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Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Fritz Hansen high back version of the 1669 lounge armchair.
Designed and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1942 Fritz Hansen High-back Lounge Chair #1672 in Original Mohair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early Fritz Hansen high-back lounge chair, circa 1942, model #1672, features a solid wood frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Danish 1940s Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style High Back Lounge Chair Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 39 in W 25.25 in D 34 in
Oxford High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning high back slipper chair was originally designed for professors at St. Catherines
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eight 1960s High Back Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of eight vintage 1960s high back Oxford chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 50.01 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
combined fully and equally his design talents with that of a master craftsman (Fritz Hansen). In particular
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.49 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Wanscher combined fully and equally his design talents with that of a master craftsman, namely Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.49 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern High Back Swivel Oxford chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Belmont, MA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Oxford' high backed desk chair, aluminum, wood, fabric upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50 in W 17.5 in D 23 in
1960s Set of 8 Danish High Back "Oxford" Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of eight swiveling armless high back "Oxford" chairs on five-point satin cast aluminum bases
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50 in W 18 in D 18 in
Armchair Upholstered in Cognac Elegance Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1944
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
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Fritz Hansen is a well-known Danish furniture manufacturer renowned for its iconic and high-quality
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 42.52 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Danish 1940s Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style Low Back Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oxford low back desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1963 for the professors
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Pair Of Folding Seat Armchairs, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Metal, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very rare pair of Danish Fritz Hansen armchairs dating from the 1970s. This pair of jump seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
for Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers, Fritz Hansen. This beautiful high-back
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 34.06 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Curved Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing pair of Danish modern lounge chairs with armrests in beech, back and seat reupholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1960s Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen High Oxford Dining Chairs in Vinyl
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These are early and original examples dating to the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 50.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Pair of Arts and Crafts Armchairs by Thorvald Jørgensen for Fritz Hansen 1910’s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
Fritz Hansen. Constructed from high-quality beech wood, these chairs exude timeless elegance and
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
4 x Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Vinyl and Aluminium Legs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
photos were taken)
Designed by Fritz Hansen and made in Denmark by Arne Jacobsen.
Leatherette/Vinyl
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 22.05 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Oxford' Desk Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1-2-3 High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare pair of 'System 123' chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in blue fabric and red
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 44.1 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Folding Tray Side Table by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile Danish Modern tray table designed by H. Engholm & Svend Åge Willumsen for Fritz Hansen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Oxford Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "Oxford" arm chair in white leather upholstery with a high back and a cast aluminum 5 point base
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four 'Oxford' Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of four 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set 'Oxford' Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of eight 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Oxford Chairs, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 6 Oxford chairs, designed by the renowned Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 50.4 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Sofa in Orange Upholstery
By Luigi Colani, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, sofa, chrome-plated steel, metal, orange fabric, Denmark, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Fritz Hansen, leather, original.
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder, model 7401. High back armchair in original dark camel-brun
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 34.65 in
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Black Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Midcentury Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wavy high backrest provides support and comfort for your back with its unique contours. This heavily
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish 1940s Style Large Scale High Back Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of great large scale Danish club or lounge chairs of newer fabrication in the style of 1940's chairs but likely made around 2000. We found the chairs in Denmark and based on the...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 34 in
Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery
By Luigi Colani, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, chrome-plated steel, metal, orange fabric, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 25.79 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen "Grand Prix" Leather Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 19 in D 20 in
Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Aage Herman Olsen Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Scandinavian Modern
By Fritz Hansen, Aage Herman Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aage Herman Olsen & Fritz Hansen - Scandinavian Modern Design
A sculptural mid-century modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen Model-3103 Teak Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair and Ottoman, Original Leather for Fritz Hansen, 1976
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39 in W 35 in D 32 in
Armchair “Egg Chair” Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair “Egg chair” designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark. 1958.
Original leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 41.74 in W 32.29 in D 28.35 in
Larsen & Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen Dining Chair in Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen, model 4205, orange upholstery, oak, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Model-3100 Teak Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Model-3100 teak chair for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
project was the professor's chair, which is now known as the Oxford chair, designed with a high back that
Category
Vintage 1980s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
project was the professor's chair, which is now known as the Oxford chair, designed with a high back that
Category
Vintage 1980s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
Office chair mod
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 51.97 in Dm 27.56 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Black Leather Model 3273 Oxford Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
project was the professor's chair, which is now known as the Oxford chair, designed with a high back that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs an...
Materials
Leather
H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of 6 Oxford chairs by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen - Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Set of 6 high-back swivel chairs on an aluminum star shaped base
Designed by famous Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50.01 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Spokeback Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1963
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful spokeback sofa designed by Børge Mogensen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1963
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
, Fritz Hansen makes extra efforts to assure premium quality high standards both nationally and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Oxford High Back
It was - and is - extremely Minimalist, yet it combines beauty with comfort.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Poplar
H 50.01 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 or 3107 Chairs by Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern 1964
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
") stacking dining chairs in black were designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. This set are an
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
H 30.6 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen, set f four dining chairs, oak, black upholstery, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Two 1-2-3 Deluxe Armrest Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Haderslev, DK
Verner Panton 1-2-3 Deluxe set of two chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, early 1970s.
Low back 1
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Ax" Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the famous artisan company Fritz Hansen in Denmark circa 1960s. Our chair uses quality laminated
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Laminate, Wood
A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handmade beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
A Pair of High Back Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern 1940s style high backed armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Fritz Hansen “Favn Jh3” Sofa, in Purple Alcantara
Located in Barrowford, GB
“Favn JH3” Sofa, from the world renown Danish furniture house of Fritz Hansen.
As you will no doubt
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Fritz Hansen “Ro” Armchairs – In Purple Kvadrat Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
“Ro JH1” armchairs with aluminium-base, from the world renown Danish furniture house of Fritz Hansen
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Channel Back Lounge Chair in Mohair Fabric
By Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberant designed high back lounge chair. The style is very much that of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
H 36.5 in W 34.25 in D 32 in
Pair of Danish 1940s Wingback Lounge Chairs with Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish pair of very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
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