When the Copenhagen-based furniture maker Fritz Hansen opened for business more than 140 years ago, the company — which today styles itself The Republic of Fritz Hansen — adhered to the traditional, time-honored Danish values of craftsmanship in woodworking and joinery. Yet thanks to the postwar innovations of Arne Jacobsen and others, Fritz Hansen would become the country’s leader in Scandinavian modern design using new, forward-looking materials and methods.
Fritz Hansen started his company in 1872, specializing in the manufacture of small furniture parts. In 1915, the firm became the first in Denmark to make chairs using steam-bent wood (a technique most familiar from birch used in the ubiquitous café chairs by Austrian maker Thonet). At the time, Fritz Hansen was best known for seating that featured curved legs and curlicue splats and referenced 18th-century Chippendale designs.
In the next few decades, the company promoted simple, plain chairs with slatted backs and cane or rush seats designed by such proto-modernist masters as Kaare Klint and Søren Hansen. Still, the most aesthetically striking piece Fritz Hansen produced in the first half of the 20th century was arguably the China chair of 1944 by Hans Wegner — and that piece, with its yoke-shaped bentwood back- and armrest, was based on seating manufactured in China during the Ming dynasty. (Wegner was moved by portraits he’d seen of Danish merchants in the Chinese chairs.)
Everything changed in 1952 with Arne Jacobsen’s Ant chair. The collaboration between the architect and Fritz Hansen officially originated in 1934 — that year, Jacobsen created his inaugural piece for the manufacturer, the solid beechwood Bellevue chair for a restaurant commission. The Ant chair, however, was the breakthrough.
With assistance from his then-apprentice Verner Panton, Jacobsen designed the Ant chair for the cafeteria of a Danish healthcare company called Novo Nordisk. The chair was composed of a seat and backrest formed from a single piece of molded plywood attached, in its original iteration, to three tubular metal legs. Its silhouette suggests the shape of the insect’s body, and the lightweight, stackable chair and its biomorphic form became an international hit.
Jacobsen followed with more plywood successes, such as the Grand Prix chair of 1957. The following year he designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and its furnishings, including the Egg chair and the Swan chair. Those two upholstered pieces, with their lush, organic frames made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane, have become the two chairs most emblematic of mid-20th-century cool. Moreover, the Egg and Swan led Fritz Hansen to fully embrace new man-made materials, like foam, plastic and steel wire used to realize the avant-garde creations of later generations of designers with whom the firm collaborated, such as Piet Hein, Jørn Utzon (the architect of the Sydney Opera House) and Verner Panton. If the Fritz Hansen of 1872 would not now recognize his company, today’s connoisseurs certainly do.
Find a collection of vintage Fritz Hansen tables, lounge chairs, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Honey Yellow Fabric for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and honey yellow fabric for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourc...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Honey Yellow Fabric for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and honey yellow fabric for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly source...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Chair in Teak and Hunter Green Aluminum for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' chair in teak and hunter green aluminum for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourc...
Aluminum
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Armchair in Teak and Green Aluminum for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' armchair in teak and green aluminum for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability ...
Wood, Teak
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Black Stained Oak for FH Outdoor
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in black stained oak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced...
Wood, Oak
Willumsen & Engholm Collapsible Tray Top Table by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Willumsen & Engholm
Located in Highland, IN
Light, leggy, and incredibly useful, this tray-top table designed by Svend Aage Willumsen & H. Engholm and made by Fritz Hansen folds flat for easy storage when not in use. When open...
Teak
1964 Set of 3 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs in Ebonized Wood
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three Series 7 Dining Chairs, initially designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples were produced in Denmark and date to 1964. The design feat...
Steel
1964 Arne Jacobsen Egg Lounge Chair in Leather w/ Original Label, Model 3316
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an ‘Egg’ lounge chair, Model 3316, initially designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. This particular piece dates to circa 1964. Jacobsen perfected this “egg...
Aluminum
3x Original Fritz Hansen Esstisch Piet Hein Design quadratisch
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von insgesamt drei originalen Fritz Hansen Tischen zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Piet Hein und gilt als wahrer Designklassiker. Der Preis bezieht sich auf e...
Steel
Armchair Made In Mahogany & Upholstered With Light Blue Fabric By Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, crafted from rich mahogany and upholstered with light blue fabric, is a fine example of the quality and design excellence associated with Fritz Hansen. Known for its s...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,640Sale Price / set|26% Off
Set Of Two Series Seven Chairs Model 3207 In Dark Brown Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The 7 with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair is incredibly versatile and fits perfectly into any dining table, kitchen or office...
Aluminum
Set of 8 Series 7 Chairs, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without ove...
