Crafted to Last

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Modern originals

Fredericia is a family-owned company founded in 1911.

Our history is deeply rooted in the development of

Scandinavian furniture design and production. Several

of our products have become indisputable classics,

and a large portion of our collection has been in

continuous production for decades.

At Fredericia, we have always moved forward. We have

been developing new products throughout our history,

spanning over 100 years. As a result, not only do we

have an impressive design archive, we also have a

profound knowledge and understanding of furniture

design, which has been passed on from generation to

generation. Insights and attitudes about design which

are continuously being shaped by ongoing develop-

ments in production, culture and daily life.

We have a proud spirit that can be traced back to

our first workshop – a workshop founded on traditional

craftsmanship and modern industrial production.

The company was initially established as Fredericia

Stolefabrik (Fredericia Chair Factory). From the

very start, Fredericia became known for extremely

high-quality furniture in various traditional styles.

In 1955, visionary businessman Andreas Graversen

integrated Fredericia’s heritage of high-quality furniture

with modernist ideals in a close, well-known collab-

oration with Børge Mogensen. Mogensen’s intuitive

understanding of materials and strong sense of propor-

tions led to a range of iconic pieces celebrated to this

day - by collectors, museums, architects and designers

around the world.

Ever since the untimely death of Mogensen in 1972,

Fredericia has continuously evolved by staying in tune

with the times. Throughout the years, the Graversen

family has expanded Fredericia’s circle of designers –

who each contribute to the renewal and reinterpretation

the Fredericia design ethos in new context.

Inspired by the creative power of long-lasting

relationships, such as our close collaboration with

Mogensen, Fredericia continues to see designer

collaborations as partnerships based on a deep mutual

trust - forming a creative culture characterised by

the integrity of design, artistic expression, material

expertise and industry knowledge. Always in an effort

to create sustainable furniture that encourages human

wellbeing wherever people live, work and relax.