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Nanna Ditzel Furniture

Danish, 1923-2005

Nanna Ditzel was the most versatile and creative female designer that Denmark produced in the 20th century. Ditzel brought her talents to bear on a staggering array of forms — she designed furniture, jewelry, tableware and textiles; and she shaped her pieces using an equally astonishing variety of materials, from wood and wicker to silver, ceramics and fiberglass.

Born in Copenhagen, she trained as a cabinetmaker at the Royal Academy's furniture school — overseen by the great craftsman of the day, Kaare Klint — and graduated in 1943. Ditzel’s early work adhered to the classic Danish modernist tenets of simplicity, comfort and quality, and her armchairs, with their softly curved backrests are much in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Ditzel’s signature piece of that time is her Ring chair. Designed along with her husband, Jørgen Ditzel, a fabric maker, the chair has a semicircular padded armrest that seems to embrace the sitter. Ditzel began designing in wicker and in 1959 produced the Hanging chair. The piece, suspended from the ceiling by a chain, became a favorite for fashion shoots and may be as iconic of the 1960s as Eero Aarnio’s plastic Ball chair of 1963.

In 1956, Ditzel began designing for the Danish silverware firm Georg Jensen. In an association that lasted some 40 years, Ditzel would create organically shaped jewelry, barware, ceramic tableware and even tablecloths. Like her fellow Dane Verner Panton, Ditzel was not afraid to embrace industrial materials, and she began designing fiberglass chairs in the mid-1960s. Some of her most flamboyant work came toward the end of her career, in pieces such as 1989’s Bench for Two, with its shocking Op-art finish, or the Trinidad chair of 1992, with it’s sunburst-like, cut-though backs. Such feats of creativity were a fitting coda to one of the most imaginative, prolific and remarkable women of modern design.

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Period: 1960s
Creator: Nanna Ditzel
Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
By Nanna Ditzel, O.D. Møbler A-S, Domus Danica
Located in Haderslev, DK
Playful, Space Age and super rare collectors piece by Nanna Ditzel for OD Møbler / Domus Danica 1969. Light high glossy blue fibre glass designed chair for use indoor or outdoor. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Fiberglass

Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel Set of Four 'Badminton' Chair in Black Leather
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel, 'Badminton' chairs, steel, leather, wood, Denmark, design 1958, production 1960s. This set of five chairs by Nanna Ditzel and Jørgen Ditzel were designed in 1958, orig...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Chrome

Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Sofa Table
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautiful piece of Classic Scandinavian Modern design, fits perfectly in the hand feels good and the function is as good as the form as it always should be.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Oak, Teak

Vintage Nanna Ditzel 'Model 115' Teak Child’s High Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Boston, MA
Nanna Ditzel children's high chair or stool, 1960s. Originally designed for the artist's twins, Lulu and Vita, born in 1954. Danish design with teak construction. Curved back and arm...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Teak

Nanna Ditzel Beech Wood Coat Rack, Denmark Midcentury
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Vienna, AT
Nanna Ditzel Beech Wood Coat Rack, Denmark Midcentury, circa 1960 Good original vintage condition. Measurements are 27" x 65". Born in 1923 in Copenhagen, Denmark, modern designer N...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Desk in Teak by Nanna Ditzel, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel, Poul Kold Savvaerk
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare freestanding desk in teak and beech, designed Nanna Ditzel and produced by Poul Kolds Savværk. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Beech, Teak

Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk Produced by Soren Willadsen, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Writing desk designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by Soren Willadsen in Denmark around 1960. This 3 drawer version has a solid teak frame and a teak veneered top. The drawers are in...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Teak

Nanna Ditzel Rattan Lounge Set of Stools and Coffee Table
By Robert Wengler, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for R. Wengler, Set of five stools and a coffee table, rattan, textured glass, Denmark, designed 1961, manufactured 1960s-1970s Playful lounge set consisting of five st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Rattan, Glass

Vintage Hanging Egg Chair by Nanna Ditzel, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury wicker hanging egg shaped chair by Nanna Ditzel. Beautiful and very original 'loung' chair with a timeless design. It hangs from the ...
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Wicker

Yellow Stool by Nanna Ditzel, 1969
By Nanna Ditzel, Domus Danica
Located in London, GB
A vibrant yellow fibreglass stool designed by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica in 1969, after her move to London in 1968. In every aspect the stool is h...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Fiberglass

Space Age Chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Circxa 1960
By Domus Danica, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Surbiton, GB
A set of four rare fibreglass chairs designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by OD Møbler / Domus Danica in 1969. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 78 Width: 55 Depth: 52 Hei...
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1960s Danish Space Age Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Fiberglass

Vintage Hanging Egg Chair by Nanna Ditzel, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury wicker hanging egg shaped chair by Nanna Ditzel. Beautiful and very original 'loung' chair with a timeless design. It hangs from the ...
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Wicker