Steel, Chrome
Fritz Hansen Serie 7 Stuhl türkis 3107 Stuhl Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen türkisen Fritz Hansen Serie 7 (Modell 3107) Stuhl zum Verkauf an. Der stapelbare Stuhl wurde von Arne Jacobsen entworfen und gilt als wahrer Designklas...
Steel, Chrome
$400 / item
2005 Fritz Hansen Series 7 Stacking Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, initially designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 2005.The listed price includes one chair and ...
Steel
Armchair Upholstered With Dark Blue Wool & Legs Made In Dark Wood From 1960s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, upholstered with dark blue wool fabric and featuring dark wood legs, is a fine example of Danish design from the 1960s. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, a company renown...
Wool, Wood
Early oak dining chair model "Bellevue" by Arne Jacobsen in 1936, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare and early dining chair model "Bellevue" designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1936. This example made by Fritz Hansen during the late 1930s. Made from solid oak and thick natural leathe...
Leather, Oak
Series 7 Butterfly Teak Armchairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen - Set of 3
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Series 7 Butterfly Teak Armchairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen - Set of 3 The Vintage Mid Century Modern Series 7 Butterfly Teak Armchairs by Arne Ja...
Metal
1960s Set of Four Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Ant Chairs in Teak
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 3-Legged Ant Chairs, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1952. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in the 1960s. They featur...
Steel
$3,370Sale Price / set|34% Off
Set of Four Series 7 chairs, Model 3207, with Armrests by Arne Jacobsen, 2016
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Seven Chairs, Model 3207, showcasing timeless elegance and comfort, originally envisioned by the iconic designer Arne Jacobsen in 1955, meticulously crafted by ...
Leather
2012 Poul Kjaerholm PK8 Dining Chairs in Leather and Brushed Aluminum
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are PK8 Dining Chairs, initially designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1978. These particular examples date to 2012 and were produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The listed price inclu...
Aluminum
Seven Chair Model 3207 Made In Black Classic Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Seven chair, model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1980s, is a true icon of mid-century modern design that continues to be celebra...
Chrome
Set of 8 High Back 'Oxford' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of eight swiveling armless high back "Oxford" chairs on five-point satin cast aluminum bases in vibrant mauve vintage upholstery.
Aluminum
2012 Arne Jacobsen Oxford Low Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric 4x Available
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Oxford chairs, Model 3271W, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965. These particular examples were produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark C. 2012. The chairs are compris...
Aluminum
Set Of 2 Armchairs Made In Dark Turquoise Wool By Fritz Hansen From 1960s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of armchairs from the 1960s is an example of the timeless elegance that characterizes Fritz Hansen's design. The chairs are beautifully upholstered with dark turquoise woole...
Wool, Rosewood
Armchair Made In Cognac Elegance Leather By Fritz Hansen From 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
An armchair upholstered in cognac-colored Elegance leather with polished dark wood and brass pins, designed by Fritz Hansen in 1944, showcases a beautiful blend of classic design and...
Brass
2004 Superellipse Coffee Table by Piet Hein / Bruno Mathsson / Arne Jacobsen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Superellipse coffee table (or large end table) by Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen, and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, produced in 2004. This design was originally int...
Aluminum
Vintage Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1965
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare early Egg chair was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1965. The Egg chair comes with a very fine bla...
Aluminum
$1,125
Sofa Table, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Montclair, NJ
A sofa table with beech top and legs in Ash wood from 1984.
Ash, Beech
$4,159 / item
Arne Jacobsen Model 4210 Oksen Footstool
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
It took Arne Jacobsen nothing less than five years to develop the Oksen design. In contrast to many of his earlier pieces that are characterised by rounded, organic shapes, this easy...
Oak
Italian mid century curved wood and legs Ant chair by Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern curved solid wood and chromed legs Ant chair by Fritz Hansen, 1970s. Ant model chair with seat in curved solid wood and legs in chromed steel rod. Design b...
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Dark Brown Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford armchair with five star base in chrome. Original dark brown leather upholstery. Made by Fritz Hansen. Original designed for the Oxford university. Price per ...
Leather
1957 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen of Denmark Sofa Model 3300/4 4-Seat Sofa Knoll
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Model 3300/4 sofa, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This examples was produced circa 1957. While it is more common to see the single-seater...
Metal
2008 Arne Jacobsen Oxford High-Back Dining or Desk Chair in Cream Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Oxford desk or dining chair with arms, Model 3272, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1965. These examples date to 2008 and were produced in Denmark....
Aluminum
Dining chairs model 3107, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic chair model 3107 from Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. High-quality stainless steel frame with plywood seat shell in black. The offer includes two chairs. Quality...
