Designs iconic: Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen - This series looks at some of the most popular designs and the most expensive of the past century. Classic chairs to lighting of the declaration, discover the backstory to some of the most recognizable pieces of the design world and browse the ways to use them in a modern setting.
architect and designer Arne Jacobsen Danish (1902-1971) worked across a range of disciplines, from design of entire hotel - until the cutlery - in the creation of furniture so elegant, simple and brilliantly built, it is still used and appreciated today. Series 7 chair is an excellent example. Designed by Jacobsen in 1955, its simple and clean shape, modern atmosphere propelled the president and his designer in the history of furniture. Some 60 years later, the chair 7 Series still seems fresh and contemporary and, as these pictures show, its wide range of finishes and applications help slot admirably in almost all plans.
architect and designer Arne Jacobsen Danish (1902-1971) worked across a range of disciplines, from design of entire hotel - until the cutlery - in the creation of furniture so elegant, simple and brilliantly built, it is still used and appreciated today. Series 7 chair is an excellent example. Designed by Jacobsen in 1955, its simple and clean shape, modern atmosphere propelled the president and his designer in the history of furniture. Some 60 years later, the chair 7 Series still seems fresh and contemporary and, as these pictures show, its wide range of finishes and applications help slot admirably in almost all plans.
Webber + Studio, Architects
A chair of his time
like contemporaries Charles and Ray Eames, Jacobsen wanted to create chairs that had mass appeal and would suit people living in small newly built houses.
"I based my work on a need: what chairs are needed," Jacobsen said. "I find that people needed a new type of chair for the little kitchen-dinette sets found in most new buildings today, a little light and a cheap chair. At the same time, I was the one that can also be used in dining halls as a stackable chair. It can be stacked by inserting the chairs in the other, therefore saving both time and energy "
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like contemporaries Charles and Ray Eames, Jacobsen wanted to create chairs that had mass appeal and would suit people living in small newly built houses.
"I based my work on a need: what chairs are needed," Jacobsen said. "I find that people needed a new type of chair for the little kitchen-dinette sets found in most new buildings today, a little light and a cheap chair. At the same time, I was the one that can also be used in dining halls as a stackable chair. It can be stacked by inserting the chairs in the other, therefore saving both time and energy "
Learn more about the molded plastic chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Fraher Architects
a completely new structure
in 1952, Jacobsen designed the Ant chair, which can be considered the elder brother of the chair 7 Series, produced three years later. Both models were born of a need clean, stackable chairs that would suit small living space.
The 7 Series was the culmination of decades of work on rolling techniques, where the layers of wood are glued under pressure to make a smooth, molded structure. This technique has been refined over the years 1920 and 1930 by Søren Hansen C, the grand-son of Fritz Hansen, who founded the company that still manufactures the Series 7 range today.
in 1952, Jacobsen designed the Ant chair, which can be considered the elder brother of the chair 7 Series, produced three years later. Both models were born of a need clean, stackable chairs that would suit small living space.
The 7 Series was the culmination of decades of work on rolling techniques, where the layers of wood are glued under pressure to make a smooth, molded structure. This technique has been refined over the years 1920 and 1930 by Søren Hansen C, the grand-son of Fritz Hansen, who founded the company that still manufactures the Series 7 range today.
Abita Studio Architecture + Design
smooth lines
Arne Jacobsen seizes opportunities lamination, excited by the potential of this technique to create sinuous, smooth. With it, he could create the iconic and wonderfully fluid shape of the chair 7 Series
Not only is the comfortable chair to sit on, it represents a huge shift away from traditional furniture, which had tend to be constructed from many pieces. Instead, one stylish seat and back are sitting carefully on tubular legs in polished chrome steel.
