Ant Chair - 3 Legs
The Ant™ chair’s visual
expression is delicate and artful, much like the curves of a musical
instrument. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952, the chair is made from nine
layers of pressure moulded veneer. Its elegant shape disguises its remarkable
strength and comfort. The three-legged Ant is inspired by the simple,
agricultural stools created to stand firmly on uneven floors in Danish
farmhouses. The chair beautifully exemplifies Jacobsen’s understanding of the
inherent strength of raw materials, consisting of only two parts: the combined
seat and backrest in form-pressed plywood and a tubular steel frame.
About Designer | |
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Arne Jacobsen |
Arne Jacobsen was born on February 11, 1902 in Copenhagen. His father, Johan Jacobsen, was a wholesale trader in safety pins and snap fasteners. His mother, Pouline Jacobsen, was trained as a bank clerk and often painted floral motifs in her spare time. The family lived in Claessensgade, Copenhagen in a typical Victorian style home. Maybe that is why Arne, as a child, painted the coloured wallpaper in his room white, as a contrast to his parents’ overly decorated taste. |