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.
Frits Henningsen Three Legged Side Table in Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare side table was designed by Frits Henningsen and produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The table is stamped with the model number 1570 on the underside of the top. Executed in ...
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen solid oak table circa 1930-50s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 1950s oak table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1940s-50s is a perfect example Frits Henningsen's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Whereas most designers and cabinetmake...
Hardwood
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.
Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
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...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen: Pair of side tables with brass hardware c1930
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This pair of side tables with single large drawer was made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s and reflects Frits Henningsen's preference for classical forms in order to deliver on his ...
Hardwood
Frits Henningsen Danish Dining Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Mahogany dining table, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. This dining table is currently being refinished and the leaves will be re-veneered, as their veneer was missing when we purchased the set. It expands from a compact 43" circle to an impressive 108.5" oval with all three of it's leaves installed. We also have the matching dining chairs from the same estate currently listed on 1stdibs. Please see last photos. This listing and pricing is for the dining table only.
Metal
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Occasional Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frits Henningsen design occasional table, Denmark. Elegant and sophisticated turned mahogany occasional or sofa table. High quality construction techniques and materials used to cr...
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...
Wood
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.
Mahogany
$3,396Sale Price|40% Off
Frits Henningsen solid elm table circa 1940-50s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 1950s elm table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1940s-50s is a perfect example Frits Henningsen's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Whereas most designers and cabinetmake...
Hardwood
Dining table in solid mahogany by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small dining table in solid mahogany by Frits Henningsen
Mahogany
Coffee Table in Stained Elm by Frits Henningsen, 1950's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Stained Elm by Frits Henningsen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Stained elm Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare coffee table model 116 Produced by A...
Elm
Frits Henningsen solid oak whitewashed coffee table circa 1930-50s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 1950s oak table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1940s-50s is a perfect example Frits Henningsen's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Whereas most designers and cabinetmake...
Hardwood
Writing desk in mahogany by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Writing desk in patinated mahogany with black leather top. Designed by Frits Henningsen.
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Console Table in Mahogany – Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant and refined console table designed and crafted by renowned Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the 1940s. Executed in beautifully grained mahogany, the table reflects Hen...
Brass
Danish Rosewood Frits Henningsen Coffee Table Circa 1960s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Peabody, MA
A rosewood desk-form coffee table with flanking storage drawers along each side of its length, fitted with brass bail pulls, by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Brass
Frits Henningsen Art Deco Mahogany Pedestal Table, Model 7352
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Round pedestal table, model number 7352, designed by Frits Henningsen and executed at his own workshop in Copenhagen, circa 1930–39. Crafted in Cuban mahogany with a rich depth and ...
Brass
Frits Henningsen & Kähler Sofa Table in mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
By Kähler, Jens Thirslund, Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen sofa table in mahogany with Kähler tiles made by Jens Thirslund Made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s.
Ceramic, 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.
Mahogany
Dining in Mahogany and Stained Pine by Frits Henningsen, 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining in Mahogany and Stained Pine by Frits Henningsen, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany and stained pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by cabinetmaker...
Mahogany
Coffee table with black/white inlaid tiles, turquoise details and brass feet.
By Frits Henningsen
Located in DK
This so-called Chinese mahogany coffee table was executed by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen ca. in the 1930s. The table top is decorated with unique tiles depicting a Chinese Fenghuan...
Brass
Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table with tiles in white, green, blue nuances
By Frits Henningsen
Located in DK
This Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table was executed by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen (1889-1965) in the 1930s. The table top is decorated with unique tiles depicting Chinese Fen...
Ceramic, Mahogany
Chinese inspired mahogany coffee table with tiles in red, white and blue nuances
By Frits Henningsen
Located in DK
This so-called Chinese mahogany coffee table was executed by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen ca. in the 1930s. On top it has inlaid unique tiles depicting a fruit basket with decorati...
Ceramic, Mahogany
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...
Brass
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.
Rosewood
$1,800
H 21.66 in W 32.68 in D 17.33 in
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.
