Frits Schlegel 1896–1965
Frits Schlegel was a functionalist Danish designer who ushered in a new era of architecture with his use of poured concrete. Schlegel was born in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen in 1896. Interested in building from a young age, he undertook a masonry apprenticeship and later studied at the Danish Royal Academy of Fine Arts graduating in 1923. Following graduation, he began to receive awards for his work including a 1927 medal for his design for a university in Aarhus. Schlegel’s earlier buildings were inspired by French architect Auguste Perret and his use of classical harmony and symmetry is closely related to the creations of Perret.
Auction Results Frits Schlegel
Fritz Schlegel
Wing-back lounge chair
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $10,000
Frits Schlegel
lounge chairs, pair
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $4,688
Frits Schlegel
custom sofa
estimate: $7,000–9,000
result: $2,375
Frits Schlegel
custom sofa
estimate: $15,000–20,000
Frits Schlegel
armchairs, pair
estimate: $7,000–9,000
Frits Schlegel
custom sofa
estimate: $7,000–9,000
Frits Schlegel
sofa
estimate: $7,000–9,000