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.
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as...
Leather, Bentwood
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Steel
2023 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK61A Glass & Stainless Coffee Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a PK61A Coffee Table, originally designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Frtiz Hansen in 1956. This particular example was produced in Denmark in 2023. The table is comprised of a sta...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen, Leather, Danish Design, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Vacona Sahara aniline leather. Four star base with tilt function. Made by Fritz Hansen. 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
Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
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
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...
Sheepskin, Beech
$5,289Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Mid Century model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater leather sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
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
$1,903Sale Price|20% Off
Super-Ellipse Model B613 By Piet Hein For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Lejre, DK
Super-Ellipse, Model B613, designed by Piet Hein, is an iconic table that combines functionality and aesthetics in a unique way. This table has a white laminate table top, which give...
Laminate
4x Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Portex' Stackable Dining Chairs, 1945
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 4 Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Portex' Stackable Dining Chairs. Designed in 1945. Produced by Fritz Hansen. Made of beechwood. Design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nie...
Wood
$27,827Sale Price / set|20% Off
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1965 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very significant, original fully stamped 1965 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching...
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Glass, Pine
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
$5,348 / item
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Natural Canvas
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
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
Pantonova Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Chrome Steel and Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wedge shaped chair and ottoman designed by Verner Panton for his Pantonova Series manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Completely original including the cognac / camel color leather cusions...
Chrome
Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Cadence' Chair in FSC Certified Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Cadence' Chair in FSC Certified Teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly s...
Wood, Teak
Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Natural Flag Halyard Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK4™ is a modern, relaxed lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1952. It radiates the designer’s distinctive elegance through a light, minimalistic expression in steel and fl...
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Armchair Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Stained Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This partial heavy patinated armchair was designed and created 1942 by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair itself is made in stained beech. The seat i...
Leather, Beech
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen, set f four dining chairs, oak, black upholstery, Denmark, circa 1955 This set of four Danish dining chairs feature a blond oak frame that forms...
Fabric, Oak
Fritz Hansen Three Legged Stool by Josef Frank in Elm Wood, 1945, Denmark
By Josef Frank, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important stool made at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s and attributed to Josef Frank. The stool is made of a carefully selected piece of elm wood and handmade by a ca...
Elm
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great blond color and with coi...
Wool, Beech
Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Grand Prix chair no. 4130 in teak, with rare provenance. The chair, originally known as Model 3130, was first introduced in 1957 at the Milan Triennale. It features an elegant ...
Birch, Teak
Pair Jaime Hayon Model Ro Jh2 Lounge Chairs For Fritz Hansen, Oak Base
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
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
AX Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1963
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Dronten, NL
A Danish design icon, this AX Armchair—designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1963—beautifully showcases the innovation and craftsmanship t...
Leather, Birch, Teak
Panton Verner Bachelor Chair with Stool/Brown
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Delft, NL
Panton Verner Bachelor chair with stool/brown By Fritz Hansen Measures: 74 cm x 74 cm x 50 cm Labeled with number 6702 With stool The picture with demon...
Chrome
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair by Fritz Hansen, Chair model 1672 A large scale lounge chair with oak legs. Denmark, circa 1930s.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Card Table of Cherry Wood, Made by Fritz Hansen A/S, Denmark 1968
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Round table/card table model 2081 by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) and manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in September 1968, Denmark. The table is made of cherry wood...
Brass
"FritzHansen-Furniture" Catalog, 1963
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Hardcover catalog of Fritz Hansen furniture featuring work by Arne Jacobsen, Borge Mogensen, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton, Kaare Klint, Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen, Kristian Vedel, Mogen...
Paper
$10,492 / item
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Easy Chair Fabric
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 tec...
Oak
Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Oak Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant and versatile Series 7 chair was introduced in 1955 by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and instantly became an iconic design. The Series 7 chair achieved ...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Dining Chair in Cognac Leather, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
Hans J. Wegner “China Chair” FH-4283 for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
“China Chair”. Armchair, mahogany frame, cream leather seat Model 4283. Designed 1944 by Hans Wegner and manufactured and marked by Fritz Hansen. Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kun...
