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15% Off Sale: Extended and Expanded

By Justin, on October 12th, 2012

Danish Design Store has extended its sale on the Carl Hansen Collection and has expanded it to include products from Republic of Fritz Hansen. The Vitra Sale remains unchanged.

Carl Hansen and Fritz Hansen are on sale through Tuesday, October 16, while Vitra stays on sale through Thursday, October 18.

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15% Off Carl Hansen & Søn

Shop the entire Carl Hansen & Søn Collection. All products on sale.

Use checkout code: CHS

15% Off Republic of Fritz Hansen

Browse the Republic of Fritz Hansen for 15% off all the classics.

Use checkout code: FRITZ

15% Off Vitra

Last but not least: save 15% on our specialized Vitra collection.

Use Checkout Code: VITRA

Interview with Knud Erik Hansen from Carl Hansen

By Justin, on December 21st, 2011

We stumbled across this great interview with Knud Erik Hansen, managing director of Carl Hansen & Son. Thanks to Furniture Products for conducing this interview. Among other things, they talk about Hans Wegner and the Wishbone Chair, the Wing Chair and his relationship with Carl Hansen & Son. Check it out!

Monday Morsel: Wegner Wing Chair

By Justin, on November 7th, 2011

To celebrate the opening of the Carl Hansen New York City Showroom, we decided to go with a Carl Hansen classic this week: the Wegner Wing Chair. As you can see below, Danish Design Store owner Steen Grundahl got the chance to relax in a CH445 Wing Chair during the opening. Although … maybe he was enjoying it a bit too much? Ha. Just kidding, Steen.

Photos courtesy Carl Hansen & Son.

Striped Wing Chair

Limited Edition Leather Wegner Wing Chair

Classic lines of the CH445

Fabric closeup

Danish Design Store owner Steen Grundahl enjoying the Wing Chair … a bit too much?

Carl Hansen & Son Showroom Opens in New York City

By Justin, on November 2nd, 2011

New Carl Hansen & Son Showroom NYC

Last month, Danish Design Store owner/president Steen Grundahl attended the opening of the new Carl Hansen & Son Showroom in SoHo New York City. The event was presided over by HRH Crown Prince Frederik and HRH Crown Princess Mary.

This exclusive 6,000 square foot showroom exhibits all the classics from Carl Hansen & Son, including the Wishbone Chair, Wegner Easy Chair and more, as well as lesser-known pieces. Visitors can experience the elegant design and world-class craftsmanship of Carl Hansen furniture, and then can purchase from authorized dealers such as Danish Design Store.

Carl Hansen & Son CEO Knud Erik Hansen explains how the company is stepping up its commitment to the US market:

The US has always interested us and was actually one of our first export markets way back in the 1950s. After years of success and significant growth rates in the European market, we have chosen to invest heavily in our US activities to realise the huge potential and growth opportunities in the North American market. Establishing our new showroom is therefore only the first step in building up our organization in the USA …

We are expecting a great deal from this initiative and are looking forward to writing a whole new chapter in the multi-faceted story of this century-old, family-run company spanning several generations.

Thomas Vagner, President, Americas adds:

We can see that Americans are appreciating elegant and simple designs more and more. A prime example is world-famous Danish architect Hans J. Wegner with his legendary Wishbone Chair. We take American consumers seriously which is why we want to meet their need for shorter delivery times and greater flexibility.

The showroom is free of charge and open to the public by appointment only. To make appointment call 212.626.6842

See more photos of the showroom and of HRH Crown Prince Frederik and HRH Crown Princess Mary on the Danish Design Store Facebook Page.

Carl Hansen & Son Showroom

304 Hudson St
3rd floor
New York, New York 10007

Phone: 212.626.6842

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Monday Morsel: Wegner CH008 Coffee Table

By Justin, on September 26th, 2011

The Wegner CH008 Coffee Table embodies Wegner’s ideology and spirit for simplicity. This coffee table was first designed to complement the Wegner Easy Chair, but as these photos show, it fits great with the Wegner Shell Chair, as well.

Monday Morsel: Wegner Shell Chair

By Justin, on September 12th, 2011

The Wegner CH07 Shell Chair is not only comfortable to sit it, it is a sight to behold. This three-legged easy chair showcases Hans Wegner’s talent for elegant lines and eye for beauty.

Monday Morsel: Wegner Oculus Chair

By Justin, on August 22nd, 2011

There’s been a whole lot of buzz about the recently rediscovered Wegner Oculus Chair. Over 50 years ago Wegner made two prototypes … but only one was found. Carl Hansen & Son began reproducing the Oculus based on that prototype a few years ago. The results are worth the wait.