The BM0488 Table Bench from Carl Hansen heightens the sense of serenity in a space with a blend of organic materials, hand-arranged like traditional furniture. Creator Børge Mogensen brings a human-centered approach to design that prioritizes visual clarity. Mogensen uses clean, modern geometry to define the overall silhouette. The rectilinear wood segments of the base come together with traditional cabinetry joints. A low-profile rectangular top satisfies with rounded edges. Artisans weave fine wicker over the top, creating a surface that’s comfortable, strong, and alluring.

When he founded his company in 1908 in Odense, Denmark, Carl Hansen was determined to prove that high-quality craftsmanship and efficient mass production could work well together. To this day, Carl Hansen & Son furniture--mostly the continually popular Danish Modern designs of the 1930s through the 1960s--is swiftly produced by hand, combining the best materials possible with traditional woodworking techniques and the latest manufacturing technologies.