ARNE JACOBSEN (Denmark, 1902 - 1971) for FRITZ HANSEN.
"Ant Chair", design 1951.
Moulded plywood with dark oak veneer. Chromed steel base.
Features Fritz Hauser label. Edition 2006.
It has slight wear marks and a small scratch on the seat.
Measurements: 78 x 42 x 39 cm.
The Ant chair, hormiga in Spanish, was designed in 1951 by Arne Jacobsen for use in the dining room of the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Industries. It received its name because of its approximate resemblance to the outline of an ant with its head raised.
Architect and designer, Arne Jacobsen (Denmark, 1902 - 1971) studied for four years at the Copenhagen School of Construction, then entered the Faculty of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. His architectural highlights include St. Catherine's College in Oxford, the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, the headquarters of the National Bank of Denmark in Copenhagen, and the Royal Danish Embassy in London. As a designer, he has created furniture that has become classics, including the "Ant" chair (1951) and the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs designed for the SAS Hotel. He is also known for his 1955 model 3107 chair, also known as "Chair number 7", of which more than five million were sold, starring alongside Christine Keeler in Lewis Morley's iconic portrait. His other contribution to popular culture in the media is his designer cutlery, with spoons for both hands, which were chosen for the film "2001: A Space Odyssey" for their futuristic look. The key to the success of Jacobsen's work lies in its elegant and essential design, and it can now be found in collections such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the MoMA in New York, among many others.
The Danish firm Fritz Hansen, founded in 1872, manufactures original, unique, functional and innovative contemporary design furniture. It manufactures its products in its facilities in the north of Copenhagen, making each piece in close cooperation with internationally renowned designers and architects. Its collection includes the Egg Chair and Swan chair, the Series 7 chair, the Ant chair and the Oxford chair by designer Arne Jacobsen, as well as tables and armchairs designed by Danish designers Piet Hein and Poul Kjaerholm.