Late 20th Century Vintage Set of 5 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Chairs

32.2”H x 20”W x 20.5”D

Seat Height: 18.1”

A beautiful set of jeweled toned Fritz Hansen chairs. All marked. One each from 1988, 1993, 1996 and two from 2005. In great vintage condition. Some minor wear to wood. Small amount of patina on chrome. Great looking chairs.

The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without overpowering the eye. The chair is made from 9 layers of pressure moulded veneer for strength, flexibility and durability despite its slender form. This is the most popular design within Fritz Hansen’s chair collection. The 3107 has slim yet strong steel-tubed legs that complement the shell’s curved profile. Legs extend just beyond the edge of the seat, allowing chairs to be easily arranged in rows or stacked for storage. The base and legs are discreetly mounted to a circular disc beneath the seat further enhancing the clean, minimal aesthetic of Jacobsen’s design.

It is said that as a child growing up in Copenhagen, Arne Jacobsen painted over the Victorian wallpaper in his bedroom. But young Arne did not cover his walls with typical childish drawings or paint the ornate wallpaper boyish blue. Instead, he decided to paint his room entirely white. His decision may seem commonplace today, but in the early twentieth century white walls were not yet in fashion. From the very beginning, Arne Jacobsen was ahead of his time.

Denmark

1988,1993, 1996,2005