When the Copenhagen-based furniture maker Fritz Hansen opened for business more than 140 years ago, the company — which today styles itself The Republic of Fritz Hansen — adhered to the traditional, time-honored Danish values of craftsmanship in woodworking and joinery. Yet thanks to the postwar innovations of Arne Jacobsen and others, Fritz Hansen would become the country’s leader in Scandinavian modern design using new, forward-looking materials and methods.
Fritz Hansen started his company in 1872, specializing in the manufacture of small furniture parts. In 1915, the firm became the first in Denmark to make chairs using steam-bent wood (a technique most familiar from birch used in the ubiquitous café chairs by Austrian maker Thonet). At the time, Fritz Hansen was best known for seating that featured curved legs and curlicue splats and referenced 18th-century Chippendale designs.
In the next few decades, the company promoted simple, plain chairs with slatted backs and cane or rush seats designed by such proto-modernist masters as Kaare Klint and Søren Hansen. Still, the most aesthetically striking piece Fritz Hansen produced in the first half of the 20th century was arguably the China chair of 1944 by Hans Wegner — and that piece, with its yoke-shaped bentwood back- and armrest, was based on seating manufactured in China during the Ming dynasty. (Wegner was moved by portraits he’d seen of Danish merchants in the Chinese chairs.)
Everything changed in 1952 with Arne Jacobsen’s Ant chair. The collaboration between the architect and Fritz Hansen officially originated in 1934 — that year, Jacobsen created his inaugural piece for the manufacturer, the solid beechwood Bellevue chair for a restaurant commission. The Ant chair, however, was the breakthrough.
With assistance from his then-apprentice Verner Panton, Jacobsen designed the Ant chair for the cafeteria of a Danish healthcare company called Novo Nordisk. The chair was composed of a seat and backrest formed from a single piece of molded plywood attached, in its original iteration, to three tubular metal legs. Its silhouette suggests the shape of the insect’s body, and the lightweight, stackable chair and its biomorphic form became an international hit.
Jacobsen followed with more plywood successes, such as the Grand Prix chair of 1957. The following year he designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and its furnishings, including the Egg chair and the Swan chair. Those two upholstered pieces, with their lush, organic frames made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane, have become the two chairs most emblematic of mid-20th-century cool. Moreover, the Egg and Swan led Fritz Hansen to fully embrace new man-made materials, like foam, plastic and steel wire used to realize the avant-garde creations of later generations of designers with whom the firm collaborated, such as Piet Hein, Jørn Utzon (the architect of the Sydney Opera House) and Verner Panton. If the Fritz Hansen of 1872 would not now recognize his company, today’s connoisseurs certainly do.
Find a collection of vintage Fritz Hansen tables, lounge chairs, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Side Chairs, 3
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Three Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Style Side Chairs, plywood shells on tubular chrome legs. 31" H x 17.75" W x 15" D; seat: ...
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of Fritz Hansen model FH-1669 lounge chairs from the original licensed production in the 1940s. The chairs have been refinished and reupholstered in best quality shear...
Sheepskin, Beech
Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson Dining Table, Circular Oak
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson super circular dining table with original oak top Legs of chromed metal. Model super circular, made by Fritz Hansen. This is one of the most iconic ta...
Chrome
Povl B. Eskildsen Outdoor 'Riviera' Lounge Chair in Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Povl B. Eskildsen Outdoor 'Riviera' Lounge Chair in Teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations. The multifunctional 'Riviera' Lounge is based on the original Riviera Sunbed...
Wood, Teak
ORIGINAL RESTORED VINTAGE FRiTZ HANSEN STAMPED PK31 POUL KJÆRHOLM LEATHER SOFA
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, one of a kind Fritz Hansen retailed Poul Kjærholm designed PK33-3 fully restored hand dyed brown leather chrome fr...
Steel, Chrome
Chromed steel coatrack 'Coat Tree' by Sidse Werner for Fritz Hansen, 1971
By Sidse Werner, Fritz Hansen
Located in MIlano, IT
Chromed steel coatrack 'Coat Tree' by Sidse Werner for Fritz Hansen, 1990s Iconic coatrack designed during seventies by Sidse Werner for Fritz Hansen. The Coat Tree, or "tree with co...
Steel
AJ 3320 - 'Swan' chair in brown leather and suede by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3320 - 'Swan' armchair in dark brown Elegance leather and brown suede on a bronze base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen and made by Fritz Hansen.
