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.
Bruno Mathsson Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Super-Ellipse White Dining Table
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 'Super-Ellipse' dining table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, design 1968, production 1975 This table represen...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen 'Super-Ellipse' White Dining Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 'Super-Ellipse' dining table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, design 1968 This table represents a classic piec...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Super Elliptical Dining Table for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Fritz Hansen B613 Table is an iconic piece of design furniture that strikes the perfect balance between aesthetics, functionality and craftsmanship. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in ...
Laminate
Rare Pantonova Dining Set by Verner Panton 1971, Chrome, Glass Table, Six Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pantonova dining table and chairs designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971. The black and white check fabric was updated two years ag...
Chrome
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen, supercircular Dining Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table with new laquered white top. six star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Marble, Maple, Steel, PK-54 Dining Table, 2011
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stamford, CT
Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Danish Modern, Round Dining Table, Denmark, 2011 Pristine condition example of a 'PK-54' dining table with six 13 8/7-inch leaves; table extends to 82...
Marble, Steel
Superellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
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
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Elipse Dining Table, White Lacquered, 1960s
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
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
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Ellipse Dining Table, Black Lacquer, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson ellipse dining table new laquererd black. Legs in chromed steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Chrome
Scandinavian Round Teak Dining Table Mod. 3600 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak dining table - Model 3600 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1960. The table was purchased from the original owners who bought it in 1964 as a wedding present...
Chrome
2005 Piet Hein and Bruno Matthson Fritz Hansen Super-Circular Table
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Super-Circular table, Model A603, originally designed by Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen, and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen in 1968. This particular example was produced by Frit...
Aluminum
Superellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the collaborative masterpiece by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein: the Scandinavian Modern Superelips Dining Table. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, it boasts an attr...
Metal, Chrome
$3,373Sale Price|25% Off
Super Ellipse Dining Table Designed By Piet Hein From 1998
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, 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
$3,014Sale Price|32% Off
Super Ellipse Dining Table With White Laminate Designed By Piet Hein From 2011
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Super Ellipse dining table, featuring a white laminate surface, is a stunning collaboration between renowned designers Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen, b...
Metal, Platinum
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen Round Dining Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen diniing table with new lacquered plate. six star base of aluminium and steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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
Michael Anastassiades After Dining Table Marble Honed Red-White for Fritz Hansen
By Michael Anastassiades, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The After series is a chair and table series designed by Michael Anastassiades, reimagining familiar forms with contemporary clarity and sculptural elegance. The series' name, After,...
Marble
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Dining Table with 2 Extension Leafs Super Elipse
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson dining table with new professional lacquered white plate. Two extension leaf of 50 cms. Legs of chromed metal. Model Super Elipse...
Chrome
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen Round Dining Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
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
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table fenix laminate and walnut
By Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table with new green fenix laminate and walnut list. Two extension leafes of 60 cm. Chrome legs.
Aluminum
$2,512Sale Price|20% Off
Dining Table Made In Rosewood By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen From 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table/cafe table in rosewood with chromed steel frame, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. The table is manufactured with a focus on both aesthetics and f...
Rosewood
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Dining Table with 2 Extension Leafs Super Elipse
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson dining table with new professional lacquered white plate. Alu side list. Two extension leaf of 60 cms. Legs of chromed metal. Model Super Elipse, ...
Chrome
Six Star Series Rosewood Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern round rosewood dining table with black metal star base. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Rosewood
'Ant' Table Model 3601 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is an excellent. untouched original example of this drop leaf dining table designed by Arne Jacobsen, the top has a wonderful patina, and the Rosewood has nicely and evenly faded to a really lovely mellow color. It is 60 mcm wide with no flaps up, then with one flap is 100cm, then fully open is 140cm. The Rosewood used...
Steel
Rare Table from the SAS Hotel Kopenhagen by Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
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
Arne Jacobsen & Piet Hein Wood Dining Table Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein
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
$1,909Sale Price|20% Off
Super-Ellipse Model B613 By Piet Hein For Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Super-Ellipse, Model B613, designed by Piet Hein, is an iconic table that combines functionality and aesthetics in a unique way. This table has a white laminate table top, which give...
Laminate
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson, Table
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson coffee table original laminate. Chromed Bruno mathsson legs. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Super Ellipse Dining Table Model B614 With White Laminate By Arne Jacobsen
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Super Ellipse dining table model B614 designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. White laminate. Iconic Danish design classic. — Origin: Denmark — Des...
Chrome
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table fenix laminate and walnut
By Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen dining table with new green fenix laminate and walnut list. Shaker base of aluminium.
Aluminum
Poul Kjaerholm PK54 Dining Table with Flint-Rolled Marble Top for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Skokie, IL
Poul Kjaerholm PK 54 dining table with a flint-rolled Cippolino marble top and matte steel base for Fritz Hansen Denmark. As new. This top is no lo...
Marble, Steel
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson “Super Circular” Dining Table, Denmark, 1970
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional collaboration between Danish designer Piet Hein and Swedish modernist Bruno Mathsson, this “Super Circular” dining table represents a landmark in Scandinavian design, ...
Chrome
Superellipse Dining Table Model B616 By Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
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
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson, round Table
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson coffee table original laminate. Chromed Bruno mathsson legs. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Dining Table in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, 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
Six Star Series Rosewood Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Denmark. Rosewood top with metal base.
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Teak Model 3600 Circular Dining Table for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Heal's
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is an early original version, designed by Arne Jacobsen and Made by Fritz Hansen, and retaining it;s original Ivorine Retailers label from Heal's of Tottenham Court Road London.
Steel
Teak 'Super-Circular' Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, 1968
By Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Early ‘Super-Circular’ dining table designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson in 1968. This old version features a top in beautiful teak wood combined with a sleek and practical pedesta...
Metal
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Dining Table in Teak and Hunter Green Aluminum for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' dining table in teak and hunter green aluminum for FH Outdoor 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. The Pelagus table is created for sociability and comfort, much like the entire Pelagus collection. The teak tabletop...
Aluminum
Piet Hein Dining Table Super Ellipse With White Laminate By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Superellipse dining table by Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. White laminate with 2 extension leaves. Produced in 2005 — Designer: Piet Hein & Arne Jacobsen — Model: Supe...
Steel
Michael Anastassiades After Dining Table Oiled Ash for Fritz Hansen
By Michael Anastassiades, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The After series is a chair and table series designed by Michael Anastassiades, reimagining familiar forms with contemporary clarity and sculptural elegance. The series' name, After,...
Ash
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Table Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Dining Table with 2 Extension Leafs Super Elipse
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson dining table with new professional lacquered white plate. Two Extension leaf of 60 cms. Legs of chromed metal. Model Super Elipse...
Chrome
Rosewood Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood dining table designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. Rosewood top and feet with satin chromed steel legs. The top is ...
Rosewood
4x Original Fritz Hansen Esstisch Piet Hein Design quadratisch
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von insgesamt vier originalen Fritz Hansen Tischen zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Piet Hein und gilt als wahrer Designklassiker. Der Preis bezieht sich auf e...
Steel
Fritz Hansen Dining Table
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