Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, England
Frits Henningsen - Mahogany Writing Desk, 1940s Rarely seen design from master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen.
Mahogany, Oak
Writing desk in mahogany by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Frits Henningsen.
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen 1889-1965. Desk arm chair in solid mahogany, seat with original horse hair upholstery.
Mahogany
FRITS HENNINGSEN HIGH DESK
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Chicago, IL
FRITS HENNINGSEN HIGH DESK
Rosewood, Leather
FRITS HENNINGSEN EXECUTIVE DESK
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Chicago, IL
FRITS HENNINGSEN EXECUTIVE DESK
Brass
Neoclassical Desk in Oak by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This iconic design by Frits Henningsen's (1889-1965) is a wonderful example of the master cabinetmaker/designer's talent for editing a historical form to just the point of achieving...
Oak
Kneehole Desk in Oak by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Equally elegant and practical, this rare kneehole desk design by Frits Henningsen (1889-1965) is a wonderful example of this 20th century Danish master's talent for adapting historic...
Oak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 57.5 in D 28.75 in
Minimalist Rosewood Desk in the Style of Frits Henningsen, Danish, Mid-Century
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful dark rosewood desk that is modeled in the style of Frits Henningsen.
Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish mahogany writing desk by Frits Henningsen, with a solid mahogany top, above three frieze drawers and two side drawers, a curved knee-hole panel, raised on square tapered leg...
Frits Henningsen Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rosewood desk by Frits Henningsen, English style with brass pulls
Brass
Frits Henningsen - Desk And High Back Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frits Henningsen patinated oak desk and high-back oak armchair with profiled edges.
Brass
Frits Henningsen Desk Arm Chair in Mahogany with Leather Seat
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen 1889-1965. Desk arm chair in solid mahogany, seat with light brown leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Writing Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Frits Henningsen mahogany writing desk, circa 1940s, the rectangular top above four frieze drawers and flanked by graduated drawers, the sides and back with panels and the back wit...
Frits Henningsen Rosewood Desk, c1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, England
Frits Henningsen - Writing Desk, c1940s Rarely seen design from the master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen.
Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Designed and produced in the 1940-1950s by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen at his own workshop. This desk is a Classic example of Henningsen's elegant clean lines and use of quality w...
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Large Oak Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Frits Henningsen's business card said, "Elegant unpretentious furniture."
Brass
Frits Henningsen Standing Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Frits Henningsen was one of Kaare Klint's students, though the two men became competitors who inspired new heights of craftsmanship and design in each other's work.
Brass
Desk Chair By Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk chair - Nigerian Goatskin - Frits Henningsen Cabinetmakers Copenhagen Designed in the 1940s - Great condition.
Leather, Wood
Frits Henningsen Writing Desk, circa 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish rosewood writing desk by Frits Henningsen, furniture designer and cabinet maker, (1889-1965).
Wood
Frits Henningsen Writing Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish rosewood bureau-plat by Frits Henningsen, Furniture designer and Cabinet Maker (1889-1965).
Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Bureau-Plat
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish mahogany bureau-plat by Frits Henningsen, Furniture designer and Cabinet Maker (1889-1965).
Frits Henningsen Nutwood Writing Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish nutwood writing table by Frits Henningsen, circa 1940s, the rectangular with a molded edge a four drawer frieze, raised on square tapered legs ending with block feet. Henn...
Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic piece of early Scandinavian design, made from Santos Rosewood it's on the edge of the change between antique and mid-century and fits beautifully with both camps. T...
Hardwood
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish mahogany bureau-plat by Frits Henningsen, circa 1940s. Furniture designer and cabinetmaker (1889-1965).
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish mahogany writing table by Frits Henningsen, furniture designer and cabinet maker (1889-1965).
Wood
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Table and Chair Set
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen, Danish furniture designer and cabinet maker (1889-1965).
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Desk Chair in Patinated Leather and Oak by Danish Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair with adjustable height in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made by Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Desk Chair in Patinated Leather and Oak by Danish Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair with adjustable height in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made by Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Leather, Oak
Danish Oak Writing Table by Frits Henningsen, circa 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A large Danish European oak writing table by Frits Henningsen, circa 1940s, the rectangular top above a conforming frieze with three cock-beaded drawers with brass pulls, raised on s...
Oak
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen 1889-1965. Desk arm chair in solid mahogany, seat with original horse hair upholstery.
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, 1940-1950, Rare Model
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen 1889-1965. Mahogany desk with 3 drawers to the front.
Mahogany
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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