Vintage Hanging Egg Chair by Nanna Ditzel, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury wicker hanging egg shaped chair by Nanna Ditzel. Beautiful and very original 'loung' chair with a timeless design. It hangs from the ...
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Wicker

Georg Jensen Disk Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver 337a Designer Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Georg Jensen
Located in Toledo, OH
Georg Jensen modern designed disk pendant necklace. Sterling Silver, # 337A designed by Nanna Ditzel. 2 3/8" diameter with a 29" chain. 33.5 grams. Excellent condition, newly buffed.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Nanna Ditzel Armchair, Model 114
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare and sculptural design armchair designed by Nanna Ditzel model #114 for Kolds Savvaerk, Denmark. Teak frame in very good original condition with ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Leather, Teak

Nanna Ditzel Danish Coffee Table in Black Wood
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage Danish coffee table designed in the 1960s by Nanna Ditzel. Its structure is composed of purely circular elements, clean ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Beech Coat Rack Design by Nanna Ditzel, 1960, Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage beech coat rack design by Nanna Ditzel, 1960, Denmark. Beautiful wooden standing coat rack with 5 originals, rare coat hangers. Made of beech wood with 12 wooden hanger...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Beech

Cradle by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cradle by Nanna Ditzel made in 1964 by Kold Savvaerk. First edition. Made in Oregon pine.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Wood

1960s Pair of Nanna Ditzel Beech Stools by Kolds Savværk, Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Praha, CZ
-good original condition with some signs of use.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Beech

Nanna Ditzel Black Danish Coffee Table
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Milano, IT
Nanna Ditzel 1960s coffee table. Consisting of purely circular elements, clean and essential elements characterize the line of Nanna. In ebonized wood is in good condition vintage sl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Wood

Nanna Ditzel, Stool, Beech, Kolds Savværk, Denmark, 1962
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in High Point, NC
A beech stool designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by Kolds Savværk, Denmark, 1962.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Beech

Nanna Ditzel, Set of Three Orange Fibreglass Stools, 1969
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of three rare Nanna Ditzel stackable fibreglass stools for Oddense, Denmark. Designed 1969 and made in a limited number at Oddense for ‘Dom...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Fiberglass

1960's Carl Gustaf Hiort Oak Swivel Armchair with Nanna Ditzel Fabric
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Fantastic Mandariini swivel chair made by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Puunveisto Oy, wood work Ltd. This chair is upholstered with a buttoned orange fabric 'Hallingdal' by Kvadrat designed by Nanna Ditzel on an oak swivel base...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Danish Vintage Pine Table by Nanna Ditzel
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
This beautiful rare piece of classic, iconic Danish design and craftsmanship has been sympathetically restored to a fine condition. Made from Oregon pine, the choice of contrasting p...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Pine

Ceramic Tea Service by Nanna Ditzel for Søholm, 1970s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Teaservice consisting of a teapot, creamer and sugar bowl, 2 cake serving dishes and 4 cups. The shape of the teapot, creamer and cups starts of as a square at the bottom and ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Ceramic

Nanna Ditzel Ceramic Salad Bowl & Plates for Søholm, 1970s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Scandinavian Palm three shaped pottery table light. This light with is distinct art deco styling was probably made by either Michael Andersen & Son or Søholm in Denmark during the 19...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Ceramic

Scarce Nanna Ditzel "Domus Danica" Fiberglass Dining Table, 1969, Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Buffalo, NY
An incredible rare dining table / sculpture designed by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, circa 1969 Retains original label. Made in Denmark Made for a very short period of time and ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Fiberglass, Wood

Nanna Ditzel Ceramic Tea Service for Søholm, 1970s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare tea service consisting of a teapot, cookie bowl and 4 cups. The shape starts of as a square at the bottom and transform fluently into a circle at the top. All pieces features ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Ceramic

Nanna Ditzel Designed Side Table
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the famed Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) in 1963, with partly lacquered wood. Designed and produced in 1963. Partly white lacquered solid wenge wood. Branded furniture makers ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Wood

Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair Model ND 83
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nanna Ditzel design lounge chair model ND83, Denmark. First production edition manufactured by Søren Willadsen in oak with new periwinkle wool upholstery, ready ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Incredibly Rare Tall Stool by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very uncommon tall stool by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, circa 1969. These examples were made for a very short time and in very small numbers. This piece in a bright yello...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

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Fiberglass

One of Four Prototype Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel in Oregon Pine
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Poul Christiansen. A set of four chairs plus table have been exhibited at the 'Snedkerlaugs Möbeludstilling' in Copenhagen, 1962. This model was never in serial production. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Furniture

Nanna Ditzel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Nanna Ditzel furniture 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 Nanna Ditzel furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 119 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 14 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Nanna Ditzel were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by France & Daverkosen, Kurt Østervig, and Grete Jalk. Prices for Nanna Ditzel furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $460 and can go as high as $60,922, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,320.

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