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.
$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 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
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
$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
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
$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
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
$11,568
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Curved Sofa in the manner of Frederico Munari, Italian
By Frederico Murani
Located in London, GB
Large Mid-century modern sofa designed in the manner of Frederico Munari with generous curves. The sofa has a deep seating and a slopping backrest and arms, that makes it very comfor...
Velvet, Oak
$18,550
H 27.56 in W 91.34 in D 32.88 in
“Model V11” Three-Seater Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This free-standing sofa, better known as “Model V11” is considered among the masterpiece designs of Illum Wikkelsø. The Danish designer created the “V11” series in 1965 whilst workin...
Leather, Wood
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
$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 Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
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
$9,116
H 26.78 in W 56.7 in D 28.75 in
V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of mid-century Danish design, this rare V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen dates from the 1960s and stands out as one of the finest pieces we’ve so...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa in the Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Italian sofa features sculpted armrests as well as splayed metal legs. The royal blue upholstery covers thick padded seating, ensuring maximum comfort. This unique pie...
Metal
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
$9,452
H 28.75 in W 85.83 in D 23.63 in
Three-Seater Sofa Model 2333 Made In Cognac Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Treat your living room to luxury and timeless elegance with this 3-seater sofa, model 2333, designed by the renowned Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Furniture around the 19...
Leather
$7,942 / set
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 31.5 in
ILLUM WIKKELSØ, a sofa 'Australia Modell 50-4' for Søren Willadsen, with ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, IDF
The low lines typical of Danish design make The Australia a perfect piece of furniture. A subtle internal spring back and firm cushions create a comfortable seating experience. Much...
Fabric, Rosewood
Nanna Ditzel Danish Modern Sofa, Soren Willadsen, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
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 Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
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 Finn Juhl, Nanna Ditzel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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 Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
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.
Rare Nanna Ditzel Three-Person Sofa
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Nanna Ditzel, "First Lady of Danish Furniture Design," had a remarkably long and fruitful career. Her family fostered a passionate interest in art and design. She practiced cabinet m...
Oak, Wool
Nanna Ditzel-Curved Arm Sofa
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Nanna Ditzel curved arm sofa upholstered in a two Maharam wool fabrics with an oak wood frame.
Fabric, Oak
Nanna Ditzel "Allé Sofa" in Cognac Leather
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
Trained as a cabinet maker and also educated in fine arts, Nanna Ditzel presented her talent in a variety of realms including furniture, textile, jewelry to name a few. Among her most beloved works, "Allé Sofa...
Beech, Leather