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.
Børge Mogensen Model 3242 Oak Side or Armchair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful armchair designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s and manufactured by Fredericia. Typical of Mogensen's timeless elegance with minimalistic sharp yet refined lines. Made in ...
Linen, Oak
Borge Mogensen Pair of Model 3242 Oak Side or Armchairs for Fredricia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant pair of armchairs model 3242 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ah...
Oak, Linen
Børge Mogensen Model 3233 Oak Armchair by Fredericia Stolefabric, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Voorburg, NL
Solid and stylish oak armchair from the 1960s designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik of Denmark. Clean open profile with a solid oak frame. Overall excellent condition...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,978 / set
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
1970s Borge Mogensen Set of Six Model 3241 Dining Chairs in Oak
By Frederecia Furniture, Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six model 3241 dining chairs in oak designed in 1968 by Børge Mogensen for Frederecia Stolefabrik. The chairs and upholstery are in very good condition.
Oak
$13,707
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Set of Børge 'Borge' Mogensen Hunting Dining Chairs Model 3251, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of five Børge Mogensen dining chairs model no. 3251 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle leather on an oak frame, in original condition with a wonderful age and patina. Fast ...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen Spanish chair in oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture and Dahlman Saddlers, Copenhagen.
Leather, Oak
$3,200
H 20.08 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Børge Mogensen daybed Model 190 oak, bouclé and leather, Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian modern daybed, Model 190, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. Solid oak frame with tapered legs. The frame is in very good condition with onl...
Leather, Bouclé, Oak
$7,750
H 10.83 in W 76.38 in D 32.88 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Utrecht, NL
Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. Daybed Model 190 was designed in 1954 for Fredericia Furniture and shows Mogensen’s strong design ideals putting functionality and longevity first. Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith in traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. He focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable, while his chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Even though he was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models, Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. This daybed has a simple look with understated elegance executed from high-quality materials. The solid oak construction stands on four round, tapered legs and has a lamella top with an upholstered mattress on it. Since the aesthetic is dominated by straight lines, the mattress has button tufting to bring depth into the appearance and accentuate the light coloured fabric. Paired with the blonde oak, the result is elegant and timeless, an aesthetic that can easily complement any style. Danish furniture maker Fredericia Stolefabrik was founded in 1911 by N. P. Ravnsø in an industrial port town of the same name. From the start, Ravnsø built Fredericia's reputation on quality and hired only the most skilled craftsmen he could find. In 1955, the Ravnsø family sold Fredericia to Andreas Graversen, whose first order of business would be to hire Børge Mogensen as head of design. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The mattress has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 76.37 in W x 32.87 in D x 10.82 in H (excl. mattress) 194 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 27.5 cm H (excl. mattress) About the designer: Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942. At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Fabric, Wood
$7,387
H 26.78 in W 84.26 in D 34.65 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and refined three-seat sofa model 205 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik. This important sofa shows an impressive desig...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Soaped Oak, Fabric
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench is an ideal example of Mogensen’s lifelong drive f...
Oak
$2,978
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Rare 'BM61' Side Chair in Oak by Børge Mogensen for Lauritsen & Søn, 1957
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A very rare and beautiful ‘BM61’ chair designed by Børge Mogensen in 1957. Made of solid oak with nice details such as the visible joints and sledge feet. The original cane is in goo...
Cane, Oak
$4,170
H 86.62 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Model 2213 Leather sofa by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture, Denmark.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in København K, DK
Excellent 3 seat sofa in original leather and cushions by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture, Denmark. Model 2213.
Leather, Oak
$11,915
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 2213 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Borge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful highback lounge chairs 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, mahogany frame with adjustable seat and bac...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Oak Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Oak armchairs, UK, circa 1880.
Oak
Danish Vintage Side Chair J64 by Ejvind Johansson
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
A lovely vintage ebonised armchair, made in Denmark by Fredericia and dating from around the 1970-80’s. It was designed by Ejvind Johansson. This is of amazing quality and is a ve...
Wood
Børge Mogensen 'Hunting' Chair, Model 3237
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen 'Hunting' chair, model no. 3237 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle leather on oak frames, great patina.
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen 'Hunting' Chairs, Model 3237
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen 'Hunting' chairs, model no. 3237 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle leather on oak frames, great patina. Priced individually.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Birch Chairs
By Fredericia, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Knebel, DK
This pair of chairs, model 7511, was designed for Fredericia furniture A/S in 1968 as part of the Classic Kings Furniture series, which has been design...
Leather, Birch