Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Danish, 1847-1902
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.
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Creator: Fritz Hansen
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Chair Model '6103' in Cane
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, 'X-chair model '6103', cane, wood, beech, Denmark, designed in 1958
This chair is for obvious reasons nicknamed the 'X-chair'. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Beech
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, Scandinavian Modern, Series 7, model 3107 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Perfect for dining or office/desk use. 6 stackable chairs ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Limited Edition Fritz Hansen Delta Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Dronten, NL
The exceptional Delta chair was designed in 1983 and the result of the first collaboration between Burkhard Vogtherr en Fritz Hansen. This remarkable black lacquered wooden chair is ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Six T Chairs or Hammer Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Six T Chairs or Hammer Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Set of six Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chairs"...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern rare Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1st Ed. Teak Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare 1st edition series 7 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen, for Fritz Hansen early production made for the Danish Market metal cap impressed with the FH logo and Danmark...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury "China" Chair in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in solid mahogany and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen A/S. Made in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen Dark Teak Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful series 7 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen, for Fritz Hansen in very nice and clean condition. nice dark teak finish very clean solid and sturdy. Comes with its original plas...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Eight Turquoise to Upholster 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Model 1514" Leather Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of "Model 1514" Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940's
Original leather, Brass studs
23.6 in W. x 23.25 in D x 27.5 in H
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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 1-2-3 Dining Side Chair in Magenta Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1-2-3 dining / side chair, designed by Verner Panton and produced by Fritz Hansen. This is a classic example of Panton's work. Condition overall is ver...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
1952, Arne Jacobsen, Original early set Ant Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Teak Side Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three side chairs made of hand crafted teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen with heart shaped seats, three sculpted legs and seat backs, in good condition. Model H 4013. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, Denmark, Scandinavia.
Measures: seat: 15" H x 17" W x 15" D.
Hans Jorgensen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Teak Wood & Steel, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. This is the rare first edition chair in teakwood with three legs and iron hardware underneath with Fritz Hansen "FH" stam...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Rush Seat Bent Wood Corner Chair MINT!
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen rush seat bent wood corner chair MINT!.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Teak, Braid, Oak, Rope
Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 "T-Chairs" by Fritz Hansen Leather & Steel, 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of rare Arne Jacobsens Model 3103 "T-chair" in the original grey leather upholstery. Made and marked by Fritz Hansen in the late 1970s. Th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Gray Series 7 Chairs, Set of 4
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This elegant and Versatile series 7 Chairs was introduced in 1955 by the designer Arne Jacobsen and instantly became an iconic design.
Very comfortable bentwood seat, it is by far t...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Modern Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Ice Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Fritz Hansen, Kasper Salto
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This sleek and minimalist Ice chairs are stylish and functional, its equally suited for both indoor and outdoor use.
The lightweight design and stacking fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Danish Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Ice Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Fritz Hansen, Kasper Salto
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These sleek and minimalist Ice chairs are stylish and functional, Ice is Fritz Hansen's first chair that is equally suitable for both indoor and outdoor use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early "Metropolitan Chair", Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic 'Metropolitan Chair' designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen in 1950. Frame in solid beech with backrest and seat in teak plywood. The name of the chair comes from t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Italian mid century curved wood and legs Ant chair by Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern curved solid wood and chromed legs Ant chair by Fritz Hansen, 1970s.
Ant model chair with seat in curved solid wood and legs in chromed steel rod.
Design b...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk and Chair in Oak by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines desk and chair in laminated oak by Fritz Hansen
The set is marked with a Fritz Hansens production label fro...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J. Wegner stackable ‘heart’ tripod chairs, the seat made of the veneered teak frame and top rail of oak, Designed in 1952. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model FH 4103...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J. Wegner stockable ‘heart’ tripod chairs, the seat made of the veneered teak frame and top rail of teak, Designed in 1952. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model FH 4103...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
1960s Danish Arne Jacobsen T-Chair / Hammer Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chair" / "Hammer chair" due to the shape.
The chairs are from an early production of the chairs in t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Armchair Svanen by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark. Designed during the 1958 and later introduced on SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen the year 1960. SAS Royal Hotel was the wo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Eight Reupholstered T Chairs or Hammer Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight Danish reupholstered vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chairs" / "Hammer chairs" due to the shape.
This set of chairs m...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1965 'Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Original Beige Wool
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern 'Oxford' chair in beige upholstery with a low back on a cast aluminum five point base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1965. Listed p...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Chinese Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame featuring a sinuous back and arm design with a natural leather seat cushion. Designed in 19...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Cherry
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Eight T Chairs or Hammer Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chairs" / "Hammer chairs" due to the shape.
This set of chairs made of press...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Set of Four Stackable Beech Dining Chairs by Friis and Moltke
By Fritz Hansen, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Friis and Molkte stackable beech dining chairs in by Fritz Hansen
The well made chairs designed in 1985 have been checked by our cabinetmaker and both frames and fabric ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Tongue Chair Black Lacquered
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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1955, Arne Jacobsen...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1955, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original, Rare, Chair 3103 with Grey Base
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Danish 'Ax' Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of sculptural upholstered 'Ax' side chairs made of laminated teak and beech.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Early Vintage Red Painted 3107 Butterfly Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Four Turquoise Upholstered 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Leather 'Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swiveling 'Oxford' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen featuring a low black leather back on a cast aluminum five point base. Made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Early Vintage Black Faux Leather 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1957, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Rare Vintage Laminated 3103 Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Fritz Hansen side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Fritz Hansen side 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 Fritz Hansen side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side chairs by Fritz Hansen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, and Kai Kristiansen. Prices for Fritz Hansen side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $11,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,787.
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