Arne Jacobsen seizes opportunities lamination, excited by the potential of this technique to create sinuous, smooth. With it, he could create the iconic and wonderfully fluid shape of the chair 7 Series
Not only is the comfortable chair to sit on, it represents a huge shift away from traditional furniture, which had tend to be constructed from many pieces. Instead, one stylish seat and back are sitting carefully on tubular legs in polished chrome steel.
Lynda Miehe Associates
a long partnership
Arne Jacobsen had worked with the manufacturer Fritz Hansen since 1934, but the Ant chair from 1952 and the 7 series was three years later, the great breakthroughs in both designer and manufacturer. Series 7 has propelled both Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen stardom in the design
Learn about another iconic design Jacobsen -. The Egg chair
Arne Jacobsen had worked with the manufacturer Fritz Hansen since 1934, but the Ant chair from 1952 and the 7 series was three years later, the great breakthroughs in both designer and manufacturer. Series 7 has propelled both Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen stardom in the design
Learn about another iconic design Jacobsen -. The Egg chair
Nila design
a beautiful bestseller
for Fritz Hansen, the president of the 7 series proved a glorious bestseller. In fact, the president is potentially the best selling design in furniture history. Today, its scope is wide and it can be found in offices, hotels, restaurants and, of course, contemporary homes.
for Fritz Hansen, the president of the 7 series proved a glorious bestseller. In fact, the president is potentially the best selling design in furniture history. Today, its scope is wide and it can be found in offices, hotels, restaurants and, of course, contemporary homes.
Axis Mundi
choice versatility
elegant design of the chair is an explanation of his success, but its incredible versatility is another. It is available with armrests or a caster base matching - add both, and dining room chair simple, suddenly turns into a smart office chair. It is also like a bar stool and chair of even a cute little child.
Series 7 All designs are lightweight and stackable, too, which makes them extremely practical and super stylish.
elegant design of the chair is an explanation of his success, but its incredible versatility is another. It is available with armrests or a caster base matching - add both, and dining room chair simple, suddenly turns into a smart office chair. It is also like a bar stool and chair of even a cute little child.
Series 7 All designs are lightweight and stackable, too, which makes them extremely practical and super stylish.
David Churchill - Architectural Photographer
Fabulous finishes
the series 7 chair is made in 10 different veneers, including the classic beech and stained dark oak, and can also be painted in a wide range Colours. This diversity of finish ensures the simple design still seems fresh, and can be used to provide color welcome to pop a simple pattern, neutral.
the series 7 chair is made in 10 different veneers, including the classic beech and stained dark oak, and can also be painted in a wide range Colours. This diversity of finish ensures the simple design still seems fresh, and can be used to provide color welcome to pop a simple pattern, neutral.
Harris Calnan Construction
padding it out
to guarantee the president even greater appeal, it can be purchased with upholstery, also in a wide range of fabrics or luxury, sober leather. This gives anyone who loves classical design Jacobsen the opportunity to customize, giving every single chair a tailored feel. Upholstered in yellow egg yolk, this set of 10 Series 7 chairs looks both elegant and playful.
to guarantee the president even greater appeal, it can be purchased with upholstery, also in a wide range of fabrics or luxury, sober leather. This gives anyone who loves classical design Jacobsen the opportunity to customize, giving every single chair a tailored feel. Upholstered in yellow egg yolk, this set of 10 Series 7 chairs looks both elegant and playful.
Kevin Daly Architects
Mix and match
a collection of series 7 chairs of the same color looks coordinated and intelligent, but a more relaxed approach is to choose a rainbow of candy colors. Thank you to the wide range of colored varnish on offer, it is easy to create and add a valuable set.
Tell us ...
Do you own a Series 7 chair? We would like to see pictures of it in the comments below.
a collection of series 7 chairs of the same color looks coordinated and intelligent, but a more relaxed approach is to choose a rainbow of candy colors. Thank you to the wide range of colored varnish on offer, it is easy to create and add a valuable set.
Tell us ...
Do you own a Series 7 chair? We would like to see pictures of it in the comments below.