Fredericia

Danish Modern heritage, crafted with clarity and care.

Fredericia is a family-owned, B Corp-certified design company established in 1911 and a co-founder of Danish Modern Design. Rooted in transparency, authentic materials, and human empathy, the brand creates purposeful pieces built for long-term living.

With an outstanding design archive and generations of production knowledge, Fredericia bridges historical design heritage with contemporary culture—crafting originals that feel timeless from day one.

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In this collection

  • Iconic modern classics sustained through decades of production

  • Local Danish craftsmanship with deep material expertise

  • Designer partnerships from Mogensen to contemporary studios

  • Purposeful, sustainable designs made to last

Fredericia's Spoke-Back sofa in a neutral interior.

History

Over a century of Danish craftsmanship and design thinking.

1910–1930

Established as Fredericia Stolefabrik (Fredericia Chair Factory). Known early for exceptionally high-quality furniture.

1940–1960

In 1955, Andreas Graversen integrates modernist ideals through a landmark collaboration with Borge Mogensen.

1970–1990

Fredericia evolves with the times; the circle of designers expands, renewing and reinterpreting the design ethos.

2000–2020

Acquisition of Erik Jorgensen (October 2020) expands the archive with sculptural classics and upholstery expertise.

People & planet

Sustainability is legacy, responsibility, and longevity.

Fredericia is B Corp certified, meeting the rigorous standards set by B Lab and joining a global community of companies committed to using business as a force for good. For Fredericia, sustainability is rooted in responsibility, designing and producing furniture made to endure, age with dignity, and be passed from one generation to the next.

“It is of great importance that the things we purchase and live with, do not need to be changed but instead grow old with dignity and charm.”
Andreas Graversen, CEO for Fredericia, 1955–1995
Sectional in living room space.

Core principles

Craftsmanship

Dedicated craftspeople and local expertise uphold unchanging quality across generations.

Transparency

Clear origins, authentic materials, and honest production values guide every decision.

Longevity

Purposeful designs made to last—built for repair, care, and dignified aging over time.

Design stories

A design archive shaped by craft, culture, and everyday life.

Fredericia’s heritage is defined by enduring collections and indisputable classics that have sustained decades of consistent production. The perspective continues to evolve—rooted in production knowledge and shaped by changing culture and modern living.

From the landmark collaboration with Borge Mogensen to the expanded archive through Erik Jorgensen, Fredericia’s modern classics are built on authentic materials, proportion, and purpose.

Modern classics

Iconic pieces celebrated by collectors, museums, and designers worldwide.

Material clarity

Authentic materials chosen for longevity, tactility, and integrity.

Collaboration

A circle of designers renewing the Fredericia ethos across generations.

Made to last

Purposeful designs intended to be passed down and lived with.

Living room vignette of Fredericia sofa.
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Looking for a specific Fredericia piece or configuration? Lekker Home is an authorized dealer of the full Fredericia collection. Our design team is happy to help with product details, finishes, and lead times.

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