Fritz Hansen Seating
Danish, 1847-1902
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.
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Creator: Fritz Hansen
Original Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa Settee, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, Excellent
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original magenta upholstery on this beautiful swan sofa loveseat designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily one of Arne Jacobsen's most recognizable designs is the rare 'Swan' settee model no. 3321, for The Republic of Fritz Hansen. Devised as an extension and produced in far fewer numbers than the famous Swan chair. The settee is a sculptural masterpiece that forgoes boring straight lines in favor of a unique shape composed of smooth curves and soft round edges with outstanding comfort, mounted on the polished aluminium base, an innovative design. Retains the original manufacturers label. Recently professionally reupholstered in leather with a very nice patina. It was an immediate star when it was unveiled at the opening of the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Jacobsen was the principal architect and designer for the cutting-edge hotel. The furniture he created for the project make up some of his most iconic designs. Two available, price is per item.
Literature: Arne Jacobsen, Thau and Vindum, pg. 470
An icon of Danish furniture design, Arne Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, he used that skill to create a catalog of groundbreaking product designs. He embodied the spirit of simple, functional elegance that defined the movement now known as Danish mid-century modernism. Some of his designs include the iconic Series 7 Chair, Ant Chair, Egg Chair, Swan Chair and Settee, Mayor Sofa...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$17,000 / item
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship with an emphasis on sustainability, the brand’s re-editions of iconic pieces from such Danish Modern greats as Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, and Vico Magistretti pay homage to the originals while thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The PK24™ chaise longue chair stands out as perhaps the most recognisable chair in Fritz Hansen’s Poul Kjærholm’s collection. Inspired by the Rococo period and the French chaise longue, Kjærholm used steel to support a curvy, flowing form. He labelled it the ’Hammock Chair’ to stress that it functions by suspending the body between two points.
Price per item. Available in unlimited quantities. Choice of wicker chair with leather headrest, or fully leather-upholstered chair. Leather is available in the following categories: category 4 (Aura), or category 5 (Grace, Embrace, Rustik, and Natural). See swatches. This listing is for the PK24 chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Steel
2024 Pair of Niels Hvass for Fritz Hansen / Skagerak Cutter Stools in Teak
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Skagerak Cutter Stools, originally designed by Niels Hvass for Fritz Hansen in 1999. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2024. They are comprised ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Charcoal Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Willy Daro midcentury Brass Bonsai Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 44.5 wide x 29.5 deep x 16.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
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:...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Space Age Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric
vintage Fritz Hansen lounge chair model 1518 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage Fritz Hansen lounge chair model 1518 1940s
period 1940s
design Fritz Hansen model 1518 Denmark
condition good newly upholstered
size 82 x 92 x 95 (hxwxd) seat height...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' lounge chair in teak and fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Teak
Pair of Bar Stools in Beech and Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bar stools, designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Great condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 4 Black Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a gently used set of 4 Series 7 (model 3107) chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. They have seats in a colored ash veneer - black (#195). The Series 7 chair is an icon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Metal
Jaime Hayon Model Jh1 Ro Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred™ Lounge Chair strikes the perfect balance between past and future, making lounging a new art for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$5,887 / item
Six Black Arne Jacobsen Dining chairs Mod. 3107 for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1964
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The Series 7 chairs, also known as Model 3107, are a masterpiece of mid-century design. Created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955, these chairs h...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Steel
2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Purple Fabric 1x Avail
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in 2003. The price listed is for one chair, though two are available. Each chair is upholstered in a purple hopsack-like upholstery, likely Tonus by Kvadrat. The foam and fabric are in excellent shape. No rips or tears are noted. The chairs were produced in 2003 and lived in a gorgeous biotech headquarters designed by Behnisch Architekten in Cambridge, MA. The architectural firm specced this chair, which is notable. These are signed and marked Fritz Hansen pieces. The fabric shows some light wear from use and some light fading (one is noticeable, not really on the other) . If you'd like us to have the chair professionally cleaned prior to shipping, we can certainly arrange that without issue.
