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.
Magnus Stephensen Armchair in beech, cane and leather, Fritz Hansen 1930's
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Magnus Stephensen Arm chair with frame of stained beech. Original patinated leather seat cushion. With the original cane in the seat and back. Made by Fritz Hansen in the 1930s
Cane, Beech, Leather
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
$1,870Sale 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
Ahm and Lund Large 'Clam' Pendant in Mouth Blown Opal Glass for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Isabel Ahm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ahm and Lund Large 'Clam' Pendant in Mouth Blown Opal Glass for Fritz Hansen Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless...
Brass
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004 Office chair mod. Oxford on wheels. The seat and backrest are covere...
Aluminum
$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
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Chair in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' chair in teak and ivory aluminum for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced mate...
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
$1,886Sale 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
Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann' Teak Chair for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann' teak chair for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by usi...
Wood, Teak
Frits Henningsen Leather Sofa, Mahogany, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Leather Sofa, Mahogany, Denmark
Leather, Mahogany
H. Engholm & Svend Åge Willumsen Tray Table of Teak, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Willumsen & Engholm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
H. Engholm & Svend Åge Willumsen tray table with a plate of teak. Base in original black painted wood. Can be folded together. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Teak
Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6556-F' Floor Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Matte Black
By Christian Dell, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6556-F' Floor Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Matte Black. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legen...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$2,460Sale Price|20% Off
Dining Table Made In Rosewood By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen From 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table/cafe table in rosewood with chromed steel frame, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. The table is manufactured with a focus on both aesthetics and f...
Rosewood
Fritz Hansen 1930s Pair of danish easy chairs in matte white paint and sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This elegant pair of Danish easy chairs, produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1930s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless design principles of early 20th-century Scandinavia...
Elm, Paint
1960s Danish Arne Jacobsen T-Chair / Hammer Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chair" / "Hammer chair" due to the shape. The chairs are from an early production of the chairs in t...
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Natural Flag Halyard Black 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...
Steel
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
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
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen Round Sofa Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen sofa table with new lacquered plate. six star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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
Poul Kjærholm PK65 Coffee Table Float Glass for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
This unique coffee table refers back to the best traditions of Scandinavian craftsmanship. As with several of his tables, Kjærholm created PK65™ to complement one or more of his many...
Stainless Steel
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming dynasty; “China Chair”. A very comfortable armchair made in mahogany. Loose seat cushio...
Leather, Mahogany
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Easy Chair in Steel & Canvas by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1997
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and iconic Danish modern "PK22" chair in brushed chromium plated steel and original natural colored canvas by Poul Kjaerholm produced and stamped by Fritz Hansen in Denmark 19...
Steel
10 China Dining Chairs by Hans Wagner. 1982 Production. Hardly Used. Signed.
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of ten "China" chairs designed by Hans Wegner and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1982. Acquired from the original owner, these chairs were rarely used. Cherry wood with loose c...
Fabric, Cherry
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
$2,953Sale Price|32% Off
Super Ellipse Dining Table With White Laminate Designed By Piet Hein From 2011
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein
Located in Lejre, DK
The Super Ellipse dining table, featuring a white laminate surface, is a stunning collaboration between renowned designers Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen, b...
Metal, Platinum
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Wicker Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK22™ has the subtle silhouette that has become a genuine design classic. The iconic chair exemplifies Poul Kjærholm’s vision and quest for the ideal form and dimension. PK22™ re...
Steel
Office chair, high back, in leather and aluminium, Oxford model by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Iconic Scandinavian Office Chairs. The Oxford chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Oxford University in the UK in 1964. Available in numerous versions, this chair with its very hi...
Aluminum
Povl B. Eskildsen Outdoor 'Riviera' Sunbed in Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Povl B. Eskildsen outdoor 'Riviera' sunbed in teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced mate...
Wood, Teak
Swan chairs by Fritz Hansen. Designed by in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
A pair of Swan armchairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and produced by FritzHansen. These chairs are of early production, one numbered no 164 and one no 366. Most likely made in ...
Leather
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Papyrus Fabric for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Papyrus Fabric for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly so...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Set Of 4 T-Chairs Model 3103 Made In Teak By Arne Jacobsen From 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
T chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. This chair, with a chrome frame and teak wood, represents a fusion of functionality and aesthetics, ...
Teak
Set of 11 Chairs Model 3107 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1990s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 11 vintage chairs model 3107 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark. Plywood veneer maple, chrome-plated steel. Excellent vintage condition.
