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.
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord by Hans J. Wegner
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of his first chairs ever put into production. The very first version was designed in ...
Papercord, Walnut
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Black Lacquer Oak/Natural Paper Cord by HansJ.Wegner
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of his first chairs ever put into production. The very first version was designed in ...
Papercord, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner for Fred
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rocking chair model J16 by Hans Wegner for Fredericia. New edition. Finish: Beech, Black lacquered or oak. Natural or black paper cord seat. Price is ...
Beech
$5,145
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair, Red Lacquer, 1960s, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early rocking chair model J16 by Hans J. Wegner manufactured by FDB in the 1960s. This rare red lacquered version were made in few numbers for a limited time-period and are a ra...
Papercord, Beech, Lacquer
$4,786
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair by GETAMA, Black Leather, Oak, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair original black leather upholstery. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Oak
$1,200
H 37.5 in W 24.13 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Woven Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern woven rope rocking chair in the style of Hans Wegner. Features stylish roped back and seat, stretched over a wood frame. A comfortable chair with curved armrest. ...
Rope, Wood
$1,734
H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Original Vintage J16 Rocking Chair Hans J Wegner FDB Mobler Danish 1963
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Ebonised rocking chair designed by Hans J Wegner and manufactured by FDB Mobler. Originally designed 1944, this chair dates from 1963 and is stamped 63 9 2 Made in Denmark, FDB Mob...
Beech
$1,550
H 41.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Model J16 Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1980s. Retains original canvas and leather cushions. Originally designed ...
Upholstery, Cord, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Model J16 Rocking Chair, 1961
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944, in light-gray painted beech with woven paper cord seat. This example was produced in 1961, features...
Papercord, Beech
Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, oak, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
1960s Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Chair in Oak and Canvas A rare and refined example of Hans J. Wegner’s masterful design, this 1960s "Keyhole" chair embodies the Danish designer’s sig...
Canvas, Oak
$3,815
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Oak Rocking Chair Model ML33 by Hans J.Wegner for Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This particular rocker is in fabulous original condition, the Oak has a lovely colour, and even the red velvet upholstery appears to be original. Pobably produced in the early 1950s,...
Velvet, Oak
$1,788
H 41.74 in W 25.2 in D 35.04 in
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by the Scandinavian Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944. This original black version has its completely genuine and vintage look. This wond...
Papercord, Beech
Rocking chair 'J16' by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Classic rocking chair model 'J19' designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Seagrass, Beech
$4,786
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair by GETAMA, Black Leather, Danish Design
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Beech
Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair with Hemp Cord Seat, circa 1960
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1944 designed Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler spindle back Rocking Chair. Featuring a solid Beech framework, curved, angled ergonomic spindle back and taut, reinforced natural 3 ply Hemp ...
Papercord, Beech
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of beech. Seat made of papercord. Model J16
Papercord, Beech
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of cherry. Seat made of papercord. Model J16
Papercord, Cherry
Rocking Chair with ottoman by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with ottoman frame of beech. Seat made of papercord. Model J16
Papercord, Beech
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of beech. Seat made of papercord. Model J16
Papercord, Beech
Sold
H 41.34 in W 24.81 in D 32.68 in
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16. 50 years anniversary edition
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of soap treated beech. Seat made of papercord. Model J16, made by Kvist Møbler. 50 years anniversary edition.
Papercord, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 30.32 in
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model ML33, Oak and leather, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of oak. New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Model ML33, made by Mikael Laursen.
Leather, Oak
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of cherry. Seat made of papercord. Model J16
Papercord, Cherry
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of soap treated beech. Seat made of papercord. Model J16
Papercord, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 30.32 in
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model ML33, Oak and leather, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of oak. New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Model ML33, made by Mikael Laursen.
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 33.08 in W 47.25 in D 44.89 in
Iconic Scandinavian rocking chair model Stingray, modern classic
By Fredericia, Thomas Pedersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Stingray rocking chair was designed by Thomas Pedersen in 2002. Manifactured by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark. In its most classic si...
Stainless Steel
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of black stained oak. Black papercord.
Oak, Papercord
Sold
H 32.88 in W 47.25 in L 32.88 in
Stingray Rocking Chair, Model 3510, by Thomas Pedersen and Fredericia
By Fredericia, Thomas Pedersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stingray rocking chair, model 3510, designed by Thomas Pedersen and manufactured by Fredericia Furniture. It is upholstered with cogence colored...
Leather, Acrylic