Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672 A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672 A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a
Velvet, Oak
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by
Sheepskin, Beech
$5,950Sale Price|30% Off
H 42.5 in W 33 in D 34 in
Fritz Hansen Attributed Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Upholstery, Model 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive, rare Danish mid-century wingback lounge chair attributed to Fritz Hansen, model 1672
Upholstery, Wood
$16,843 / set
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
"1672" Wingback Chair with footstool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Oversized wingback lounge chair model 1672 designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Designed during the
Sheepskin, 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
Mohair, Wood
$7,400
H 42.5 in W 30.5 in D 34 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made circa 1942. The chairs was first
Mohair, Beech
$16,843 / set
H 44.1 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
"1672" Wingback Chair and stool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Oversized wingback lounge chair model 1672 designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Designed during the
Sheepskin, Oak
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair by Fritz Hansen, Chair model 1672 A large scale lounge chair with oak
Oak
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
One Wingback Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, White Sheep Skin, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Luxuous wingback lounge chair by Danish producer Fritz Hansen, circa 1940. Model 1672. The chair
Beech, Sheepskin
Unavailable
H 42.13 in W 31.11 in D 34.26 in
Fritz Hansen High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Model 1672, Danish Midcentury, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Sought after Fritz Hansen high back lounge chair model 1672 made circa 1942 (see catalog from that
Mohair, Hardwood
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Lounge Chair, Restored in Gotland Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
lounging. This model 1672 chair, made in Denmark during the 1940s, was overhauled and completely restored
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 42.25 in W 31.75 in L 42.25 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made circa 1942. The Model 1672 chair
Beech, Wool
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672 A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a
Velvet, Oak
Fritz Hansen, Wingback Chair Lambwool, 1940s, Model 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fritz Hansen, wingback chair new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of oak. Model 1672, made by
Sheepskin
Fritz Hansen, Wingback Chair Lambwool, 1940s, Model 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fritz Hansen, wingback chair new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of oak. Model 1672, made by
Sheepskin
Lounge Chair 1672 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large lounge or wing back chair model 1672 produced by Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark during the
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak
Large Wingback Lounge Chair - Fritz Hansen 1672 in Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 lounge chair was produced in Denmark during the 1930s–1940s and reflects the
Sheepskin
Sold
H 43.31 in W 32.68 in L 43.31 in
"1672" Wingback Chair by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large lounge/wing back chair model 1672 produced by Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark during the 1930
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 30.71 in
"1672" Wingback Chair by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large lounge/wing back chair model 1672 produced by Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark during the 1950s
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 30.71 in
"1672" Wingback Chairs by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large lounge/wing back chairs model 1672 produced by Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark during the 1940
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 42.25 in W 31.25 in D 34 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made circa 1942. The chairs was first
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 41 in W 30 in D 36 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Lambswool Covered High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Fritz Hansen model 1672 high back lounge chair made, circa 1942. The chair was first seen on
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 41 in W 31.25 in D 34 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made circa 1942. The chairs was first
Mohair, Beech
1940s Danish High Back Lounge Chair Style of Fritz Hansen Model 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unique highback lounge chair with smooth backrest made in Denmark in the late 1930s or early 1940s
Beech
Sold
H 38.5 in W 33.75 in D 34.5 in
Fritz Hansen Attributed Model 1672 Variant High Back Lounge Chair Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super stylish 1940s high back lounge chair variation of model 1672 by Fritz Hansen. The design
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 36 in W 31 in D 36 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Style High Back Lounge Chair Danish, Mid-Century, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sought after Model 1672 high back lounge chair from the early 1940s. The model 1672 has become of the
Mohair
Sold
H 42.25 in W 31.25 in L 42.25 in
Pair of Midcentury Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Lounge Chairs in Lambswool
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb pair of Fritz Hansen model 1672 high back lounge chairs made, circa 1942. The design was
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 40.5 in W 27.5 in D 35 in
Danish Midcentury High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen Model 1672
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very stylish Danish 1940s wingback tall lounge chairs with a design very reminiscent
Beech
Sold
H 42 in W 31.5 in L 42 in
1942 Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Wing Back Chair in the Original Green Wool Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Oakland, CA
Chris Howard Antiques & Modern presents this early midcentury Danish high back lounge chair
Wool
Fritz Hansen Wing Chair Model FH 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Wing chair model FH 1672, produced by Fritz Hansen during the 1940s. This armchair, with voluptuous
Beech
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Pair of Fritz Hansen Model 1672 wing chairs Large wing chairs produced in Denmark in the 1940s
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 41.74 in W 29.53 in D 34.26 in
1940s Two Danish Fritz Hansen Wingback Chairs Attributed to Thorald Madsen
By Fritz Hansen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Fritz Hansen lounge wingback chairs model 1672 attributed to Thorald Madsen. The
Sold
H 43.31 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Fritz Hansen Wingback Easy Chair Model 1672 in Sheepskin and Oak, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and excellent example of Fritz Hansen's classic 1672 "wingback" easychair from the 1940s. The
