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 Set of 10 Ring Armchairs Oak & Sheepskin, Kolds Savværk, 1958
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
A rare set of ten “Ring” armchairs designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by Kolds Savværk in 1958. The design reflects Ditzel’s sculptural approach, with soft, continuous curves and...
Sheepskin, Oak
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
Set of Five Dining Chairs, Trinidad Model 3398 by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of five dining chairs, Trinidad model 3398, designed by Nanna Ditzel. The Trinidad chair is known for its characteristic cut-out backrest and was introduced in the 1990s. The mod...
Chrome
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
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
$14,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Set of 6 Badminton ND 150 Dining Chairs Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 6 Badminton ND 150 dining chairs Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk. Design 1958, production in the 1960s. Newly upholstered and restored set of 6 dinin...
Steel
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 4
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
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
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 1993,...
Teak
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 199...
Teak
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
Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1950s. They have all been refinished and reupholstered in black vinyl. They measure: 3...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,228 / 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 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 1993,...
Teak
Midcentury Skovby Mobelfabrik Dining Set
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern Danish teak pedestal base dining table with two leaves by Skovby Mobelfabrik. This attractive set caters to many with the ...
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Patio Garden Dining Chairs Attributed to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of 4 garden, patio dining chairs, attributed to Salterini. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, they are currently in later white paint finish, which shows signific...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$2,943 / set
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Black Glossy Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
Plastic
Set of Six Rattan or Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six rattan or bamboo dining chairs, American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. This came from an estate with the matchi...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Set of 6 Finn dining chairs by Ligne roset, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Finn dining chairs designed by Thibault Desombre and produced by Ligne Roset, France. Made out of carefully crafted wooden frames with a yellow suede backrest. Striking c...
Suede, Wood
$7,651
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 Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
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
$11,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.8 in W 21.6 in D 18 in
Set of 10 Stackable Outdoor Dining Chairs, Acacia Wood & Rope
Located in New York, NY
Acacia wood frame, charcoal wash. Synthetic rope off white color. Rope thickness: 4.5 mm Contract grade chair. Avoid chemicals when cleaning stained wood. Contact us to enquire abou...
Rope, Wood
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
Set of Four Woodard Dining Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 modernist outdoor chairs patio chairs, attributed to Woodard. These chairs are in very good condition, free of breaks, bends or repairs, currently in later brown paint finis...
Wrought Iron
$7,800 / set
H 34.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Set of Four Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern set of four patio and garden dining chairs designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The set consists of two side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 22 inches wide and 20.5 inches deep. The chairs all feature the trademark Mario Papperzini ball finials on the backs and the lattice work seat...
Iron
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 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 Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
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
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 14
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 1993, Danish designer Nanna Ditzel found inspira...
Teak
Set of Ten Danish Dining Chairs Model Trinidad by by Nana Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 10 model trinidad dining chairs with rust red leather seats probably made in the 2000 as the chair is still in production and being made ...
Beech
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 199...
Teak
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
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
Nanna Ditzel Set of Four Trinidad Chairs by Fredericia
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of Trinidad chairs, designed by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Furniture, Denmark, in 1993. Shell-shaped chair, stackable, Seat and back with cutou...
Chrome
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
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
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
Sold
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in L 28.75 in
Set of Five Midcentury Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel, 1958
By Poul Kold Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Renens, CH
Set of five midcentury Danish rosewood dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel, 1958. Set of five rosewood dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel. These model ND 150 also called Badminton chairs by ...
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Nanna Ditzel Trinidad 3298 Dining Chairs Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1990
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice set of five Trinidad dining chairs model 3298 designed by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1990. These beautiful shape...
Metal, Chrome
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model ND 150 - 'Badmintol chair' in rosewood and cognac leather. Designed 1958. Maker Kolds Savværk.
Metal