Frits Henningsen Seating
Danish, 1889-1965
Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen never compromised on quality. His furniture is known for its impeccable craftsmanship, and unlike many designers of his day, Henningsen — a dogged perfectionist — rarely permitted any of his pieces to be built outside of his own workshop. Each of his elegant low-profile tables, chairs and sofas feature the clean lines and graceful curves typically associated with vintage mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern furniture.
Henningsen was born in 1889 and apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. He was mentored by the well-known and respected cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck and completed his apprenticeship at the age of 22.
Henningsen also studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where one of his teachers was legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint, who is frequently called the father of Danish modernism. Henningsen saw Klint as a friendly rival, which motivated him to refine his craftsmanship and technique.
Henningsen traveled throughout Germany, France, and Great Britain to gather knowledge, experience and inspiration. He returned to Copenhagen in 1915 and set up a furniture store and workshop to create and sell his own designs. He also developed relationships with Rud Rasmussen and Carl Hansen & Søn, the only furniture manufacturers he trusted to produce his designs.
Bucking the angular and geometric furniture trends of the time, Henningsen embraced fluid and organic forms. Much of his inspiration came from the Rococo, French Empire and British 17th-century styles he encountered on his travels. The 1930 Heritage chair is a prime example of these influences. It features soft, curving lines and has a sophisticated appeal.
Another piece that showcases Henningsen’s style and craftsmanship is the 1952 Signature chair. A striking work that features an inviting curved seat atop sinuous carved wood legs, the Signature chair was his last design.
The straightforward and timeless style of Henningsen furniture continues to enjoy popularity today. In fact, in 2015, Carl Hansen & Son reissued the iconic Signature chair.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Frits Henningsen seating, side tables and cabinets on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Frits Henningsen
New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen, Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Carl Hansen now produces the FH419 Heritage Chair by Frits Henningsen. This chair is a new production and was a display model. Oak legs and green wool upholstery.
The chair is cha...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Frits Henningsen, Three Seat Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen three seat sofa new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather
Frame of mahogany.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen, Lounge Chair, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and purple fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 37.25” H x 29” W x 36” D
Seat height: 16.5”
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Danish 1940s Wingback Chair in Beech by Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful classic 1930s-1940s wingback chair produced by Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Denmark. Slid mahogany stained beechwood. Very elegant design that fits superbly into a...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Sofa. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Danish Modern Club Chairs in the Style of Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the 1950s, these Danish Modern club chairs were designed in the style of Frits Henningsen. They have oak legs and yellow linen upholstery. Rounded, full forms - enhanced b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Sofa. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Frits Henningsen Pair of Hardwood Beech Armchairs with Green Velour
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
1950s Frits Henningsen Pair of Mahogany Stained Beech Armchairs with green velour fabric and gold coloured piping and edging. Reupholstered circa. 1990. Edging missing on one armrest...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
A Frits Henningsen Settee in Linen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A high-backed settee designed by Frits Henningsen, featuring linen fabric upholstery and blackened mahogany legs. Produced by the renowned Danish master cabinetmaker, this piece show...
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1940s Danish Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Lounge Chair with New Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frits Henningsen Danish modern lounge chair. Tastefully reupholstered in grey heather textile with cinnamon accented piping. Solid mahogany legs retain original finish and appearance...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Textile
Frits Henningsen Horsehair Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This lounge chair was designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the 1940s or 1950s. The horsehair is original and shows patina evidence of age. The ottoman / footstool ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Mahogany and Caned Armchair by Frits Henningson, c. 1940
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Danish mid-century armchair, designed by renowned furniture maker Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), dates back to the 1940s. Henningsen, who ran a furniture workshop in cent...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Mahogany legs. Refinished and reupholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen: 1930s 3-seat sofa upholstered with red velour
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 3-seat sofa made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s reflect Frits Henningsen's preference for classical forms in order to deliver on his commitment to quality and craftsmanship. W...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Velvet
Set of Eight Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Eight Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen
Category
20th Century Danish Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen, High Wingback chair, 1935
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Frits Henningsen high wingback chair upholstered with black natural leather, fitted with buttons.
Detailed curving legs of mahogany.
