Fritz Hansen has entered into an agreement to acquire Skagerak. The purchase price of the acquisition is not disclosed.
Skagerak is a leading Nordic design brand with a design portfolio combining traditional with a contemporary approach. The company was founded in 1976 in Denmark and has historically been renowned for producing outdoor furniture of the highest quality. Today, the company’s product portfolio spans a wide range of outdoor and indoor products rooted in Scandinavian heritage and craftmanship. Together with Fritz Hansen, Skagerak is now embarking on a journey to spread the premium Nordic living storytelling.
About Skagerak: Skagerak was established in 1976 in Denmark. The company’s primary focus has always been on producing quality furniture, designed to last for generations. Skagerak is deeply rooted in Scandinavian heritage and craftmanship balancing the contrasts between classical virtues and modern daily life. The company believes in sustainable and straightforward beauty and works with skilled international designers that help Skagerak achieve that goal.
About Fritz Hansen: Founded in Denmark in 1872, Fritz Hansen is a global leader in furniture, lighting and accessory design and production. Driven by a passion for beauty, quality, and craftsmanship, the company embodies a modern, Nordic lifestyle and collaborates with visionary artists, designers, and architects from around the world.
The brand has collaborated with Arne Jacobsen, Cecilie Manz, Hans J. Wegner, Piero Lissoni, and Poul Kjærholm, among others. Today, Fritz Hansen designs are sold in more than 85 countries through 2,000 points of sale, including flagship stores in Copenhagen, San Francisco, Milan, and Tokyo. The company employs 260 people worldwide and maintains its headquarters north of Copenhagen, serving design-passionate customers through contract and retail.