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.
Expertly Restored - Nanna Ditzel ND-83 Cognac Leather Chair for Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
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
Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Illum Wikkelsø, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs designed by Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Matching sofa is also available.
Steel
Easy chair model AP-26, Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculptural easy chair designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel and produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, in the 1950s. The design is characterized by its softly curved shell, embracing backre...
Fabric, Beech
Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair Model ND 83
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nanna Ditzel design lounge chair model ND83, Denmark. First production edition manufactured by Søren Willadsen in oak with new periwinkle wool upholstery, ready ...
Upholstery, Oak
Nanna Ditzel Wicker Basket Chair for Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Buffalo, NY
This original 1950s basket chair by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan is perhaps the finest example to ever surface on the market. handwoven wicker seat—flawless in its craftsmans...
Wicker, Teak
Danish Modern Armchair by Nanna Ditzel in Oak and Patinated Leather, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair in oak and nicely patinated black leather. Designed by Nanna Ditzel for Copenhagen county court. This example is only made in a few examples and therefore a rare collectible item. Documented by a Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen.
Leather, Oak
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen ND83 Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen ND83 Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair This chair measures: 30 wide x 26 deep x 26.5 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair clearance o...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Hanging Egg Chair by Nanna Ditzel, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury wicker hanging egg shaped chair by Nanna Ditzel. Beautiful and very original 'loung' chair with a timeless design. It hangs from the ...
Wicker
Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9. Originally attributed to Nanna Ditzel, recent scholarship suggests that this chair is actually a design by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubel...
Upholstery, Teak
Original Nanna Ditzel Hanging Eeg chair for R. Wengler, 1959
By Robert Wengler, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An original first edition of the 'Hanging Egg Chair' by Nanna Ditzel, designed 1959 and made at R. Wengler, Copenhagen, Denmark. Original condition with woven rattan in very fine c...
Metal
Early Nanna Ditzel 'Basket chair' for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
First edition Nanna Ditzel 'Basket' easy chair with frame of teak, upholstered with wicker. Designed by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950's with makers mark. Very...
Cane, Teak
Vintage Hanging Egg Chair by Nanna Ditzel, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury wicker hanging egg shaped chair by Nanna Ditzel. Beautiful and very original 'loung' chair with a timeless design. It hangs from the ...
Wicker
Early Production Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair Model 83
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Nana Ditzel design lounge chair model ND83, Denmark. First production edition manufactured by Søren Willadsen in oak with it's original faux leather upholstery, eXTREMELY C...
Faux Leather, Oak
Nanna Ditzel Easy Chairs Model Ap 26 Produced by Ap-Stolen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP 26 designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Expertly Restored - Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel Model-2632 Lounge Chair for Fredericia
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel Model-2632 lounge chair for Fredericia is a beautifully sculptural example of Danish Modern design that combines form and comfort. Newly refinished and ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak
Nanna Ditzel lounge chair in full grain leather and oak, Model ND82
By Snedkergaarden, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nanna Ditzel for Snedkergaarden, lounge chair model ND82, oak, New upholstered with cognac vintage full grain aniline leather. Denmark, 1952.
Leather, Oak
Nanna Ditzel Armchair Model 83 by Mobelfabric Soren Willadsen Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Paris, IDF
Nanna Ditzel armchair Model 83 by Mobelfabric Soren Willadsen Denmark. Beech wood Born in 1923 in Copenhagen, the modern designer Nanna Ditzel, née Hauberg, began her studies in ...
Beech
Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair for A.P. Stolen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Curved-back lounge chair with solid legs of teak and original upholstery of Savak Wool. Designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced in Denmark by A.P. Stolen, circa 1950s.
Wool, Teak
'Basket' Chair in teak by Nanna Ditzel
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Basket Chair' easy chair in teak with patinated wicker. Designed by Nanna Ditzel and made by Ludvig Pontoppidan.
Wicker, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Model ND83 Lounge Chair By Nanna Ditzel For Willadsen
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Scandinavian Modern lounge chair was created by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel for the manufacturer Knud Willadsen circa 1952. The model no. is ND83. The chair design was featured in an exhibition where Nanna Ditzel was nicknamed the Grand Dame of Danish Furniture. She is recognized for the unique shapes and forms she uses in her designs. This ND83 chair is no exception with its half-circle backrest and armrest, a modern take on the tub chair. The chair rests on rounded teak legs. This timeless chair has been newly upholstered in blush cotton bouclé The upholstery contrasts beautifully in color and texture with it's sleek frame. The Niels Moller Model 64...
Fabric, Teak, Bouclé
Rare lounge chair in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Basket Chair' armchair in patinated rosewood with a seat in new cane. Designed in 1950 by Nanna Ditzel and made by Ludvig Pontoppidan.
Cane, Rosewood
Trinidad Bar Stool Made In Stained Oak By Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Lejre, DK
The Trinidad bar stool, designed by the esteemed Nanna Ditzel as part of the Trinidad series in 1998, is a remarkable piece of modern furniture. Cr...
Oak
Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair Model 83
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nanna Ditzel design lounge chair model ND83, Denmark. First production edition manufactured by Søren Willadsen in refinished oak with new teal wool upholstery, ready to be enjoyed.
Upholstery, Oak
ND 83 Easy Chair by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 83 - easy chair in Dunes grey leather and stained beech. Designed in 1952. Nanna Ditzel / Søren Willadsen.
Beech
Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair, Boucle Upholstery, Beech Legs
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Curved-back lounge chair with splayed stained beech legs and new upholstered with boucle. Designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced in Denmark by A.P. Stolen, circa 1950s.
