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.
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
Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
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
1960s, Danish easy armchair by Fritz Hansen, wool fabric, beech wood.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish easy armchair. Quality furniture wool fabric, beech wood legs and armrests. Chair was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: no smells, no ...
Wool, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Pair Of 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 'China Chairs', model FH4283, crafted in solid, matte-lacquered cherry wood with matching seat cushions in black leather. Originally designed in 1944 and produced by Fritz Ha...
Leather, Cherry
Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann 165' Teak Bench for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann 165' teak bench for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by...
Wood, Teak
Bernt Santesson Outdoor 'Drachmann' Teak Chair for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernt Santesson outdoor 'Drachmann' teak chair for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by usi...
Wood, Teak
Piet Hein Bar Stool by Fritz Hansen, Tan Leather, Danish Design
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein bar stools new upholstered with tan aniline leather. Piet Hein base Made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
$5,282Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Mid Century model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater leather sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Vintage Danish mid century 1960’s model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater sofa for Fritz Hansen in recently reupholstered dark chocolate coloured leather. Arne Vodder was one of the grea...
Leather
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Steel
Børge Mogensen "Spoke-back" Sofa by Fritz Hansen, 1963, Danish Modern
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early production "Spoke-Back" sofa by Børge Mogensen. This example manufactured in 1963, the first year of production, by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. Beautifully patinated beechwood an...
Beech
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 black leather lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 lounge chairs. Black leather upholstery, steel frame Nice patina to the leather
Steel
Set of Two Bar Stools patinated leather by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, DK 1960s.
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely pair of Midcentury stools, designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen and produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Defined by their sculptural silhouette, the stools combine a slen...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130, Oak & Vinyl, Danish Modern 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Leather, Rosewood
$11,250 / item
Swan Chair in Moonlight Shearling by Arne Jacobsen 1958
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Swan Chair in Moonlight Shearling, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958, is a timeless piece of furniture. Its unique curved shape ensures maximum comfort and support, while its sof...
Fabric
Midcentury Armchair Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Stained Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This partial heavy patinated armchair was designed and created 1942 by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair itself is made in stained beech. The seat i...
Leather, Beech
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Lounge Chair in Velvet Fabric 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, England
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen - Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen Denmark, c1940s A fine, classical armchair designed by architect Orla Molgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen Eft. in All...
Velvet
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great blond color and with coi...
Wool, Beech
Pair Jaime Hayon Model Ro Jh2 Lounge Chairs For Fritz Hansen, Oak Base
By Jaime Hayon, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Great pair of hardly used Ro Lounge chairs by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen These lounge chairs were designed for style and comfort, you might fall in love ...
Oak, Fabric
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as...
Leather, Bentwood
Panton Verner Bachelor Chair with Stool/Brown
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Delft, NL
Panton Verner Bachelor chair with stool/brown By Fritz Hansen Measures: 74 cm x 74 cm x 50 cm Labeled with number 6702 With stool The picture with demon...
Chrome
4x Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Portex' Stackable Dining Chairs, 1945
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 4 Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Portex' Stackable Dining Chairs. Designed in 1945. Produced by Fritz Hansen. Made of beechwood. Design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nie...
Wood
Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Cadence' Chair in FSC Certified Teak for FH Outdoor
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aurélien Barbry Outdoor 'Cadence' Chair in FSC Certified Teak for FH Outdoor Fritz Hansen's outdoor collection (originally Skagerak) emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly s...
Wood, Teak
Swan Chair in Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Mid-Century Modern Design Classic "Swan" chair designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the lounge area of ??the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The armchair has no identification of the manu...
Metal
$27,819Sale Price / set|20% Off
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1965 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very significant, original fully stamped 1965 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching...
Chrome
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs in sheepskin, model 1669, 1930s Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in beige sheepskin, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with f...
Sheepskin, Beech
$6,800
Fritz Hansen Desk Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning swivel desk chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1930's Aged to perfection with curved arms and sculptural wood swivel base. Beautifully worn leather patina Seat height adjus...
Leather, Beech
Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, Fritz Hansen, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, designed in 1940 My favourite early Fritz Hansen dining chair gives a elegant and unique take on the spindle back English ...
Wood, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...
Sheepskin, Beech
Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ole Wanscher was one of the leading figures of 20th century Danish design. Trained as an architect and later a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Wanscher’s work is ...
Upholstery, Wood
Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Natural Flag Halyard Black Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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...
Steel
Set Of Four Arne Jacobsen Maple Series 7 Chairs For Fritz Hansen Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four Scandinavian Modern "Series 7" chairs was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label fro...
Steel
Egg Chair Model 3316 with Ottoman in Elegance Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg Chair, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958-59 as part of the complete interior for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The chair features a swivel base with tilt fun...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen, Leather, Danish Design, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Vacona Sahara aniline leather. Four star base with tilt function. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
China chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1944. Executed by Fritz Hansen, 1970. Cherry wood and natural tanned leather cushion.
Leather, Cherry
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless crafts...
Steel
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The simple and refined aesthetic of this chair stems from Ole Wanscher’s reinvention of classic forms, for which he became a key-player of the Danish mid-century movement. In this m...
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner Model 708 Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
Danish modern side chair designed by Hans J. Wegner, model 708, and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. Crafted from solid beech wood, this chair showcases Wegner’s mastery of org...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Stackable Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Denton, TX
Iconic Arne Jacobsen series 7 stackable natural beech wood chairs for Fritz Hansen. The lean, stackable chair updates Jacobsen’s simple and spare 1952 Ant chair.
Beech
Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Original Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967 A striking example of mid-century modern design, th...
Aluminum
Piet Hein, bar stools, 3 available. Scandinavian / Danish Modern, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bar stools designed by Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen,. Base in stainless steel and seat with original leather. Denmark, this set is produced in 1999. One stool with origina...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Tongue chairs by Fritz Hansen circa 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Tongue chairs model 3106 Fritz Hansen Denmark, circa 1965 Lacquered plywood seats, chrome-plated legs 31 h × 19 w × 18 d i...
Plywood
$10,492 / item
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Easy Chair Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg™ is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s almost exclusively vertical and horizontal surfaces. The Egg sprang from a new tec...
Oak