Ant chairs by Arne Jacobsen
for Fritz Hansen

These Ant chairs are an example of classic, modern design. It was designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen and was manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The ant is named after its resemblance to the outline of an ant with its head held high. These chairs are designed to be light, stable and easy to stack. This model from the seventies with four legs is in a good vintage condition.

Arne Jacobsens design style can be described as functionalistic, the form is determined by the function. Arne Jacobsen has been influenced by Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and Bauhaus. In turn, Jacobsen influenced many other designers. Many of its products are still available in their original form today. The technique is always adapted to contemporary standards, but without interfering with the formal value of the collection.