ANT ™
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.
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 50s 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 was less appreciated, his furniture and other design work have become national and international heritage.
DESIGN
ENVIRONMENT & TESTS
Arne Jacobsen, 1952
The chairs are coated with polyurethane lacquer, which prevents the emission of formaldehyde. For environmental reasons all parts of the Ant can be dismantled. The Ant is tested according to EN 1728 and BS 4875 for strength and durability, and ISO 7174-1 and BS 7945 for stability.
DESCRIPTION Series of laminated veneer chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The shell is in laminated, moulded veneer. The outer veneer is sliced beech, maple or dark-stained oak. It is also available in coloured ash (lazur), painted beech (semi-lacquer) or lacquered. The base is 14 mm chromed steel tubes with 3 or 4 legs and leg ferrules of black synthetic material. The range of accessories includes linking device, transport dolly, seat and row numbers. 3100, chair, 3 legs; seat height 44 cm; chromed base 3101, chair, 4 legs; seat height 44 or 46.5 cm; chromed base
VARIATIONS & DIMENSIONS Seat height: 44 or 46.5 cm Total height: 78 or 80.5 cm Width: 48 cm Depth: 48 cm Width, linked: 51 cm
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.
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44
ANT™ - 3100
80.5
46.5
48
30 52
ANT™ - 3101
52
51
51
51
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