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.
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Model 1590, Elm & Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful example of the iconic Model 1590 lounge chair produced by Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen in the 1940s, a reupholstered seat in luxurious shearling lambswool. Crafted in...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Elm
Fritz Hansen PK 20 wicker lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pre Owned Fritz Hansen PK20 wicker lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm. Minimalist Low lounge chair with Stainless steel frame and raw wicker hand woven upholstery. Good Pre owned...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Aluminum
$18,217Sale Price|50% Off
Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and completed in 1958. Lots of patina and traces of use but th...
Aluminum
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 seen on page 12 in Fritz Hansen's 1942 catalog. The model 1672 has become of the mos...
Mohair, Beech
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...
Sheepskin
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Limited Anniversary Edition
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of Fritz Hansen model FH-1669 lounge chairs from the original licensed production in the 1940s. The chairs have been refinished and reupholstered in best quality shea...
Sheepskin, Beech
$9,521Sale Price|20% Off
Cognac Leather Egg Chair, Mod. 3317 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
Aluminum
PK 31/1 - Armchair in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Armchair in patinated black leather with steel frame. Designed by Poul Kjærholm and made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Authentic Arne Jacobsen Egg chair for Fritz Hansen. Iconic design made by Arne in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. This is a vintage model from the 1960s. In its origina...
Aluminum
A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg chairs with ottoman, C 1973.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swivel Egg chairs and matching ottoman. Having its original mid century upholstery and resting on aluminum bases. Each piece having orig...
Aluminum
$16,031Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An absolute design-icon, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen with it’s footstool produced in 1966. Newly reupholstered in European Nappa leather by using the original techniques. This...
Aluminum
1950's Lounge Chair Model 4410 Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very dynamic designed lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson made in Denmark for Fritz Hansen in the late 1950s. High quality lounge chair characterized by a stylish timeless design...
Wool, Teak
Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
Wool, Beech
1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
This 1940s Fritz Hansen easy chair, Model 1595, is a refined example of Danish modernist design, merging structural clarity with tactile richness. The chair features a grid-like back...
Sheepskin, Beech
Restored 1965 Red Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptional early Egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. This example dates precisely to May 1965, confirmed by the original silver foil Fritz ...
Chrome
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern lounge chair from the 1930s by Danish architect Magnus Stephensen. Executed in beautifully patinated bent beechwood and seagrass weaving on back and sea...
Seagrass, Beech
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Aluminum
Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK25' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Steel
PK24 Chaise Longue Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This PK24 chaise longue, designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, embodies the Danish master’s commitment to refined simplicity and exceptional materials. Its flowing sculptural p...
Metal
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair in Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for Fritz Hansen. Simple yet very refined design lines and very comfortable to sit in even for ...
Leather, Beech
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Steel
$9,716
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with butter walnut aniline leather. Four star base. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Leather
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen Model 1669, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Beautiful pair of original Fritz Hansen lounge chairs, model 1669, designed and produced in Denmark in the 1950s. The chairs have been newly upholstered in exclusive New Zealand shee...
Sheepskin
$880Sale Price / item|74% Off
1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Arne Jacobsen swan chair. Design Arne Jacobsen, 1958. Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, for which designer Arne Jacobsen was the architect, the Swan Chair (1958) permitted guests to spin on its swivel base, thus becoming active participants in the busy hotel atmosphere. Now made of polyurethane foam, it’s marked by its flowing organic shape. A single upholsterer hand-sews the fabric onto the frame. Original design and licensed manufacture by Republic of Fritz Hansen...
Naugahyde
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric lounge chair, model 1588, designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Moderate wear to arm rests. Mild scuffing to wood frame throughout. Sea...
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...
Metal, Aluminum
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship wit...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen, 1960s black leather egg chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover timeless elegance with the 1960s Arne Jacobsen black leather Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen. Renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and iconic Scandinavian design, this pie...
Metal
Original first edition ‘Egg’ armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, DK 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958. This piece features the original black leather upholstery and the first edition alumium base. Arne J...