Stainless Steel
3 Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Desk Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your office space a mid-century spin with these classic Arne Jacobsen desk chairs by Fritz Hansen. An icon of Danish Modern design, the u...
Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 Series7 Chair, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without ove...
Steel, Chrome
Original 3er Set Stuhl Fritz Hansen Oxford Arne Jacobsen Bürostuhl
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set Fritz Hansen Stühle zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle wurden von Arne Jacobsen entworfen, einem der einflussreichsten Designer unserer Zeit. Sie bestech...
Steel, Chrome
Danish modern Black wood Chairs 7 Series by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern Black wood Chairs 7 Series by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s Set of 4 danish chairs mod. 0465 or 7 Series in black painted wood....
Metal
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton Fabric
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Metal
$2,999Sale Price|20% Off
Bureau Modèle 3605 en Palissandre par Arne Jacobsen pour Fritz Hansen, Danemark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Bureau Modèle 3605 en Palissandre par Arne Jacobsen pour Fritz Hansen, Danemark, 1960 Plateau en palissandre avec une belle patine, le piètement chaussé de pied en palissandre massi...
Rosewood
2008 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK8 Dining Chair in Divina Melange 120
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a PK8 Dining Chair, originally designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen in 1978. This particular example was produced in Denmark in 2008. The chair features a sculptural m...
Aluminum
Set of 4x 1969 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Handstiched Leather Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four (the price listed is for four, however, up to eight side chairs are available and additional armchairs also) Arne Jacobsen Series 7 armchairs in cogn...
Metal
2024 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Drop Dining Chair in Rustic Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Drop dining chair, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the iconic SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and reissued by Fritz Hansen. This particular example was produ...
Steel
$3,200 / item
Barstool by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern pedestal style barstool with satin chromed steel bars - slightly arched to support a foot rest - and upholstered seat in dark blue leather. Designed by Piet Hei...
Chrome
Aage Schmidt Christensen Fritz Hansen Danish Teak Cognac Dining Chair Set of 4
By Aage Schmidt Christensen 1, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Aage Schmidt Christensen dining chairs for Fritz Hansen. Modell version 4112. Solid teak wood and original vegetal cognac leather. These are very old and rare versions with the la...
Leather, Teak
Coffee Table Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. 1950s. Rare bronze version. Bronze and rosewood. H: 47 cm/ 18 1/2'' L: 120 cm/ 47 1/4'' D: 55 cm/ 21 1/2''
Bronze
1976 Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Danish Dining Arm Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three Series 7 chairs with arms, designed by renowned architect Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen. These examples came from a Boston/Cambridge area ...
Metal
1970 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in New Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1970. It was acquired directly from the estate of the original owner and was since masterfully reuphols...
Aluminum
2020s Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Chair in Painted Ash
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Series 7 Chair, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. This particular example was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 2024. The chair features a molded ash venee...
Steel
1960s Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen High Oxford Dining Chairs in Vinyl
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of four High Oxford dining chairs designed by architect Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These are early and original example...
Metal
1969 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Armchair H& Stitched Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four (the price listed is for four, however, up to 12 are available) Arne Jacobsen Series 7 armchairs in cognac leather. These chairs were just masterfull...
Metal
2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are four (sold separately) recent production Arne Jacobsen swan chairs, produced by Fritz Hansen in 2012. The chairs are in terrific original condition! See photos f...
Metal
Seven Chair With Armrest Model 3207 In Cognac Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The 7 with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair is incredibly versatile and fits perfectly into any dining table, kitchen or office...
Leather
Essay 8' Table in Solid Oak by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Experience elegance and timelessness with the Essay 8' Table by Fritz Hansen. Crafted from solid oak, this table offers a beautiful and durable design that can perfect any room in yo...
Oak
2008 Set of Eight Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK8 Dining Chairs in Fabric
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight PK8 Chairs, originally designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1978. Most of these examples were produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark 2008, and o...
Aluminum
1964 Arne Jacobsen Egg Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an ‘Egg’ lounge chair and coordinating ottoman, Model 3316, initially designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. This set dates to March of 1964 (label shows 036...
Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Fritz Hansen Side Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Fritz Hansen side table.
Metal
Danish 2-seater sofa, laminated beech and mahogany model AX by Peter Hvidt 1960.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa composed of two movable armchairs, each with an armrest. With a simple and elegant design, these armchairs can be combined with low chairs, available in anot...
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Ax Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of sculptural upholstered 'Ax' side chairs made of laminated teak and beech.
Beech, Teak
Poul Kjaerholm PK23 Chair Lacquered Oak Stainless Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK23™ was originally conceptualised by Poul Kjærholm in 1954 but remained in the form of sketches until recently. Characterised by its wide, low-profile form tailored for relaxed...
Steel