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Soren Hansen Settee
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fully restored beech framed settee, model 2240, designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Birch

Soren Hansen Settee
Soren Hansen Settee
$16,875
H 30 in W 60 in D 27 in
Søren Hansen Wingback Chair Lounge Chair
By Søren Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak frame wingback armchair designed in 1963 by Søren Hansen and produced by Fritz Hansen in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Teak

Søren Hansen Wingback Chair Lounge Chair
Søren Hansen Wingback Chair Lounge Chair
$4,380
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Søren Hansen, Bench, Oak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green mohair fabric bench designed by Søren Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. Seat height: 18”
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Søren Hansen, Bench, Oak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
Søren Hansen, Bench, Oak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
$6,400
H 34.5 in W 68 in D 21.3 in
Søren Hansen, Rare Sofa / Bench Model 2240 for Fritz Hansen, 1939
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat sofa, model 2240, made of Beech wood designed by Søren Hansen in 1939 and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric

1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, original condition
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen. Original very good condition: no
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech

1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, original condition
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, original condition
$1,481 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.26 in W 54.34 in D 30.71 in
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Sewing Box in Beechwood and Leather by Søren Hansen, Denmark, 1933
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
originally a present from Søren Hansen to his wife Kirsten. At an exhibition in Fredericia, Denmark, in 1933
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Beech

Canada Chair Model 2252 Made In Stained Beech Wood Designed by Søren Hansen
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
design. Designed by Søren Hansen and meticulously manufactured by Fritz Hansen, this chair embodies the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Canada" Beech Armchair Attributed to Søren Hansen, Denmark 20th Century
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Canada” armchair, attributed to Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, is a standout example of
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rare 1940s Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Elm by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Rare Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Elm designed by Søren Hansen, who was a relative and part owner
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Elm

1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Rare Stamped Fritz Hansen Model 1628 Stained Beech Open Framed Armchairs
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
upholstery designed by Søren Hansen made in Denmark in the 1940s Fritz Hansen FH brand mark stamped to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Danish Two Seat Beech Sofa Model 2240 by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained beech two seat sofa, model 2240, designed by Søren Hansen in 1939. Manufactured by Fritz
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Beech

Danish Two Seat Beech Sofa Model 2240 by Fritz Hansen
Danish Two Seat Beech Sofa Model 2240 by Fritz Hansen
$3,913 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 29.53 in
Danish Midcentury Higback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests by Fritz Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stylistically perfect open armchair designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the early 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Bauhaus Style Tube Steel and Beechwood, 1930s
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
chairs were designed by Søren Hansen, Frits Schlegel and Magnus Stephensen among others. We haven't been
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early edition collectable black Arne Jacobsen DOT 3170 stool, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
's grandson, Søren Hansen, Arne Jacobsen developed plywood furniture. This stool was their first collaboration
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Ear Chair Model 4365, Soren for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Ear Chair Model 4365 by Hansen, Soren for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960 Fabric by Bisson
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ear Chair Model 4365, Soren for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960
Ear Chair Model 4365, Soren for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960
$10,482
H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Knud Hansen for Søren Willadsen Set of Eight Danish Dining Chairs in Leather Elm
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knud E. Hansen for Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik, set of eight dining chairs, leather, elm, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
and cane or rush seats designed by such proto-modernist masters as Kaare Klint and Søren Hansen. Still
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare vintage stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen , 1970’s
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Delft, NL
Rare vintage stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen , 1970’s Dimensions: 45cm Height
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Rare Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen, Denmark 1955
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel, Severin Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
The beautiful desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, 1955 in Denmark. The desk is
Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Knud Hansen for Søren Willadsen Danish Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knud E. Hansen for Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik, dining chairs, leather, elm, Denmark, 1952 A
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Early Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair, Model 4346
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early and rare lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen Model 4346 for Frits Hansen, Denmark. Signature
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Lounge Chair by Soren Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful bent beechwood chair by Soren Hansen and Fritz Hansen circa 1931, early Danish modern
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Lounge Chair by Soren Hansen
Lounge Chair by Soren Hansen
$5,800
H 32.25 in W 24 in D 30 in
Søren Hansen Wing Chair Frtiz Hansen, 1960s
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basel, CH
Soren Hansen wing chair made by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s in Denmark. Newly upholstered and freshly
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Søren Hansen Wing Chair Frtiz Hansen, 1960s
Søren Hansen Wing Chair Frtiz Hansen, 1960s
$2,201
H 39.77 in W 26.78 in D 34.65 in
Soren Hansen Wingback Chair Model 4365, Denmark 1960s
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Rare wingback easy chair Model 4365, designed by Soren Hansen, produced by Frtiz Hansen, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Soren Hansen Wingback Chair Model 4365, Denmark 1960s
Soren Hansen Wingback Chair Model 4365, Denmark 1960s
$3,913
H 40.56 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in
Rare 1945 Bentwood Bench by Søren Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beech sofa was designed, circa 1945 by Søren Hansen to be made by the Fritz Hansen furniture
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare 1945 Bentwood Bench by Søren Hansen
Rare 1945 Bentwood Bench by Søren Hansen
$2,499
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Lounge Chair Designed by Søren Hansen, Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lounge chair designed by Søren Hansen, produced by Fritz Hansen, 1940s Frame of solid beech Plum
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage Søren Hansen “Canada” Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Søren Hansen
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This beautiful armchair was designed by Søren Hansen, the grandson of the founder of Fritz Hansen
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Søren Hansen Easy Chair Model 4365 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare wingback easy chair model and matching ottoman 4365 designed by Søren Hansen. A truly rare
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Wing Chair and Ottoman by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Wien, AT
Rare example of the model '4365' chair designed by Soren Hansen in 1963 and produced by Fritz
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Wing Chair and Ottoman by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen 1963
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Rare example of the model '4365' vintage lounge chair designed by Soren Hansen in 1963 and produced
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
A stained beech armchair designed by Søren Hansen and made in Denmark in the 1940s. Manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Soren Hansen Lounge 1931 Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Bent beechwood cane wool fabric on the loose cushion.
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Soren Hansen Lounge 1931 Fritz Hansen
Soren Hansen Lounge 1931 Fritz Hansen
$6,000
H 32.25 in W 24.75 in D 30 in
Wingback Chair Designed by Søren Hansen Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Frame of stained beech Burgundy wool upholstery by Kvadrat.   
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Three Seat Settee with Draping Back Slats by Fritz Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural three-seat bench settee by Fritz Hansen, an uncommon, possibly custom design with
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Benches