Designed 1935, made by cabinetmaker Frit...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair in Walnut and Green Rubelli Fabric, 1930s
By Rubelli, Frits Henningsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the mid-1930s. The particular model was exhibited at the 1933 exhibition held at the Industr...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frits Henningsen
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: Denmark; Cuban mahogany, wool and silk upholstery
Dimensions (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
- Sturdy and stable.
- Measure: height of seat 45 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Oak
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Beautiful Rosewood Legs. Should be Reupholstered. Unmarked.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Windsor Dining Chairs Model CH 18A by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Windsor dining chairs model CH 18A designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Oak
Mogens Lassen Style High-Back Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mogens Lassen Style High-Back Lounge Chair. Wonderful Sculptural Design. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
High-Back Oak Armchair by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frits Henningsen high-back oak armchair with profiled edges. Chair upholstered with sand colored canvas and fitted with brass nails.
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Frits Henningsen Cane, Mahogany, and Leather 10 1/2 Ft Bench
By Frits Henningsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Frits Henningsen was a cabinet maker and known for his labor-intensive, hand-built furniture items, using hardwoods such as mahogany. This bench is amazi...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
1950s Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame and light fabric upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame. Seat, back and armrests upholstered with light patterned fabric. Stamped 6416. Made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Marks and stains to...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. They have probably been refinished and reupholstered at some point. Beautiful caramel color leather se...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
1930s Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa in Mahogany by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A striking 3-seater sofa in Cuban mahogany and black silk by Frits Henningsen.
In competition with his teacher Kaare Klint, Henningsen was one of the outstanding Danish designers o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair. Nice Classic Design. Beech Legs. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Frits Henningsen, Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare easy chair of leather and mahogany with nail head trim. Designed by Frits Henningsen. Reupholstered in soft red leather and refinished mahogany with brass nail-heads.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' Chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair. Nice Traditional Design. Mahogany Legs. Unmarked.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs. Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery. Unmarked.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chair. Nice Traditional Design. Beech Legs. Unmarked.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair. Nice Traditional Design. Rosewood Legs. Unmarked.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Brown Leather Arm Chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair. Nice Traditional Design. Mahogany Legs. Unmarked.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Three Seater Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen three seater sofa on a mahogany frame with eight legs and covered with green wool. The sides have exposed wood panels on either side. It was designed and made circ...
Category
1930s Danish Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Frits Henningsen Dining Chairs by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 8 dining chairs designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Beech
Frits Henningsen Double Layer Caned Back Transitional Modern Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This armchair was designed and built by master Danish cabinet maker Frits Henningsen. The chair features a double layered cane back, new wool-linen blend upholstery in a flax/pale sa...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Legs. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Three Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1930s. Original Condition
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three seat sofa by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1930s. In original untouched condition, with blue fabric. This is upholstered by Frits henningsen's fa...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frits Henningsen Armchair Produced by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare armchair designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen 1889-1965.
Desk arm chair in solid mahogany, seat with original horse hair upholstery.
Designed in 1930-1950.
Frits Henningse...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Sofa in Walnut and Pink Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, sofa, walnut, pink fabric, Denmark, 1930s
This classic sofa was designed and produced by master cabinet maker Frits Henningsen around the 1930s. The basic design i...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Frits Henningsen High Back Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen high back lounge chair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair. Original Fabric and Finish. Wonderful Curvy Lines.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' Chair in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Frits Henningsen 'FH38 Windsor' Chair in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
2021 FH429 Signature Lounge Chair by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an FH429 Signature lounge chair with a solid oiled oak frame and putty colored Thor leather seat, designed by Frits Henningsen and produ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Foam, Leather, Oak
1930s Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa In Cuban Mahogany By Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A striking 3-seater sofa in Cuban mahogany and green velvet fabric by Frits Henningsen.
In competition with his teacher Kaare Klint, Henningsen was one of the outstanding Danish des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Frits Henningsen Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Frits Henningsen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Frits Henningsen seating 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 Frits Henningsen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 113 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Frits Henningsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Peter Hvidt, Nanna Ditzel, and Grete Jalk. Prices for Frits Henningsen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $62,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,500.
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