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This VINTAGE Fritz Hansen Series 7 chair is located in BRISBANE. 

Provenance and Background Info

Written in 2023 (some information may be time-sensitive)

A VINTAGE Fritz Hansen Series 7 chair, made in Denmark and designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. (When you really think about the fact it was designed in 1955, you quickly realise that this design is an extraordinary feat.) This particular chair is one of the earliest I’ve ever seen (even in photos). I’d be very surprised if there would be another of this age in Australia. The marking underneath is very rare- this FH DANMARK marking is early- I’d say 1960’s. These have been in non-stop production ever since they were first released in 1955. Labelling / markings have changed many times over the years. This is a rare piece of furniture history. Because it’s an early one and such a highly-esteemed design, it’s a very special find.

The Series 7 chair by Arne Jacobsen is one of the best designed chairs of all time- they’re an incredibly sophisticated piece of design and I completely understand why they’ve attracted such high accolades. The shape is amazing- they remind me of a Thins potato chip. I love the mix of overt and subtle curves. The subtle curves fit the contours of the body creating a remarkably comfortable chair. The other thing about this design is its durability- look at the condition of this one after about 60 years! (Written- 2023). This is why this design now retails new in Australia for about AU $900 PER chair. They are built to last and this chair proves that. The swarm of replicas (that were popular in the 1990’s) have basically disappeared- my guess is most have ended up as landfill. I saw the backs broken off the copies only years after they were released. Auction centres contained sets where several chairs in the set had structural cracks. This original Fritz Hansen Series 7 chair has no condition issues at all.

Because of the superiority of the construction and design, these chairs always fetch solid prices on the secondary market. On an international platform, many second-hand Fritz Hansen Series 7 chairs are priced at over AU$900 EACH (in 2023). Second-hand Series 7 chairs hit the secondary market in Australia very rarely and when they do they are hotly contested (particularly if they’re made in Denmark- Fritz Hansen operations moved offshore to Poland some years ago.)

Good design and honest workmanship is timeless. If you look after this vintage Arne Jacobsen chair it should retain its value (but will very likely increase in value) as you get to use and enjoy it. There are very few better ways to invest in your home and reduce landfill.

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