Frits Henningsen Seating
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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Creator: Frits Henningsen
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut, Fabric
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.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Armchairs, Oak and Leather
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen (1889 - 1965)
Pair of armchairs, 1932
Designed and produced by master cabinet maker Frits Henningsen in Denmark, circa 1932. Patinated oak base, seats upholste...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
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 Seating
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.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Wood
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
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
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 Seating
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...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen
By Børge Mogensen, Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Eight Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen
Category
20th Century Danish Frits Henningsen Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1930s Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A striking 3-seater sofa in Cuban mahogany and green velvet fabric by Frits Henningsen.
In competition with his teacher Kaare Klint, Henningsen was one of the outstanding Danish des...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
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...
Category
1930s Danish Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. They have probably been refinished and reupholstered at some point. Beautiful caramel color leather se...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Classic Midcentury Danish Frits Henningsen Settee, ca. 1950
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish settee by the Master himself, Frits Henningsen. Very elegant and stylish yet simple and refined. Comfortable and supportive. Solid and sturdy design.
Upholstered at a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Stately sofa by Frits Henningsen, 1938, Denmark. Dramatic flared arms of flamed Cuban mahogany with eight-way hand-tied springs under seat. Reupholstered in 1960s in a green print ve...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen sofa. This is the first time I have seen one of these sofas with
an original finished back.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Cane
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair with original horsehair upholstery. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. We can reupholster. Send us your fabric. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Frits Henningsen Lounge Chairs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen lounge chairs. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen easy chair with mahogany frame in fabric.
Category
20th Century Danish Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Armchair With Original Horse Hair Upholstery
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Sofa
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
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.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Pair of Frits Henningsen Chairs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen arm chairs.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Sofa
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen arm chair With Original Horsehair Material
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen sofa
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Frits Henningsen seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 113 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Peter Hvidt, Nanna Ditzel, and Grete Jalk. Prices for Frits Henningsen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $62,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,500.
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