Danish furniture company Carl Hansen & Son has released its first line of office furniture, building on its collection of heritage household pieces.
Carl Hansen & Son partnered New York-based Brad Ascalon for the series, marking the brand's first collaboration with an American designer.

The Preludia collection features stackable chairs that can be flat-packed and shipped in large volumes easily, as well as high-top tables and other designs for the office.
The chairs are constructed from a 3D wood-veneer shell, which forms a continuous curved seat and back.

The veneer is formed from several thin layers of timber that are shaped using a mould and steam, creating a three-dimensional form that is designed to be as ergonomic as possible. According to the brand, the material offers a durable yet softer and more comfortable alternative to plastic or fibreglass, which is often used for office furniture.

Carl Hansen & Son also uses 3D veneer to make Japanese architect Tadao Ando's Dream Chair, launched in 2013.
"3D veneer is the only material that would enable us to adapt to the human form as thoroughly as we wanted to ? while keeping the natural feel of wood that is so important to the Carl Hansen & Son brand," said Ascalon.

"We looked at every decision through the lens of moving a brand forward while holding on to its history," he added. "The use of wood in the form of 3D veneer offered the opportunity to do both."

The Prelu...