Arne Jacobsen dining chairs

This is a rare set of eight Ant chairs, model FH3100, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. Designed in 1952, the Ant chair was Jacobsen’s breakthrough in laminated furniture, representing a radical departure from traditional chair construction with its organic single-piece molded shell.

The chairs are crafted from rosewood veneer, showcasing richly figured surfaces with deep brown tones and expressive grain patterns. Each seat and backrest is formed from a single piece of pressure-molded plywood, achieving both strength and flexibility in a thin, lightweight structure. The three-legged design of the earliest Ant chairs was later expanded to four legs, but this set retains the characteristic elegance of Jacobsen’s original sculptural intent, combining functional ergonomics with a distinctly modernist silhouette. The frame is constructed from tubular steel with a chrome finish, providing a refined contrast to the warmth of the rosewood veneer.

Condition is excellent, with minor signs of use and patina consistent with age, but no structural issues. The rosewood surfaces remain vibrant, and the steel legs retain their stability and clean profile. These qualities underscore the durability of Fritz Hansen’s production standards during the mid-20th century.

Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971) was one of Denmark’s most influential architects and designers, known for creating some of the most iconic furniture designs of the modern era. The Ant chair, along with his later Series 7, became international symbols of Scandinavian modernism, admired for their synthesis of material innovation, sculptural form, and practical use.

Dimensions: 42 cm wide, 50 cm deep, and 76 cm high, with a seat height of 44 cm (16.5 inches x 19.7 inches x 29.9 inches, seat height 17.3 inches).