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 Freestanding Sofa by Knud Willadsen in Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Knud Willadsen in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
$7,800 / set
Mid Centaury sofa in the syle of Nana Ditzel V
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 by Fredericia Mobler and one of the fo...
Beech
Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø Sofa by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Nanna Ditzel, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Matching pair of easy chairs in also available.
Steel
Italian Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Italian sofa from the 1950s. Very much in the style of Gio Ponti.
Fabric, Wood
$2,770
H 33 in W 36 in D 74 in
French Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa / Couch in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sober and Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Couch in the style of France's most important 20th Century designer, Jean Michel Frank. The 3 seat sofa has a timeless, perfectly balanced form and pure lines and is consistent with Frank's minimalist aesthetic. It is constructed of hardwood and its rear pillow system offers excellent comfort and support. The covering is in a neutral oatmeal colored fabric. The creations and designs of Jean-Michel Frank haver never gone out of style. Frank also employed important artists such as Alberto and Diego Giacometti in his atelier. Pickup is from our Naples...
Cotton, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Four Seat Sofa in the Dunbar style
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A refined four-seat sofa in beige bouclé upholstery on dark stained base with square legs. In the style of Edward Wormley / Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Unsigned. Reupholstered at a la...
Fabric, Wood
$4,850
H 35.5 in W 70 in D 32 in
Mid-century vintage Italian blue velvet sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century modern style Italian plush blue velvet sofa. The sofa is newly upholstered and a blue microfiber velvet and is extremely comfortable with a wide seat and a high...
Upholstery
Danish Freestanding Teak Sofa in Green Corduroy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Danish freestanding three-seat sofa from the 1970s featuring an elegant solid teak frame and newly upholstered cushions in rich green 100% cotton corduroy. This beautiful...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Illum Wikkelsø Manufacturer: Ryesberg Møbler Era: 1970 Materials: Leather Condition: In excellent original condition.
Leather
Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s A design by Illum Wikkelsø featuring modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of...
Leather, Wood
Australia Model 50-4 Danish four seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Søren Willadsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Australia Model 50-4 is an iconic mid-century Danish four seater sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for manufacturer Søren Willadsen in the 1960s. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Conditio...
Wool, Foam, Rubber, Teak
$10,058
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 31.5 in
Mid-century curved sofa in the style of Federico Munari (Dedar fabric), Italy
By Federico Munari
Located in Argelato, BO
This mid-century Italian sofa stands out for its harmonious elegance. Its curved silhouette, in keeping with Munari's style, characterized by a continuous, fluid line, evokes a sense...
Velvet, Wood
Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s. The sofa has a teak frame and the cushions have a cream beige fabric. The sofa is in great condition. Dime...
Teak
$3,800
H 34.4 in W 56 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Italy Settee, Sofa, in the Manner of Neo-Plasticist Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FS34 Vintage sofa in black lacquered walnut, with original artistic tapestry, in the manner of the neo-plasticist designer Gerrit Rietveld. Neo-plasticism refers to the auste...
Canvas, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall, Circa 1950
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern sofa in the manner of Adrian Pearsall. Walnut with slate inlay end tables, Circa 1950s.
Wood
Nanna Ditzel Danish Modern Sofa, Soren Willadsen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Nanna Ditzel, Finn Juhl, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exquisite Danish Modern sofa represents the pioneering vision of Nanna Ditzel, one of Denmark's most celebrated female furniture designers, expertly crafted by the renowned wor...
Upholstery, Oak
Nanna Ditzel two seater sofa in Hallingdal and oak, Model ND82
By Nanna Ditzel, Snedkergaarden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nanna Ditzel for Snedkergaarden, two seat sofa model ND82, oak, original upholstered with red Hallingdal from Kvadrat, Denmark, 1952.
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 74.02 in D 28.75 in
Nanna Ditzel Vintage Sofa by Søren Willadsen in New Wool Upholstery
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare and iconic Nanna Ditzel sofa for Søren Willadsen, designed and manufactured in the 1950s. New reupholstered in green wool with brandy coloured full grain anilin leather seat ...
Leather, Wool, Oak
Superb Midcentury Curved Sofa or Sette Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nanna Ditzel petite Allé Sofa Beautiful Danish two seat loose cushion sofa with graceful lines. Comfortable and petite. Fabric brand new of the highest quality fabric and fill. ...
Upholstery, Wood
Nanna Ditzel Alle Sofa for S.C. Sorensen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dallas, TX
A leather Alle sofa designed by Nanna Ditzel for S.C. Sorensen, Denmark.
Leather
Nanna Ditzel Vintage Sofa by Søren Willadsen in New Wool Upholstery
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare and iconic Nanna Ditzel sofa for Søren Willadsen, designed and manufactured in the 1950s. Recently reupholstered in luxuriously soft premium...
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 28 in W 74 in D 29 in
Rare Danish Modern Sofa Designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Willadsen, C1952
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Danish modern sofa designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Willadsen C1952. Simple designed sofa with original off-white fabric and light oak finish frame. Dimensions 74 inches wi...
Fabric, Oak
Rare Nanna Ditzel Sofa, 1949
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A very rare Nanna Ditzel sofa designed 1949 and executed at cabinetmaker Knud Willadsen, Denmark. Legs of stained wood, upholstered with fabric.
Fabric, Beech
Nanna Ditzel Sofa, 1950
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A very beautiful sofa ND 82. Reupholstered in a Pierre Frey wool fabric. The teak is in very good condition with nice patina.
Fabric, Teak
Nanna Ditzel, Three-Seat Sofa for Søren Willadsen, 1952
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Very beautiful and rare three-seat sofa designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1952. Danish manufacture by Søren Willadsen. Newly upholstered with high quality yellow fabric by the French hous...
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Nanna Ditzel Daybed
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
Vintage daybed designed by Nanna Ditzel and manufactured by Kolds Savværk, Denmark, 1960s. Made out of solid oregon pine it has a foldable mattress reupholstered in off-white canvas...
Pine
Nanna Ditzel Children's Bed and Sofa
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanna Ditzel children's bed and sofa of Oregon pine mounted with loose blue cushions. Designed in 1964 to function as a multifunctional furniture, made by Kold Savvaerk, Denmark.