Frits Henningsen Furniture
Danish, 1889-1965
Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen never compromised on quality. His furniture is known for its impeccable craftsmanship, and unlike many designers of his day, Henningsen — a dogged perfectionist — rarely permitted any of his pieces to be built outside of his own workshop. Each of his elegant low-profile tables, chairs and sofas feature the clean lines and graceful curves typically associated with vintage mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern furniture.
Henningsen was born in 1889 and apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. He was mentored by the well-known and respected cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck and completed his apprenticeship at the age of 22.
Henningsen also studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where one of his teachers was legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint, who is frequently called the father of Danish modernism. Henningsen saw Klint as a friendly rival, which motivated him to refine his craftsmanship and technique.
Henningsen traveled throughout Germany, France, and Great Britain to gather knowledge, experience and inspiration. He returned to Copenhagen in 1915 and set up a furniture store and workshop to create and sell his own designs. He also developed relationships with Rud Rasmussen and Carl Hansen & Søn, the only furniture manufacturers he trusted to produce his designs.
Bucking the angular and geometric furniture trends of the time, Henningsen embraced fluid and organic forms. Much of his inspiration came from the Rococo, French Empire and British 17th-century styles he encountered on his travels. The 1930 Heritage chair is a prime example of these influences. It features soft, curving lines and has a sophisticated appeal.
Another piece that showcases Henningsen’s style and craftsmanship is the 1952 Signature chair. A striking work that features an inviting curved seat atop sinuous carved wood legs, the Signature chair was his last design.
The straightforward and timeless style of Henningsen furniture continues to enjoy popularity today. In fact, in 2015, Carl Hansen & Son reissued the iconic Signature chair.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Frits Henningsen seating, side tables and cabinets on 1stDibs.
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Period: 1940s
Creator: Frits Henningsen
Midcentury Magazine Rack by Frits Henningsen for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen, Andreas Tuck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Magazine or shoe rack designed by Frits Henningsen and manufactured by Andreas Tuck in Denmark during the 1940s. The solid mahogany frame features Drumstick detailing and bend/shaped...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen sofa.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen - Writing Desk, c1940s
Rarely seen design from the master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his designs a...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Mahogany
Danish 1940s Wingback Chair in Beech by Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful classic 1930s-1940s wingback chair produced by Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Denmark. Slid mahogany stained beechwood. Very elegant design that fits superbly into a...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Wool, Beech
Frits Henningsen Sideboard
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Sideboard. A Danish mahogany sideboard by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. An executive styled sideboard having downward cabinet doors and three drawers all...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Armchair Upholstered with Blue Velvet and Mahogany Designed by Fritz Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair upholstered with blue velvet and mahogany designed by Fritz Henningsen. The chair is in great vintage condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Round Side Table, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century round side table, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop w...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Cabinetmaker Copenhagen, Fine Large Desk 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine large desk by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1940s. With 3 ddrawers to front. Brass handles. Finest collected mah. wood. Original untouched condit...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century three-seater sofa, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Danish Highback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century high-back lounge chair, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making work...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany & Caned Armchair, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century armchair, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a te...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Danish Wingback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century wingback chair, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop wit...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine sofa table with 4 drawers (2 each side) and brass shoes and handles. Produced by the famous danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen Denmark. Made in finest wood and qua...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Wood
Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s.
18” seat height
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Danish Design Low Table in Mahogany and Tiles by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in mahogany by designer and cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, 1940s. Great original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Desk Chair in Patinated Leather and Oak by Danish Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair with adjustable height in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made by Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Midcentury Danish Low Table, Solid Mahogany by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant low table in mahogany by designer and cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, circa 1945. Great original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Side Table by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circular table with rimmed and raised panel made of solid mahogany, with center column and four-star base.
Category
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
- Sturdy and stable.
