With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the frits henningsen desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of
wood,
mahogany and
animal skin, every frits henningsen desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect frits henningsen desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A frits henningsen desk, designed in the
Scandinavian Modern,
Mid-Century Modern or
Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made frits henningsen desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Frits Henningsen are consistently popular.
A frits henningsen desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen never compromised on quality. His furniture is known for its impeccable craftsmanship, and unlike many designers of his day, Henningsen — a dogged perfectionist — rarely permitted any of his pieces to be built outside of his own workshop. Each of his elegant low-profile tables, chairs and sofas feature the clean lines and graceful curves typically associated with vintage mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern furniture.
Henningsen was born in 1889 and apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. He was mentored by the well-known and respected cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck and completed his apprenticeship at the age of 22.
Henningsen also studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where one of his teachers was legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint, who is frequently called the father of Danish modernism. Henningsen saw Klint as a friendly rival, which motivated him to refine his craftsmanship and technique.
Henningsen traveled throughout Germany, France, and Great Britain to gather knowledge, experience and inspiration. He returned to Copenhagen in 1915 and set up a furniture store and workshop to create and sell his own designs. He also developed relationships with Rud Rasmussen and Carl Hansen & Søn, the only furniture manufacturers he trusted to produce his designs.
Bucking the angular and geometric furniture trends of the time, Henningsen embraced fluid and organic forms. Much of his inspiration came from the Rococo, French Empire and British 17th-century styles he encountered on his travels. The 1930 Heritage chair is a prime example of these influences. It features soft, curving lines and has a sophisticated appeal.
Another piece that showcases Henningsen’s style and craftsmanship is the 1952 Signature chair. A striking work that features an inviting curved seat atop sinuous carved wood legs, the Signature chair was his last design.
The straightforward and timeless style of Henningsen furniture continues to enjoy popularity today. In fact, in 2015, Carl Hansen & Son reissued the iconic Signature chair.
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