Carl Hansen & Søn

E300 Embrace sofa

Our author Claudia Simone Hoff paid a visit to Carl Hansen & Søn: In the factory on the Danish island of Funen she found out what is behind a classic furniture item such as the “Wishbone Chair” by Hans J. Wegner, sanded down a chair leg herself, and visited Knud Erik Hansen’s manor house.

Carl Hansen & Son is one of the classics among Danish furniture manufacturers, with a rich portfolio of iconic designs. We spoke to CEO Knud Erik Hansen about the company's DNA and its future.

At Milan Design Week, Carl Hansen & Søn will be showing new ideas, two classics in fresh outfits and also offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the long tradition of the Danish furniture manufacturer.

"Embrace" is the name of the new modular sofa by EOOS for Carl Hansen & Søn, which can be flexibly adapted to any need.

"Plico" is the name of the folding lounge chair with striking details and elegant frame from the Swinging Sixties, which Carl Hansen & Søn is now reviving.

Stylepark raffles off one "BM0488S Table Bench" by Carl Hansen & Søn.