- Measure: height of seat 45 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen Cane, Mahogany, and Leather 10 1/2 Ft Bench
By Frits Henningsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Frits Henningsen was a cabinet maker and known for his labor-intensive, hand-built furniture items, using hardwoods such as mahogany. This bench is amazi...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen, Four Seat Bench
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen four seat bench with frame of mahogany.
Seat of horsehair.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Danish Side Table, Solid Mahogany by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant side table in mahogany by designer and cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, circa 1945. Great original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Easy Chairs with Fluted Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘Danish master cabinetmaker’ or “snedkermester” has become a commonly used term for Danish furniture makers, even though the expression is quite exclusive and only applies to certain craftsmen. Frits Henningsen is justly one of the most renowned master cabinetmakers, with this pair of easy chairs illustrating why.
The typical elements of Danish modern furniture, the straight lines, the clear design, had developed with time, starting on the long path from the historical style that was still predominant in the 1920s. Architect and furniture maker, Frits Henningsen had a significant role in paving this path. As an active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, he was admired by his peers for the high quality of his craftsmanship. The shape of this chair model shows Henningsen’s opposition to the younger designers in the 1940s who preferred strictly straight lines. Henningsen on the other hand, believed furniture design needed to maintain curvature which contributed to a homely look. These easy chairs were designed in this period and feature the uncompromising designer’s personal...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s, Frits Henningsen Sofa, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use.
- Measure: height of seat 43 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1940s Danish Modern Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Frits Henningsen sofa is newly reupholstered in an ivory-white bouclé from Schumacher. The mahogany frame is refinished in a warm red-brown tone that complements the leath...
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1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa in Pastel Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, three-seat sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1940s.
This elegant three-seat sofa is made by master cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. This refined sofa is a classic piec...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Armchair Upholstered with Red Velvet and Mahogany Designed by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair upholstered with red velvet and mahogany designed by Frits Henningsen. The chair is great vintage condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Dining Chairs by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 8 dining chairs designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen black leather armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, wingback chair, multicolored pastel fabric, stained beech, Denmark 1930s.
This modest yet refined armchair is a classic piece from designer Frits Henningsen. The f...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Windsor Dining Chairs Model CH 18A by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Windsor dining chairs model CH 18A designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Pedestal Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Pedestal Table
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Frits Henningsen Lounge Chairs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen lounge chairs.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen 1940s Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid mahogany two-seat sofa designed and made by Frits Henningsen in the 1940s. Two-tone velour upholstery with black upper and silver seat.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Wood
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Frits Henningsen High Back Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen high back lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s Danish Frits Henningsen CH 18A High Back Chair in Oak by Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Knebel, DK
CH 18A high back windsor chair in oak designed by Frits Henningsen and made by Carl Hansen & Søn.
The chair features very skilled craftmanship by the cabin...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Brown Leather Arm Chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Occasional Table Attributed to Frits Henningsen, Denmark 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table attributed to Frits Henningsen,
Denmark 1940s.
Solid hand carved oak.
Measurements:
L: 140 cm / 4' 7...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Beech
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair and Footstool
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen wingback chair reupholstered in new black leather.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen, Three Seat Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen three seat sofa new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather
Frame of mahogany.
Made in the 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Frits Henningsen Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Danish rich mahogany armchairs by Frits Henningsen, circa 1940, with a slightly curved rectangular backrest, downswept armrests on scrolled supports raised on sabre legs. Ful...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Wood
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair from the 1940's.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Frits Henningsen Sheraton Style Sideboard
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany Sheraton style sideboard, lightly curved front with three drawers and two doors behind which there are shelves. Tall tapered legs. ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1940
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen
Pair of cane back armchairs, circa 1940s
This pair of Cuban mahogany armchairs designed and built by master Danish cabinet maker Frits Henningsen. The chairs f...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
Frits Henningsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Frits Henningsen furniture 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 Frits Henningsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 152 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Frits Henningsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Grete Jalk, Nanna Ditzel, and Sibast. Prices for Frits Henningsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $812 and can go as high as $62,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,697.
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