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.
Rare Pantonova Dining Set by Verner Panton 1971, Chrome, Glass Table, Six Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pantonova dining table and chairs designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971. The black and white check fabric was updated two years ag...
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Stackable Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Denton, TX
Iconic Arne Jacobsen series 7 stackable natural beech wood chairs for Fritz Hansen. The lean, stackable chair updates Jacobsen’s simple and spare 1952 Ant chair.
Beech
Rare "X" coffee table in teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'X' coffee table with patinated teak top with fluted edge on cross frame. Stamped by manufacturer Fritz Hansen. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard.
Teak
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s. Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Authentic Arne Jacobsen Egg chair for Fritz Hansen. Iconic design made by Arne in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. This is a vintage model from the 1960s. In its origina...
Aluminum
$5,445Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Set 4 FH4103 Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Superb set of four first generation 1950s Fritz Hansen FH4103 ‘Heart’ dining chairs, designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner, and are not only beautiful, they’re also practical - three legge...
Beech, Teak
$1,465Sale Price / set|30% Off
1960s , A Pair of stools by Piet Hein and Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair of bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. Featuring sculptural aluminum bases with an elegant tapered form and integrated footrests, these stools are...
Aluminum
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Lambswool, Model 1490, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing pair of Danish mid-century modern lounge chairs back and seat reupholstered in a high quality dark grey shearling lambswool which adds a soft and tactile texture to the ov...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
Set of 3, Early Tripod Dot Stool by Fritz Hansen, Teak and Copper, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Balen, BE
A original set of 3 early tripod Dot Stools by Fritz Hansen. In Teak molded plywood with it iconic copper dot rivets. All marked and in original con...
Metal, Copper
PK 22 - Easy chair in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 22 - Easy chair in black leather with steel frame. Marked from manufacturer Fritz Hansen and designed by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
PK 22 - Easy chair in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 22 - Armchair in black leather with steel frame. Stamped by manufacturer Fritz Hansen and designed by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
Danish Midcentury Higback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stylistically perfect open armchair designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the early 1940s. Sturdy construction of stained beech wood with the frame being in very good conditio...
Wool, Beech
1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This 1940s Fritz Hansen easy chair, Model 1595, is a refined example of Danish modernist design, merging structural clarity with tactile richness. The chair features a grid-like back...
Sheepskin, Beech
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, 1960s Design
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in black Elegance aniline leather. Made by Fritz Hansen. New upholstered. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Leather
$295Sale Price / item|60% Off
1 Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Multiple Available
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic chair of the Danish design movement, the Series 7 Chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. Multiple available.
Steel
Large Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 200' Teak Bench for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 200' teak bench for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainabil...
Wood, Teak
Danish Mid Century "Egg Chair" in Brown Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1963
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and beautiful example of an iconic Danish mid century "3317 / Egg" armchair in original cognac brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced and labeled by Fritz H...
Steel
Verner Panton "Pantonova" Dining Set of Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare Verner Panton Pantonova dining table and chairs, made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971. Cognac color leather seat pads. Set includes table, m...
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen, Leather, Danish Design
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in Indian red Elegance aniline leather. Made by Fritz Hansen. New upholstered. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world an...
Leather
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Dining Room Chairs
By Frederik Sieck, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, pair of dining chairs, model '3200', faux leather, lacquered wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962, execution 1967 This industrial clear set of the mode...
Metal
$1,140Sale Price / item|24% Off
'Oxford' Highback Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1968, Signed
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly collectible set of six early production Oxford high-back swivel chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Five of the six chairs retain their ...
Metal
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric lounge chair, model 1588, designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Moderate wear to arm rests. Mild scuffing to wood frame throughout. Sea...
Fabric, Oak
$449Sale Price / item|22% Off
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Dining Stackable Chairs Model Portex
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Dining chairs/stackable chairs, model Portex. Designed in 1945. Produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. They come in a fully renewed finitio...
Beech
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Set of Three Metal Bar Stools with Red Seats
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, set of three bar stools, metal, red fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1970s Set of three bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen. These stools hold ...
Metal
$880Sale Price / item|74% Off
1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Arne Jacobsen swan chair. Design Arne Jacobsen, 1958. Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, for which designer Arne Jacobsen was the architect, the Swan Chair (1958) permitted guests to spin on its swivel base, thus becoming active participants in the busy hotel atmosphere. Now made of polyurethane foam, it’s marked by its flowing organic shape. A single upholsterer hand-sews the fabric onto the frame. Original design and licensed manufacture by Republic of Fritz Hansen...
Naugahyde
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Folding Tray Side Table by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile Danish Modern tray table designed by H. Engholm & Svend Åge Willumsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark circa 1950s. This extraordinary and practical table design features a sculpted teak wood base with a spider leg base and a rounded teak tray...
Teak, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen. The teak wood leg model 4325 is scarce and rarely available. Manufactured on 04/1963. Chair is in excellent vintage condi...
Upholstery, Teak
Long 'Ikebana' Vase in Mouth-Blown Glass and Brass for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Ikebana' vase in mouth-blown glass and brass for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsm...