Metal
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair In White Wool, Denmark 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic easy chair made by Fritz Hansen in the 1940's or early 1950's. This model is rarely seen and one of the 1669 variants. It was newly upholstered in a shearling white wool and h...
Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and steel "Egg" lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1958. Provenance: Estate of Russ Meyer. Seat Height (inche...
Steel
AX Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1963
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Dronten, NL
A Danish design icon, this AX Armchair—designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1963—beautifully showcases the innovation and craftsmanship t...
Leather, Birch, Teak
PK 22 - Easy chair in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 22 - Armchair in black leather with steel frame. Stamped by manufacturer Fritz Hansen and designed by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
Swan Chair In Black Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen From 2002
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2002. Upholstered in black Elegance leather, a high-quality aniline leather known for its depth of colour and nat...
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm PK0 A Lounge Chair Lacquered Oregon Pine for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The PK0 A™ by Poul Kjærholm was originally designed in 1952 at the beginning of the Danish designer’s tenure at Fritz Hansen. The chair’s ribbon-like form pushed wood-bending techniq...
Pine
Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung wing back lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark as model 1582. The wooden armrests and legs are made of varnished oak wood showing great grain ...
Wool, Oak
1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brown leather Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This example is from a wonderful Palm Springs estate and bears a Fritz Hansen l...
Aluminum
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, with eight-way hand tied copper coil springs and horsehair padding covered in the ori...
Mohair, Wood
PK 22 - Easy chair in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 22 - Armchair in black leather with steel frame. Stamped by manufacturer Fritz Hansen. Designed by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
$9,716
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with mokka butter aniline leather. Four star base profilated base. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair Jaime Hayon Model Ro Jh2 Lounge Chairs For Fritz Hansen, Oak Base
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Vienna, AT
Great pair of hardly used Ro Lounge chairs by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen These lounge chairs were designed for style and comfort, you might fall in love ...
Oak, Fabric
Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highland, IN
This example of Arne Jacobsen's iconic egg chair dates from the first year of production when the chair was made with an integrated seat cushion rather than the more common loose pad...
Aluminum
$14,574
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather. Four star base with tilt function. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Leather
"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 1930s and this piece ca 1940s. The large oversized back rest makes for excellent com...
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Voorburg, NL
A stunning and authentic pair of PK22 lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, circa 1980s. These chairs exemplify Kjærholm’s mastery in mergi...
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic PK-33 Ottoman in camel leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen. Stainless steel frame is a nod to Kjærholm's affinity for industrial materials, employed a...
Stainless Steel
$11,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
1974 Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Egg” Chair & Ottoman, 1974, Brown Leather Originally designed in 1958 for Copenhagen’s SA...
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in a luxurious creamy/white leather from Maharam. M...
Aluminum
Danish Midcentury Higback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stylistically perfect open armchair designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the early 1940s. Sturdy construction of stained beech wood with the frame being in very good conditio...
Wool, Beech
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen "Ax" Cowhide Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by two of the most iconic and critically acclaimed Danish designers, the Ax chair was brought to life by Peter Hvidt in partnership with Orla Molgaard Nielsen for production...
Cowhide, Beech, Teak
Poul Kjaerholm "PK22" Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen in Cognac Leather, 1956
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Iconic Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs in Leather (2003 Pair) Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs, a testament to mid-century ...
Steel
Poul Kjaerlohm for Fritz Hansen PK 31 Easy Armchair in Ivory White Leather 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fritz Hansen PK 31 armchair ivory white leather, Scandinavian Modern Icon. Poul Kjaerholm, 1958 Matt chromed spring steel, leather, down Made in Den...
Stainless Steel
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Lounge Chair in Velvet Fabric 1940s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen - Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen Denmark, c1940s A fine, classical armchair designed by architect Orla Molgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen Eft. in All...
Velvet
Swan Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural swan chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Aluminum
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless crafts...
Steel
Danish 1950s Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
Wool, Beech