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.
Large Candelabrum by Nanna Ditzel, 1970s, Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel, Brdr. Krüger
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Floor-size Candelabrum in turned Maple designed by Nanna Ditzel in the 1970s. An extraordinary installment and an exquisite home * A candelabrum in turned maple wood fit ...
Bentwood
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Candlesticks 1112
By Georg Jensen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of small modern sterling silver candlesticks, designed by Nanna Ditzel under #1112. They feature a round, circular base with a turned-out outer rim resembling an upside-down h...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks in the arts and crafts style, hallmarked in the city of Sheffield in 1905/06 by James Dixon...
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Robert Garrard II 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English cast sterling silver candlesticks made by Robert Garrard II; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Emerald Green Ceramic Candle Holder, Denmark, 1970s
By Jette Hellerøe, Saxbo, Einar Johansen, Hegnetslund, Frølich
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lovely Scandinavian organic modern shiny emerald and sea foam green candle holder by Danish ceramic artist Lene Beier (1945-2018). Small circular ledges around top and base. Stunning...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Georgian English Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By John Winter & Co 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver candlesticks; part of our Georgian ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1966 Pair of Enlgish Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of English sterling silver candlesticks, English, 1966. Corinthian Column traditional form. Hebrew inscription on each bottom base step: "Candlesticks for Shabat". London, 1966,...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 20th Century Sterling Silver Seven-Light Chandelier
By Georg Jensen
Located in North Miami, FL
Very important and monumental sterling silver seven-light chandelier designed by Georg Jensen in 1919, that is electrified for 220 volt. The chandelier hangs on a chain attached to a...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$139,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Georg Jensen Monumental Dolphin 830 Silver Candelabra No. 224 Very Rare #6324
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Exceedingly rare Georg Jensen Monumental "Dolphin" 830 Silver Candelabra No. 224 Designed in 1919, made of 830 silver of the period. This pair was made and with date marks of 1920 making within one year of the original design. These seldom come to market and very few were ever made. Also note the rich patina and superb details. The design features two 3-Dimensional dolphins with entwined tails in the center, blossom-like 3-D detailing, beading, woven detail, and more. Museum quality. Works of art. A similar example can be seen in the book GEORG JENSEN HOLLOWARE, The Silver Fund...
Silver
$320 / item
H 14 in Dm 2.5 in
Two Large Freddie Andersen Midcentury Oil Lamp Candleholders, Denmark, 1970s
By Freddie Andersen
Located in Vienna, AT
Two beautiful 14 in high modernist brass oil lamp candlesticks, designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western Germany in the 1970s. In very good condition. Two candleholders are avai...
Brass
Danish Candleholder the "Hornblower" by Christel & Christer Holmgren, 1970s
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Delft, NL
Danish candleholder the "Hornblower" by Christel & Christer Holmgren, 1970s For Illums Bolighus Heavy cast iron candleholder for 2 cm diagonal can...
Iron
$899
H 18.25 in W 9.5 in D 3.75 in
Contemporary Georg Jensen Polished Stainless Steel Candle Holder or Candelabra
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large double candleholder was designed by the Georg Jensen studio in approximately 1990 and done in an organic Mid Century style. The two towered candelabra is done with a polis...
Stainless Steel
Modern Georg Jensen Large Stainless Candleholder Copenhagen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A modern, simple, Minimalist polished stainless steel candleholder by Georg Jensen for two candles. The candle holder has some minor scratches to the surface consistent to use.
Stainless Steel
$7,205
H 27.16 in W 17.91 in D 6.3 in
Menorah Jewish Candelabrum in Blown Murano Glass, Vintage Murano Gallery 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
High-End Menorah Jewish Candelabrum in Blown Murano Glass, Vintage Murano Gallery 1970s. This unique Murano glass masterpiece is one of the most...
Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 13.39 in
Scandinavian Candle Holder by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk original Packaging
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rare Mid-Century candle holder in Pinewood created by by Nanna Ditzel in 1955. Produced by Kolds Savvaerk in Danemark. Comes with it's original Packaging ! Very nice state, barely used.
Pine
Nanna Ditzel Pine Candle Holder for Kold Savvaerk, 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Poul Kold Savvaerk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Nanna Ditzel pine candleholder for Kold Savvaerk, 1955.
Pine
Nanna Ditzel Birch Candelabra, Denmark, 1970s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural candelabra made of birch by Nanna Ditzel, 1970s. A beautiful and enigmatic holder for light.
Birch