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1 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 of the classic Ant chair. The four-legged stackable chair represents the culmination of the lamination technique. The visionary Arne Jacobsen exploited the possibilities of lamination to perfection resulting in the iconic shape of the chair. Series 7 represents the chair in the Fritz Hansen collection with the widest range of applications.

The four-legged stackable chair represents the culmination of the lamination technique.

2 ARNE JACOBSEN The cooperation between Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen dates back to But it was in 19 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 50s Arne Jacobsen designed the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, and for that project 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, , counter stool, seat height 64 cm; not stackable; front or fully upholstered with fabric, leather or welted leather; chromed base. 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 9 different veneers: Maple, Beech, Ash, Elm, Oak, Oregon Pine, Cherry, Walnut or Dark-stained Oak. The children s chair (3177) is only available in Beech or Walnut. It is also available in 2 finishes; coloured ash (lazur) or lacquered in 9 different colours: White, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Black, Yellow, Orange, Red, Petrol Blue or Sage Green. The children s chair (3177) is only available in coloured ash. The base for 3107, 3207, 3177, 3187 and 3197 is 14 mm chromed steel tubes with 4 legs and leg ferrules of black synthetic material. The swivel base for 3117 and 3217 is 14 mm chromed steel tubes and 5 hard-wheel castors with aluminium caps (soft wheels also available). All models (except for 3177) are also available with front or full upholstery in fabric or leather. The range of accessories includes short and long linking devices, writing tablet (only 3107), transport dolly, seat and row numbers and large seat cover for improved stackability on upholstered chairs Variations and Dimensions 3107, chair, seat height 44, 46.5 or 48.5 cm; stackable; front or fully upholstered with fabric, leather or welted leather; chromed base. 3207, armchair, seat height 44, 46.5 or 48.5 cm; not stackable; front or fully upholstered with fabric, leather or welted leather; chromed base. 3177, children s chair, seat height 32 cm; stackable; chromed base. 3197, bar stool, seat height 76 cm; not stackable; front or fully upholstered with fabric, leather or welted leather; chromed base. 3117, swivel chair, height adjustable, seat height cm; front or fully upholstered with fabric, leather or welted leather; chromed base. 3217, swivel armchair, height adjustable, seat height cm; front or fully upholstered with fabric, leather or welted leather; chromed base. UPHOLSTERY The upholstery is available in a selection of fabrics and leathers. Fabrics: Hallingdal, Divina, Divina MD, Divina melange, Tonus, Milani, Remix, and Comfort. Leathers: Basic, Soft, Classic, Rustic, Natural, White, Optical white, Elegance and Welted leather. Environment & Tests Un-upholstered chairs are coated with polyurethane lacquer, which prevents the emission of formaldehyde. For environmental reasons all parts of the Series 7 can be dismantled. The Series 7 is tested according to EN 1728, EN and BS 4875 for strength and durability and EN 1022, ISO and BS 7945 for stability. 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. Normal wear and tear and damage of covers are not covered by the warranty. Fritz Hansen offer up to 10 years limited warranty if the products are registered online at fritzhansen.com/my-republic. The warranty for wicker, rugs and lamps is 2 years.

At the end of the 50s Arne Jacobsen designed the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, and for that project the Egg, the Swan, the Swan sofa and Series 3300.

3 Model 3107 Seat height: 44, 46.5 or 48.5 cm Total height: 78, 80.5 or 82.5 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: cm Width, linked: 51 cm Width, linked and with writing tablet : 66 cm Depth, linked and with writing tablet: 61 cm Model 3177 Seat height: 32 cm Total height: 60 cm Width: 40 cm Depth: 42 cm Model 3187 Seat height: 64 cm Total height: 98 cm Width: cm Depth: 54 cm Model 3197 Seat height: 76 cm Total height: 110 cm Width: 53 cm Depth: 59 cm Model 3207 Seat height: 44, 46.5 or 48.5 cm Total height: 76, 78.5 or 80.5 cm Height floor-arm: 67, 69.5 or 71.5 cm Width: 60 cm Depth: cm Width, linked: 66 cm Model 3117 Seat height: cm Total height: cm Width: 50 cm Depth: cm Model 3217 Seat height: cm Total height: cm Height floor-arm: cm Width: 60 cm Depth: cm

Width: 40 cm Depth: 42 cm Model 3187 Seat height: 64 cm Total height: 98 cm Width: cm Depth: 54 cm Model 3197 Seat height: 76 cm Total height: 110 cm Width: 53 cm Depth: 59 cm Model 3207 Seat

4 SERIES SERIES CHILDRENS CHAIR SERIES SERIES

5 MAPLE 10 BEECH 20 ASH 30 CHERRY 40 OREGON PINE 50 ELM 60 OAK 70 WALNUT 80 DARK STAINED OAK 90 WHITE L100/C105 LIGHT GREY L120/C125 DARK GREY L160/C165 BLACK L190/C195 YELLOW L420/C425 ORANGE L540/C545 RED L650/C655 PETROL BLUE L760/C765 SAGE GREEN L930/C935 Ant Ant. children s chair Grand Prix Lily Lily Lily Dot

L190/C195 YELLOW L420/C425 ORANGE L540/C545 RED L650/C655 PETROL BLUE L760/C765

6 SERIE SERIES SERIES

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ARNE JACOBSEN 1902-1971 DESIGN UPHOLSTERY WARRANTY

ARNE JACOBSEN 1902-1971 DESIGN UPHOLSTERY WARRANTY EGG Arne Jacobsen designed the Egg for the lobby and reception areas in the Royal Hotel, in Copenhagen The commission to design every element of the hotel building as well as the furniture was Jacobsen