Pair of armchairs 'Basket Club'

Designed by Nanna Ditzel

Denmark, 1950s

An iconic example of Danish modern design, the Basket Club Chair was designed in 1950 by Nanna Ditzel. The chairs feature a handwoven wicker shell gracefully suspended on a solid rosewood frame, the result of a remarkable collaboration with basket maker R. Wengler and master cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan.

By separating the sculptural seat from its supporting frame, the Ditzels achieved a sense of lightness and fluidity that makes the chair appear to float. This innovative approach to form and craftsmanship reflects the designers’ commitment to organic materials and human-centered comfort, hallmarks of Scandinavian modernism.

For many years, the Ditzels used the Basket Chair in their own Copenhagen home, a testament to its enduring beauty and functionality. Today, it stands as a celebrated piece of mid-century Danish furniture design, admired by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.