In Loving Memory of Our Founders

As Copenhagen enters its 54th year in business, we honor the memory of Copenhagen's co-founders Erik Hansen and Tony Christensen, whose vision, passion, and dedication created the vibrant organization Copenhagen is today.

Tony M. Christensen passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, leaving behind his wife Jonna, daughter, and two grandsons. Tony’s charismatic and vivacious personality inspired so many, from employees to customers, and we will miss his strong, uplifting presence.

Erik Vinther Hansen passed away on February 12, 2020, after a hard-fought battle against cancer. As has been the case for more than 56 years, his wife Lise was at his side. A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, dependable friend and respected employer, Erik is missed and remembered always.

Both Erik and Tony’s passion for great design and quality craftsmanship set the stage for Copenhagen’s success as a design destination and continues to inspire the entire Copenhagen team.

A Legacy of Passion & Service

Erik and Tony built their American dream from scratch. They both emigrated from Denmark in the early sixties – Tony to Canada and Erik to St. Thomas - and met in 1967 while working in a Scandinavian furniture store in La Jolla, California. Together, they decided to open their own Danish furniture store in Phoenix, Arizona with their shared knowledge, passion, and expertise. The two became the best of friends and worked tirelessly, breaking the rules of conformity to build a company based upon their passion for contemporary design. This passion is a key reason Copenhagen’s modern aesthetics – rooted in simplicity, practicality and elegance – have now influenced the lives of thousands of loyal customers over these many years. Today, this dedication to contemporary design remains the cornerstone of everything we do at Copenhagen.

Erik and Tony's legacies live on in everything we do. After 54 years, the company is still proudly owned and operated by the Hansen family. Our unwavering dedication to our mission of service will continue thanks to Erik and Tony's commitment to hiring and training hard-working, exceptional professionals we now proudly call family. Our employees are the heart of our business.

Bringing a

Passion

for Modern
Scandinavian Design
to the Southwest

Danish Modern Furniture: Timeless Value

In March 1970, the first Copenhagen Imports opened in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing a still-developing city its first furniture showroom dedicated solely to Danish Modern style. Founders Tony Christensen and Erik Hansen made the decision to move to Phoenix based on their passion for good design and their desire to have a positive impact upon the desert Southwest by bringing a new type of design to the valley.

At the time, local furniture-store owners in the Phoenix area scoffed at the two Danes’ design ideas and concepts, saying “That stuff will never sell. Six months and they’re out!” Quite the contrary—that “stuff” did sell! It sold so well, in fact, that shortly after, Hansen and Christensen opened additional stores in Tempe, Tucson, and Scottsdale. Continued growth moved Copenhagen into Texas, with stores first opening in El Paso, San Antonio, and, soon after, Austin.

The Copenhagen Difference

Shopping at Copenhagen is not your usual retail experience. We are here to ensure that you will experience a refreshing retail environment in all of our showrooms and that you will find furniture that is artistic, functional, and, most importantly, suitable for your lifestyle and living space.

Please come by soon to become part of the Copenhagen “family.” We look forward to working with you!

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