Stainless Steel, Brass
$1,250Sale Price|24% Off
Danish Mid-Century "Model 4508" Teak Folding Tray Table by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Willumsen & Engholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen's Model 4508 tray table represents one of the more inventive solutions to come out of the Danish Mid-Century furniture industry. The round teak tray features a raised li...
Teak
$1,478Sale Price|20% Off
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, original condition
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original green furniture cotton/wool fabric, be...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Fritz Hansen Chairs "1572" by Karl Scrøder, Beechwood & Seagrass, Denmark, 1930s
By K. Scröder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of Model 1572 dining chairs designed by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen in the 1930s, exemplifying the quiet restraint and tactile warmth characteristic of early Danish...
Beech, Seagrass
Set of Four Ant Chairs, Model 3101, in Light Wood, by Arne Jacobsen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four Ant chairs, model 3101, embodies the iconic design ethos of Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. Created in 1952, these chairs represent a quintessential exa...
Metal
FH 4283 - Set of 6 'China Chairs' in mahogany by Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 4283 - Set of 6 'China Chairs' in mahogany with cushions in patinated natural leather. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen.
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Airport Sofa From Copenhagen Airport by Fritz Hansen 1991
By Fritz Hansen, Jens Ammunsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This very cool airport sofa was part of the actual decor in Copenhagen Airport in Denmark until they remodeled a few years back. The furniture was designe...
Steel, Chrome
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen 'Super-Ellipse' White Dining Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 'Super-Ellipse' dining table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, design 1968 This table represents a classic piec...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
PK 33 - Stool in cognac leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 33 - Stool with cognac leather seat and steel legs. Stamped by manufacturer Fritz Hansen and designed by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Dining Chair in Cognac Aniline Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
Ahm and Lund 'Clam' Pendant in Mouth Blown Opal Glass for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Isabel Ahm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ahm and Lund 'Clam' Pendant in Mouth Blown Opal Glass for Fritz Hansen Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
Brass
Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein Super-Ellipse Table with Fabiaan Van Severen Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference or dining room set consisting of Fabiaan Van Severen dining chairs with Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Super-Ellipse table Fabiaan Van Severen, dining ch...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Dining Chair in Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Base of powder coated steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
$3,793Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Arne Jacobsen Set of Six Lily Chairs in Oak by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - One chair has missing the original plastic under the seat - high of eat 44 cm
Wood
Easy Chair in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1938
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin and Natural Leather Buttons by Fritz Hansen, 1938 Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in sheepsk...
Beech, Leather, Sheepskin
Pair Jaime Hayon Model Ro Jh2 Lounge Chairs For Fritz Hansen, Oak Base
By Jaime Hayon, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Great pair of hardly used Ro Lounge chairs by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen These lounge chairs were designed for style and comfort, you might fall in love ...
Oak, Fabric
Dot stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak, Fritz Hansen, 1965.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Dot stool 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1965. Nice original state. Labelled and dated 07/1965. Seat in plywood with teak veneer in very nice state....
Steel
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson “Super Circular” Dining Table, Denmark, 1970
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional collaboration between Danish designer Piet Hein and Swedish modernist Bruno Mathsson, this “Super Circular” dining table represents a landmark in Scandinavian design, ...
Chrome
1960s Arne Jacobsen Rare Butterfly Auditorium Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Arne Jacobsen rare Butterfly Auditorium chairs by Fritz Hansen Extremly rare auditorium version of the Iconic chair model 3107 / butterfly from the 7 series designed by Arne J...
Steel
$2,970Sale Price / set|35% Off
Set of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Cognac Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, crafted by Fritz Hansen, elegantly clad in sumptuous cognac classic leather upholstery. These iconic chairs, a testament to Ja...
Chrome
Danish 1950s Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
Wool, Beech
$5,195Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Mid Century model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater leather sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Vintage Danish mid century 1960’s model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater sofa for Fritz Hansen in recently reupholstered dark chocolate coloured leather. Arne Vodder was one of the grea...
Leather
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set 'Oxford' Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' chairs, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1965. These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high back (as opposed to the mod...
Metal
PK 55 - Desk in oregon pine by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 55 - Work bench/desk with top and drawer module in oregon pine and frame in steel. From 1985. Marked from manufacturer Fritz Hansen. Designed by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
Set of Leather Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 2006
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Swan chair is an iconic design by renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. He designed this chair in 1958 for the lobby and lounge of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhag...
Metal
$22,684 / item
Arne Jacobsen Model 3316 Egg Easy Chair Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s almost exclusively vertical and horizontal surfaces. The Egg sprang from a new tech...
Oak
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Metal, Aluminum
Egg Chair + Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2017. Poland. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original Kvadrat fabric. Powdercoated base. Ottoman: 22L 15.5W 14.5H
Fabric
Early 'Bachelor' Chair with Ottomon by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1953
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Early ‘Bachelor’ chair with a rare matching ottoman designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in 1953. Both items have the signature minimalist tubular steel frame original canvas u...
Metal
Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
Metal
Verner Panton Easy Chair System 1-2-3 Model G lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Skokie, IL
Verner Panton rare pair of Easy Chair System 1-2-3 Model G lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Priced as a pair. Dimensions: 28 1/2" h x 23 1/2" w x 32" d Seat Hei...
Steel
Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
Wool, Beech