Leather, Cherry
Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, Fritz Hansen, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, designed in 1940 My favourite early Fritz Hansen dining chair gives a elegant and unique take on the spindle back English ...
Wood, Beech
Piet Hein Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen, Teak & Aluminum, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with later plate of new veneered teak. Four star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Teak
Egg Chair Model 3316 with Ottoman in Elegance Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg Chair, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958-59 as part of the complete interior for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The chair features a swivel base with tilt fun...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Original Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967 A striking example of mid-century modern design, th...
Aluminum
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The simple and refined aesthetic of this chair stems from Ole Wanscher’s reinvention of classic forms, for which he became a key-player of the Danish mid-century movement. In this m...
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Leather, Rosewood
Poul Kjærholm PK62 Coffee Table Marble Rolled Grey-White for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
In 1968, Poul Kjærholm set out to design a series of tables that could be combined with his collection of lounge chairs and sofas. The resulting PK62™ was created in connection with ...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Side Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Teak, 1960
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with laminated Beech...
Plywood, Teak, Mahogany, Beech
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless crafts...
Steel
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
$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
Poul Kjærholm PK63 Coffee Table Marble Rolled Grey-White for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
In 1968, Poul Kjærholm set out to design a series of tables that could be combined with his collection of lounge chairs and sofas. The resulting PK63™and PK63A™ was created in connec...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Black Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 3107 Series 7 Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Almelo, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather 3107 Series 7 Dining Chairs Introducing the classic 3107 chair from the Series 7 collection, designed by ...
Metal, Steel
A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg chairs with ottoman, C 1973.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swivel Egg chairs and matching ottoman. Having its original mid century upholstery and resting on aluminum bases. Each piece having orig...
Aluminum
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood
By Jo Hammerborg, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining tim...
Aluminum
Danish chest of drawers in beech, Designed by Cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Beech by Fritz Hansen Elegant Danish chest of drawers designed byFritz Hansen and crafted in lacquered beech. The piece is characterized by its...
Brass
Round table in rosewood by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dining table with round top in rosewood on a six-legged steel frame. Designed by Arne Jacobsen and made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Piet Hein, bar stools, 3 available. Scandinavian / Danish Modern, Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bar stools designed by Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen,. Base in stainless steel and seat with original leather. Denmark, this set is produced in 1999. One stool with origina...
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat 5). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
Steel
$1,918Sale Price|30% Off
Square Coffee Table By Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson For Fritz Hansen
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen coffee table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, production 1990.
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Tongue chairs by Fritz Hansen circa 1965
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Tongue chairs model 3106 Fritz Hansen Denmark, circa 1965 Lacquered plywood seats, chrome-plated legs 31 h × 19 w × 18 d i...
Plywood
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen Round Dining Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table with new lacquered plate. six star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1950s Mølgaard & Hvidt AX Coffee Table Teak and Beech for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage AX coffee table by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard. The table is made in the 1950s of teak with inlaid beech wood and rema...
Beech, Teak
Classic Modernist Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set 6
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Series 7 chair, designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and produced by Fritz Hansen, remains one of the most iconic pieces of modern furniture design. This particular...
Chrome
$568Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fritz Hansen Denmark 1974 Plywood Hammer Stackable Chairs Set of 2 Refinished
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Love these chairs!! They are very comfortable as well as being stylishly simple. One of the chairs has the original sticker and both have the plastic leg holders on the bottom that a...
Metal
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672 A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a luxurious red velvet with corded trim on bl...
Velvet, Oak
Swan Chair in Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Mid-Century Modern Design Classic "Swan" chair designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the lounge area of ??the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The armchair has no identification of the manu...
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Pair Of 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 'China Chairs', model FH4283, crafted in solid, matte-lacquered cherry wood with matching seat cushions in black leather. Originally designed in 1944 and produced by Fritz Ha...
Leather, Cherry