Fritz hansen DOT™ stool
DOT™ stool
DOT™ STOOL
Designed by Arne Jacobsen
Beautiful, simple seating by Arne Jacobsen that can be used as core or extra seating in the office or at home.
Modern and minimal, yet sophisticated, this design was used by Jacobsen in multiple, important projects.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Fritzhansen
PRODUCT TYPE
Stool
PRODUCTION
Made in Denmark
COLLECTION
Dot™
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 46 cm
- Width : 34 cm
- Depth : 34 cm
DESIGNER
Arne Jacobsen
ENVIRONMENT
Indoor
MODEL
3170
YEAR OF LAUNCH
1970
CRAFTMANSHIP
The history of Fritz Hansen is characterized by stupendous craftsmanship, unique design and an inherent sense of premium quality.
SEATING
Simple
AVAILABLE COLORS
5
CLEANING AND CARE
- Dry cloth.
- Dust regularly with a soft
MATERIAL
- Intense Black leather
- Black Powder coated base
FINISHES
DESIGNER
ARNE JACOBSEN
1902-1971 Design visionary and creator of the Egg™, Swan™, Series 7™ and Drop™ chairs, among other iconic furniture pieces.
In design, Jacobsen rarely knew what he wanted ahead of time - despite the seemingly effortless line. Here, Jacobsen was far from the confident person he was seen to be with builders.
Apart from the basic idea, conceived with a keen sense of proportion and an unusual talent for design and form, nothing was determined ahead of time.
THE REBELLIOUS ARNE JACOBSEN
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.
THE MEN
Arne Jacobsen was a notoriously difficult man to work with, sarcastic and demanding, and even requiring his own staff to work around the clock rather than tend to their families.
At home, he lined his cups and glasses in neat rows and ensured the children’s toys were stored out of sight. While redecorating, he had his family hold up picture frames for hours on end to make sure the final composition was just right. Yet despite his peculiarities, Jacobsen was a well-rounded individual who enjoyed painting, studying nature and tending to saplings.
He had a warm, self-depreciating sense of humour evident in his hand-drawn Christmas cards to close friends or his carefully considered statements on subjects close to his heart.
As a child, he liked to play the clown and throughout adulthood he continued his boyhood antics – once donning a hollowed-out melon as a hat. Oftentimes Jacobsen looked to escape the very thing he had helped to create: “I am choking on aesthetics,” he would say in private, where even the pastries he ate had to look as good as they tasted.
Little wonder, then, that he often sought joy and comfort in places where anti-design and anti-aesthetics ruled. His legacy – as a pioneering and uncompromising modernist designer and a nature-loving, affable family man – reflects his complex nature.
SEMANTIC QUIRKS
Arne Jacobsen was not considered intellectual or analytical in a traditional sense. His design vernacular has become legendary in the industry thanks to expressions such as “as thin as possible and never in the middle,” and “today, we have to make a truly low/round project.” Jacobsen would also ask how objects had been “behaving” – personifying the pieces he created.
THE EGG™, 1958
Arne Jacobsen designed the Egg chair for the lobby and reception areas at Copenhagen’s SAS Royal Hotel.
BELLA VISTA, 1934
The Bella Vista housing estate was built by Arne Jacobsen between 1931 and 1934. The name refers to a villa which had previously stood on the site.
JACOBSEN’S PRACTICE
Arne Jacobsen rarely knew where his ideas would take him. His seemingly effortless approach to design coupled with his keen sense of proportion and rare talent for form led him to create objects of lasting beauty. Nonetheless, his intuitive process led others to perceive him as insecure and lacking direction. Instead, he worked organically, pushing the boundaries of the possible as his ideas progressed.
UNREMITTING CREATIVITY
Jacobsen worked tirelessly on his designs. Form, technology and materials were carefully considered at every step and provided him with a framework from which he could develop his ideas. A perfectionist by nature, he continually refined his designs, elaborating on initial sketches and exploring and developing new techniques, which often resulted in delays in production.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fritz Hansen offers several different leathers, each with unique characteristics and prized for their beauty and durability. As leather is a natural material, it will display unique characteristics including insect bites, scars and wrinkles. Colour differences between hides and variations in grain are also visible.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Vacuum regularly using a soft brush nozzle.
CORRECTED LEATHER
Corrected leather displays even colouration and has a hard-wearing, textured finish. Sanded or embossed with an artificial grain before being treated with pigments, dyes and finishing coats to enhance its appearance, very few natural marks are visible. As corrected leather is a durable, easy-to-maintain fabric, it is a popular upholstery for furniture in high traffic areas.
CAUTION
Sharp objects can scratch, and damage leather and non-colourfast clothing can cause permanent discolouration. Avoid placing in direct sunlight for extended periods of time or close to heat sources.
CLEANING & STAIN REMOVAL
Clean only when necessary, using hot water and soap flakes. Dissolve 2-3 tablespoons of soap flakes in 1 litre of boiled water. Using only the foam, apply evenly across the surface of the furniture using a soft cloth. Mop excess water with a dry, soft cotton cloth. Allow the furniture to dry before use. Spot cleaning is not recommended for leather as it can cause discolouration. Damage caused by stain removers is not covered by the Fritz Hansen warranty.
SEMI-ANILINE LEATHER
10-15% of all raw hides are considered high enough in quality to become semi-aniline leather. This type of leather retains the natural surface structure of the hide but is treated with a light surface finish that makes it less susceptible to damage from sunlight, dirt and oils. Semi-aniline leather retains its shape well, providing superior sitting comfort on upholstered furniture.
ANILINE LEATHER
Aniline leathers are a premium choice for upholstery. Only 5% of all raw hides are of a quality high enough to become aniline leather. These luxurious leathers have an untreated surface with no protective finish, displaying natural beauty and unique characteristics.
Leather offers a high degree of comfort, breathability and softness. The open pores of the material’s surface allow it to ‘breathe,’ absorbing and releasing heat upon contact. Over time, aniline leathers will patinate. The open surface means that coloured aniline leathers will fade with sunlight exposure and natural non-died aniline leathers will darken with exposure to light.
