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.
$3,592 / item
Egg Hanging Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Egg hanging chair. Hanging egg is designed by Nanna Ditzel, and is in itself a design icon in Danish design. Originally the swing was produced in rattan, but for our exterior collect...
Rattan
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Ring Chairs in Cognac Color Leather
By GETAMA, Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
Danish designer Nanna Ditzel believed that the best thoughts came from being in the most comfortable positions. From the onset she designed for the body and it's comfort. Breaking wi...
Leather, Foam, Oak
A Pair of “Model 83” Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1952
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs is what we consider a timeless Danish Modern classic. The “ND83” was designed in 1952 by Nanna Ditzel for the exhibition 'Today’s Furniture, Home Equipment' in...
Fabric, Wood
$1,831 / item
Rana Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rana lounge chair. The 3-legged rattan chair, Rana, is one of the first chairs based on the idea of integrating a shell on a frame in one piece, and was the beginning of the rediscov...
Rattan
Nanna Ditzel Armchair or Desk Chair in Teak and Black Leatherette Denmark
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare armchair or desk chair, model 114 designed by Nanna Ditzel. Great vintage condition and the teak has really nice graining. Scandinavian Modern design by one of Denmark's bes...
Faux Leather, Teak
$2,599 / item
Madame Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Madame lounge chair. New édition. Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel experimental approach two materials resulted in 1951 in Ditzel’s first bite of a single coh...
Rattan
Cushion for Rana Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cushion for Rana lounge chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition. The cover is removable. Cushions available for 690e in black, beige, taupe or mocca. On demand. Delivery tile is 5/6 weeks.
Rattan
Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Copenhagen. She left in 1946, and the same year she founded her own design studio with her husband Jorgen Ditzel. The particular and ergonomic shape of this rattan chair ensures inc...
Rattan
Nanna Ditzel Armchair Model 83 by Mobelfabric Soren Willadsen Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Paris, IDF
Nanna Ditzel armchair Model 83 by Mobelfabric Soren Willadsen Denmark. Beech wood Born in 1923 in Copenhagen, the modern designer Nanna Ditzel, née Hauberg, began her studies in ...
Beech
Original Nanna Ditzel ND-83 Mid-Century Open Armchair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
Wildly stylish armchairs by Nanna Ditzel. ND83 model. Designed by Ditzel in 1952, manufactured by Søren Willadsen, Denmark Denmark, c1950s. A wide open lounge chair th...
Oak
Model 113 Armchair in Oak & Cane by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk, c. 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Deland, FL
This “Model 113” chair, with it's elegant and ergonomic shape, is instantly recognizable as being Danish Mid-Century Modern. As with most of Ditzel’s designs, like her iconic “Egg Ch...
Oak
Set of 2 Danish Model 113 Oak Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Deland, FL
These “Model 113” chairs, with their elegant and ergonomic shape, are instantly recognizable as being Danish Mid-Century Modern. As with most of Ditzel’s designs, like her iconic “E...
Oak
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Rare No.114 Armchair by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Kolds Savvaerk/Denmark. Oak and imitation leather.
Oak
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 ...
Leather, Teak
$5,671 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When designing the Trinidad Chair Model 3298 in 1993,...
Teak
$7,561 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When designing the Trinidad Chair Model 3298 in 199...
Teak
$945 / item
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
Cushion for Rana Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cushion for Rana lounge chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition. The cover is removable. Cushions available for 690e in black, beige, taupe or mocca. On demand. Delivery tile is 5/6 weeks.
Rattan
$2,835 / item
H 21.66 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Chill Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Copenhagen. She left in 1946, and the same year she founded her own design studio with her husband Jorgen Ditzel. The particular and ergonomic shape of this rattan chair ensures inc...
Rattan
High-backed armchair by Søren Willadsen
By Søren Willadsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
High-backed armchair upholstered in new 'Moss' fabric (color: 0002) with arms and legs in stained oak. Made by Søren Willadsen.
Fabric, Oak
$3,847
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 26 in
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen ND83 Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen ND83 Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair This chair measures: 30 wide x 26 deep x 26.5 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair clearance o...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,850
H 44 in W 28 in D 35 in
Dutch Mid-Century Sculptural Nanna Ditzel Inspired Hanging Rattan Basket Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Dutch Mid-Century Dutch hand bent and woven rattan free-hanging scooping basket chair by Gebr. Jonkers, 1962. Inspired by the classic 'Egg' chair by iconic Danish designer...
Metal
$3,200 / set
H 28.55 in W 20.08 in D 24.02 in
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...
Chrome
$5,434
H 26.78 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Sculptural Nanna Ditzel Teak Armchair, Model 113, Kolds Savvaerk, Denmark, 1950s
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare armchair was designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by Povl Kolds Savværk in the mid-1950s. The Model 113 is an important example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, ...
Papercord, Teak
$4,135
H 35.83 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Danish Modern Armchair by Nanna Ditzel in Oak and Patinated Leather, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair in oak and nicely patinated black leather. Designed by Nanna Ditzel for Copenhagen county court. This example is only made in a few examples and therefore a rare collectible item. Documented by a Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen.
Leather, Oak
$4,500
H 25.5 in W 29 in D 23.5 in
Expertly Restored - Nanna Ditzel ND-83 Cognac Leather Chair for Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nanna Ditzel ND-83 cognac leather chair for Søren Willadsen is a refined example of Danish Modern design, blending sculptural form with exceptional comfort. Upholstered in rich c...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
$12,500
H 28.5 in W 74 in D 29 in
Vintage Scandinavian 'Vita' Sofa Designed By Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Dallas, TX
Nanna Ditzel Vita Sofa, 1950s Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of the Nanna Ditzel Vita Sofa, a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design. Created in the ...
Oak
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H 25.2 in W 33.08 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Vintage Danish Ring Chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally beautiful and rare original pair of vintage Danish ring chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk. They were made in Denmark, the...
Wool, Teak
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H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Oak and Cane Armchair Mod. 113 by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk Denmark
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Vienna, AT
This very beauytiful and rare scandinavian Modern Oak armchair was designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk, made in Denmark. This Model 113 chair, with it's elegant and ergonomic...
Cane, Oak
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H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in
Nanna Ditzel model 113 armchairs Poul Kold Savvaerk Denmark 1955
By Jørgen Ditzel, Nanna Ditzel, Poul Kold Savvaerk
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of five armchairs model 113 designed by Nanna & Jørrgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk, Denmark 1955. This amazingly shaped chair h...
Leather, Wenge
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H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
Nanna Ditzel, Pair of Arm Lounge Chair ND83 by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Iconic pair of comfortable lounge chairs designed by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel in collaboration with Søren Willadsen. These spectacular pair of model ND-83 feature a solid oakwood...
Wool, Oak
Teak 'Ring’ Armchair Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Denmark, 1950s
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
The 'Ring' armchair was designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in the 1950s and produced by the master cabinetmaker Kolds Savvaerk. Four teak javelin-shaped legs, support the newly upho...
Bouclé, Teak
Arm Chair by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 113 - Armchair in teak and original patinated cane. Designed in 1955. Nanna Ditzel / Kolds Savværk.
Cane, Teak
Set of Two Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
2 armchairs in patinated oak and black leather. Nanna Ditzel / Kolds Savværk.
Oak
Sold
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Nanna Ditzel Set of Lounge Chairs "Model 83" in White Bouclé, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of lounge by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel from the early production at cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark in the 1950s. The structure of the chairs is made entirely ...
Bouclé, Oak
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H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in
1960s, 1 'Mandarini' Swivel Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort and Nanna Ditzel
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Nanna Ditzel, Puunveisto OY
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Fantastic 'Mandarini' swivel armchair 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...
Fabric, Oak
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H 27.37 in W 30.12 in D 25.79 in
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Two Lounge Chairs in Original Green Leather
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen, easy chairs model 'ND83', beech, original leather, Denmark, 1952. Set of two round lounge chairs with a dark stained wooden frame and olive green l...
Leather, Beech
Nanna Ditzel ND-83 Mid-Century Open Armchairs '2'
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
Wildly stylish armchairs by Nanna Ditzel. ND83 model. Designed by Ditzel in 1952, manufactured by Søren Willadsen, Denmark Denmark, c1950s. A wide open lounge chair th...
Fabric, Oak
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H 26.97 in W 30.91 in D 25.99 in
Pair of “Model 83” Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1952
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs is what we consider a timeless Danish modern classic. The “ND83” was designed in 1952 by Nanna Ditzel for the exhibition 'Today’s Furniture, Home Equipment' in...
Bouclé