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 - Black Lacquer Oak/Natural Paper Cord by HansJ.Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
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 ...
Oak, Papercord
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
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
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner for Fred
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
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
$4,925
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
Mid Century Rocking Chair in the style of Hans J. Wegner Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An elegant Mid Century rocking chair with sculptural contoured dark walnut toned wood frame with medium blue tight woven upholstery. This very comfortable chair with springs and padd...
Upholstery, Wood
$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
$5,727
H 40.95 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model GE-273 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare keyhole rocking chair model GE-273 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.
Canvas, 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
CH45 Rocking chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in BE
Experience timeless elegance with this Danish Design rocking chair, Model CH45 by Hans J. Wegner. Crafted by Tarm furniture factory under FDB Møbler, this vintage white lacquered cha...
Papercord, Wood, Lacquer
$3,006
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rocking chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner. Designer Biography : "Best known for his chairs and seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century. Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic. In keeping with that tenet, several of Wegner’s best chair designs, seen in dealer listings below, have their roots in traditional seating...
Wood
J16 rocking chair by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century beech wooden and papercord rocking chair designed by Hans J Wegner for FDB Mobler in the 1960s. Beautifully crafted chair by one of the best scandinavian designer from t...
Papercord, Beech
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Rocking Chair for Tarm Stole, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Danish Modern teak rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole-og Møbelfabrik A/S, Denmark, circa 1960s. A quintessential example of Wegner’s mastery of form and ...
Fabric, Teak
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
The J 16 Shaker Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for FDB
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Shaker Style Scandinavian Modern rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner in beech wood with a woven paper cord seat. Made in Denmark by FDB, circa 1970s.
Papercord, Beech
$2,295
H 42 in W 25 in D 36 in
Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner Beechwood & Cord Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern rocking chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner composed of a beechwood frame, hand twisted natural cord seat, & a clear lacquered finish. This piece ...
Cord, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
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 Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
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