Iconic chairs from Fritz Hansen – Danish design in its essence

With over 150 years of experience in the furniture world, the company has continuously delivered furniture and products of the highest quality, including to institutions such as the Danish Parliament and Copenhagen City Hall. Fritz Hansen has collaborated with iconic designers such as Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjærholm, as well as other world-famous designers such as Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein – resulting in design icons such as the Ant, Series 7 and Grand Prix chairs, the PK8 and PK9, and the well-known PK22 and PK25 armchairs.

Arne Jacobsen 1902 – 1971 

Arne Jacobsen, born in Copenhagen in 1902, is an iconic figure in Danish design history. He contributed to the worldwide spread of Danish design in the 20th century, emphasizing the role of functionalism. In the 1930s, he began a successful collaboration with Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen. Through his work designing and furnishing the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in the late 1950s, his name became internationally recognized. In connection with this assignment, he designed iconic furniture such as the Egg, the Series 7, the Swan, the 3300 series and the AJ lamps. He is also responsible for the well-known Ant chair. Even after his passing, his legacy continues to be celebrated, including the Series 7 chair – which remains popular worldwide.

Ant – a cherished icon

One of Fritz Hansen's most famous chairs is the Ant, designed by Jacobsen in 1952 and the forerunner of the Series 7 and Grand Prix. Characterized by its organic shapes and reminiscent of a musical instrument, this flexible, sleek chair is made from nine layers of veneer and two layers of Indian cotton. Thanks to its minimalist and elegant silhouette, the chair fits into many different interiors and is still beloved worldwide – over 70 years later. The chair is available with three or four legs and comes in a variety of colors and woods.

Series 7 – a successful follow-up

Arne Jacobsen's influence on Fritz Hansen's collection of chairs continues with the legendary Seven. Designed in 1955 as a further development of the Ant, the chair has since been a symbol of Danish design at an international level. The thin shell and flexible backrest are due to the same manufacturing process as its predecessor, which contributes to high comfort. The Series 7 has chrome-plated legs and is available in a variety of woods and colors, and the seat can also be chosen in either a front-covered or fully upholstered version. The chair is also available as an armchair, bar stool and office chair.

Grand Prix – an award-winning classic

The Grand Prix chair is yet another example of the successful collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Arne Jacobsen. Launched in 1957, it won the prestigious award of the same name at the Milan Triennale the same year. With its elegant and ergonomic shape, the chair is not only beautiful to look at, but also comfortable to sit in for long periods. The chair, just like Ant and Series 7, is made of one-piece molded veneer with unique and comfortable flexibility that allows the backrest to be tilted. The chair is manufactured with chromed legs and can be chosen in wood, fabric or leather. It is also offered in the form of a leather upholstered office chair with a height-adjustable base on castors.

3101 The Ant 4 Legs

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3130 Grand Prix Ash veneer

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Exclusively at Nordiska Galleriet

Fritz Hansen has also collaborated with Nordiska Galleriet on a number of unique, exclusive versions of the award-winning Grand Prix chair, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957.

Grand Prix Nordiska Galleriet Exclusive Edition 

This edition from Fritz Hansen, exclusively designed for Nordiska Galleriet, has a frame and legs made of walnut and a front covered in dark brown leather.

Grand Prix 4130 Black Edition

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Grand Prix 4130 Black Edition 

This version of the classic chair is an elegant, all-black edition. Made from solid ash and upholstered in Essential Black leather, it is adaptable to many environments and styles – ranging from a dining chair to a conference chair.

4130 Grand Prix Aspen Limited Edition 

Launched in 2022 from Fritz Hansen in collaboration with Nordiska Galleriet, this version is a unique and playful interpretation of the original with a cow leather front. Each chair gets a unique expression thanks to the varying characteristics of the cowhide in the pattern. The design is a limited edition of only 110 pieces.

Grand Prix Nordiska Galleriet Exclusive Edition

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4130 Grand Prix Aspen Limited Edition

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Poul Kjærholm 1929 – 1980 

Danish cabinetmaker and designer Poul Kjærholm, born in 1929, is one of the most influential furniture designers in Danish and international design history – known for his minimalist design language and use of natural materials. During his career, he produced furniture for Fritz Hansen and others, creating classics such as the PK22 armchair, the PK25 lounge chair and the PK8 and PK9 dining chairs. His legacy lives on through timeless furniture, where the personality of the material is in focus.

PK8 and PK9 – stylish dining chairs

PK8 

PK8 is an elegant three-legged dining chair designed in 1978 by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen. The PK8 chair has a molded plastic shell with a leather front. The legs are made of satin brushed aluminum. The shell can be chosen in black or white, and the leather is available in different variants. Although the chair was designed in the 1970s, the PK8 was not presented until 2007 at an exhibition in the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.

PK9 

PK9 is a stylish and elegant dining chair launched in 1960. The PK9 chair has a rounded nylon shell and a satin brushed stainless steel column base. The chair is fully upholstered and can be chosen from a variety of leather options.

PK25 and PK22 – two of the many iconic armchairs

Fritz Hansen's collaboration with Poul Kjærholm resulted in some of the most iconic pieces of furniture in Danish design – including the PK25 and PK22 chairs. With their minimalist yet distinctive design language, the chairs have become the face of Danish modernism. The minimalistic steel frame combined with a soft seat that comes in materials such as leather, suede, rattan or linen – ensures that the PK chair has a unique and timeless elegance that never fades.

PK25 

PK25, also known as The Element Chair, is one of many chairs from the PK series designed by Kjærholm as part of his final thesis in 1952. The chair, along with his other pieces, is inspired by industrial forms and materials. The stripped-down look comes from the idea of using a whole piece of each material in his design. This version consists of a steel frame with a matte chrome finish, and the seat and backrest are available in two shades consisting of linen and nylon wrapped around the frame. PK25 is a forerunner of icons such as PK22.

PK22 

Designed in 1956, the PK22 was Poul Kjærholm's breakthrough design, winning the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale the following year. The seat is made in one piece and is available in several different materials: leather, suede, canvas or braided rattan. The base is made of bent spring steel.

PK8

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PK22 Rattan

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Fritz Hansen's chairs, created in collaboration with design icons such as Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjærholm, represent the forefront of Danish modernist and functional design. Chairs that are not just furniture, but genuine works of art that enrich any space wherever they are installed. With uncompromising quality and timeless aesthetics, Fritz Hansen chairs are an investment in both style and comfort that will impress for generations to come.