Bronze
1998 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Dining / Side Chair, Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 1998. The listed price includes one chair, and we have ...
Steel
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Bench in Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen, Niels Hvass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' bench in teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials an...
Wood, Teak
Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Both have been expertly restored and reupholstered in Knoll Classic Boucle. If you notice in the photos, the stems o...
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
PK 20 - Lounge chair in original black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 - Armchair in original black leather with neck cushion and spring steel frame. Designed in 1968 by Poul Kjærholm. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Set of six series 7 Chairs in Teak, Model 3107, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six Series 7 chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. Made in teak veneer with the characteristic moulded shell that makes the chair light, ...
Chrome
PK 31/1 - Armchair in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Armchair in patinated black leather with steel frame. Designed by Poul Kjærholm and made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Cadence' Bench in FSC Certified Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Cadence' Bench in FSC Certified Teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly s...
Wood, Teak
$1,898Sale Price|20% Off
Super-Ellipse Model B613 By Piet Hein For Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Super-Ellipse, Model B613, designed by Piet Hein, is an iconic table that combines functionality and aesthetics in a unique way. This table has a white laminate table top, which give...
Laminate
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Dining Chair, Leather, Danish Design, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nature leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable.
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Side Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Teak, 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with laminated Beech...
Plywood, Teak, Mahogany, Beech
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Set of Three Metal Bar Stools with Red Seats
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, set of three bar stools, metal, red fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1970s Set of three bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen. These stools hold ...
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Oak Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant and versatile Series 7 chair was introduced in 1955 by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and instantly became an iconic design. The Series 7 chair achieved ...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
1st Edition Set of 4 'Lily' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1969
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A rare set of 4 ‘Lily’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Danish National Bank in 1968. The Lily is the last shell chair Arne Jacobsen designed before his death in 1971. The de...
Metal
Scandinavian Folke Ohlsson Teak Settee in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" Velvet
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern settee by Swedish designer, Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" cotton velvet fabric (ca. 1960s, Denmark). Delightful, dimi...
Upholstery, Teak
$5,650 / set
Early Arne Jacobsen “Swan” Chairs, a pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored in cotton velvet with new foam. Both retain their original maker’s mark
Velvet
AX Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1963
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Dronten, NL
A Danish design icon, this AX Armchair—designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1963—beautifully showcases the innovation and craftsmanship t...
Leather, Birch, Teak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship w...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen, c.1950s, Denmark. The coffee table features a teak table top and chrome base. Dimensions 59" width x 25" depth x 19" height. Condition...
Chrome
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Multiple Available
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic chair of the Danish design movement, the Series 7 Chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. Multiple available.
Steel
Pair of early Series 7 Chairs in Walnut Model 3107 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair early Series 7 chairs in walnut. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Chrome
Pantonova Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Chrome Steel and Cognac Leather
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wedge shaped chair and ottoman designed by Verner Panton for his Pantonova Series manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Completely original including the cognac / camel color leather cusions...
Chrome
$5,348 / item
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Natural Canvas
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK22 by Poul Kjærholm was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, the world’s premier design...
Oak
$1,165Sale Price|55% Off
Beech & Chrome Round Coffee Table by Jens Ammundsen for Fritz Hansen, 1990s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Jens Amundsen for Fritz Hansen SAS-series table. Chrome-plated steel leg, beech table top.
Chrome
Scandinavian Round Teak Dining Table Mod. 3600 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak dining table - Model 3600 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1960. The table was purchased from the original owners who bought it in 1964 as a wedding present...
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
Steel
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs "No. 1588" Elm, Cane & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Exceptional and highly sculptural pair of Fritz Hansen lounge chairs, model No. 1588, designed and produced in Denmark during the 1940s. Crafted in beautifully patinated solid elm wi...
Sheepskin, Cane, Elm
$449Sale Price / item|22% Off
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Dining Stackable Chairs Model Portex
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Dining chairs/stackable chairs, model Portex. Designed in 1945. Produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. They come in a fully renewed finitio...
Beech
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK61 Coffee Table Marble Honed Black for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The coffee table PK61™ is almost as elementary and minimalist as it gets from the hand of Poul Kjærholm. Despite the extreme distillation of the structure into a set of identical ele...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dark Brown Oak Series 7 Desk Task Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(1) Danish Modern Design the series 7 chair on an original rolling 5 star base with Casters. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Dark Brown Oak finish on Bentwood molded seat...
