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.
Nanna Ditzel "Bench for Two" for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1989
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) was commonly known as 'The Grand Dame of Danish Design'. She was among the most influential and significant Danish designers of the 20th Century. Some of her...
Plywood, Wood
$7,115
H 26.78 in W 84.26 in D 34.65 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and refined three-seat sofa model 205 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik. This important sofa shows an impressive desig...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$918 / item
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
Cushion for Rana Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design
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
$4,500
H 26.5 in W 63 in D 27.5 in
Borge Mogensen 211 Sofa in Oak and Teak by Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Troy, MI
Børge Mogensen 211 Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark circa 1957 Solid oak and teak frame with finger joint detail and exposed webbing Loose seat cushions in a period striped c...
Teak, Fabric, Oak
$16,649 / set
H 26.97 in W 32.29 in D 24.22 in
Pair of Børge Mogensen Spanish Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A pair of Borge Mogensen’s iconic Spanish Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in original cognac leather. Pair has been lovingly cared for and is distinguished by it’s own age...
Brass
$12,056 / set
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Børge Mogensen "Sled Chair" and ottoman for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
This pair of Børge Mogensen model 2256 lounge chairs and ottomans was designed in 1956 for Fredericia Stolefabrik — the Danish workshop where many of Mogensen’s most iconic designs t...
Fabric, Alpaca, Oak
$23,395
H 13.75 in W 54.25 in D 18 in
Børge Mogensen 5272 for Fredericia Danish Teak and Rattan Benches - Pair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen 5272 for Fredericia Mid Century Danish Teak and Rattan Benches - Pair Each bench measures: 54.25 wide x 18 deep x 13.75 high We take our...
Rattan, Teak
$14,858 / set
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 Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally beautiful and very rare original pair of vintage Danish ring chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk. They were made in Denmark...
Bouclé, Teak
Original Nanna Ditzel Hanging Eeg chair for R. Wengler, 1959
By Nanna Ditzel, Robert Wengler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An original first edition of the 'Hanging Egg Chair' by Nanna Ditzel, designed 1959 and made at R. Wengler, Copenhagen, Denmark. Original condition with woven rattan in very fine c...
Metal
ND 83 Easy Chair by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 83 - easy chair in Dunes grey leather and stained beech. Designed in 1952. Nanna Ditzel / Søren Willadsen.
Beech
Nanna Ditzel Dining Set
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An incredible rare dining set designed by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, circa 1969 A set of 4 untouched dining chairs with a rare vinyl upholstery and a large dining table. M...
Fiberglass
$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
$5,282
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
Sold
H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 25.2 in
Nanna Ditzel “Bench for Two” with Table for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Fredericia, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Bench for Two” is a historic and iconic piece by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel. This innovative two-seat bench and table was the “grand old lady of modern design”, Nanna Ditzel a...
Wood