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.
Mid Century Danish Extendable Teak Wood Coffee Table no. 5362 by Borge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Borge Mogensen for Fredericia extendable drop leaf teak wood coffee table was made in Denmark circa 1960. The table is solid and well-crafted a...
Wood, Teak
Set of 4 Lynderup Chairs, Black Frame/Walnut, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The Lynderup chair is a flexible stacking chair for collaboration spaces, auditoriums, cafés and commercial settings. Lynderup is a flexible stacking chair with plywood shells, desig...
Steel
Vintage Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2219 for Fredericia Furniture Make in Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Portland, OR
A stunning example of mid century simplicity. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 4 seat sofa model 2219. Featuring a solid oak frame with two tone cushions 4 red, 4 grey with ...
Oak
Børge Mogensen Pair of J39 Mogensen Chairs, Natural Paper Cord/Beech Indigo Blue
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Versatile and iconic, the J39 is recognized for its timeless appeal and lasting durability. Designed by Børge Mogensen and launched in 1947, it has been in continuous production for ...
Papercord, Beech
Design Classic Black Leather Wingchair and Footstool by Borge Mogensen, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Renens, CH
Wingchair by Borge Mogensen (model 2204) with ottoman (model 2202) in black leather, designed for Fredericia during the 1960s. Produced during the early 1970s. The set remain i...
Leather
No 5269 Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Renens, CH
This solid oak coffee table designed by Børge Mogensen during the 1960s (for Fredericia furniture, Denmark), has been carefully executed with simple lines, honest materials and is ma...
Brass
Set of 6 Plan Chairs, Black Ash /Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Steel
Set of 6 Plan Chairs, Oak/Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
By Fredericia, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Steel
Set of 4 Plan Chairs, Oak/Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
By Fredericia, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Steel
Pair of Plan Chairs, Oak/Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Steel
Pair of Klint Chairs-Black Lacquered Oak/Natural Paper Cord-for Fredericia
By Kaare Klint, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The Klint Chair, designed in 1936, epitomises the philosophy of its creator, Kaare Klint, who laid the foundations for Danish design and inspired great designers such as Børge Mogens...
Papercord, Oak
Niveau Coffee Table H42- Ash /Tundra Grey Marble by Cecilie Manz for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Cecilie Manz
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Niveau is an elegant and versatile line of coffee tables in sophisticated marble and sensuous wood, combining Scandinavian minimalistic lines with the beauty of natural materials. D...
Marble