ARNE JACOBSEN DESIGN ENVIRONMENT & TESTS DESCRIPTION WARRANTY EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY UPHOLSTERY

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1 GRAND PRIX The Grand Prix was introduced by Fritz Hansen at the Designers Spring Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen, in Later that year, the chair was displayed at the Triennale in Milan where it received the Grand Prix the finest distinction of the exhibition. Originally, the Grand Prix chair was introduced with a wooden base. Today, the chair is available both with a base of wood and chromed steel.

2 ARNE JACOBSEN The cooperation between Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen dates back to But it was in 1952 the break-through came with the Ant. It was succeeded by the Series 7 in This propelled his and Fritz Hansen s names into furniture history. Arne Jacobsen was very productive both as an architect and as a designer. At the end of the 50 s Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and for that project also the Egg, the Swan, the Swan Sofa and Series Arne Jacobsen was and is an admired and outstanding designer. While the significance of Arne Jacobsen s buildings was less appreciated, his furniture and other design work have become national and international heritage. DESIGN Arne Jacobsen, DESCRIPTION Series of laminated veneer chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The shell is in pressure molded veneer. The inner veneer is always beech and the outer veneer is available in 2 different veneers: Oak and Walnut, as well as in one finish; coloured ash (lazur) in 12 different colours: White, Black, Nine Grey, Egyptian Yellow, Chevalier Orange, Opium Red, Ai Blue, Hüzün Green, Evren Purple, Chocolate Milk Brown, Altstadt Rose and Trieste Blue. The chair is also available with front or full upholstery in fabric or leather. The base comes in 14 mm chromed steel tubes and leg ferrules of black synthetic material (stackable) or as wooden legs matching the veneer/ colour of the shell (non-stackable and only available in selected colours in coloured ash: White, Black and Nine Grey). The range of accessories includes linking device, transport dolly, felt glides and underside cover for stacking of upholstered chairs. UPHOLSTERY The upholstery is available in a selection of fabrics and leathers. Fabrics: Canvas, Hallingdal, Divina, Divina MD, Divina Melange, Tonus, Tonus Meadow, Milani (only full upholstery), Remix, Comfort. Leathers: Basic, Soft, Classic, Rustic (only full upholstery), Natural, White, Optical white, Elegance, Sense. ENVIRONMENT & TESTS In case of repair and disposal the chair can be disassembled into two parts (shell and base). The metal base and all other metal parts can be recycled. Check local regulations for recycling in your area and whether there is potential for reuse. Unupholstered chairs are coated with polyurethane lacquer, which prevents the emission of formaldehyde. The Grand Prix is tested according to EN 13761, EN 1728 and BS 4875 for strength and durability, and EN 1022, ISO and BS 7945 for stability (see test report for 3107, which is the same construction). WARRANTY Standard goods have warranty for five years against manufacturing defects (i.e. materials and design). The warranty does not cover leather and other fabrics ordered as customers own or special material as well as products manufactured according to customer specifications. Normal wear and tear and damage of covers are not covered by the warranty. The warranty for wicker is 2 years. EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY Fritz Hansen offers an extended limited warranty if you register your Grand Prix chair online at fritzhansen.com/my-republic. Registration with the product ID number must be made within three (3) months from the date of purchase, otherwise the extended limited warranty will not apply. Years of warranty: 5 years covers: Base: Wood, Fabric, Leather: Basic, Soft. 10 years covers: Base: Steel, Shell, Coloured ash, Natural veneer, Leather: Classic, Rustic, Natural, White, Optical white, Elegance, Sense.

3 VARIATIONS & DIMENSIONS MODEL 3130 Stackable, front- or fully upholstered, chromed base. Seat height: 44, 46.5 or 48.5 cm Height: 78, 80.5 or 82.5 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 50 cm Veneer: Oak and walnut. Colours: White, Black, Nine Grey, Egyptian Yellow, Chevalier Orange, Opium Red, Ai Blue, Hüzün Green, Evren Purple, Chocolate Milk Brown, Altstadt Rose and Trieste Blue. MODEL 4130 Front- or fully upholstered, wooden legs. Seat height: 46.5 cm Height: 80.5 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 50 cm Veneer: Oak and walnut. Colours: White, Black and Nine Grey.

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5 GRAND PRIX 4130 The Grand Prix was introduced by Fritz Hansen at the Designers Spring Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen, in Later that year, the chair was displayed at the Triennale in Milan where it received the Grand Prix the finest distinction of the exhibition. Originally, the Grand Prix chair was introduced with a wooden base. Today, the chair is available both with a base of wood and chromed steel.

6 ARNE JACOBSEN The cooperation between Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen dates back to But it was in 1952 the break-through came with the Ant. It was succeeded by the Series 7 in This propelled his and Fritz Hansen s names into furniture history. Arne Jacobsen was very productive both as an architect and as a designer. At the end of the 50 s Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and for that project also the Egg, the Swan, the Swan Sofa and Series Arne Jacobsen was and is an admired and outstanding designer. While the significance of Arne Jacobsen s buildings was less appreciated, his furniture and other design work have become national and international heritage. DESIGN Arne Jacobsen, DESCRIPTION Laminated veneer chair designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. ENVIRONMENT & TESTS In case of repair and disposal the chair can be disassembled into two parts (shell and base). Check local regulations for recycling in your area and whether there is potential for reuse. Un-upholstered chairs are coated with polyurethane lacquer, which prevents the emission of formaldehyde. The shell is in pressure molded veneer. The inner veneer is always beech and the outer veneer is available in 2 different veneers: Oak and Walnut, as well as in one finish; coloured ash (lazur) in 3 different colours: White, Black and Nine Grey. The chair is also available with front or full upholstery in fabric or leather. The base consists of 4 wooden legs matching the veneer/colour of the shell (non-stackable). The base comes also with 14 mm chromed steel tubes with leg ferrules of black synthetic material (stackable, 3 seat heights). See model DIMENSIONS Seat height: 46.5 cm / 18.3 Height: 80.5 cm / 31.7 Width: 50 cm / 19.7 Depth: 50 cm / 19.7 UPHOLSTERY The upholstery is available in a selection of fabrics and leathers. Fabrics: Canvas, Hallingdal, Divina, Divina MD, Divina Melange, Tonus, Tonus Meadow, Milani (only full upholstery), Remix and Comfort. Leathers: Basic, Soft, Classic, Rustic (only full upholstery), Natural, White, Optical white, Elegance and Sense. The Grand Prix is tested according to EN 13761, EN 1728 and BS 4875 for strength and durability, and EN 1022, ISO and BS 7945 for stability (see test report for 3107, which is the same construction). WARRANTY Standard goods have warranty for five years against manufacturing defects (i.e. materials and design). The warranty does not cover leather and other fabrics ordered as customers own or special material as well as products manufactured according to customer specifications. Normal wear and tear and damage of covers are not covered by the warranty. The warranty for wicker is 2 years. EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY Fritz Hansen offers an extended limited warranty if you register your Grand Prix chair online at fritzhansen.com/my-republic. Registration with the product ID number must be made within three (3) months from the date of purchase, otherwise the extended limited warranty will not apply. Years of warranty: 5 years covers: Wooden base, Fabric, Leather: Basic, Soft. 10 years covers: Shell, Coloured ash, Natural veneer, Leather: Classic, Rustic, Natural, White, Optical white, Elegance, Sense.

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ARNE JACOBSEN 1902-1971

ARNE JACOBSEN 1902-1971 Series 7 The Series 7 designed by Arne Jacobsen is by far the most sold chair in the history of Fritz Hansen and perhaps also in furniture history. The pressure moulded veneer chair is a further development