The design is defined by a single, sinuous continuous line—pressed into form rather than assembled.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for Fritz Hansen, the Series 7 remains one of the most widely recognised works of Scandinavian modernism. Its innovation lies not in ornament, but in process—the use of moulded plywood to achieve a form that is both structurally efficient and visually resolved.
This example, finished in a vivid yellow, brings that clarity into sharper focus. In natural light the surface softens, while the silhouette—particularly the curvature of the back—holds its precision.
The steel base provides a minimal counterpoint to the organic seat, allowing the form to appear almost suspended.
Presented in good vintage condition.
Signs of age are visible across the surface, consistent with use, and retained as part of the chair’s material history. The structure remains sound.
Conserved in the studio workshop—no stripping or over-finishing, allowing the original surface and tone to remain intact.
Why it works
Because it resolves a complex idea into something that appears effortless.
A chair reduced to its essential line—yet one that continues to define interiors nearly seventy years on.
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Details
* Designer: Arne Jacobsen
* Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
* Model: Series 7
* Origin: Denmark
* Date: 1955 design
* Materials: Moulded plywood, steel
* Finish: Yellow
