Ant Chair
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 3101 model retains the sculptural simplicity of the
original three-legged Ant design while expanding its distinct, expressive
profile to suit a myriad of interior settings. Although the four-legged version
of the Ant chair was occasionally produced during Jacobsen’s lifetime, it was
only put into official production in 1971.
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. |