Fritz Hansen marks the 70th anniversary of the iconic Series 7™ chair with a reflection on its enduring presence in public spaces across the globe. Designed by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1955, the chair continues to embody quiet elegance and timeless proportion, especially when seen in multiples.
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'There's a quiet power to the Series 7™ chair when placed in formation,' notes Fritz Hansen. Whether in museums, theatres, libraries, auditoriums, or airports, the chair's subtle design contributes a gentle rhythm to its surroundings. Its slender silhouette and soft, organic shape bring visual harmony to even the most dynamic of interiors, adding form and clarity without dominating the space.
'What makes this visual harmony possible is the chair's subtle, organic shape. Its gentle curve and slender silhouette bring a soft rhythm to any space, creating a wave-like effect that is elegant, not overwhelming. While a more dramatic shape might compete for attention, the Series 7 quietly contributes to the composition of its surroundings.'
Arne Jacobsen, celebrated for his architectural minimalism and attention to detail, once said: 'The primary factor is proportions.' It is precisely these proportions that give the Series 7 its strength, adaptable, understated, and enduring across changing design eras.
'From solo statements to synchronised rows, the Series 7 continues to demonstrate the enduring power of perfect proportions, proof of Arne Jacobsen's genius in shaping form with precision.'
Today, the Series 7™ chair remains a fixture in institutions around the world, including the Kunsthaus Zürich (Switzerland), The Maritime Museum (Denmark), New Canaan Library (USA), Geneva Music Conservatory (Switzerland), The National Art Centre (Japan), and Copenhagen Airport (Denmark). Each location showcases the chair's remarkable ability to blend into and elevate public settings.
As the Series 7 turns 70, Fritz Hansen invites the design community to reflect on the chair's legacy, not only as a functional object but as a statement of design purity and spatial poetry. This milestone underlines the brand's continued commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and timeless modernism.
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