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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