Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
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.
Find a collection of vintage Fritz Hansen tables, lounge chairs, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Number in Set: Set of 7
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Bar Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen bar chair with shell of cognac aniline leather
Base of dark brown powder coated steel.
Model 3187 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Coating
Arne Jacobsen Chairs Series 7 for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Miami, FL
original Arne Jacobsen chairs for Fritz Hansen from 1993, in total ten chairs available.
Category
1990s Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm 'PK8' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK8' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery.
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.
Originially designed in 1978, the PK8 chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Kjærholm 'PK8' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK8' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Upholstery.
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.
Originially designed in 1978, the PK8 chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Ten Available)
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Full Leather Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Full Leather Upholstery.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Fabric Upholstery.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining time...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Lacquered Veneer
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Lacquered Veneer.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Colored Veneer
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Colored Veneer.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Veneer
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Veneer.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1998 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Dining / Side Chair, Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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 1998. The listed price includes one chair, and we have ...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Knoll Series 7 Stacking & Interlocking Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a series 7 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The listing is for each individual chair, however, eight are available. These c...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen 3207 Armchairs + Dining Table A826 by Jacobsen for Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 6 dining chairs, model 3207, with armrests. The chairs are in great vintage condition. Combined with a dining table Model A825. White laminate with chrome base. Both chairs an...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Chromed base.
Model 3101 "Ant", made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with mokka aniline leather.
Chromed base.
Model 3101 "Ant", made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
xperience a true design classic with the Syver chair, model 3207, with armrests, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and handcrafted by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Frit...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Chromed base.
Model 3101 "Ant", made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Dining Stackable Chairs Model Portex
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Dining chairs/stackable chairs, model Portex. Designed in 1945. Produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s.
They come in a fully renewed finitio...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Up to 24 Arne Jacobsen series 7 chairs for Fritz Hansen. This iconic design is one of the most successful chairs every produced from this era. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
New shell and base reuphols...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
New shell and base re-uphol...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Arne Jacobsen T-Chair / Hammer Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
New shell and base reup...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nature leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
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 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nubuck semi aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Black Leather 'Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swiveling 'Oxford' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen featuring a low black leather back on a cast aluminum five point base. Made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Fritz Hansen dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Fritz Hansen dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 142 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 9 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original dining room chairs by Fritz Hansen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Erik Buch, and Henning Kjærnulf. Prices for Fritz Hansen dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $39,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,448.