Fredericia Furniture
Since the early 20th century, Fredericia has manufactured alluring and sophisticated Scandinavian furniture produced with the highest standards of quality in mind. The Danish brand collaborates with today’s top design talent and over time partnered with celebrated mid-century modernists such as Hans Wegner, Arne Vodder, Jens Risom — a leading figure in Scandinavian design and Knoll’s first designer — and Nanna Ditzel, whose Hanging Egg chair for Sika was a favorite for flashy fashion shoots of the 1960s.
Fredericia was founded in 1911 by N.P. Ravnsø as the Fredericia Chair Factory. In 1930, with the idea of creating a range of durable furniture made in the traditional styles of the era, Fredericia secured a license to manufacture pieces for German company Thonet.
In 1955 Danish businessman Andreas Graversen acquired Fredericia. Graversen had previously established what would become a long-lived partnership with notable furniture designer Børge Mogensen, a former teaching assistant to pioneering architect and designer Kaare Klint. Graversen sought to introduce modern flourishes to traditional Scandinavian furniture design at Fredericia — and owing to his business savvy and vision, coupled with Mogensen's artistic sensibilities and deep understanding of organic materials, the company successfully debuted various furnishings designed in the Scandinavian modern style that are still coveted today.
Fredericia brought Mogensen's iconic Spanish chair to market in 1958. With its solid European oak frame, wide armrests and suspended saddle leather seat and backrest, this signature piece solidified Fredericia's standing in Denmark — and around the world — as a premier furniture company. Mogensen designed many renowned pieces during his career at Fredericia, including the practical, rustic Hunting chair.
After Mogensen's death in 1972, Fredericia continued to flourish as a manufacturer. The company continues to work with legendary designers — witness its impossibly innovative Stingray rocking chair, designed by Thomas Pedersen, for example — and in 2020 acquired the Erik Jørgensen furniture company. Fredericia is now owned by Graversen's son, Thomas Graversen.
On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage Fredericia seating, storage pieces and tables.
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
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1960s Danish Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Leather, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Travertine, Chrome
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Travertine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Leather, Teak, Canvas
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Travertine
2010s North American Fredericia Furniture
Stone
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Fredericia Furniture
Glass, Fiberglass
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Travertine
1970s German Space Age Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Wood
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fredericia Furniture
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fredericia Furniture
Linen
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fredericia Furniture
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fredericia Furniture
