Knud Erik Hansen, CEO of Carl Hansen & Søn: Why Choosing the Original Wishbone Chair is essential
It is about quality, perfection, not making compromises with the product, respecting the material, taking responsibility for the company, jobs, people, and the environment. Hej, wouldn't it be nice to have a beautiful Danish design chair? However, there are also alternative chairs that closely resemble the original and are much cheaper. But are they truly an alternative? No! During my visit to the beautiful island of Odense in Denmark, I had the opportunity to speak with Knud Erik Hansen, CEO of Carl Hansen & Søn, about replicas. The Wishbone Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner, is one of the Danish design classics. But, such iconic pieces are often replicated. In this interview, Knut Erik Hansen explains why it is crucial to choose the original over the replica.
It is about quality, perfection, not making compromises with the product, respecting the material, taking responsibility for the company, jobs, people, and the environment. Hej, wouldn't it be nice to have a beautiful Danish design chair? However, there are also alternative chairs that closely resemble the original and are much cheaper. But are they truly an alternative? No! During my visit to the beautiful island of Odense in Denmark, I had the opportunity to speak with Knud Erik Hansen, CEO of Carl Hansen & Søn, about replicas. The Wishbone Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner, is one of the Danish design classics. But, such iconic pieces are often replicated. In this interview, Knut Erik Hansen explains why it is crucial to choose the original over the replica.