Designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen, the Ant Chair was the first Danish shell chair made from a single, double-curvature piece of moulded plywood. Originally created for the canteen at Terapeutisk Laboratorium (now Novo Nordisk) in Frederiksberg, the chair introduced a new approach to laminated wood furniture in Denmark. Lightweight and surprisingly sturdy, its distinctive slim-waisted silhouette resembles an ant with its head raised. Initially produced with three legs, a four-legged version was later introduced to enhance stability.
Made from nine layers of pressure-moulded veneer, the shell is available in three versions: natural veneer, lacquered veneer and coloured ash. It consists of seven inner veneer layers and two outer layers, one on the front and one on the back. The inner veneer is always beech, and the outer veneer is available in various types of natural wood. The coloured versions include coloured ash, where the grain remains visible beneath the pigment, and lacquered veneer, which offers a bold colour with no visible grain.
The base is constructed from 14 mm steel tubes, available in either chromed or powder-coated finishes. It is connected to the shell with black support spacers, which provide a slight gap for structural stability, and finished with a black cover cap. Thanks to its minimal and sturdy yet balanced shell, the chair can be stacked up to 12 high, making it easy to store away when not in use.
This timeless design suits a wide range of settings, from homes to public spaces. A front-upholstered version is also available for extra comfort.
Ant Chair - 4 Legs
Ant Chair - 4 Legs
by Fritz Hansen
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Technical Information
Dimensions:-
Width: 52 cm, Depth: 48 cm, Height: 81 cm, Seat Height: 46 cm
The chair can be stacked up to 12 high.
It is delivered fully assembled.
Felt glides are available for £9. Please contact us if you would like them fitted to your chair. We will be happy to assist you further.
Warranty: 10 years
Made in: Poland
Materials/Construction
Shell - Pressure moulded veneer (7 layers of inner veneer and 2 layers of outer veneer on front and back).
The veneer layers are glued with water-based urea-formaldehyde adhesive. The chairs are coated with a polyurethane lacquer, which protects the surface and helps reduce formaldehyde emissions.
The inner veneer is always beech, while the outer veneer is available in various natural wood types. Coloured finishes include coloured ash (with visible wood grain) and lacquered versions (no visible grain), both offered in a range of colours.
Base - 14 mm steel tubes in chromed or *powder-coated steel, with black support spacers and a black cover cap.
*The powder-coated steel base is available in various finishes. Only a small selection is shown in the listing, but additional colours are available at no extra cost. It can be paired with any shell colour. Please contact us if you would like to order one of the following base colour options: Warm Graphite, Brown Bronze, Silver Grey, Black, or White (White base only available with white shell).
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Designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen, the Ant Chair was the first Danish shell chair made from a single, double-curvature piece of moulded plywood. Originally created for the canteen at Terapeutisk Laboratorium (now Novo Nordisk) in Frederiksberg, the chair introduced a new approach to laminated wood furniture in Denmark. Lightweight and surprisingly sturdy, its distinctive slim-waisted silhouette resembles an ant with its head raised. Initially produced with three legs, a four-legged version was later introduced to enhance stability.
Made from nine layers of pressure-moulded veneer, the shell is available in three versions: natural veneer, lacquered veneer and coloured ash. It consists of seven inner veneer layers and two outer layers, one on the front and one on the back. The inner veneer is always beech, and the outer veneer is available in various types of natural wood. The coloured versions include coloured ash, where the grain remains visible beneath the pigment, and lacquered veneer, which offers a bold colour with no visible grain.
The base is constructed from 14 mm steel tubes, available in either chromed or powder-coated finishes. It is connected to the shell with black support spacers, which provide a slight gap for structural stability, and finished with a black cover cap. Thanks to its minimal and sturdy yet balanced shell, the chair can be stacked up to 12 high, making it easy to store away when not in use.
This timeless design suits a wide range of settings, from homes to public spaces. A front-upholstered version is also available for extra comfort.
