Fritz Hansen Ant™ Chair
ANT™ CHAIR
ANT™ CHAIR
Designed by Arne Jacobsen
The Ant™ chair’s visual expression is delicate and artful, much like the curves of a musical instrument. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952, the chair is made from nine layers of pressure moulded veneer.
Its elegant shape disguises its remarkable strength and comfort. The three-legged Ant is inspired by the simple, agricultural stools created to stand firmly on uneven floors in Danish farmhouses.
The chair beautifully exemplifies Jacobsen’s understanding of the inherent strength of raw materials, consisting of only two parts: the combined seat and backrest in form-pressed plywood and a tubular steel frame.
DESIGNER
ARNE JACOBSEN
1902-1971
Design visionary and creator of the Egg™, Swan™, Series 7™ and Drop™ chairs, among other iconic furniture pieces.
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.
For more than half of the 20th century, Arne Jacobsen’s ideas shaped the landscape of Danish design, rippling out from Scandinavia to influence architects and designers around the world.
He directed projects ranging from complex buildings such as Denmark’s National Bank to humble undertakings that included designing a teaspoon for his cutlery set.
Working with a relatively small studio staff driven by an unquenchable desire to create, Jacobsen’s creative process centred on his strict consideration of detail. He brought his visions to life with meticulous, hand-painted watercolour sketches. In any given year, Jacobsen managed to design what others might produce in five.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Fritz Hansen
PRODUCT TYPE
Chair
SHELL
The shell of the Ant™ chair is made of pressure moulded veneer - 7 layers of inner veneer and 2 layers of outer veneer on front and back. The inner veneer is always beech, and the outer veneer is available in 10 different natural veneers. The chair is also available in two finishes: Coloured Ash or Lacquered, in 16 different colours. All models are also available with front upholstery in textile or leather.
CHAIRS WITH UPHOLSTERY
- Plastic : 3%
- Steel : 36%
PRODUCTION
Made in Denmark
COLLECTION
Ant™
LAMINATED WOOD
- 49%
- 65%
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 77 cm
- Width : 52 cm
- Depth : 51 cm
- Seat Height : 44 cm
REPAIR, DISPOSAL AND REUSE
In case of repair and disposal the pendant can be disassembled into parts. All parts can be recycled. Check local regulations for recycling options and whether there is potential for reuse.
PACKAGING
PE foam and cardboard are used as protection between stacked chairs. The chairs are covered with a plastic bag and shipped in cardboard. All packaging material can be recycled.
BASE
The bases are made of 14 mm steel tubes with either 3 or 4 legs and leg ferrules of black synthetic material. The base is mounted with black support spacers and ablack cover cap. The bases are available in chromed steel or powder coated steel in 6 colours. Model 3101 is available in 2 seat heights: 43/46 cm | 17.3"/18.1".
WEIGHT
3.1 kg
PRE-ASSEMBLED
Yes
MATERIAL
- Steel
- Plastic
CHAIRS WITHOUT UPHOLSTERY
- Plastic : 2%
- Steel : 42%
PUR FOAM
4%
TEXTILE
8%
DESIGNER
Arne Jacobsen
MODEL
3100
FRAME
Steel
ENVIRONMENT
Indoor
DESIGN YEAR
1952
CERTIFICATION
-Pefc™ pefc/09-31-068: the ant™ in beech, oak, ash, maple, cherry, walnut and painted shells is pefccertified. This pefc certification ensures the wood is from forests that are managed with respect for the ecological, social and ethical standards -Greenguard gold: the ant™ is greenguard gold certified.Greenguard certification is an emission certification for indoor air quality. Products with ultra- low-emitting materials can achieve greenguard gold.
FINISHES
BASES COLORS
SHELL NATURAL VENEER COLORS
SHELL COLORS
GALLERY
