fulfill his demands for further develop and explore its own design DNA and introduce a world, including in the Feng Sushi restaurant chain in London and
perfection. new aesthetic to its range. the Galeria Kunstmann in Mallorca.
Ando has been responsible for over 150 construction projects of EOOSs writing on style and design includes The Death of
various sizes in Japan and internationally, including the Azuma Fashion and The Cooked Kitchen: A Poetical Analysis. In 2015,
building in Osaka, the Chichu Art Museum in Naoshima, the Pulitzer the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art celebrated
Foundation for the Arts in St. Louis, and the Teatro Armani in Milan. EOOSs work with the trios first major solo exhibition.
His original works have earned him a number of prestigious EOOS designs for a wide range of the worlds best-known brands.
awards, including the Carlsberg Prize in 1992, the Pritzker The trio has published several books on its design approach, holds
Architecture Prize in 1995, the Premium Imperiale Award in 1996, over 15 technical patents, and has won over 130 international
and the Royal Institute of British Architects Gold Medal in 1997. awards, including a red dot award, a Compasso dOro, the German
Design Award, an iF Award, and a Wallpaper* Design Award.
192 193
Strand + Hvass Morten Gttler
B. 1944
Christina Strand
Born in Copenhagen and originally trained in shipping,
b. 1968 Morten Gttler became a self-taught designer and architect
recognized for his exceptional understanding of wood.
Niels Hvass
b. 1958
After working with product development and design for a number
of companies, Gttler opened his own design studio in 1972.
He has since worked in a wide range of genres, including
domestic art, packaging, toys, graphics and lighting for Danish and
The Strand + Hvass duo is part of a new breed of Danish international companies.
designers whose work continues in a direct line from their
celebrated predecessors. In 1984, Gttler decided to focus primarily on furniture design,
using an approach rooted in the modern Scandinavian design
Industrial designer Christina Strand and architect Niels Hvass tradition and the firm belief that innovation is the foundation for
founded their Copenhagen-based design firm in 1998 to unlock the successful design.
potential of two minds working together to create truly innovative,
purposeful solutions to universal design challenges. Gttlers clean, easy aesthetic is characterized by well-thought-out
form, exquisite comfort, and close attention to detail all brought
Their mutual design philosophy is user-centered, deeply to life using high-quality materials.
rooted in Scandinavian culture, and based on research and a
strong emphasis on function. This has resulted in simple and
comprehensible furniture that conveys a deep understanding of
the potential of various materials.
With their Extend Table and Straight Table designs, Strand + Hvass
infused the modern Danish furniture tradition with a bold new
expression.
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chairs chairs
CH20 Elbow Chair hans j. wegner 1956 CH36 hans j. wegner 1962 CH88 hans j. wegner 1955 kk37580 red chair (large) kaare klint 1927
beech or oak beech or oak beech, oak or smoked oak oak or walnut
73 76,5 88
81
71,5
76,5
76,5
81
81
44,5
44,5
46 45 44,5 45
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45
54 46 52
52
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44,5
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48
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81 79
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71
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45 45
45
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50 50 61 55
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50
50
CH26 hans j. wegner 1950 oak or walnut oak, Mahogany or walnut
oak
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85
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CH47 hans j. wegner 1965 kk39490 red chair (small) kaare klint 1928 mk99200 folding Chair mogens koch 1932
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CH337 hans j. wegner 1962
CH322 hans j. wegner 1960 140
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120 hans j. wegner 1960
120
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CH07 shell Chair hans j. wegner 1963
oak or laminate stainless steel or black powder-coated steel
beech, oak, smoked oak or walnut
103
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CH28 hans j. wegner 1951 FH419 HERITAGE Chair Frits henningsen 1930
oak or walnut
73
oak or walnut
73
100
100
102
77
102
102
77