Metal
Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Double Teak Bench for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' double teak bench for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials...
Wood, Teak
2004 Set of Four Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Dining Chairs Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Series 7 Dining Chairs, Model 3107, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples were produced in Denmark and date to 2004. The...
Steel
1970s, Danish armchair by Fritz Hansen, furniture wool, lacquered beech wood.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair by Fritz Hansen. Original turquoise blue furniture wool, lacquered beech wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable co...
Wool, Beech
Poul Kjaerholm PK0 A Lounge Chair Lacquered Oregon Pine for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK0 A™ by Poul Kjærholm was originally designed in 1952 at the beginning of the Danish designer’s tenure at Fritz Hansen. The chair’s ribbon-like form pushed wood-bending techniq...
Pine
1996 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK80 Daybed in Grey/Black Fabric
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a PK80 Daybed, originally designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1957 and produced by Fritz Hansen. This particular example was manufactured in 1996. It features a minimalist silhouet...
Steel
1950s, Danish relax chair by Fritz Hansen, model 1518, furniture wool fabric.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax chair by Fritz Hansen, model 1518. Quality grey furniture wool fabric, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The chair was reupholstered by craftsman about ...
Wool, Beech
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Pouf in Teak and Golden Yellow Striped Fabric for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' pouf in teak and golden yellow striped fabric for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsib...
Wood, Teak, Fabric
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in FSC Certified Teak for FH Outdoor
By Niels Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in FSC certified teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly source...
Wood, Teak
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
Rare Adjustable Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen and Frits Schlegel
By Fritz Hansen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITS SCHLEGEL & VILHELM LAURITZEN SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Rare, large adjustable table lamp with cone-shaped brass shade by Frits Schlegel and Vilhelm Lauritzen. Mounted with push but...
Brass, Steel
Jakob Berg Outdoor 'Ballare' Adjustable Teak Dining Table for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen, Jakob Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jakob Berg outdoor 'Ballare' adjustable teak dining table for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourc...
Wood, Teak
Poul Kjærholm PK61A Coffee Table Marble Rolled Grey-White for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK61A™ coffee table expands Poul Kjærholm’s iconic PK61™ into a larger, more commanding format. Maintaining the same refined structural clarity and minimalist expression, the PK6...
Marble, Stainless Steel
1940´s Fritz Hansen Restored Office / Workshop Chair Reupholstered in Leather
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Rare Fritz Hansen - Harbo Sølvsten swivel chair with adjustable seat hight and hight of backrest in tube steel and solid beechwood with a good industrial patina to the steel parts wh...
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK61 Coffee Table Marble Honed Beige for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The coffee table PK61™ is almost as elementary and minimalist as it gets from the hand of Poul Kjærholm. Despite the extreme distillation of the structure into a set of identical ele...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Hand-Crafted Danish Design, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Montreal, QC
An extremely rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chair from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of this chair is...
Oak
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Trolley' for Fritz Hansen in Walnut
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Trolley' for Fritz Hansen in Walnut. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship with an...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair with Red Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Espoo, FI
Swan chair, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, and designed by Arne Jacobsen. Design from Denmark. The chair has stunning red leather upholstery. The chair is from 2013 and in excellent c...
Metal
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner Model 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 Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Marble, Maple, Steel, PK-54 Dining Table, 2011
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stamford, CT
Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Danish Modern, Round Dining Table, Denmark, 2011 Pristine condition example of a 'PK-54' dining table with six 13 8/7-inch leaves; table extends to 82...
Marble, Steel
Hugo Passos Outdoor 'Banco' Single Teak Bench for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hugo Passos outdoor 'Banco' single teak bench for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials...
Wood, Teak
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Ash Fabric for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Ash Fabric for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly source...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen Round Dining Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen diniing table with new lacquered plate. six star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and yellow striped fabric for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sou...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Poul Kjærholm PK61 Coffee Table Marble Honed Black for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The coffee table PK61™ is almost as elementary and minimalist as it gets from the hand of Poul Kjærholm. Despite the extreme distillation of the structure into a set of identical ele...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK60 Coffee Table Black Ash for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
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
Green Attitude Lounge Chair by Morten Voss for Fritz Hansen, 2007
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
An original Fritz Hansen 'attitude' Lounge chair designed by Morten Voss. Early 2000s - Denmark Beautiful flashy green coloured fabric. Dimensions: Height: 70cm Width: 65cm Depth:...
Fabric