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CARL HANSEN & SØN Danish furniture maker Carl Hansen & Søn has been crafting beautiful and functional pieces for over 100 years, fueled by a passion for craftsmanship and design. The family-run company (its CEO is Carl Hansen’s grandson, Knud Erik Hansen) has a commitment to promoting and preserving Danish design. One of its most influential collaborations, which began in 1949, was with Danish Modern designer Hans J Wegner — the creator of the now-iconic Wishbone Chair. It’s a piece that Carl Hansen & Søn still manufactures, along with a growing collection of design-led, exquisitely crafted furniture. Carl Hansen & Søn is dedicated to working sustainably throughout its entire production process. The company is certified to produce FSC-certified furniture and has long- established connections with responsibly managed forests and sawmills. It has invested in energy-efficient equipment for its manufacturing facilities and considers the health and safety of its craftspeople as paramount to the business. If this wasn’t enough, Carl Hansen & Søn repurposes any scrap wood left at the end of the process into fuel, providing heating for over 400 homes in the town of Gelsted in Denmark. carlhansen.com

LE CREUSET One of the most admired cookware brands in the world, Le Creuset is best recognized for its colorful cast iron collections, with the design for its signature piece, the French Oven or cocotte, dating back to the brand’s humble beginnings in 1925. Le Creuset has been adored by families and chefs across the globe for decades. The ‘Father of Industrial Design’ Raymond Loewy was also a fan of the brand and the official designer the 1958 Coquelle, which adapted the round casserole dish into a sharper, more minimalist design to appeal to post-war tastes. Although Le Creuset has grown to offer a range of collections — everything from baking to tableware, cutlery to wine glasses — it is the vibrant, enamelled cast iron pieces that draw the most attention, appearing everywhere from wedding registries to under the Christmas tree. These French Ovens are made to last a lifetime and to be passed down for generations, constructed from the highest quality materials including 85% recycled iron and steel. Skilled craftspeople work at all stages of Le Creuset’s production, with each piece being inspected thoroughly before being finished by hand. lecreuset.com

Photos Jessica Klewicki Glynn