Classic Midcentury Modern Chairs
Arne Jacobsen "Series Seven" Design

Manufactured By Fritz Hansen In 1981

29.5 Inches Tall by 18 Inches Wide by 18 Inches Deep
Seat Height Of 17 Inches
Chrome Legs
Limited Quantity Available in Olive Green, Brown, Blue, etc.
Price: $225 USD plus shipping

Above, a detail of the manufacturer's imprint and the lineup showing each color. Photos and copyright Peter Knego 2006.

Arne Jacobsen, the Danish design icon of the mid twentieth century, came up with many classic modern chair stylings. His "Series Seven" from the 1950s has never gone out of fashion. Fritz Hansen manufactured Jacobsen's furniture and his works are considered "The Real McCoy" among modern Danish chair collectors. These were made in 1981 for a ship recently beached at Alang. I have not been able to determine which one, but with the number of Northern European ferries to have been demolished at Alang in the past few years, the choices are vast. Today, knock-offs of these chairs are very popular and can be purchased in places like Ikea. But not these. (Google both Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen for more information on this collectible team.)

From top to bottom: Another view of the line up; blue: two brown views; and olive. Photos and copyright Peter Knego 2006.

The condition of most is what I would consider very good. Some are even excellent. There may be a missing rubber finale on a foot or two and the upholstery may need cleaning or replacing, but their "bones" and quality construction endure. This is a rare chance to own an "original" at a fraction of its going market price.