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.
A Large Desk by Nanna Ditzel Denmark 1960's
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Large Desk by Nanna Ditzel Denmark 1960's Manufacturer : Soren Willadsen Beautiful craftsmanship. Very beautiful wood grain. In original good condition. Report : Color variati...
Wood
Desk model "ND93" by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s oak desk, model ND93, design Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, four front drawers. Desk model "ND93" designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1955 and manufactured by Søren Willad...
Oak
Teak Desk Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel, Vintage Design, Denmark, 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berlin, BE
Desk in Teak Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Additional information: Material: Teak Artist: Nanna Ditzel Size: 175 W X 72 D X 75 H cm.
Teak
ND 93 - Desk in rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 93 - Desk in patinated rosewood with 4 drawers. Marked by manufacturer Søren Willadsen. Designed by Nanna Ditzel.
Rosewood
Freestanding Desk with 4 Drawers in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel, 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk with 4 Drawers in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel, 1955 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Pro...
Rosewood
Rare Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen, Denmark 1955
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Wien, AT
The ND93 desk was created by Nanna Ditzel and manufactured by Søren Willadsen in Denmark. The design is characterized by clean lines, minimalistic aesthetics, and intricately carved ...
Teak
Nanna Ditzel Desk Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk with 3 drawers designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark.
Rosewood
ND 93 - Desk with 4 drawers in Rio-Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 93 - Desk in Rio rosewood with four drawers. Designed by Nanna Ditzel. Made my Søren Willadsen. Marked from cabinetmaker.
Rosewood
Rare Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Hans J. Wegner, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful desk designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, made in Denmark in 1955. The desk is in very good condition and is ready for usage.
Rosewood
Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table, library table, or even a console tab...
Wood
Desk designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfrabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
This freestanding desk by Nanna Ditzel is a refined example of Danish modern design. Executed in richly figured rosewood, the piece is defined by its balanced proportions and careful...
Rosewood
Nanna Ditzel Designed Side Table
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the famed Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) in 1963, with partly lacquered wood. Designed and produced in 1963. Partly white lacquered solid wenge wood. Branded furniture makers D...
Wood
Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact desk is functional and stylish, with a minimal design and three drawers for organization. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Rosewood
Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Desk or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This desk features all teak wood construction that is double sided to be used in the middle of a room. Sleek minimalist...
Teak
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a splendid example of Danish design from the 1960s and represents the era with its timeless appearance and functionality. Made of teak wood, the desk exudes a warm and ...
Teak
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an example of Danish design from the 1960s and is made of teak wood, which gives it a natural and timeless look. The beautiful golden color and unique wood grain add cha...
Teak
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood, which gives it a natural and timeless look. The beautiful golden color and unique wood pattern ad...
Teak
1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs, open back for additional storage, interior and exterior drawers and original brass ...
Steel
Alvar Aalto Desk for Artek, Model 216C, c. 1970
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Andes, NY
Rare white linoleum top writing desk designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, model 216C, with his signature L leg construction and a five-drawer chest that can be placed on the right or t...
Laminate, Birch
Desk Made In Teak Designed By Omann Junior From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The desk in teak, designed by Omann Junior in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish furniture design from that time. With its characteristic teak wood design, the desk radiate...
Teak
Rúna Teak Oiled Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna teak oiled oak desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Teak oiled solid oak Weight: 37 kg Also available in different finishes. Timeless desk with ...
Oak, Teak
$3,285
H 27.76 in W 61.42 in D 31.11 in
Freestanding Desk With Six Drawers In Oak By Omann Junior From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding oak desk by Omann Junior. Six drawers and classic Danish design from the 1960s. — Designer/Manufacturer: Omann Junior — Period: 1960s — Material: Oak — Details: Six dra...
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Danish Vintage Pine Table by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in London, GB
This beautiful rare piece of classic, iconic Danish design and craftsmanship has been sympathetically restored to a fine condition. Made from Oregon pine, the choice of contrasting p...
Pine
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H 28.15 in W 68.9 in D 29.73 in
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, desk, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1955 A beautiful freestanding desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Flawless in its design and execution, thi...
Oak, Teak
Nanna Ditzel Drawer Desk in Teak
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk, in teak, by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1958. Elegant designed freestanding desk designed by one of the best known Danish designers Nanna Ditzel. It creates it...
Teak
Nanna Ditzel ND93 writing desk Soren Willadsen Denmark 1955
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Iconic ND93 desk designed by Nanna Ditzel and manufactured by Søren Willadsen in Denmark in 1955. The desk is executed in beautifully grained teak veneer, preserved in fully stunnin...
Teak
1950s Danish ND93 Desk in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A stunning "ND 93" desk in Rio rosewood by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, circa 1950. This early edition has sculptural drawer-pulls carved out of the solid Rio rosewood front. T...
Hardwood
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H 28.75 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark Teak desk with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel. The desk has a particularly beautiful grain. Designer Nanna Ditzel Manufacture...
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 57.29 in D 29.53 in
Danish "ND93" Desk in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A sleek "ND93" desk in rosewood by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, circa 1970. Its graceful lines make the ND93 desk an endlessly celebrated and sought-after design. The rosewo...
Hardwood
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H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced in Denmark by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen. Made from warm teak wood with contrasting solid oak on the inside of the drawers. Nice wood...
Oak, Teak
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H 28.35 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Table Modern Cites
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table, library table, or even a console table in a large space. The spare, minimal form ...
Wood
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H 29.14 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Nanna Ditzel Desk Model ND93 by Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Odense, DK
Large freestanding Nanna Ditzel "ND93" desk in an amazingly grained rosewood with four integrated drawers. Designed in 1955 and executed at cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark. A r...
Hardwood
Danish Vintage Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and iconic Danish vintage desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen. Originally designed in 1955, this dates from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality, it is...
Wood
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H 28.75 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark Large teak desk with four drawers by Nanna Ditzel. The desk has a particularly beautiful grain. Designer Nanna Ditzel Manufa...
Teak
Rare ND 93 desk in Brazilian rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 93 - Freestanding desk in Brazilian Rio-rosewood with three drawers. Labelled from manufacturer. Designed by Nanna Ditzel for master cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen.
Rosewood