Fredericia Desks and Writing Tables
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.
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Creator: Fredericia
1970s Borge Mogensen Fully Restored Folding Oak Conference / Dining Tables
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Knebel, DK
Refinished oak folding tables designed by Børge Mogensen in 1971 and made by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
The flexible folding tables were originally designed as a conference tables cons...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Desks and Writing Tables
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Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with Fredericia Stolefabrik.
It is in oiled teak.
Sculptural design.
Minimal thin handles...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Teak
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Fredericia desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Fredericia desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fredericia desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Fredericia were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Frits Henningsen, Hvidt & Mølgaard, and Feldballes Møbelfabrik. Prices for Fredericia desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,617 and can go as high as $7,984, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,137.