77
61
61
60
60
41
37
37
37
41
41
73
73
73 67
67
67 76 76
76 9595 95
CH44 hans j. wegner 1965 FH429 signature chair FRITS HENNINGSEN 1954
67
67
oak oak or walnut
94
94
1:10 1:10
102
80
101
80
80
62
62
41
40
39
39
39
6464
64 6666
66 66
67 89
89
66
66
89
1:10
202 203
lounge chairs footstools
KK43960 mix chair kaare klint 1931 mg501 CUBA Chair morten gttler 1997 CH53 hans j. wegner 1966 kk87830 propeller stool kaare klint 1930
78
76
76
76
43 / 45
43 / 45
39 / 41
39 / 41
47 45
44 39
39
39
50
5050 39 54 49
65 80 61
61 61 7979
79
39
39
kk47000 safari chair kaare klint 1933 mk10040 easy chair 51 mogens koch 1936 ch446 hans j. wegner 1960 kk97170 safari footstool kaare klint 1933
79
79
ash or smoked ash oak or walnut stainless steel or black powder-coated steel ash or smoked ash
80 75
37,5 34
34 44
62,5 49 57 57
57 57 68 63
kk53130 easy chair kaare klint 1936 ow149 Colonial Chair Ole wanscher 1949 e016 embrace footstool eoos 2016 ow149f Colonial footstool ole wanscher 1949
85
75
85
85
46
46
46
40,8
xx
xx
46
46
46
44
68,5 38 60 40
60 60 40 40
68 63 65
65
65 68
68
68
40
40
LM92 Metropolitan chair larsen & bender madsen 1950 ta001 Dream Chair tadao ando 2013 fh420 heritage footstool frits henningsen 1930 ow2000 Egyptian stool ole wanscher 1957
68
68
79,5
100
79,5
79,5
37 41
41
41
42,5
42,5
42,5
38
52 42 30 30
30 55
55 55
77,5 77,5 56 56 77,5 77,5
77,5 56
80 86
55
55
1:10 1:10
1:10 1:10
204 205
sofas sofas
71
76
61
75
75
71
71
61
61
40
43
44
44
43
43
78
78 77 78 77
77 60
60 68 60 68
68
77
stainless steel stainless steel
71 83
1:10 1:10 61
85
85
71
71
61
61
45
44
44
43
43
43
150
150 77 78 77 124
124 68 189 68
68
68
77
77
68
stainless steel stainless steel
1:10 71 83
1:10 61
85
85
71
71
61
61
45
44
44
43
43
43
150
219 78 77 77
77 189
189 68 189 68
68
77
stainless steel
68
68
stainless steel
1:10 71
83
1:10 61
83
85
71
71
61
61
45
45
43
43
43
44
286
286 78 77 77 254
254 189 68 68
68
68
oak, smoked oak or walnut
68
oak or walnut
1:10 76
68 79
1:10
76
76
68
68
41
41
41
37
137
137 80 137 80
80
92 92 70
76
68 75
76
76
68
68
41
41
41
44
195
195 80
137 80
80
128 64.5
206 207
sofas rugs
mk10041 model 52 mogens koch 1936 woodlines NUP002 woodlines NUP003 woodlines NUP004 naja utzon popov 2015
oak or walnut
75
80 170 200
44 220
128 64,5
300
80
45
154 76
oak
80
45
214 76
oak or walnut
85
46
124 69
oak
46
180 70
chrome steel
36
190 90
208 209
coffee tables coffee tables
44 / 48 / 53
CH008 hans j. wegner 1954 CH417 tray table hans j. wegner 1970
33
WHITE LAMINATE/BLACK LAMINATE OR OAK/SMOKED OAK
62 62
44 / 48 / 53
44 / 48 / 53
44 / 48 / 53 62
33
33
33
78
78//88
88 //100
100 7878/ 88
/ 88/ /100
100 78 / 88 / 100 62 62 62
CH011 hans j. wegner 1954 mk98860 folding table6262 6262 mogens koch 1960 1:10
44 / 48/ 53
130 55
44 / 48/ 53
44 / 48/ 53
44 / 48 / 53
55
46,5
44 / 48 / 53
1:10
1:10
130 130 55 55
130 55 130 52,5 71,5
42
CH106 hans j. wegner 1970 ml10097 egyptian table mogens lassen 1940
55
55
95 95
stainless steel oak or walnut
95
95
42
42
42
54
95 95 95 100 100
95 95 95 95
CH108 hans j. wegner 1970 OW449 Colonial Coffee table ole wanscher 1964
42
46
95
95
170 70
60 60
70
70
60
60
46
46
42 53
42
42
60
60 60 60 60 60 1:10
170 70 170
170
170 7070
60
60
oak or walnut
70
70
44
1:10 1:10
55 55
55
44 55
44
44
55 55 55 1:10
55 55 55 55
55
55
1:10 1:10
210 211
childrens furniture workspace
ch410 hans j. wegner 1944 CH110 hans j. wegner 1970
95
47
72
26
42 32 190 95
46
72 45
85
72
46 45
46
46
45
141,5 85
49,0
72 72
72 45
45 45 72
49,0
pk52 professor desk poul kjrholm 1955
mk99190 grandchild chair mogens koch 1960
45
45
52,8
52,8
80,8
80,8
61
85
72
35
52,8
52,8
37 37 37 186,5 85
80,8
80,8
ch825 ch825 hans j. wegner 1959
49,0
49,0
oak or walnut
200,0 200,0
80,8
52,8
52,8
52,8
52,8
80,8
80,8
80,8
80,8
52,8
200 49 200 49
49,0 49,0
52,8
52,8
80,8
80,8
200,0 200,0
52,8
52,8
80,8
80,8
49,0
49,0
212 213
bookcases + cabinets bookcases + cabinets
mk40880 27,7 cm deep mogens koch 1928 mk95801 36 cm deep mogens koch 1928
76 76
27,7
36
mk95800 27,7 cm deep mogens koch 1928 mk74180 36 cm deep mogens koch 1928
76 76
27,7 27,7
76 27,7 76 38 36 38
mk98400 36 cm deep mogens koch 1928 mk88360 36 cm deep mogens koch 1928
76 cm
76 76
36
36
76 cm 36 cm
76 36 76 76 36 76
36 cm
mk74182 + mk74181 36 cm deep mogens koch 1928
oak or walnut
76
36
38 36 36 38
214 215
table + seat overview
4 seats 12 seats
CH002 2 CH006 0 ch334 0 CH318/240 2 SH700 2 CH336 2
PK52A 0 ch337 0 CH322 3 SH705 1 CH339 2
ch388 0 CH327/248 2 SH900 1
6 seats 14 seats
CH318/190 0 CH334 1 CH006 2 CH337 1 CH322 4 CH336 3 CH336 4
CH322 0 CH335 0 CH327/190 0 CH338 0 sh705 2 CH339 3 CH339 4
CH388 1 PK52 0
8 seats
216 217
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