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 42 in W 32 in D 35 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Lounge Chair Mohair with Channels, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made circa 1942. The Model 1672 chair
Mohair, Beech
Fritz Hansen 1672 Wing Chair in Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Wing Chair, 1940s Large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by
Sheepskin
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen 1672 Wing chair reupholstered in Moonlight sheepskin. Produced c1940s
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Model 1672 in Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare large easy chair model 1672. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Lounge Chair Model 1672 by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Karlstad, SE
armrests. Produced by Fritz Hansen in 1946 this 1672 Lounge chair, has been fully restored and
Linen, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 wing chair Large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Lounge Chair Model 1672 by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Karlstad, SE
angular armrests. Produced by Fritz Hansen in 1946 these 1672 Lounge chairs, which are an original pair
Linen, Beech
Danish Lounge Chair Fritz Hansen Model 1672 in Sheepskin
By FDB Møbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
armrests. This is an FDB production of the Fritz Hansen 1672 Lounge chair. It has been fully restored and
Linen, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, circa 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen model 1672 large wing chair, circa 1940s. Large wing chair produced in Denmark in
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Variant Highback Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made in Denmark in the early 1940s. The
Beech, Wool
1940s, Fritz Hansen 1672 High Back Chair in Green Mohair
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair handcrafted at Fritz Hansen, circa 1942 with solid wood frame, copper
Mohair
Sold
H 43.31 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Fritz Hansen Wingback Easy Chair Model 1672 in Sheepskin and Oak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare large easy chair model 1672. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. Oak and newly reupholstered
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Model 1672 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare large easy chair model 1672. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 42.25 in W 31.25 in D 34 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Lounge Chair in Lambswool, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Fritz Hansen model 1672 high back lounge chair made, circa 1942. The chair was first seen on
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 42.25 in W 31.25 in D 34 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Lounge Chair in Lambswool, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Fritz Hansen model 1672 high back lounge chair made, circa 1942. The chair was first seen on
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 42.25 in W 31.25 in D 34 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Lambswool Covered High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Fritz Hansen model 1672 high back lounge chair made, circa 1942. The chair was first seen on
Beech, Wool
Sold
H 42.25 in W 31.25 in D 34 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Lambswool Covered High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Fritz Hansen model 1672 high back lounge chair made, circa 1942. The chair was first seen on
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 42.25 in W 31.25 in D 34 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Lambswool Covered High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Fritz Hansen model 1672 high back lounge chair made, circa 1942. The chair was first seen on
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Style High Back Lounge Chair Danish, Mid-Century, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sought after Model 1672 high back lounge chair from the early 1940s. The model 1672 has become of the
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Style High Back Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury, 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sought after Model 1672 high back lounge chair from the early 1940's. The model 1672 has become of the
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen Model 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish high back lounge chair with very similar design lines as seen in Fritz Hansen
Beech
Sheepskin Wing Chair by Fritz Hansen c1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hansen. Model 1672. The chair has been reupholstered in new 'Moonlight' shearling.
Sheepskin
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Pair of Fritz Hansen Model 1672 large wing chairs, circa 1940s. Large wing chairs produced in
Sheepskin, Beech
Set of 4 Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Set of 4 Fritz Hansen Model 1672 large wing chairs, circa 1940s. Large wing chairs produced in
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen, FH-1672 Armchair, Denmark, circa 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Munster, NRW
Wing chair model FH 1672, produced by Fritz Hansen during the 1940s. This armchair, with voluptuous
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 17 in W 22 in D 18 in
Midcentury Danish Ottoman in Lambswool and Stained Beech Style of Fritz Hansen
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
-white merino lambswool. Excellent as a match for for Fritz Hansen's model 1672 highback lounge chair
Leather, Mahogany
Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Model 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Freeform high back wing chair with large curved arms, on mahogany stained beech legs
Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Model, 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Free-form high back wing chair with large curved arms on original beechwood legs. Reupholstered in
Fabric, Wood
Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Model 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Free-form high back wing chair with large curved arms, on original beech legs. Reupholstered in
1942 Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
High back easy chair upholstered with leather on back and sheepskin on front with solid oak legs
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Fritz Hansen High Back Easy Chair Model 1672 in Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
High back easy chair with stained beech legs. Upholstered in sheepskin with white leather button
Beech, Sheepskin
Sold|$4,411
H 30.71 in W 36.62 in D 34.26 in
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s This is a wonderful example of an iconic chair, an early moustache model with Cuban cigar arms and a l...
Leather
$5,413 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid bright green Murano glass mirror. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. Rich but tasteful, the mirror has a truly particular design, with a very beautiful ...
