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Fredericia Side Chairs

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.

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Børge Mogensen Model 3242 Oak Side or Armchair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful armchair designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s and manufactured by Fredericia. Typical of Mogensen's timeless elegance with minimalistic sharp yet refined lines. Made in ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Side Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Borge Mogensen Pair of Model 3242 Oak Side or Armchairs for Fredricia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant pair of armchairs model 3242 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ah...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Side Chairs

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Oak, Linen

Børge Mogensen Model 3233 Oak Armchair by Fredericia Stolefabric, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Voorburg, NL
Solid and stylish oak armchair from the 1960s designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik of Denmark. Clean open profile with a solid oak frame. Overall excellent condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fredericia Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

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Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather "Spanish" Dining Arm Chairs Model BM3238, 1970s
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Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
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1970s Borge Mogensen Set of Six Model 3241 Dining Chairs in Oak
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Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six model 3241 dining chairs in oak designed in 1968 by Børge Mogensen for Frederecia Stolefabrik. The chairs and upholstery are in very good condition.
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1970s Borge Mogensen Set of Six Model 3241 Dining Chairs in Oak
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1950 s Børge Mogensen #2231 Oak Safari Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
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Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Soaped Oak, Fabric
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Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Soaped Oak, Fabric
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Børge Mogensen Stool for Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen. An oak stool with top of woven cane. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture.
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Børge Mogensen Stool for Fredericia Furniture
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Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs model 3237, oak, leather, Denmark, 1964 This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet ...
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Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. Daybed Model 190 was designed in 1954 for Fredericia Furniture and shows Mogensen’s strong design ideals putting functionality and longevity first. Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith in traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. He focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable, while his chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Even though he was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models, Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. This daybed has a simple look with understated elegance executed from high-quality materials. The solid oak construction stands on four round, tapered legs and has a lamella top with an upholstered mattress on it. Since the aesthetic is dominated by straight lines, the mattress has button tufting to bring depth into the appearance and accentuate the light coloured fabric. Paired with the blonde oak, the result is elegant and timeless, an aesthetic that can easily complement any style. Danish furniture maker Fredericia Stolefabrik was founded in 1911 by N. P. Ravnsø in an industrial port town of the same name. From the start, Ravnsø built Fredericia's reputation on quality and hired only the most skilled craftsmen he could find. In 1955, the Ravnsø family sold Fredericia to Andreas Graversen, whose first order of business would be to hire Børge Mogensen as head of design. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The mattress has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 76.37 in W x 32.87 in D x 10.82 in H (excl. mattress) 194 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 27.5 cm H (excl. mattress) About the designer: Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942. At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Side Chairs

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Set of Børge Borge Mogensen Hunting Dining Chairs Model 3251, Denmark, 1960s
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Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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Børge Mogensen Two Armchairs for Fredericia Furniture
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Børge Mogensen two armchairs of oak and natural leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
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Børge Mogensen Two Armchairs for Fredericia Furniture
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By Børge Mogensen
Located in København K, DK
Excellent 3 seat sofa in original leather and cushions by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture, Denmark. Model 2213.
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Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen Spanish chair in oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture and Dahlman Saddlers, Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fredericia Side Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair for Fredericia Furniture
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Danish Vintage Side Chair J64 by Ejvind Johansson
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Located in London, GB
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Børge Mogensen Hunting Chair, Model 3237
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen 'Hunting' chair, model no. 3237 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle leather on oak frames, great patina.
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Børge Mogensen Hunting Chairs, Model 3237
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen 'Hunting' chairs, model no. 3237 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle leather on oak frames, great patina. Priced individually.
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1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Birch Chairs
By Fredericia, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Knebel, DK
This pair of chairs, model 7511, was designed for Fredericia furniture A/S in 1968 as part of the Classic Kings Furniture series, which has been design...
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Fredericia side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Fredericia 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 Fredericia side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side chairs by Fredericia were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Arne Vodder, and A.P. Stolen. Prices for Fredericia side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $650 and can go as high as $1,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $774.

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