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.
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel, 2006
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen egg chair and ottoman dated 2006. Ottoman measures 21.5" wide, 15.5" deep and 16" high. Chair measures 34.5" wide, 30" deep and 41.5" high. Seat he...
Aluminum
Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chairs. Fritz Hansen. Stainless, Cognac Leather. Signed.
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 PK 9 Chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Recent production in solid stainless steel with cognac, caramel Leather. Signed Fritz Hansen. Very few si...
Stainless Steel
Fritz Hansen White Upholstered Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Astoria, NY
Fritz Hansen White Upholstered Egg Chair, label to seat. 31" H x 34" W x 27" D; seat: 14.5" H. Provenance: From a One Central Park West Estate.
Metal
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and Honey Yellow Fabric for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-seater sofa in teak and honey yellow fabric for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsib...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Steel
Rare Pair of 1930s danish modern armchairs by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This rare pair of Danish modern armchairs, designed in the 1930s by architect Magnus Læssøe Stephensen for esteemed cabinet maker Fritz Hansen, exemplifies the innovative spirit of e...
Leather, Beech
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, 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
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
Fritz Hansen 1669 Sheepskin Sofa c1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1669A Sofa, c1940s This iconic sofa from the 1669 series was produced by Danish master cabinetmakers Fritz Hansen in Denmark and has become one of the most soug...
Sheepskin, Beech
Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein Super-Ellipse Table with Fabiaan Van Severen Chairs
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, 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
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs "No. 1588" Elm, Cane & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Exceptional and highly sculptural pair of Fritz Hansen lounge chairs, model No. 1588, designed and produced in Denmark during the 1940s. Crafted in beautifully patinated solid elm wi...
Sheepskin, Cane, Elm
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Aluminum and Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Aluminum and Oak. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
Aluminum
Verner Panton "Pantonova" Dining Set of Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
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
Rare Pantonova Dining Set by Verner Panton 1971, Chrome, Glass Table, Six Chairs
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
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 Dining Chair, model Grand Prix model 3130
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3130 Grand Prix, made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
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
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen, Leather, Danish Design
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
PK 55 - Desk in oregon pine by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
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
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Architect and furniture designer Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance. The chair, originally known as Model 3130, was first introduced in 1957 ...
Birch, 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
$3,400 / set
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J. Wegner stockable ‘heart’ tripod chairs, the seat made of the veneered teak frame and top rail of teak, Designed in 1952. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model FH 4103. Fully restor...
Oak, Teak
$10,316Sale Price / set|20% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen, Red Boucle, 1965
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptional early Egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. This example dates precisely to May 1965, confirmed by the original silver foil Fritz ...
Chrome
Set of six series 7 Chairs in Teak, Model 3107, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six Series 7 chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. Made in teak veneer with the characteristic moulded shell that makes the chair light, ...
Chrome
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 Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Dining Chair in Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Easy Chair in Steel & Canvas by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1997
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "PK22" easy chair in cut steel and canvas by Poul Kjaerholm produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1997. In good original condition with the original sticker. We also have matching p...
Steel
Fritz Hansen Model 1514 Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fritz Hansen opened the doors of his Copenhagen workshop in 1885. With the help of his son Christian, the company soon established its reputation for outstanding quality and forward-...
Upholstery, Beech
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
$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
$5,348 / item
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Wicker
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK22 by Poul Kjærholm was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, the world’s premier design...
Oak
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
$29,979 / set
Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s. Very good condition.
Sheepskin
Eight Mid Century Modern Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Oxford High Back It was - and is - extremely Minimalist, yet it combines beauty with comfort. The high back Oxford chair was originally designed for t...
Fabric, Foam, Poplar
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, supercircular Dining Table
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table with new laquered white top. six star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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
1x Original Fritz Hansen Swan chair Arne Jacobsen Leder weiß
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Swan chair von Fritz Hansen zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf, der heute als absoluter Designklassiker gilt, stammt von Arne Jacobsen, einem der einflussreic...
Steel
$5,539Sale 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
Coffee table, folding, Danish teak, model 4508 by Fritz Hansen 1960.
By Fritz Hansen, Willumsen & Engholm
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian coffee table. The curved top is movable. An elegant piece of furniture of exceptional quality, note the finely crafted base, which folds easily. Ideal as a coff...
Teak
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, 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
2016 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Stacking Dining Chair in Walnut
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Series 7 Stacking Side Chair, Model 3107, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples were produced in Denmark and date to 2016. The desig...
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
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Ellipse Dining Table, Black Lacquer, 1960s
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson ellipse dining table new laquererd black. Legs in chromed steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Chrome
Mid Century Danish White Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Danish modern Model 3320 Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen were made in Denmark in the 1960s. The beautiful Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacob...
Metal, Aluminum
Poul Kjærholm PK60 Coffee Table Black Ash for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Conceived at Fritz Hansen in 1952 together with the PK0 A™ chair, Poul Kjærholm’s previously unreleased PK60™ coffee table is a striking tribute to aesthetics and function. Combining...
Glass, Ash
Four Barstools with Blue Leather Seats by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 4 bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. The seats have been reupholstered in the recent past in high quality turquoise blue leather. The frames ar...
Aluminum, Chrome
Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ole Wanscher was one of the leading figures of 20th century Danish design. Trained as an architect and later a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Wanscher’s work is ...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,439Sale Price|20% Off
Superellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage superellipse dining table designed by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen. The table has been produced eversince. This one is dated 2007. Fine and e...
Beech
Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license by FDB (Fritz Hansen design) from the 1950s. Reupholstered in beige sheep skin with ...
Sheepskin, Birch
$8,394 / set
Poul Kjærholm pair of PK22 Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Kjærholm pair of lounge chairs in original black leather. Frame of brushed steel. Model PK22, made by Fritz Hansen.
Stainless Steel
$3,073Sale Price / set|35% Off
Set of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Cognac Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
$15,829Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An absolute design-icon, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen with it’s footstool produced in 1966. Newly reupholstered in European Nappa leather by using the original techniques. This...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Metal, Aluminum
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair in Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for Fritz Hansen. Simple yet very refined design lines and very comfortable to sit in even for ...
Leather, Beech
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
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair In White Wool, Denmark 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic easy chair made by Fritz Hansen in the 1940's or early 1950's. This model is rarely seen and one of the 1669 variants. It was newly upholstered in a shearling white wool and h...
Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
Set Of Four Arne Jacobsen Maple Series 7 Chairs For Fritz Hansen Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four Scandinavian Modern "Series 7" chairs was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label fro...
Steel
$1,525Sale Price|20% Off
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, original condition
By Fritz Hansen, Søren 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