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.
Set of Danish Trinidad Barstools by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia, 1990s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Hamburg, DE
High-quality barstools with leather upholstery from the Trinidad series by the Danish manufacturer Fredericia, designed by Nanna Ditzel. The characteristic element of the Trinidad s...
Metal
Nanna Ditzel Teak High Chair Stool, Danish 1960s with Label
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nanna Ditzel teak childs high chair/stool, Danish mid-20th Century, in solid teak with adjustable foot rest and removable safety bar. Originally desi...
Teak
Unavailable|$1,518 / item
Nanna Ditzel Trinidad Barstool Seat Upholstered
By Fredericia, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1998, Ditzel added a barstool version to her award-winning Trinidad series. The sliced and curved back shell provides unparalleled seating comfort. Optional seat upholstery.
Oak
Unavailable|$1,428 / item
Nanna Ditzel Trinidad Barstool
By Fredericia, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1998, Ditzel added a barstool version to her award-winning Trinidad series. The sliced and curved back shell provides unparalleled seating comfort. Optional seat upholstery.
Oak
1960s Pair of Nanna Ditzel Beech Stools by Kolds Savværk, Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Praha, CZ
-good original condition with some signs of use.
Beech
$2,867 / item
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
By Nanna Ditzel, Domus Danica, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Haderslev, DK
Playful, Space Age and super rare collectors piece by Nanna Ditzel for OD Møbler / Domus Danica 1969. Light high glossy blue fibre glass designed chair for use indoor or outdoor. ...
Fiberglass
Vintage Danish Teak and Bouclé Stool by Spøttrup, 1960s
By Hugo Frandsen, Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak stool by Spøttrup 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern ottoman in solid teak and bouclé by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. Round slightly tapered leg...
Bouclé, Teak
$5,617 / 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
$7,490 / 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 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
$175
H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Midcentury Red Beech Stools, 1960s, Original Preserved Condition
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of midcentury red beech stools, 1960s, original preserved condition.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$2,250 / item
H 42 in W 17 in D 17 in
Linea Barstool, White Oak with Upholstered Seat and Backrest in Leather
By Jake Whillans
Located in HAMILTON, ON
The Linea stool articulates a devotion to lightness and material aptitude. This sinuous structure of elegant proportions is hand carved to create its uniqu...
Oak, Leather, Wood
Pair of Beige Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted beige upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Velvet
$2,340 / item
H 42 in W 17 in D 17 in
Linea Barstool, Blackened Oak with Upholstered Seat and Backrest in Leather
By Jake Whillans
Located in HAMILTON, ON
The Linea stool articulates a devotion to lightness and material aptitude. This sinuous structure of elegant proportions is hand carved to create its uniqu...
Leather, Oak, Wood
$2,370 / item
H 34 in W 17 in D 17 in
Linea Barstool, Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Backrest in Leather (Black)
By Jake Whillans
Located in HAMILTON, ON
The Linea stool articulates a devotion to lightness and material aptitude. This sinuous structure of elegant proportions is hand carved to create its uniqu...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$2,370 / item
H 42 in W 17 in D 17 in
Linea Barstool, Walnut with Leather Upholstered Seat and Backrest
By Jake Whillans
Located in HAMILTON, ON
The Linea stool articulates a devotion to lightness and material aptitude. This sinuous structure of elegant proportions is hand carved to create its uniqu...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$19,415 / set
H 13 in Dm 20.48 in
Poul Kjaerholm "PK33" Stools Produced by E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early pair of "PK33" stools in steel and original brown leather by Poul Kjærholm produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark 1960s. In good original condition and stamped. ...
Steel
$2,250 / set
H 38.59 in W 14.97 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six “Anna” Beech Barstools by Crassevig, Italy, 1990s
By Crassevig
Located in Dronten, NL
An elegant set of six “Anna” barstools by the renowned Italian manufacturer Crassevig, celebrated for its refined craftsmanship and enduring modern design vocabulary. These stools ex...
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 11 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Nanna Ditzel "Trisse" Stools with Shearling Cushions for Poul Kold Mobler, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Coronado, CA
An adorable pair of "Trisse" stools designed by Nanna Ditzel and manufactured by Poul Kold Mobler in the early 1960s. These petite beauties may be used as seating or accent tables. T...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Yellow Stool by Nanna Ditzel, 1969
By Domus Danica, Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
A vibrant yellow fibreglass stool designed by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica in 1969, after her move to London in 1968. In every aspect the stool is h...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 28.15 in W 16.93 in D 14.57 in
Nanna Ditzel Teak High Chair Stool, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1960s with Label
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nanna Ditzel teak childs high chair/stool, Danish mid-20th Century, in solid teak with adjustable foot rest and removable safety bar. Originally des...
Teak
Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern. Solid teak wood. Made in Denmark. Beautiful design. Circa 1960 - located in Broo...
Teak
Walnut Trisse Toad Stool by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Snedkergaarden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Solid walnut 'Toad Stool' from the 'Trisse' series by Nanna Ditzel. A versatile lathe-turned solid wooden sculptural piece that come to its own in any inter...
Walnut
Walnut Side Table & stool by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Snedkergaarden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Side table of solid walnut + stool by Nanna Ditzel. The table and stool (commonly used as a small side table) is a versatile lathe-turned solid wooden sculptural piece that come to i...
Walnut
Nanna Ditzel, Stool, Beech, Kolds Savværk, Denmark, 1962
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in High Point, NC
A beech stool designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by Kolds Savværk, Denmark, 1962.
Beech
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 16.54 in
Beech Stool/Table "Toadstool", "Trisserne" by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savværk
By Nanna Ditzel, Poul Kold Savvaerk
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely “Toad stool” or “Trisserne” stool by Nanna Ditzel. Made from beech, in a friendly graphic design. Can be used as a seat or a small side table. The base diameter is 42 cm,...
Beech
Trio of Nanna Ditzel Lacquered Maple Wood Occasional Tables
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
A trio of vintage occasional tables in turned and lacquered maple wood, designed by Nanna Ditzel and made by Brdr. Krüger, 1981. Each tables' diameter is unique and their tops have ...
Maple
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Danish Modern Side Tables or Stools by Nanna Ditzel "Toadstools" in Beech, 1962
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Brilliant and beautiful design by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savværk in 1962. This pair of stools in lacquered beech is from the early and original production of these iconic stools and ...
Beech
Nanna Ditzel Nursing Chair Footstool, Denmark, 1956
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare footstool designed by Nanna Ditzel and manufactured by Kolds Savværk, Denmark 1956. This footstool belongs with the Nursing chair designed by Nanna Ditzel and this footstool wou...
Upholstery, Oak
Rare Orange Design Stool by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
By Nanna Ditzel, Domus Danica, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Haderslev, DK
Renowned Danish designer Nanna Ditzel made this very special stool in 1969 for OD Møbler / Oddense, Domus Danica, Denmark. Tulip shaped high glossy orange lacquer made of fibre gl...
Fiberglass