Mahogany
Pair of Brass and Glass End or Side Tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass end tables with mirrored bottom shelves. Art deco 1980's post modern style. These...
Brass
Danish Midcentury Settee by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish settee or loveseat from circa 1950s by Master Furniture Maker, Frits Henningsen Solid and sturdy small piece with a strong presence and charming demeanor. Coil springs...
Wool, Beech
Art Deco, Danish Cabinetmaker Circular Side Table, c. 1930/40s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Circular coffee table on three legs with underlying shelf presumably made by a Danish master carpenter in the 1930/40s. Table top, shelf and legs veneered with lacquered mahogany. U...
Wood
$1,159
H 66.54 in W 17.72 in D 26.97 in
1930s English Art Deco Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Triple Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautifully simple 1930s Art Deco triple dressing mirror / vanity from England. This vanity has a single deep drawer of solid oak with simple oak wood drawer handles. Above is a la...
Oak
Contemporary Italian Pair of Side Tables in Glass and Brass
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom pair of chic side, end, or drinks tables in thick beveled glass with small brass handle detail on patinated brass tripod base, Italy, 2023. These modernist side t...
Brass
$1,400
H 24.02 in Dm 20.08 in
Round Art Deco Side Table in Beech & Marble Top, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Art Deco side table / pedestal in beech with an exclusive marble top. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1940s. This charming vintage table will complement many interior st...
Marble
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Lounge Chair with New Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frits Henningsen Danish modern lounge chair. Tastefully reupholstered in grey heather textile with cinnamon accented piping. Solid mahogany legs retain original finish and appearance...
Textile
$8,530
H 36.62 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair in Walnut and Green Rubelli Fabric, 1930s
By Rubelli, Frits Henningsen
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...
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
$4,849 / set
H 26.38 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in
Maison Jansen, Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of neoclassical style brass side tables is made of brass with smoked glass shelves (glass shelves can be changed for clear glass, mirror, ...
Brass
Pair of Gueridon Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's French wood gueridon tables with marble top and with brass railing around the top. Measurements Height 29" Diameter 24.5".
Marble
$3,500
H 20.87 in Dm 17.72 in
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.
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Sofa Table in rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen sofa table in rosewood. Made by Frits Henningsen in the 1950s.
Rosewood
Frits Henningsen round Sofa Table in solid mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen round table in solid mahogany. Made by Frits Henningsen in the 1950s.
Mahogany
Desk in oak by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large desk in patinated oak with three drawers and curved legs by Frits Henningsen.
Oak
Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in mahogany with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Rosewood Occasional Table, Denmark 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rosewood occasional table featuring 4 drawers, two on each side. Traditional trimming allows for a great transitional piece blending danish modern and traditional looks. Designed b...
Brass
Sold
H 22.05 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
1930s-50s Frits Henningsen Solid Oak Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 1940s oak coffee table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s-50s is a another example Frits Henningsen's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Whereas most designers and cabi...
Oak
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish mahogany writing table by Frits Henningsen, furniture designer and cabinet maker (1889-1965). This desk is a classic example of Henningsen's elegant clean lines and use of q...
Wood
Sold
H 21.26 in W 52.37 in D 21.66 in
1940s Frits Henningsen Solid Oak Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 1940s oak coffee table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s-50s is a another example Frits Henningsen's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Whereas most designers and cabi...
Oak
Frits Henningsen Tile Side Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully elegant side table was created by Danish designer and cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the 1940s. Made from mahogany the frame of the table is beautifully crafted wi...
Ceramic, Wood
A Frits Henningsen Side Table, Circa 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish mahogany tripod table, circa 1940s, designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, with a circular lipped top raised on a partially spool turned tapered and spreading stem endin...
Mahogany
Sold
H 20.08 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
Frits Henningsen & Kähler Sofa Table in mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Thirslund, Frits Henningsen, Kähler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen sofa table in mahogany with Kähler tiles made by Jens Thirslund Made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s.
Ceramic, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Sofa Table in rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen sofa table in rosewood. Made by Frits Henningsen in the 1950s.
Aluminum