Chrome
Danish Mid Century "Egg Chair" in Black Original Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1963
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and beautiful example of an iconic Danish mid century "3317 / Egg" armchair in decorative original black patinated leather designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced and labe...
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Natural Flag Halyard Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK4™ is a modern, relaxed lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1952. It radiates the designer’s distinctive elegance through a light, minimalistic expression in steel and fl...
Stainless Steel
Panton Verner Bachelor Chair/Brown
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Delft, NL
Panton Verner bachelor chair By Fritz Hanssen With pillow. Measures: 74 cm x 74 cm x 50 cm The picture with demonstration to mont the chair is not incl...
Chrome
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen Black Lacquer Ant Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs by Fritz Hansen three legged Ant chairs in Black Lacquer. Labeled Made in Denmark - Dated 1993 Pre owned condition - Very clean - Located in Brookly...
Chrome
Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant three-seat sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in 1955 as Model 5464 for Fritz Hansen. We love the elegant angles of the sofa and the legs combined the slim cushi...
Wool, Teak
$9,276Sale Price / set|33% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair & Ottoman by Fritz Hansen, Leather, 1974
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A superb early example of Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair, produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark and dated 1974, paired with its matching ottoman. The design remains one of the defining achi...
Chrome
PK 71 - Nesting tables in steel by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 71 - Nesting tables in patinated steel with top in black acrylic. Designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Grand Prix chair no. 4130 in teak, with rare provenance. The chair, originally known as Model 3130, was first introduced in 1957 at the Milan Triennale. It features an elegant ...
Birch, Teak
1996 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Series 7 Chair in Blue Beech Model 3107 Sets Available
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 1996 (some date to 1998 but came from the same office)....
Steel
Mid Century Danish White Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Danish modern Model 3320 Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen were made in Denmark in the 1960s. The beautiful Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacob...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,415 / item
Oxford Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Oxford chair was created in 1965 for the professors at St Catherine’s College at the University of Oxford by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. A symbol of prestige ...
Metal, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and steel "Egg" lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1958. Provenance: Estate of Russ Meyer. Seat Height (inche...
Steel
$25,580 / set
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs, model 1669, circa 1930s. Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in wool, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with filling in organic ...
Sheepskin, Beech
$3,710Sale Price|20% Off
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, manufactu...
Metal
Set of Danish Sofa and Lounge Chair by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Danish modern seating set designed by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, comprising a two-seat sofa and matching lounge chair, 1940s. The ensemble features beautifully sculpted t...
Fabric, Beech
Ole Wanscher pair of Danish 1675 Easy Chairs for Fritz Hansen, 1942
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Uppsala, SE
1940s lounge chairs in stained Beech, model 1675, designed by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen. Because of the stain they has a very Mahogany look. This pair was made in 1942, so quite ...
Leather, Beech
Fritz Hansen Funkis Spindle Chair no. 4157 in Stained Beechwood, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant and sculptural Danish “Funkis” spindle-back chair model no. 4157 by renowned maker Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark during the 1940s. Crafted in richly stained beechwood, th...
Beech
Danish Modern, Side Table in Lacquered Beech, Fritz Hansen, "Model 1535", 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish Modern round side table, "Model 1535," designed by Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. Crafted in beech, it features a minimalist silhouette with clean lines. The lower shelf is wove...
Cane, Beech
A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg chairs with ottoman, C 1973.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swivel Egg chairs and matching ottoman. Having its original mid century upholstery and resting on aluminum bases. Each piece having orig...
Aluminum
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Easy Chair in Steel & Canvas by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1997
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and iconic Danish modern "PK22" chair in brushed chromium plated steel and original natural colored canvas by Poul Kjaerholm produced and stamped by Fritz Hansen in Denmark 19...
Steel
$7,173Sale Price / set|20% Off
6 rare lounge version Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs in vibrant Ferrari red velvet
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 6 rare high back lounge version Arne Jacobsen, for Fritz Hansen Oxford chairs in vibrant Ferrari red coloured velvet with revolving ...
Chrome
'Munkegaard' desk in teak by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Munkegaard' desk/lectern in laminated teak with two drawers and steel frame. Designed in 1955 for the Munkegaard School by Arne Jacobsen. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel