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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Frits Henningsen Sofa in Mahogany and Pink Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, sofa, mahogany, pink fabric, Denmark, 1930s
This classic sofa was designed and produced by master cabinet maker Frits Henningsen around the 1930s. The basic design...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Fabric, Mahogany
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
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Fabric, 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.
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1940s Danish Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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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
Frits Henningsen Solid Wood Cabinet with Tambour Door, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Classic design with expert craftsmanship. This how this cabinet and the Danish master cabinetmaker, Frits Henningsen could be best described. Unlike most cabinetmakers, Henningsen always designed his own furniture pieces, creating exclusively handmade pieces, like this cabinet.
This elegant deep cabinet is made of luxurious book mirrored...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Wood
Frits Henningsen, Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare easy chair of leather and mahogany with nail head trim. Designed by Frits Henningsen. Reupholstered in soft red leather and refinished mahogany with brass nail-heads.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Fabric, Oak
Occasional Table Designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940’s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table designed by Frits Henningsen,
Denmark, 1940’s.
Rosewood with brass handles.
Dimensions:
H: 53 cm / 1’ 9 3/4”
L: 130 cm / 4’ 3 1/4”
W: 64 cm / 2' 2/3”
Henningsen b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair in Walnut and Green Rubelli Fabric, 1930s
By Frits Henningsen, Rubelli
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the mid-1930s. The particular model was exhibited at the 1933 exhibition held at the Industr...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
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.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Frits Henningsen Armchair Produced by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare armchair designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
1930s Danish Rosewood and Tile Dining Table by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood dining table with a tiled top, tapered legs, and 2 (17.75") self stored leaves.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
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.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair from 1935 Produced in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wingback easy chair designed in 1935 by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
1930s Danish Oak Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Windsor chair in oak with the original Nigerian goat red leather seat pad.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Leather, Oak
Three Seater Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen three seater sofa on a mahogany frame with eight legs and covered with green wool. The sides have exposed wood panels on either side. It was designed and made circ...
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1930s Danish Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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 Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen settee of oak and its original ivory leather upholstery with nailhead trim. Features a high wingback and half moon armrests. Designed in Denmark, circa 1940.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
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Leather, Oak
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen easy chair with mahogany frame in fabric.
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20th Century Danish Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen leather, mahogany and brass lounge chair with nailheads from Denmark, circa 1940.
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1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Fritz Henningsen Coffee Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood coffee table with two drawers by Fritz Henningsen.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Highback Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen (1902-1971) highback upholstered mahogany armchair, 1930's
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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Mahogany, brown leather, and brass.
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Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing lounge chairs by Frits Henningsen, made from mahogany with sand colored linen upholstery. Elegantly sculpted wooden outline of the silhouettes.
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H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
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Occasional Table Designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940's
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Brazilian rosewood with box wood inlays.
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H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in
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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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