MATERIALS
Furniture from Carl Hansen & Søn is designed and produced to last for generations. We choose the materials we use carefully, based on several important criteria such as strength and durability, lasting beauty, sustainability, the architect's input as well as safety norms.
Each wood type has its own unique characteristics that contribute to the overall quality and beauty of a furniture piece. From the rich, warm tones of walnut to the stunning, intricate patterns of oak, discover the beauty of the wood types used by Carl Hansen & Søn.
Carl Hansen & Søn offers a variety of weaving materials for their furniture, each with its unique properties and aesthetics, ranging from the natural fibres of paper cord, cotton and rattan to the durable synthetic fibres of polypropylene.
Carl Hansen & Søn offers a range of premium leathers, each with its distinct properties and highly valued for its durability and beauty. It's essential to understand the unique features of each type before using them in furniture. Leather is a natural material, and its exceptional traits make it even more special.
Carl Hansen & Søn uses only water-based paint for our furniture, ensuring durability, minimal environmental impact and a great working climate. Our furniture is available in a wide range of colours, inspired by the natural world and crafted using the renowned NCS colour code system.
Carl Hansen & Søn offers a comprehensive choice of textiles. The textiles, used for upholstery, come from leading Danish suppliers. The quality and properties are carefully chosen and are suitable for both private and public use. The textiles are tested according to standardized test methods as great importance is placed on durability, resilience and functionality.
Learn more about the outdoor fabric Carl Hansen & Søn offers. The Outdoor fabric is used for upholstery of our outdoor collection. The quality and properties are carefully chosen and are suitable for both private and public use.
Didn’t find what you were looking for? If you are looking for a furniture item in a different type of wood, surface treatment or colour, we may be able to help. Please note that not all our furniture is available in all wood varieties and surface treatments. For colours or materials not shown on the website, please contact customer service by email: webshop@carlhansen.com / phone: +45 6313 2672.
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When you choose a product from Carl Hansen & Søn, you get more than just a piece of furniture. You will become part of a long and proud tradition of beautiful and distinctive craftsmanship where nothing is left to chance. We are the world’s largest manufacturer of furniture designed by Hans J. Wegner, and we also manufacture furniture created by renowned furniture designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Børge Mogensen, Ole Wanscher, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Bodil Kjær, and Tadao Ando. Carl Hansen & Søn represents more than 100 years of Danish design history, and our furniture is sold worldwide.
*Indoor furniture 5 years warranty. Outdoor furniture 2 years warranty