GRAND PRIX™
The Grand Prix™ was introduced by Fritz Hansen at the Designers’ Spring Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen, in 1957. Later that year, the chair was displayed at the Triennale in Milan where it received the Grand Prix – the finest distinction of the exhibition. Originally, the Grand Prix chair was introduced with a wooden and steel base. Today, the chair is available with a chromed base.
ARNE JACOBSEN 1902-1971 The cooperation between Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen dates back to 1934. But it was in 1952 the break-through came with the Ant™. It was succeeded by the Series 7™ in 1955. This propelled his and Fritz Hansen’s names into furniture history. Arne Jacobsen was very productive both as an architect and as a designer. At the end of the 50s Arne Jacobsen designed the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, and for that project the Egg™, the Swan™, the Swan™ sofa and Series 3300™. Arne Jacobsen was and is an admired and outstanding designer. While the significance of Arne Jacobsen’s buildings was less appreciated, his furniture and other design work have become national and international heritage.
DESIGN
DIMENSIONS
Arne Jacobsen, 1957
Seat height: 44, 46.5 or 48.5 cm Height: 78, 80.5 or 82.5 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 50 cm
DESCRIPTION Series of laminated veneer chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
ENVIRONMENT & TESTS
The shell is made of laminated, moulded veneer. The outer veneer is sliced cherry, walnut, maple, ash, beech or dark stained oak. It is also available in coloured ash (lazur) or painted beech (semi-lacquer). The chair is also available with front or full upholstery in fabric or leather. The base is 14 mm steel tubes (chromed, black or satin chromed) and leg ferrules of black synthetic material.
Unupholstered chairs are coated with polyurethane lacquer, which prevents the emission of formaldehyde. For environmental reasons all parts of the Grand Prix can be dismantled. The Grand Prix is tested according to EN 1728 and BS 4875 for strength and durability, and ISO 7174-1 and BS 7945 for stability.
The range of accessories includes linking device, transport dolly, seat and row numbers and underside cover for stacking of upholstered chairs.
WARRANTY
Model 3130, chair; seat height 44, 46.5 or 48.5 cm; stackable; front or fully upholstered; chromed, black or satin chromed base.
UPHOLSTERY The upholstery is available in the Kvadrat fabrics Hallingdal, Divina, Divina Melange, Tonus, Topas and Comfort from Gabriel. The leather includes Basic, Soft, Classic, Natural, White, Optical white and Elegance.
Standard goods have warranty for five years against manufacturing defects (i.e. materials and design). The warranty does not cover leather and other fabrics ordered as customers own or special material. Normal wear and tear and damage of covers are not covered by the warranty. Fritz Hansen offer up to 10 years limited warranty if the products are registered online at fritzhansen.com/my-republic. The warranty for wicker, rugs and lamps is 2 years.
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