A rare and early set of five dining chairs designed by Magnus Læssøe Stephensen for Fritz Hansen in 1931 — a seminal work in Danish functionalism. Each chair is stamped FH on both frame and seat, and individually numbered, confirming authentic early production.
Crafted in solid beech with Stephensen’s signature soft curves, the design embodies a quiet modernism — balanced, tactile, and beautifully proportioned. The gently rounded backrests and double ring stretchers reveal the early roots of the Danish design language that would define decades to come.
Originally made for the master’s office at the Burmeister & Wain shipyard in Copenhagen, these chairs carry the spirit of a time when craftsmanship met industry with grace.
Newly upholstered in Tablu 0152 by Kvadrat, a richly textured bouclé that lends a subtle graphic character — contemporary yet harmonious with the natural warmth of the wood.
A remarkable dialogue between 1930s functionalism and modern sensibility — both sculptural and soulful.
Designer: Magnus Læssøe Stephensen
Maker: Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Year: 1930s
Material: Solid beech, Kvadrat Tablu 0152 upholstery
Quantity: 5
Markings: Stamped FH and numbered on frame and seat
Provenance: Master’s office, Burmeister & Wain shipyard, Copenhagen
A rare and early set of five dining chairs designed by Magnus Læssøe Stephensen for Fritz Hansen in 1931 — a seminal work in Danish functionalism. Each chair is stamped FH on both frame and seat, and individually numbered, confirming authentic early production.
Crafted in solid beech with Stephensen’s signature soft curves, the design embodies a quiet modernism — balanced, tactile, and beautifully proportioned. The gently rounded backrests and double ring stretchers reveal the early roots of the Danish design language that would define decades to come.
Originally made for the master’s office at the Burmeister & Wain shipyard in Copenhagen, these chairs carry the spirit of a time when craftsmanship met industry with grace.
Newly upholstered in Tablu 0152 by Kvadrat, a richly textured bouclé that lends a subtle graphic character — contemporary yet harmonious with the natural warmth of the wood.
A remarkable dialogue between 1930s functionalism and modern sensibility — both sculptural and soulful.
Designer: Magnus Læssøe Stephensen
Maker: Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Year: 1930s
Material: Solid beech, Kvadrat Tablu 0152 upholstery
Quantity: 5
Markings: Stamped FH and numbered on frame and seat
Provenance: Master’s office, Burmeister & Wain shipyard, Copenhagen