Each chair measures 42 inches tall by 34 inches wide and 31 inches deep. The seat height is 15 inches. As noted, the price listed is for one chair. Multiple blue egg chairs...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Airport Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning "Airport" chair by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, circa 1960.
The chair has high quality chrome metal base and yellow or green fabric upholstery....
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Chrome, Metal
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...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Chrome
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and White Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and white fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk33
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The three-legged stool PK33 epitomizes Poul Kjærholm’s use of assembly techniques, his exploration of materials and his simplification of structure into a type-f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Oak
$4,548 / item
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Beech
'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard with Steel Frame
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Natural Flag Halyard with Steel Frame.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Model 3110 Drop
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Following the introduction of two new plastic colours in the beginning of 2016, Burgundy red and Shadow grey, Fritz Hansen now introduces a new leather version of the chair. The new ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,532 / item
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Ash Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and ash fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs, model 1669, circa 1930s. Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in wool, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with filling in organic ...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
$24,472 / set
1974 Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This chocolate colored leather will make you salivate. The color changes depending on the light and angle, but I would describe it as 40% dark chocolate, 40% tobacco and 20% olive. T...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Chrome
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Papyrus Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and papyrus fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3207 Fully Upholstered
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 7 designed by Arne Jacobsen is one of the most iconic chairs in the history of Fritz Hansen and perhaps also in furniture history. The pressure moulded veneer chair is a f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Oak
$4,172 / item
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and Honey Yellow Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 3-seater sofa in teak and honey yellow fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Distinctive Set of Brown Leather PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark . This original 1980s edition comes with soft brown leather with beautiful patina. The so...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lovely Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair 1960s Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum swiveling four-star base-all glides are present. This version of the swan chair featur...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Chair in Teak and Blue Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' chair in teak and blue striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Set of Four Series 7 Chairs, Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four Seven chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1967, is a highly desirable and iconic collection of chairs.
Arne Jacobsen's ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Chrome
1996 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Series 7 Chair in Blue Beech Model 3107 Sets Available
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 1996 (some date to 1998 but came from the same office)....
Category
1990s Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany and Red Fabric by Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
These armchairs exude timeless elegance and sophistication, with their mahogany wood construction and red fabric upholstery. They were designed by the iconic Danish furniture designe...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,483 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960's Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen Oak Armchair / Desk Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Armchair / desk chair in oak designed by Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen in 1955 for Fritz Hansen.
The comfortable, well designed and almost timeless chair have been checked by ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Oak
Six “Oxford” Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six vintage swiveling, fixed-height, armless “Oxford” chairs with newly reupholstered seats in the cream colored fabric shown. Each chair has its original Fritz Hansen label on the a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Model 3207 Armchair Clear Lacquer
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 7 designed by Arne Jacobsen is one of the most iconic chairs in the history of Fritz Hansen and perhaps also in furniture history. The pressure molded veneer chair is a fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,622 / item
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Leather Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Leather Upholstery.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining tim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 'Pantonova' Modular Sofa and Side Tables
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, modular sofa model 'Pantonova', metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s
This sectional sofa of four elements and two side tables is designed by the Danish Vern...
Category
1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Steel
Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Walnut Oak
By Jaime Hayon, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair strikes the perfect balance between past and future, making lounging a new art form...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Oak
$2,803 / item
2 person DUX Sofa Made In Light Wool By Folke Ohlsson For Fritz Hansen
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The two-seater DUX sofa in light wool, designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Fritz Hansen, represents a fusion of form, function and finesse. Folke Ohlsson, a prominent Swedish f...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Wool
Two Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily one of Arne Jacobsen's most recognizable designs is the rare 'Swan' settee model no. 3321, for The Republic of Fritz Hansen. Devised as an extension and produced in far fewer numbers than the famous Swan chair. The settee is a sculptural masterpiece that forgoes boring straight lines in favor of a unique shape composed of smooth curves and soft round edges with outstanding comfort, mounted on the polished aluminium base, an innovative design. Retains the original manufacturers label. Recently professionally reupholstered in leather with a very nice patina. It was an immediate star when it was unveiled at the opening of the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Jacobsen was the principal architect and designer for the cutting-edge hotel. The furniture he created for the project make up some of his most iconic designs.
