Nanna Ditzel 1923–2005
Nanna Ditzel, fondly known as the “First Lady of Danish Design,” was born in Copenhagen in 1923. She was trained as a cabinetmaker before enrolling at the School of Arts and Crafts and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen where she met future husband Jørgen Ditzel. In 1946 the two established a design studio producing an array of jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and furniture including the iconic Hanging Egg chair (1959). In 1956 the pair was awarded the Lunning Prize for their Children’s High Chair. After Jørgen’s death in 1961, Nanna continued the practice on her own eventually moving to London where she established the Interspace International Furniture and Design Centre.
Auction Results Nanna Ditzel
Nanna Ditzel
rare lounge chair and ottoman
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $26,250
Nanna Ditzel
chair
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $25,000
Nanna Ditzel
lounge chair
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $20,000
Nanna Ditzel
rare coffee table
estimate: $7,000–9,000
result: $13,750
Nanna Ditzel
desk
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $8,125
Nanna Ditzel
desk
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $8,125
Nanna Ditzel
lounge chair
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $6,875
Nanna Ditzel
lounge chair
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $6,875
Nanna Ditzel
bracelet
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $5,313
Nanna Ditzel
walking stick
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $5,313
Nanna Ditzel
lounge chair
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $4,550
Nanna Ditzel
stools for Domus Danica, set of two
estimate: $1,500–2,000
result: $4,375
Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
lounge chairs, pair
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $4,375
Nanna Ditzel
lounge chairs, pair
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $4,375
Nanna Ditzel
sofa
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $4,160
Nanna Ditzel
Windmill pile carpet
estimate: $4,000–6,000
result: $4,160
Nanna Ditzel
Toadstool table and four stools
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $4,063
Nanna Ditzel
lounge chairs, pair
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $4,063
Nanna Ditzel
desk
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $3,900
Nanna Ditzel
Trisse table
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $3,750
Nanna Ditzel
lounge chair
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,750
Nanna Ditzel
walking stick
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $3,750
Nanna Ditzel
chair
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,500
Nanna Ditzel
armchair
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $3,000