Fritz Hansen is the Danish house that gave Arne Jacobsen's ideas their final form. Founded in Copenhagen in 1872, it turned his sketches into the Egg, the Swan and the Series 7, the most-produced chair in Danish design. It makes Poul Kjærholm too. Every Fritz Hansen piece here is a genuine original, not a copy, authenticated and delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
Fritz Hansen, Danish Design Since 1872
Fritz Hansen was founded in Copenhagen in 1872 by a young Danish cabinetmaker of the same name. It made its name in steam-bent wood, but the turning point came in 1934, when it began working with the architect Arne Jacobsen. That partnership produced some of the most recognisable objects in twentieth-century design.
The Ant arrived in 1952, the Series 7 in 1955, and the Swan and the Egg in 1958, drawn by Jacobsen for a Copenhagen hotel and never bettered. From 1982 Fritz Hansen also produced the spare, precise furniture of Poul Kjærholm, the PK22 and PK80 among it, alongside work by Hans Wegner and Piet Hein. Few companies hold a catalogue this concentrated with icons.
The Series 7 and the Egg are among the most copied chairs in the world, which is exactly why authenticity matters. A genuine Fritz Hansen piece carries the maker's marks a replica cannot. Every original at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days, well below the price of new. Design doesn't depreciate. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk. Browse the originals.
Fritz Hansen: frequently asked questions
What is Fritz Hansen?
Fritz Hansen is a Danish furniture company founded in Copenhagen in 1872. From 1934 it worked with the architect Arne Jacobsen, producing icons including the Ant, the Series 7, the Swan and the Egg. It also makes the furniture of Poul Kjærholm. It is one of the defining names in Danish design.
What are the Egg and Swan chairs?
The Egg and the Swan are chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958, originally for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Sculptural, moulded and instantly recognisable, they are among the most celebrated pieces of Danish design, and Fritz Hansen has made them continuously ever since.
Is the Series 7 a Fritz Hansen?
Yes. The Series 7, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955, is a Fritz Hansen chair, a moulded plywood shell on slim legs that became the most-produced chair in Danish design history. Because it is so widely copied, buying a genuine Fritz Hansen Series 7 rather than a lookalike is worth the care.
Where can I buy authentic, pre-owned Fritz Hansen in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original Fritz Hansen in the UK. Every piece is checked to confirm it is genuine Fritz Hansen rather than a copy, restored where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial. Stock changes often, since each piece is one of one.
How do I know my Fritz Hansen is genuine?
The Egg, Swan and Series 7 are heavily copied, so this matters. Genuine Fritz Hansen pieces carry the maker's stamp and date, and are built to the original specification in the correct materials, which the lookalikes only approximate. REHAUS authenticates every piece against these details before listing.
How much is Fritz Hansen, new versus pre-owned?
New, Fritz Hansen is priced as a premium design brand, ordered through a dealer. A pre-owned original at REHAUS, authenticated and restored, typically costs less and is ready to deliver in 1 to 5 days. Because the classics are built to last and never date, a well-kept original holds up beautifully.
How is Fritz Hansen delivered, and can I return it?
Each piece is delivered in 1 to 5 days, with white-glove delivery complimentary on qualifying orders. Every order comes with a 30-day home trial, so you can live with it before committing. If it is not right, returns are straightforward. Because each piece is one of one, it is only truly yours once it has shipped.
Why buy Fritz Hansen from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, never the copies the Egg and Series 7 attract. Every piece is genuine Fritz Hansen, authenticated, restored to a high standard, and delivered fast across the UK, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial. You get the real Jacobsen design, with its provenance intact, rather than a lookalike.