Literature: Arne Jacobsen, Thau and Vindum, pg. 470
An icon of Danish furniture design, Arne Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, he used that skill to create a catalog of groundbreaking product designs. He embodied the spirit of simple, functional elegance that defined the movement now known as Danish mid-century modernism. Some of his designs include the iconic Series 7 Chair, Ant Chair, Egg Chair, Swan Chair and Settee, Mayor Sofa...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Swan Chair in Green Wool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The design contains no straight lines, making it look organic and soft despite its simplicity and strong architectural appeal.
Arne Jacobsen was a notoriously difficult man to work with, sarcastic and demanding, and even requiring his own staff to work around the clock rather than tend to their families. At home, he lined his cups and glasses in neat rows and ensured the children’s toys were stored out of sight. While redecorating, he had his family hold up picture frames for hours on end to make sure the final composition was just right.
Yet despite his peculiarities, Jacobsen was a well-rounded individual who enjoyed painting, studying nature and tending to saplings. He had a warm, self-depreciating sense of humour evident in his hand-drawn Christmas cards to close friends or his carefully considered statements on subjects close to his heart. As a child, he liked to play the clown and throughout adulthood he continued his boyhood antics – once donning a hollowed-out melon as a hat.
Oftentimes Jacobsen looked to escape the very thing he had helped to create: “I am choking on aesthetics,” he would say in private, where even the pastries he ate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black 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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Leather
$14,325
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1 Pair of Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Naugahyde
$3,400 / item
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
$1,518 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair Cherry
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood chair in the Fritz Hansen collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Oak
$12,248 / item
AJ 3321 - 'Swan sofa' in black leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3321 - ‘Swan sofa’ in black leather with steel frame. Designed by Arne Jacobsen. Created by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Steel
Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Orange Leather Series 7 Dining Chairs, Set of Two
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955, the Series 7 Dining chair has been made by Fritz Hansen ever since. A true design icon, the Series ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Set Of 2 Dot Stools Model 3170 Made In Teak By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 Dot stools, model 3170, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1950s. The stools are made of teak, which gives them a warm and classic look. The Dot s...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Leather
$9,550
Set of four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, cognac leather, Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Wrapped in Luxurious Cognac Leather, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's visionary design.
These chairs,...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four 'Oxford' Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of four 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design 1965, later production
These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Wicker by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Wicker by Fritz Hansen is an iconic design masterpiece crafted from the highest quality natural ma...
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2010s Danish Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Wicker
Hans Wegner China chairs by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1967
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extraordinary Hans Wegner China chairs designed in 1944 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1967. This set of 6 chairs, made of solid rosewood, is an incredibly rare find....
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$107,442 / set
The Egg Chair Model 3316 In Cream-Coloured Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The chair is produced by Fritz Hansen, one of Denmark's leading furnitur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Two 1-2-3 Deluxe Armrest Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Haderslev, DK
Verner Panton 1-2-3 Deluxe set of two chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, early 1970s.
Low back 1-2-3 Deluxe with armrest both fully original with bottle green colored fabric.
P...
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1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set Of 6 Dining Table Chairs Model 3107 In Yellow By Arne Jacobsen From 1990s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs, model 3107, also known as the "Syver chair", designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1990s. The chairs are lacquered in a yellow colour,...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Lacquer
$2,220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Original 3100 'Ant' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dronten, NL
1995 set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. The Ant chair’s visual expression is delicate and artful, much like the curves of a musical instrument. Designed by Arne J...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Fritz Hansen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Fritz Hansen seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fritz Hansen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 57 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 99 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Fritz Hansen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, and Børge Mogensen. Prices for Fritz Hansen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $242 and can go as high as $100,189, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,842.
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