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Rosewood Lounge Chair by Søren Ladefoged for SL Mobler
By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson
Located in Belmont, MA
Designed by Søren Ladefoged in the 1950s, this Danish lounge chair is constructed using green wool
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Soren Hansen Wing Chair
By Søren Hansen
Located in Hanover, MA
Teak framed armchair with exaggerated wings designed in 1963 by Soren Hansen and produced in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

Soren Hansen Wing Chair
Soren Hansen Wing Chair
$2,995
H 39.25 in W 27 in D 32 in
Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair 1950s / Restored
By Søren Hansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Søren Hansen for cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen. Lounge chair c. 1950 in solid beech wood. New
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Stool by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1964
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Stool / ottoman in teak and black leather designed by Søren Hansen for legendary Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Stool by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1964
Danish Stool by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1964
$698
H 14.57 in W 24.41 in D 16.15 in
Søren Hansen Easy Chair Model 4365 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Søren Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wingback easy chair model 4365 designed by Søren Hansen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Wing Chair by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian wing chair designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, Sweden. Sturdy open-arm frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Danish Wing Chair by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
Danish Wing Chair by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
$3,950
H 42.75 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Coffe Table in Beech Wood by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1940’s
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare coffee table in beech wood by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen manufactured in the 1940’s. This
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Danish Armchairs by Soren Hansen in Beech with Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
By Søren Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and a great pair of armchairs in beech designed by Søren Hansen and produced in Denmark in the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Soren Hansen Low-Back Open Armchair for Fritz Hansen Danish, Midcentury
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Probably one of the most Classic Danish armchairs, the Soren Hansen designed open armchair from the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Soren Hansen Armchair in Beech and Sheepskin Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair model "8001" in beech designed by Søren Hansen and produced by Fritz
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Wing Chair and Ottoman by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Rare example of the model '4365' chair designed by Soren Hansen in 1963 and produced by Fritz
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Early Mid-Century Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen Wingback Lounge Chair
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Fritz Hansen high back lounge chair with open armrests designed by Soren Hansen and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Set of Five Armchairs by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1943
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The chairs of this Søren Hansen set are the Danish designer’s most well-known models. This model
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Soren Hansen Pair of High Back Open Armchairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and stylish pair of 1940s high back arm or lounge chairs designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Soren Hansen - Pair of armchairs
By Søren Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of armchairs made of oak and beech.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Beech

Soren Hansen - Pair of armchairs
Soren Hansen - Pair of armchairs
$12,000
H 34 in W 21 in D 21 in
1960s Danish Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A super stylish 1960s model ‘4365’ Wingback chair designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1940s Pair of Søren Hansen Armchairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Pair of Søren Hansen Armchairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
1940s Pair of Søren Hansen Armchairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
$1,956 / set
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
1940s Soren Hansen Three-Seat Sofa by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Lounge Chair by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 8000 Serie
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair has new fabric upholstery. The legs are made from beech wood. The item was carefully restored. Produced in Denmark in 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Three-Seat Sofa by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 8000-Serie
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
This three-seat sofa has new fabric upholstery. The legs are made from beechwood. The item was carefully restored. Produced in Denmark in 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Fritz Hansen Teak Wing Chair and Ottoman by Soren Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern interpretation of the Classic wing chair. A hard to find combination of the model 4365 chair and model 4165 ottoman.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Teak

High Back Open-Arm Lounge Chair by in Oak Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Fritz Hansen high back lounge chair with open armrests designed by Soren Hansen and
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

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Soren Hansen For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the soren hansen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A soren hansen — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the soren hansen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A soren hansen made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one soren hansen that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen and Søren Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Soren Hansen?

A soren hansen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,193, while the lowest priced sells for $518 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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