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Series 7 ChairBy Arne Jacobsen

About the Design

The celebrated Model 3107, or Series 7, chair showcases Arne Jacobsen’s (1902–71) trademark understatement and interplay between form and functionality. Part of a seductive foray into minimalism for the modernist Danish architect and designer, the Series 7’s seat and backrest were produced from a single piece of bent plywood in 1955 for manufacturer Fritz Hansen.

The lean, stackable chair updates Jacobsen’s simple and spare 1952 Ant chair to a broader base while retaining its revolutionary construction (also a one-piece seat and back) and adding an extra leg. It was a thoroughly modern design inspired in equal parts by the Danish cabinetmaking tradition that preceded Jacobsen as well as the gentle and organic forms that typified Scandinavian modernist furniture. The chair was also a technical advancement of Charles and Ray Eames’ innovative plywood molding techniques. 

Trained as a mason and then an architect, Jacobsen assisted in Copenhagen's City Architect's Office after graduating from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1927, where he eventually became a professor. He set up his own design practice in 1930 and produced large-scale projects such as the Bellavista housing estate, a revered work of Bauhaus-style architecture situated north of Copenhagen in Klampenborg. 

In 1960, Jacobsen completed his architectural work on the 22-story SAS Royal Hotel and Air Terminal in Denmark’s capital city, but, as he preferred to be involved thoroughly in such commissions, he designed the interiors as well as every other possible detail for the accommodation property, from lighting to textiles to furniture. A diverse designer with a world-famous work ethic, Jacobsen also created modern light fixtures, bathroom fittings, cutlery and metalware — a 1957 set of flatware he designed for A. Michelsen was featured in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Jacobsen was one of the most successful and accomplished Danish designers of the 20th century. Along with the Ant and massively successful Series 7, his Swan and Egg chairs, produced in 1958 for the SAS hotel, are definitive exports and exemplify Danish modern’s marriage of quality materials, simplicity and thoughtful form.

The Series 7 has remained in production since 1955 at Fritz Hansen, where carpenters carefully select and cut sheets of veneer by hand in order to maintain the chair’s classic shape. It remains among Jacobsen’s most simple and pared-down chairs, and while each model is made of pressure-molded sliced veneer, the Series 7 is available in varying veneers and finishes. It is the most sold chair in the manufacturer’s history.

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Classic Modernist Side Chair, Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chairs model 7 by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen / Knoll chromed steel legs. Classic 1955 design, original light grey painted finish.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Series Seven Chair Model 3207 Made In Cognac Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 2000s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This Seven Chair, model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen and made by Fritz Hansen, is a beautiful example of contemporary Danish design. Originally designed in 1955, the Seven Chair i...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen Model 7 Vintage Chairs for Fritz Hanssen, 12+ pieces
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic Series 7 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. These Scandinavian Modern masterpieces exude timeless elegance, making them perfect for dining or office use...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen. New shell and base reuphols...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Set Of Four Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Black Fabric By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs, model 3107, also known as the "Seven Chair", designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chairs are originally upholstered in black fabric. Th...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric

Arne Jacobsen nº3207 chair for “Probjeto”, Brazil, 1960s.
By Arne Jacobsen, Probjeto (Ambiente)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Arne Jacobsen nº3207 chair (seven series) for “Probjeto”, Brazil, 1960s.
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Set of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3207 In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Seven Chair with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair is incredibly versatile and fits perfectly into any dining table, kitchen...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen. New shell and base re-uphol...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Set Of Two Series Seven Chairs Model 3207 In Dark Brown Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The 7 with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair is incredibly versatile and fits perfectly into any dining table, kitchen or office...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen - Series of 4 Series 7 chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Arne Jacobsen - Series of 4 Series 7 chairs Fritz Hansen Edition Velvet edition Padded seats 100% cotton velvet Bronze epoxy steel L 50 x d 52 x h 82 cms New condition
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2010s European Other Chairs

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Metal

Set of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Cognac Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, crafted by Fritz Hansen, elegantly clad in sumptuous cognac classic leather upholstery. These iconic chairs, a testament to Ja...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen. New shell and base reup...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Set of 6 Series 7 Chairs, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without ove...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Series Seven Chair Model 3207 In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The 7 with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair is incredibly versatile and fits perfectly into any dining table, kitchen or office...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Series Seven Chairs, Model 3207 with Armrests in Cognac From 2019
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dette sæt af Syver stole, model 3207, er et tidløst og ikonisk udtryk for dansk design, designet af den legendariske Arne Jacobsen i 1955 og fremstillet af Fritz Hansen i 2019. Stole...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Series Seven Chair Model 3207 With Armrests By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Seven Chair, model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, is a quintessential piece of Danish design. This chair is renowned for its ergonomic ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Fritz Hansen butterfly chairs in deep green fabric, 1980s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A set of 4 evocative butterfly chairs by Fritz Hansen, upholstered in original emerald green fabric. Some are from '81 and some from '85.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of chairs mod. butterfly by Arne Jacobsen produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chairs mod. butterfly by Arne Jacobsen produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark Pair of chairs mod. butterfly with wooden shell and chromed metal structure by Arne Jacobsen produce...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Series 7 Butterfly Teak Armchairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen - Set of 3
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Series 7 Butterfly Teak Armchairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen - Set of 3 The Vintage Mid Century Modern Series 7 Butterfly Teak Armchairs by Arne Ja...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Butterfly Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Sseries 7 armchair, Arne Jacobsen design, plywood vinyl lined in blue, produced by Fritz Hansen. Metal structure, seat, armrests and back are made of molded plywood. It's signed unde...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Plywood

Fritz Hansen Furniture poster for Arne Jacobsen models butterfly chair Danish
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Here is a very rare and desirable Furniture poster by the Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen representing the serie 7 chair or butterfly chair in a variety of different c...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Posters

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Paper

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