Fritz Hansen's classic 3100 Ant was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952, especially for the dining room of the Danish chemical company Novo Nordisk. Ant was created through a revolutionary manufacturing process for veneer furniture. The seat and backrest are made in one piece, consisting of nine layers of veneer layered with two layers of Indian cotton and pressed into its true shape. This has given the chair its sleek and stylish shell, made from a single piece of wood, the backrest can also be flexed, adding to the elevated level of comfort. The ant is available in a range of woods and colors, with a finished or fully varnished finish. A honed finish leaves the natural texture of the wood visible, making each chair unique. With a fully varnished finish, every chair is identical. The Ant has nine legs that come in a range of finishes to choose from and are available with three or four legs. If you would like to order a combination of seat and legs that we do not offer, please contact our customer service team for assistance.

Ant has made a big mark in Danish design history and has also laid the foundations for the popular Series 7 and Gran Prix chairs. But Ant was never even to be produced. When the sketches for the chair were presented, they were met with skepticism, but Jacobsen was so confident in his design that he promised Fritz Hansen that he would buy the chairs himself if no one else did. Fortunately, Jacobsen got his way. Ant was a success and today is a well-loved chair that has been launched in several variations.