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.
H. Engholm & Svend Åge Willumsen Tray Table of Teak, 1960s
By Willumsen & Engholm, Fritz Hansen
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
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen Round Sofa Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, 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
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
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
Poul Kjærholm PK61 Coffee Table Marble Honed Black for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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
Jakob Berg Outdoor 'Ballare' Adjustable Teak Dining Table for FH Outdoor
By Jakob Berg, Fritz Hansen
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 Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Marble, Maple, Steel, PK-54 Dining Table, 2011
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
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
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
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen Round Dining Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein
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
Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen PK61 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen PK61 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 56.75 wide x 56.75 deep x 16 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Stainless...
Stainless Steel
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table fenix laminate and walnut
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table with new green fenix laminate and walnut list. Shaker base of aluminium.
Aluminum
Poul Kjærholm PK61 Coffee Table Float Glass 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...
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK61A Coffee Table Marble Honed Grey-Brown 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
PK 40 - Dining table with red leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 40 - Square dining table with red leather top on steel frame. Marked from manufacturer Fritz Hansen and designed by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen Round Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen coffee table with new laquered white top. six star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK60 Coffee Table Black Ash for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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
Poul Kjærholm PK62 Coffee Table Slate for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
In 1968, Poul Kjærholm set out to design a series of tables that could be combined with his collection of lounge chairs and sofas. The resulting PK62™ was created in connection with ...
Slate, Stainless Steel
Dining set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs "Grand Prix" and a wooden table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Table dimensions :H: 71 cm W: 152 cm D: 80 cm Chairs dimensions: H: 78cm W: 47cm D: 51cm Seat height...
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Table Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern vintage dining table or center table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, which was created and manufactured in Denmark 1950s. The dining table shows a brass base w...
Brass
6 star base dining table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 166,5x90cm H:72,5cm White melamine-faced oval plywood tabletop resting on an aluminum star base, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Han...
Metal
$3,296Sale Price|25% Off
Super Ellipse Dining Table Designed By Piet Hein From 1998
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Super Ellipse dining table, featuring a white laminate surface, embodies the collaborative design genius of Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen, brought to life by Fritz Hansen in 1998. ...
Metal
Danish Vintage Coffee Table by Fritz Henningsen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
A superb Danish vintage coffee table by Fritz Henningsen, dating from the 1960’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is a great size and is finished identically on both sides, with ...
Wood
Coffee Table Made In Black High-Gloss Colour By Piero Lissoni From 2006
By Piero Lissoni, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table, designed by Piero Lissoni and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2006, is a sophisticated piece that seamlessly blends modern design with high-quality materials. The...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Piet Hein Bruno Mathsson Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Minimalist Table by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1980s Original dining table by the Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen, designe...
Metal
Arne Jacobsen & Piet Hein Wood Dining Table Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Arne Jacobsen & Piet Hein dining table. Wood has scratches and chipping, but adds to its pleasant patina. Fits 6 dining chairs.
Metal
Coffee table, folding, Danish teak, model 4508 by Fritz Hansen 1960.
By Willumsen & Engholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian coffee table. The curved top is movable. An elegant piece of furniture of exceptional quality, note the finely crafted base, which folds easily. Ideal as a coff...
Teak
2012 Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Little Friend Side Table
By Kasper Salto, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Little Friend Side Table, originally designed by Kasper Salto in 2005. This example was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 2012. The table features a slim circular lami...
Aluminum
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm coffee table PK61. Executed by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Dull chromium plated steel and top of black slate. Marked Fritz Han...
Slate, Steel
1950's Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and rare 1950's side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen. It was part of the AX series designed by the two designers for FH and it contained table...
Beech, Teak
$3,110Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Arne Jacobsen 3601 Drop Leaf Table for Fritz Hansen in Teak
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
One of Arne Jacobsen’s more utilitarian designs from the 1950s, the 3601 table stands on aluminium legs with rubber ferrules, with a teak veneered ply top. A simple, almost industria...
Aluminum
H. Engholm & Svend Åge Willumsen Tray Table of Teak, 1960s
By Willumsen & Engholm, Fritz Hansen
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
Fritz Hansen Dining Table, Teak & Chrome, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
This striking dining table by Fritz Hansen exemplifies the Danish design house’s commitment to elegant minimalism and impeccable craftsmanship. Featuring a rich teak top with soft, e...
Chrome
Rare Table from the SAS Hotel Kopenhagen by Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very rare table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen orginial out of the SAS Hotel in Kopenhagen made in 1958. This table comes out of the inventory from the famous SAS Hotel d...