Bouclé, Beech
$9,357 / set
Nanna Dietzel Lounge Chairs, Danish Modern
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
A pair of Nana Ditzel lounge chairs. Nana Ditzel was a Danish designer (1923-2005). Two lovely Scandinavian easy chairs produced for Willadsen and designed in 1952. These modern lo...
Wood
$935 / item
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
Cushion for Rana Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cushion for Rana lounge chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition. The cover is removable. Cushions available for 690e in black, beige, taupe or mocca. On demand. Delivery tile is 5/6 weeks.
Rattan
$8,983
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Rare edition of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with amazing patina. Seat and back in patinated saddle leather and frame in solid oak. Manufactured in 1967. T...
Leather, Oak
Madame Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Madame lounge chair. New édition. Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel experimental approach two materials resulted in 1951 in Ditzel’s first bite of a single coh...
Rattan
$4,800 / set
H 28.75 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Badminton ND 150 Dining Chairs Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 6 Badminton ND 150 dining chairs Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk. Design 1958, production in the 1960s. Newly upholstered and restored set of 6 dinin...
Steel
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Ring Chairs in Cognac Color Leather
By Nanna Ditzel, GETAMA
Located in New York, NY
Danish designer Nanna Ditzel believed that the best thoughts came from being in the most comfortable positions. From the onset she designed for the body and it's comfort. Breaking wi...
Leather, Foam, Oak
Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
Finn Juhl for Soren Willadsen Model SW96 Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a really beautiful original example of this scarce lounge chair, designd by Finn Juhl and produced by Soren Willadsen. The frame of the chair is Oak, the arms are Teak and th...
Cane, Oak, Teak
$7,018Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 25.2 in W 33.08 in D 26.78 in
Very rare set of 'Ring Chairs' by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Denmark 1958
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and iconic design from the 1950s, this set of “Ring Chairs” was designed by Danish designers Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel and produced by the master cabinetmaker Kolds Savvaerk. Th...
Fabric, Teak
$8,188 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Easy Chair and Ottoman Model 272 Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare easy chair and ottoman model 272 in rosewood and leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Beautifully designed chair in rosewood and black saddle leather. The solid rosewood le...
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair and Ottoman with Canvas Seat
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963 Easy chair with matching ottoman by Danish designer Illum Wikk...
Leather, Canvas, Teak
$3,847
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 26 in
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen ND83 Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen ND83 Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair This chair measures: 30 wide x 26 deep x 26.5 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair clearance o...
Upholstery, Wood
$9,357
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 29.53 in
Early Nanna Ditzel 'Basket chair' for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
First edition Nanna Ditzel 'Basket' easy chair with frame of teak, upholstered with wicker. Designed by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950's with makers mark. Very...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 27.37 in W 30.12 in D 25.79 in
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Two Lounge Chairs in Original Green Leather
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen, easy chairs model 'ND83', beech, original leather, Denmark, 1952. Set of two round lounge chairs with a dark stained wooden frame and olive green l...
Leather, Beech
Nanna Ditzel Recently Upholstered 'Oda-Chair'
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel, 'nursing' chair, Kvadrat Hallingdal brown and beige fabric and wood, Denmark, 1953. This round and comfortable armchair is designed by Nanna Ditzel. The chair features...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Nanna Ditzel Set of Two Lounge Chairs in Teak and Off-White Fabric
By Snedkergaarden, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of two easy chairs model ND83, in teak and fabric, by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1952. Set of two round lounge chairs with teak frame and off-white fabric upho...
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Nanna Ditzel pair of lounge chairs in full grain leather and oak, Model ND82
By Snedkergaarden, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nanna Ditzel for Snedkergaarden, two seat sofa model ND82, oak, original upholstered with red Hallingdal from Kvadrat, Denmark, 1952.
Oak, Leather
Ringstol Chairs by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The ringstol chair by Nanna Ditzel, in teak, designed in 1958 and produced by Kolds Saeverek. This set of two early production chairs has original white wool upholstery that needs t...
Wool, Teak
Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair Model 83 / Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nanna Ditzel design lounge chair model ND83, Denmark. Early production edition manufactured by Søren Willadsen (early label) with new blue boucle wool fabric upholstery, Classic des...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Nanna Ditzel ND83 Chairs for Selig
By Selig, Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Diego, CA
We present this beautiful pair of Chairs by Nana Ditzel for Selig that have been reupholstered in new classic Hallingdal 65 (colorway 126) Danish wool. The shape of this chair is so ...
Wool, Beech
Original pot-chair by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark.
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in København K, DK
Gryde stolen or the pot chair, model AP26 designed in the 1950s by Nanna Ditzel and produced both by Kolds Savværk and AP-Stolen, Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Nanna Ditzel lounge Chair for Fredericia, model 2631
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Curved-back lounge chair with oak legs and original upholstered with Hallingdal 130 from Kvadrat. Designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced in Denmark by Fredericia. Model 2631.
Bouclé, Beech
Sold
H 26.38 in W 29.93 in D 30.71 in
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Two Lounge Chairs in boucle, Model SW83, Very rare
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen, easy chairs model 'SW83', rosewood, new upholstered with Boucle, Denmark, 1952. Set of two round lounge chairs with a dark rosewood wooden frame an...
Bouclé, Rosewood
Hanging chair a.k.a the "Egg" by Nanna Ditzel, 1959 design
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The "Egg" hanging chair was designed in 1959 by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel, known for her innovative creations in the field of furniture design. This hanging chair, also known as ...
Rattan
Nanna Ditzel ND83 Green Leather Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Nanna Ditzel ND83 lounge chair, circa mid-1950s. This example has been newly upholstered in a supple green leather. Finish to teak frame is original.
Leather, Teak