Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

Danish, 1923-2005

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.

Creator: Nanna Ditzel

1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy

$2,262Sale Price|40% Off

1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Nanna Ditzel, Puunveisto OY

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This iconic mid-century modern swivel chair, known as the "Mandariini" (Mandarin) chair, was designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy in Finland. The chair features a...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s

$4,600

H 33.25 in W 43 in D 31 in

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s

$6,800

H 34.25 in W 25.5 in D 28 in

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This rare chair model "Mikki” were designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by his own company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland. Super elegant and enticingly fun...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s

$7,400

H 34.25 in W 25.75 in D 27.5 in

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This rare chair model "Mikki” were designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by his own company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland. Super elegant and enticingly fun...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s

$11,596

H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in

Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very good original condition. Original green leather cushions, braided natural leather in the back.

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s

$9,856

H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in

Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Stockholm, SE

Walnut and black leather. Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Teak Daybed Sofa by Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s

$5,686

H 25.2 in W 66.93 in D 30.32 in

Teak Daybed Sofa by Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Rīga, LV

This minimalist sofa is made of two teak boards on solid beech wood legs. Zipped cushions are removable, there’re 2 upholstery options - green Marimekko fabric inside. Additional in...

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Teak

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland

$11,016

H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut

Lounge Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Örnas, Finland 1960s

$4,522

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in

Lounge Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Örnas, Finland 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Berlin, DE

An exquisite lounge chair designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Örnas, crafted in Finland during the 1960s. The chair is in remarkable condition—the original leather webbing remains beaut...

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20th Century Finnish Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Siesta Lounge Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1952 Sheepskin

$8,349

H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in

Siesta Lounge Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1952 Sheepskin

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY

Located in Stockholm, SE

One of my favourite chairs, the "Siesta-chair" designed in 1952 by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs at Puunveisto Oy in Finland. This chair is reupholstered in sheepskin and is in excellen...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Sheepskin, Teak

4 rotating chairs Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornas Finland 1970

$4,522 / set

H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in

4 rotating chairs Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornas Finland 1970

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in PARIS, FR

Wonderfull set of 4 rotating chairs in fiberglass by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Hornas Finland circa 1971 Wonderfull vintage condition

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Fiberglass

Rare Armchair, Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s

$7,462Sale Price|35% Off

H 39.18 in W 28.75 in D 34.26 in

Rare Armchair, Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Armchair, design Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, manufactured by Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s. Stained birch legs, reupholstered with model Orsetto quality fabric by Lauritzons. Good vi...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s

$7,400

H 38 in W 27 in D 32 in

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s

By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in High Point, NC

A floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chair designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by Puunveisto Oy, Träsnideri AB, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 38...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Previously Available Items

1960s, Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Nanna Ditzel

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H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in

1960s, Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Nanna Ditzel

By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Nanna Ditzel

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Fantastic pair of 'Mandarini' swivel armchairs made by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Puunveisto Oy, wood work Ltd. These chairs are upholstered with a buttoned orange fabric 'Hallingdal' by Kvadrat designed by Nanna Ditzel, on an oak swivel base...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

1960s, 1 'Mandarini' Swivel Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort and Nanna Ditzel

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H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in

1960s, 1 'Mandarini' Swivel Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort and Nanna Ditzel

By Puunveisto OY, Nanna Ditzel, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Fantastic 'Mandarini' swivel armchair made by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Puunveisto Oy, wood work Ltd. This chair is upholstered with a buttoned orange fabric 'Hallingdal' by Kvadrat designed by Nanna Ditzel on an oak swivel base...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

1960s, Pair of Mandarini Swivel Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort and Nanna Ditzel

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H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in

1960s, Pair of Mandarini Swivel Armchairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort and Nanna Ditzel

By Puunveisto OY, Nanna Ditzel, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Fantastic pair of 'Mandarini' swivel armchairs made by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Puunveisto Oy, wood work Ltd. These chairs are upholstered with a buttoned orange fabric 'Hallingdal' by...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s, 1 'Mandarini' Swivel Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort and Nanna Ditzel

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H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in

1960s, 1 'Mandarini' Swivel Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort and Nanna Ditzel

By Puunveisto OY, Nanna Ditzel, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

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1960s Finnish Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

1960s, 1 'Mandarini' Swivel Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort and Nanna Ditzel

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H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in

1960s, 1 'Mandarini' Swivel Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort and Nanna Ditzel

By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Nanna Ditzel

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Fantastic 'Mandarini' swivel armchair made by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Puunveisto Oy, wood work Ltd. This chair is upholstered with a buttoned orange fabric 'Hallingdal' by Kvadrat desi...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Nanna Ditzel Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Nanna Ditzel swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Nanna Ditzel swivel chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Nanna Ditzel swivel chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider swivel chairs by and Yrjö Kukkapuro. Prices for Nanna Ditzel swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,849 and can go as high as $7,849, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,849.

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