Since the early 20th century, Fredericia has manufactured alluring and sophisticated Scandinavian furniture produced with the highest standards of quality in mind. The Danish brand collaborates with today’s top design talent and over time partnered with celebrated mid-century modernists such as Hans Wegner, Arne Vodder, Jens Risom — a leading figure in Scandinavian design and Knoll’s first designer — and Nanna Ditzel, whose Hanging Egg chair for Sika was a favorite for flashy fashion shoots of the 1960s.
Fredericia was founded in 1911 by N.P. Ravnsø as the Fredericia Chair Factory. In 1930, with the idea of creating a range of durable furniture made in the traditional styles of the era, Fredericia secured a license to manufacture pieces for German company Thonet.
In 1955 Danish businessman Andreas Graversen acquired Fredericia. Graversen had previously established what would become a long-lived partnership with notable furniture designer Børge Mogensen, a former teaching assistant to pioneering architect and designer Kaare Klint. Graversen sought to introduce modern flourishes to traditional Scandinavian furniture design at Fredericia — and owing to his business savvy and vision, coupled with Mogensen's artistic sensibilities and deep understanding of organic materials, the company successfully debuted various furnishings designed in the Scandinavian modern style that are still coveted today.
Fredericia brought Mogensen's iconic Spanish chair to market in 1958. With its solid European oak frame, wide armrests and suspended saddle leather seat and backrest, this signature piece solidified Fredericia's standing in Denmark — and around the world — as a premier furniture company. Mogensen designed many renowned pieces during his career at Fredericia, including the practical, rustic Hunting chair.
After Mogensen's death in 1972, Fredericia continued to flourish as a manufacturer. The company continues to work with legendary designers — witness its impossibly innovative Stingray rocking chair, designed by Thomas Pedersen, for example — and in 2020 acquired the Erik Jørgensen furniture company. Fredericia is now owned by Graversen's son, Thomas Graversen.
On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage Fredericia seating, storage pieces and tables.
Set of 6 Plan Chairs, Oak/Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Steel
Set of 4 Plan Chairs, Black Ash /Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Steel
Set of 6 Plan Chairs, Black Ash /Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Steel
Pair of Plan Chairs, Oak/Black Steel, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
With its surprisingly minimal footprint and generous comfort, the Plan Chair is ideal for modern spaces that invite a variety of uses, from extensive hospitality and office applicati...
Steel
Set of 4 Lynderup Chairs, Black Frame/Walnut, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The Lynderup chair is a flexible stacking chair for collaboration spaces, auditoriums, cafés and commercial settings. Lynderup is a flexible stacking chair with plywood shells, desig...
Steel
Set of 4 Pavilion AV1 Stackable Chairs, Black Steel/Walnut- by Anderssen & Voll
By &Tradition
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Located on the castle grounds of Copenhagen’s Kastellet overlooking the waterfront promenade that is home to the Little Mermaid, The Langelinie Pavilion stands with a resilient spirit. The first Pavilion was built in 1885. Echoing its own ability to endure is the Pavilion chair by Andersen & Voll. Here the challenge was to design a stackable chair used for...
Steel
Set of 6 Industrial Stackable Chairs by Niels Larsen, Black Metal & Oak, 1960s
By Niels Larsen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of six industrial stacking chairs designed by Niels Larsen in Denmark, circa 1970s. These chairs exemplify the clean, functional lines and material honesty of late Mo...
Metal
Set of Six Armchairs, Model JH-701, in Birch and Steel by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of Six Armchairs, Model JH-701, in Birch and Steel by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s Additional Information: Material: Birch, Steel, Wenge and Leather Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Se...
Steel
Set of 4 Beechwood MZO Chairs with Black Kvadrat Upholstered Seat by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Beechwood MZO Chairs with Black Kvadrat Upholstered Seat by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm Materials: Beech. This iconic chair played a leading role in one of the fairy tales of Danish furniture design. However – more curiously – it is also on display at The Workers Museum in Copenhagen. This chair was designed specifically with the ambition to create a chair that working class Danes could afford. With mazo's new edition this classical chair is once again made available to everyone looking for a quality dining chair. Mazo produce and re-launch both the iconic international design classics, and the hidden gems that have only been produced in a small number in this design universe. We are serious about authenticity. We rely on it, as it is the core of our existence. Humbled to be trusted with the exclusive rights to manufacture and launch furniture...
Other
1960s Black Lacquered Bankstuhl Chairs by Willy Guhl for Stendig, Set of Four
By Willy Guhl, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Bankstuhl caned dining chairs, designed by Willy Guhl. This simple solid model of dining chair is composed of a wood frame with a caned seat and back. This sil...
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
1990s Set of Four Danish Johannes Foersom Armchairs in Steel and Black Leather
By Paustian, Johannes Foersom
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Johannes Foersom stackable armchairs designed in 1998 in tube steel, beech, chrome and black fabric made by Paustian. The chairs feature elegant organic round shaped a...
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
Faux Leather, Oak
