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ANT? Series

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Initially designed by Arne Jacobsen for Novo Nordisk's canteen, the Ant™ chair has become an iconic piece in the furniture collection. Despite its minimalist design, it offers exceptional comfort.

Environmental Considerations & Testing
The Ant™ chairs are coated with polyurethane lacquer to prevent formaldehyde emissions. They are environmentally friendly as all parts can be dismantled. The chairs are tested for strength, durability, and stability according to standards EN 13761, EN 1728, BS 4875, EN 1022, ISO 7174-1, and BS 7945.

Warranty
Standard goods come with a five-year warranty against manufacturing defects, excluding leather, special materials, and customer-specified products. Normal wear and tear are not covered. Wicker and lamps have a two-year warranty. An extended limited warranty of 10 years is available if registered online within three months of purchase.

Design
Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952, the Ant™ series features laminated veneer chairs manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The shell is made of pressure-molded veneer with an inner beech veneer and nine outer veneer options. It is available in two finishes: coloured ash or lacquered in nine colors. The base consists of 14 mm chromed steel tubes with 3 or 4 legs.

Variations & Dimensions
The Ant™ chair comes in two models:

3100: 3 legs, stackable, chromed base, seat height 44 cm, total height 78 cm, width 51 cm, depth 48 cm.
3101: 4 legs, stackable, chromed base, seat height 44 or 46.5 cm, total height 78 or 80.5 cm, width 51 cm, depth 48 cm.

Historical Context
Arne Jacobsen's collaboration with Fritz Hansen began in 1934, with the Ant™ marking a breakthrough in 1952. Jacobsen's designs, including the Egg™, Swan™, and Series 3300™, have become internationally recognized.

Legal Notice
All documentation and product designs are protected by law and cannot be used without authorization from Fritz Hansen A/S. Legal action may be taken against any infringement.

Showrooms
Fritz Hansen showrooms are located in Denmark, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the USA.

Catalog excerpts

Initially, Arne Jacobsen designed the Ant™ for the canteen at Novo Nordisk, an international Danish healthcare company. Today, the Ant is one of the most prominent icons in the collection. Despite its minimalist form and svelte shape, the Ant is an extremely comfortable chair.

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ARNE JACOBSEN 1902-1971 The cooperation between Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen dates back to 1934. But it was in 1952 the break-through came with the Ant™. It was succeeded by the Series 7™ in 1955. 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 Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, and for that project the Egg™, the Swan™, the Swan Sofa™ and Series 3300™. Arne Jacobsen was and is an admired and outstanding designer. While the significance of Arne Jacobsen’s buildings...

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MAPLE 10 NATURAL VENEER LACQUERED COLOURED ASH Ant™ NATURAL VENEER LACQUERED COLOURED ASH Ant™ NATURAL VENEER LACQUERED COLOURED ASH Series 7™ . NATURAL VENEER LACQUERED COLOURED ASH Series 7™ NATURAL VENEER LACQUERED COLOURED ASH Series 7™ NATURAL VENEER LACQUERED COLOURED ASH Series 7™ NATURAL VENEER LACQUERED COLOURED ASH Series 7™ NATURAL VENEER LACQUERED COLOURED ASH Series 7™ NATURAL VENEER COLOURED ASH Series 7™ children’s chair NATURAL VENEER COLOURED ASH Grand Prix™ LACQUERED Lily™ LACQUERED Lily™ LACQUERED Lily™ NATURAL VENEER COLOURED ASH Dot™ WWW.FRITZHANSEN.COM

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Fritz Hansen A/S ® - This documentation and the products and designations therein are protected by law, including the Danish Copyright Act, Trademark Act and Marketing Practices Act, and may not be used without prior written authority from Fritz Hansen A/S. Legal proceedings may be instituted against any parties breaching the rights of Fritz Hansen A/S. HEADQUARTERS DENMARK - Allerød SHOWROOMS DENMARK - Copenhagen ITALY - Milan JAPAN - Tokyo NORWAY - Oslo SWEDEN - Stockholm UNITED KINGDOM - London U.S.A. - New York

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