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 wood finishes. 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. For extra comfort, the shell is padded with polyurethane foam. Upholstered in a variety of high quality fabrics, the chair features an upholstered front seat and a choice of shell finish on the back, giving it a unique look from every angle.
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 6 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. The chair is also available in a non-upholstered version.
Ant Chair Front Upholstered - 4 Legs
Ant Chair Front Upholstered - 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 upholstered version can be stacked up to 6 chairs high, with protective material placed between each chair.
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.
Made in: Poland
Materials/Construction
Shell - Pressure moulded veneer (7 layers of inner veneer and 2 layers of outer veneer on front and back). Padded with polyurethane (PUR) foam. A water-based glue is used to bond the upholstery to the foam and the foam to the shell.
Base - 14 mm steel tubes in chromed or powder-coated steel, with black support spacers and a black cover cap.
This chair is currently available in the following fabrics and leathers - a small selection of which are shown on the product listing. Upholstery is grouped by number 1-5; the higher the number the greater the cost. Please get in touch for a bespoke quote if you would like a fabric listed here which isn't available to buy online.
Group 1: *Belfast (Velvet), Canvas by Kvadrat, Capture by Gabriel, Diablo, Fame, Remix 3 by Kvadrat, Tonus 4 by Kvadrat.
Group 2: Divina by Kvadrat, Divina Melange by Kvadrat, Divina MD by Kvadrat, Fiord by Kvadrat, Hallingdal by Kvadrat, Re-Wool by Kvadrat, Steelcut by Kvadrat, Steelcut Trio by Kvadrat, Sunniva by Kvadrat, *Vanir by Kvadrat, Vidar by Kvadrat.
Group 3: Essential Leather
Group 4: Soft Leather
Group 5: Grace Leather, Embrace Leather, Natural Leather
*The Belfast and Vanir fabrics are only available in the following selected colours:
Belfast (770593, 770660, 771772, 772062, 772143, 772150, 772255, 774232, 774926, 775139), Vanir (193, 243, 373,393, 413, 443, 473, 693, 733, 773, 913, 983)
Like most of our furnitures, Ant Chair will be custom-made specifically for you. If you would like to see a fabric sample, please get in touch and we'll be happy to discuss all of the available options with you.
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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 wood finishes. 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. For extra comfort, the shell is padded with polyurethane foam. Upholstered in a variety of high quality fabrics, the chair features an upholstered front seat and a choice of shell finish on the back, giving it a unique look from every angle.
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 6 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. The chair is also available in a non-upholstered version.
