Design company Carl Hansen & Søn is a third-generation family-run Danish business. In this film, Knud Erik Hansen tells his personal family story and pays a tribute to his powerful mother Ella who took over the company when his father died. At Carl Hansen & Søn, we believe that iconic design combines simplicity, aesthetics and functionality brought to life through skilful work with the highest quality materials. Through the years, Carl Hansen & Søn has maintained a strong focus on preserving Danish design classics while continuing to expand our collection to represent influential new designers. Our goal: to gather the best, most iconic modern furniture designs under one roof.