Nanna Ditzel (October 6, 1923 – June 17, 2005) was a Danish designer and architect. She is known for her work in furniture, textiles, and jewellery design. Ditzel was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1923. She studied at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. After graduating, she worked as a designer for several Danish companies. In 1950, she married Jørgen Ditzel, who was also a designer. The couple collaborated on many projects, including the Trinidad chair, which is now considered a classic of Danish design.

Other furniture and jewellery designs which have been highly acclaimed include Pelican chair (1960), the Butterfly chair (1963), Wave pendant (1965), the Shell necklace (1967) and the Sun pendant (1970).

Nanna Ditzel's work is characterized by its simplicity, elegance, and functionality. She was a pioneer in the use of new materials and techniques, and her designs more...

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Nanna Ditzel (Danish, 1923-2005), three seater sofa, designed…

Nanna Ditzel Peach Mohair Oak Sofa

Nanna Ditzel (Danish, 1923-2005), three seater sofa, designed 1952, manufactured by Soren Willadsen, peach mohair upholstery, oak, height 72 cm width 186 cm depth 69 cm

After Nanna Ditzel (Danish, 1923-2005), Set of Six Dining…

Nanna Ditzel Oak Dining Chairs with Cream Upholstery (Set of 6)

After Nanna Ditzel (Danish, 1923-2005), Set of Six Dining Chairs, oak, with cream fabric upholstery (6), height 73 cm width 60 cm depth 56 cm

Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005), four teak upholstered dining chairs…

Teak Dining Chairs with Wool Upholstery by Nanna Ditzel

Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005), four teak upholstered dining chairs wool upholstery

A mid century teak Danish desk by Nanna Ditzel with three…

Nanna Ditzel Teak Desk with Six Drawers

A mid century teak Danish desk by Nanna Ditzel with three drawers to each side. Height 72 cm. Width 160 cm. Depth 70 cm

Nanna Ditzel, sterling silver ring, broad scroll mount with…

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ridge Ring

Nanna Ditzel, sterling silver ring, broad scroll mount with ridge detail, manufactured for Georg Jensen, stamped 'Georg Jensen 925 Denmark 91'