Wood
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table in Grey Marble by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The timelessly stylish Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table is crafted from grey marble and satinbrushed stainless steel. Its minimalist design adds sophistication to any décor. This dur...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Round Coffee Table in Oak Coffee Table Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb minimalist coffee or coctail table designed by table Arne Jacobsen in the late 1950's as a companion to his famous Egg and Swan chairs. This table made by Fritz Hansen with an...
Aluminum
Teak Tray Table by H Engholm and Svend Aage Willumsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
Danish modern round bentwood teak tray with a folding ebonized base for easy transport. Imported by Raymor.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table By Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table By Fritz Hansen, Denmark Fritz Hansen, also known as Republic of Fritz Hansen, is a Danish furniture design company. Designers who have worked for Fr...
Wood
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Teak Wood Tray Folding Side Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautifully shaped, light and agile, the Tray Table was created for the staff of Fritz Hansen in 1958. An embodiment of classic elegance and practicality, the dual side table and fol...
Wood
Large Outdoor 'Virkelyst' Dining Table in Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large outdoor 'Virkelyst' dining table in teak for Skagerak Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) 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 comfort of indoor pieces. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified teak frame features a slatted table top...
Wood, Teak
Poul Kjærholm PK61A Coffee Table Float Glass for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The coffee table PK61A™ represents an equally distilled and uncompromising expression of Poul Kjærholm’s design philosophy. While preserving the iconic clarity and structural purity ...
Stainless Steel
FH4602 'Heart' Suite by Hans J Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful classic Wegner dining suite consisting of six 'Heart' three legged chairs and matching table. The whole suite bought together in 1964 and have been together ever since. W...
Beech, Teak
Poul Kjærholm PK65 Coffee Table Marble Rolled Grey-White for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
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...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare coffee table by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured in the 1960s. This coffee table is sold with a valid CITES document. Seltener Couchtisch von Arne Jacobsen, hergestellt in den 196...
Rosewood
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen Round Sofa Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, 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
Superellipse Dining Table Model B616 By Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Superellipse dining table, model B616, designed by Piet Hein in collaboration with Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The table has a minimalist look with a grey lami...
Steel
Rosewood coffee table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, during the 1960s. Clean design made in a beautiful rosewood top mounted on shaker base of aluminum.
Aluminum
Hans J. Wegner Card Table of Cherry Wood, Made by Fritz Hansen A/S, Denmark 1968
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Round table/card table model 2081 by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) and manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in September 1968, Denmark. The table is made of cherry wood...
Brass
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Superellipse coffee table Fritz Hansen Denmark 1968
By Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson ‘Superellipse’ coffee table, Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1968. A very rare low coffee table version of the iconic Superellipse table, designed by Piet Hein and B...
Metal
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Black Ash
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK60' Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen in Black Ash. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Glass, Pine
Superellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage superellipse dining table designed by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen. The table has been produced eversince. This one is dated 2007. Fine and e...
Beech
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Dining Table in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' dining table in teak and ivory aluminum for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourc...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant design by Arne Jacobsen was designed to compliment his swan and egg chairs and shares the same one-piece cast aluminum base with the fluted central column.
Aluminum
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Elipse Dining Table, White Lacquer, 1992
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Elipse dining table white lacquered. Legs in chromed steel. Made by Fritz Hansen. New lacquered by professional...
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm coffee table in steel and green marble. Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Kjærholm coffee table with frame of stainless steel. New top of green Guatamala Verde marble. Model PK61, stamped by Fritz Hansen.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK63A Coffee Table Slate for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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...
Slate, Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Super-Circular Coffee Table Model A203 Black Laminate & Aluminium
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Super-Circular coffee table, model A203, originally designed in 1968 by Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein. The table is part of Fritz Hansen’s table collection, which also ...
Aluminum
Early and Rare Dining Table / Desk "Grand Prix" by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Originally called model 3130, the chair got its new name after winning the „Grand Prix“ at the XI Triennale di Milano in 1957. In terms of constructio...
Teak
$10,499 / item
Poul Kjærholm 'PK55' Table or Desk for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK55' Table or Desk for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship with an e...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen, egg shaped Dining Table four chairs and lamp, annivesary edition
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen egg shaped dining table and 3101 chairs with black lacquered ash. Chromed steel legs. Brand new Stelton pendel. Made by Fritz Hansen. Annivesary edition
Steel
AJ3601 table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Nice small drop-leaf table model AJ3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952. Made to accompany his famous “ant” chairs also manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the ...
Metal