Brass
$384 / set
H 3.9 in W 2.1 in D 3.3 in
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Coat Racks
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt ceramic coat hook - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potter Houda x me...
Clay, Earthenware
Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Vases by WMF (c.1900) A striking and rare pair of silver-plated Art Nouveau vases by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), circa 1900. Eac...
Metal, Silver Plate
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Armchair Mod.P3, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Naples, IT
Chaise longue/armchair made entirely of rattan mod. P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s. The structure is composed of a single component that "bends" to form the inclined backres...
Rattan
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Oak
Swedish Erik Chambert art deco desk, 1940
Located in Uccle, BE
A mid 20th century birch art deco desk with 7 drawers and key included. Date of manufacture stamped: 20 12 1940 Designed by Erik Chambert (1902-1988) who was a pioneering interior d...
Birch
$2,688Sale Price|35% Off
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Aldo Tura Goatskin Tulip Side Table
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite side table by Aldo Tura, c.1960s Italy, features a parchment wood frame wrapped in goatskin with a smooth lacquered finish. Dimensions 15.75" diameter x 11.75" height. Condi...
Goatskin, Wood
$5,507
H 77.96 in W 72.45 in D 24.81 in
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany three door wardrobe having a quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above three figured mahogany moulded panelled arch top doors with eigh...
Other
$5,173
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.
Nutwood
$5,365 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
$1,130 / item
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s (14 Available, Priced per Fixture) Description: Offered here is a set of Mid-Century Modern lights made in Ita...
Metal
Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, 1930s, set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, wood, 1930s, set of two. These two armchairs reflect the bold lines and decorative flair of 1930s Art Deco, infused with a colonial influence. The woode...
Wood
$8,180Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Lisboa, PT
Iconic Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - Collectible Design Masterpiece The Elda Chair, designed by visionary Italian designer Joe Colombo for Comfort in the 1960s, is an unpa...
Leather, Fiberglass
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa with Ball Feet c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Sheepskin Sofa, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced sofa dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and solid oak ball feet. The sofa has been total...
Sheepskin, Oak
When the Copenhagen-based furniture maker Fritz Hansen opened for business more than 140 years ago, the company — which today styles itself The Republic of Fritz Hansen — adhered to the traditional, time-honored Danish values of craftsmanship in woodworking and joinery. Yet thanks to the postwar innovations of Arne Jacobsen and others, Fritz Hansen would become the country’s leader in Scandinavian modern design using new, forward-looking materials and methods.
Fritz Hansen started his company in 1872, specializing in the manufacture of small furniture parts. In 1915, the firm became the first in Denmark to make chairs using steam-bent wood (a technique most familiar from birch used in the ubiquitous café chairs by Austrian maker Thonet). At the time, Fritz Hansen was best known for seating that featured curved legs and curlicue splats and referenced 18th-century Chippendale designs.
In the next few decades, the company promoted simple, plain chairs with slatted backs and cane or rush seats designed by such proto-modernist masters as Kaare Klint and Søren Hansen. Still, the most aesthetically striking piece Fritz Hansen produced in the first half of the 20th century was arguably the China chair of 1944 by Hans Wegner — and that piece, with its yoke-shaped bentwood back- and armrest, was based on seating manufactured in China during the Ming dynasty. (Wegner was moved by portraits he’d seen of Danish merchants in the Chinese chairs.)
Everything changed in 1952 with Arne Jacobsen’s Ant chair. The collaboration between the architect and Fritz Hansen officially originated in 1934 — that year, Jacobsen created his inaugural piece for the manufacturer, the solid beechwood Bellevue chair for a restaurant commission. The Ant chair, however, was the breakthrough.
With assistance from his then-apprentice Verner Panton, Jacobsen designed the Ant chair for the cafeteria of a Danish healthcare company called Novo Nordisk. The chair was composed of a seat and backrest formed from a single piece of molded plywood attached, in its original iteration, to three tubular metal legs. Its silhouette suggests the shape of the insect’s body, and the lightweight, stackable chair and its biomorphic form became an international hit.
Jacobsen followed with more plywood successes, such as the Grand Prix chair of 1957. The following year he designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and its furnishings, including the Egg chair and the Swan chair. Those two upholstered pieces, with their lush, organic frames made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane, have become the two chairs most emblematic of mid-20th-century cool. Moreover, the Egg and Swan led Fritz Hansen to fully embrace new man-made materials, like foam, plastic and steel wire used to realize the avant-garde creations of later generations of designers with whom the firm collaborated, such as Piet Hein, Jørn Utzon (the architect of the Sydney Opera House) and Verner Panton. If the Fritz Hansen of 1872 would not now recognize his company, today’s connoisseurs certainly do.
Find a collection of vintage Fritz Hansen tables, lounge chairs, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.