Nanna Ditzel

Nanna Ditzel (October 6, 1923 in Copenhagen - June 17, 2005 in Copenhagen) was a Danish designer.

She was educated as a carpenter at Richards Skole and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts where she graduated in 1946. Here she met her future husband Jørgen Ditzel with whom she collaborated closely until his death in 1961. Her works include furniture, jewelry, tableware and textiles. She also made jewelry designs for Georg Jensen and furniture for Frederica. Nanna Ditzel was known for designing furniture suitable for lying down, she used bright colours and she was very much inspired by the nature.

Main works

 * Hanging Egg Chair .jpgng Egg Chair
 * Trinidad chair
 * Lulu cradle
 * Nanny Rocking Chair
 * Bench for two
 * Butterfly chair
 * Toad stool and table
 * Hallingdal - upholstery fabric

Awards

 * 1956 Lunning Prize
 * 1991: C. F. Hansen Medal
 * 1998 the lifelong Artists' Grant by the Danish Ministry of Culture