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 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
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
Modell 113 Teak Chair by Nana Ditzel for Povl Kolds Savvaerk
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Model 113 armchair designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by Povl Kolds Savværk in 1953. Crafted in richly figured teak with a sculptural round backrest and handwoven cane seat...
Cane, Teak
Orange Fiberglass Chair By Nanna Ditzel For Domus Danica
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional and rare icon of Space Age design, this vibrant orange fiberglass side chair was designed in 1969 by acclaimed Danish designer Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica (Odense Ma...
Metal
1960s Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk Model 115 Childrens High Chair in Oak
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Child's Highchair, Model 115, designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kold Savvaerk in Denmark in 1955. This example dates to the 1960s. Ditzel designed the chair for her twin girls, ...
Oak
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 4
By Frederecia Furniture, Nanna Ditzel
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
Trinidad Bar Stool Made In Stained Oak By Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Lejre, DK
The Trinidad bar stool, designed by the esteemed Nanna Ditzel as part of the Trinidad series in 1998, is a remarkable piece of modern furniture. Cr...
Oak
$4,109 / 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
$5,479 / 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
$4,566 / set
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik. Solid teak frame with papercord. Set of 4. Classic Danish design. In good vintage condition.
Papercord, Teak
$25,570Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Suite of 6 dining chairs model PK 9 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1961 for Kold Christensen. It’s an early edition in good condition. Very rare set made by one of the most sought a...
Metal
$2,552Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four modernist chairs was manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Glostrup Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak in a warm shade of brown. The seat is...
Fabric, Teak
$913 / 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
$4,547 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Dining Chair K.S. Mobler Set of 6
By Kai Kristiansen, K.S. Mobler
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A superb Danish Modern dining set. This set of six Danish Modern chairs was designed by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler. The chairs feature elegantly thin, beautifully curved backre...
Wool, Teak
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
$1,848Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four elegant chairs was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak wood in a dark shade of brown. The seat and the backrest are upholstered with hi...
Fabric, Teak
$7,990 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Niels Møller Modell 77 Danish Teak Dining Chair for J.L. Møllers SET of 6
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 77 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik. Solid teak frame with papercord. Set of 6. Classic Danish design. In nearly mint good condition. The papercord is an best co...
Papercord, Teak
$2,739 / set
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
1990s Borge Lindau Set of 6 Dining Chairs for Bla Station, Sweden
By Borge Lindau, Bla Station
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been repolished - newly upholstered in quality charcoal black color velvet fabric - labeled by producer - height of seat 45 cm.
Iron
$7,419
H 26.78 in W 21.26 in D 16.93 in
Nanna Ditzel Armchair no. 113, Wenge & Woven Cane, Kolds Savværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and exceptionally sculptural Nanna Ditzel Model 113 armchair, designed in Denmark in the 1950s and produced by Kolds Savværk. Executed in richly figured wenge, the chair demon...
Cane, Wenge
Set of Four 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in black, durabl...
Velvet, Beech
$4,500 / set
H 33 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern T Chairs in Chrome and Cognac Leather.
Located in Washington, DC
Set of four Mid-Century Modern T chairs in chrome and cognac leather.
Chrome
$2,054 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen Teak Papercord Dining Chair for Mogens Kold Set of 2
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Arne Hovmand Olsen dining chairs in teak wood and papercord. Produced by Mogens Kold. Set of 2.
Papercord, Teak
Set of Ten “Trinidad” Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a group of ten iconic “Trinidad” armchairs designed by renowned Danish designer Nanna Ditzel. Celebrated for their sculptural elegance and ergon...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Trinidad Chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Furniture, Denmark, 1993
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking pair of Trinidad Chairs designed by the renowned Danish designer Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Furniture in 1993. These iconic chairs feature a shell-shaped silhouette with ...
Chrome
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H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
3 Nanna Ditzel Dining Chairs, model Trinidad for Fredericia, Denmark 1990s Vinta
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Hannover, DE
3 elegant dining chairs by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel in version beech wood. Model: Trinidad from 1993. Manufacturer: Fredericia, Denmark. Displayed price is for 3 chairs. The...
Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
"Trinidad" Chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1990s, Set of 6
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Renens, CH
TRINIDAD" chair set model 3296, design by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Furniture, 1993. Iconic chairs, considered as a classic of modern Danish design. Steel tubular frame, se...
Steel
Nanna Ditzel, High Baby Chair for Kolds Savværk, 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Baby chair in beech, model ND54, designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savværk in 1955. This is an early example made in the mid 20th century. The foot board i...
Leather, Beech
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H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 20.08 in
Nanna Ditzel "Bamington Chair" with Armrests, Reupholstered in White Leather
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Nana Ditzel "Bamington Chair" with armrests, reupholstered in white leather. The wood has a few minor quirks, see pictures.
Metal
Sold
H 26 in W 31 in D 26 in
Scandinavian Modern Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel ND83 Lounge Chair by Selig in Bouclé
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Selig, Nanna Ditzel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This is a magical Scandinavian Design ND83 lounge chair designed by Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel in 1952. This example was produced by Knud Willadsen and imported from Denmark by Selig. T...
Wood, Oak, Bouclé, Lacquer
Classic Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic barrel chair known as the ND83, designed by Nanna Ditzel, made by Søren Willadsen, in Denmark and distributed by Selig in the USA. Beechwood , reupholstered in Knoll fabric.
Beech
Sold
H 26.78 in W 29.14 in D 25.99 in
Nanna Ditzel "Model 83" Easy Chairs for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1950s
By 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...
Fabric, Wood
Teak High Chair Designed by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nanna Ditzel Teak High chair with adjustable foot rest. Nice example that shows signs of use and wear. Beautiful Curved Wood arm and back.
Teak
Set of 6 Trinidad Dinning Chairs Designed by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanna Ditzel's Trinidad chair has achieved status as a modern Classic through innovation in materiality. The design is defined by two bold curved wood shells significantly reduced in...
Chrome
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H 64 in W 33 in D 30 in
Rare Nanna Ditzel for Bonacina Pierantonio Egg Shaped Hanging Woven Cane Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Truly iconic egg-shaped hanging woven cane or natural rattan wicker chair by Danish groundbreaking designer Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) for Bonacina Pierantonio...
Chrome
Pair of Danish Modern Nanna Ditzel Iconic Basket Chairs, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Bellport, NY
Nanna Ditzel with her postmodernist attitude and rebellion against tradition, became a leading figure in the renewal of Danish design well after her seventies. She has a magnificent ...
Rattan, Ash
Nanna Ditzel High Chair with Nameplate by Carl Hansen, Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nanna Ditzel’s ND54 high chair, originally designed in 1954, is a beautiful and enduring piece of design, adaptable to the needs of growing children. Minimalist and sturdy, the FSC™-...
Beech
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H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 29.53 in
Easy Chair Designed by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950's
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950s. Exceptionally rare model with a Brazilian rosewood frame. Woven cane, Brazilian rosewood, and wool cushio...
Cane, Rosewood