Fritz Hansen Lounge 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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Period: 1960s
Creator: Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with mokka butter aniline leather.
Four star base profilated base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Leather
1966 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful beige colored leather egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. It has the date code 0466 indicating a production date of 1966.
The chair post and the chair bottom ha...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Lovely Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1965, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark.
For a limited period in the 1960s, a small number of Swan chairs were p...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Wrought Iron
FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Armchair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard–Nielsen and produced in 1963 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The chair is press shaped in laminated beechwood, the seat is upholstered w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Birch, Teak
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe Highback
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe Highback,, Round base with a fully upholstered lounge chair seat.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Fabric
1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brown leather Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This example is from a wonderful Palm Springs estate and bears a Fritz Hansen l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with butter walnut aniline leather.
Four star base.
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with black butter aniline leather.
Four star base profilated base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958. This piece features the original black leather upholstery and the first edition alumium base. Arne J...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Metal
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1965 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
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...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1968 Vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in 1968. This example was designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. It was acquired directly from th...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Easy Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, armchair, model '4700', oak, leather, Denmark, 1965.
Armchair designed by the Danish designer Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971). The frame shows elegant geom...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Oak
1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in the mid 1960s. This example was designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. It was acquired directl...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Metal
1960s Verner Panton Bachelor Lounge Easy Chair for Fritz Hansen Denmark 2 Sling
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen Bachelor lounge chair. This example dates to the late 1960's and comes with both its original cover and another more recent cover (shown in the photos). This is an iconic and very rare Panton...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Steel
1960s Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair, Model 3316 in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen ‘Egg’ lounge chair, Model 3316. Jacobsen designed the chair in 1958, perfecting the shape by experimenting with wire and plaster in...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and completed in 1958. Lots of patina and traces of use but th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 4410, by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson produced this striking lounge chair, model 4410, and ottoman for Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen in 1957. The chair's wide angular frame creates a dee...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Beech
Classic 1960s Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritzhansen / Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen manufactured by Fritzhansen. made in Denmark.. Retains original grey/blue wool fabric in usable condition..minor fading, discoloration....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Rare Fritz Hansen “Bachelor” Lounge Chair & Footstool in Suede Leather & Chrome
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare “Bachelor” Lounge Chair and Footstool from the world renown Danish furniture house of Fritz Hansen.
In a world of temporary pl...
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1960s Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Yellow Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century Danish modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Swan” lounge chair was designed in 1958 by Jacobsen for the lobby of the SAS Royal Hote...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobson Vintage 'Egg' Chair in White Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in a luxurious creamy/white leather from Maharam.
M...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in black Elegance aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
New upholstered.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Bicolored Fabric
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, fabric, wood, Denmark, circa 1960.
This chair by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen is made t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Arne Jacobsen "The Swan" Lounge Chair in Teak & White Bouclé, Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen designed in 1960 and produced in limited numbers in the 1960s by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen (Model FH-4325). This rare edition has a wooden base in l...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Bouclé, 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 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen 4 Hansen
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Safari Chairs by Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen. Ash frames with black leather straps. Green fabric is good and strong with no damage but a little sun bl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Armchairs by Fritz Hansen from the 1960s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of armchairs by Fritz Hansen from the 1960s. The chairs are upholstered with dark turquoise wool fabric and legs of rosewood. The pair is ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Rosewood
Easy Chair Designed by Alf Svensson and Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Easy chair designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. The chair is of teak and upholstered with green fabric.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Armchair Upholstered with Dark Blue Wool Fabric and Legs in Dark Wood, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair upholstered with dark blue wool fabric and legs in dark wood, of Danish design manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. The chair is in great vintage condition.
Measures:...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Wood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Ax" Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking chair designed by architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in collaboration with the famous artisan company Fritz Hansen in Denmark circa 1960s. Our chair uses quali...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Foam, Laminate, Wood
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....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Chrome, Metal
Verner Panton "Bachelor" Lounge Armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Skokie, IL
Verner Panton "Bachelor" Lounge Armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. The design of this chair is based on the bracket chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1927. Comes with both...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Egg chair with ottoman in brown leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful early model egg chair with ottoman in brown leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s. The number on the original label (0763) shows the chair and ottoman are produc...
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1960s Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Iconic First Edition Arne Jacobsen 3320 Lounge Chair Designed in 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Søborg, DK
An early rare vintage lounge chair model 3320 The Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark from 1963 in red leather.
This chair is in extremely good vintage condition ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum, Steel
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Original and iconic chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This egg chair features an aluminum frame with new upholstery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
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. This example was originally purchased from the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen and the original retailer’s badge is in place under the seat.
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Seagull Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stenerik Eriksson Seagull Chair by Fritz Hansen
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1960s Danish Vintage Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fritz Hansen lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Fritz Hansen lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fritz Hansen lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 191 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 42 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge 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 lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Ib Kofod-Larsen, and Ole Wanscher. Prices for Fritz Hansen lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $560 and can go as high as $33,286, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,500.
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