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Ant Chair

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For almost anybody else in the early 1950s, designing a three-legged chair inspired by the shape of an ant with its head raised would be unthinkable. But Arne Jacobsen (1902–71), the modernist Danish designer and architect, was always ahead of his time. His Ant chair is part of his legacy of designing avant-garde, unusual and revolutionary chairs like the Egg, the Swan and the Drop.

As a child, Jacobsen covered the Victorian wallpaper in his bedroom with white paint, the beginning of a lifetime of pioneering new ideas in design and architecture. Soon after graduating from the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Jacobsen set up his own practice, through which he could further his ideal of “total design.” This meant that for the architecture projects he undertook — such as the revered SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen — he was involved in the design of everything down to the last detail: from the exterior structure to the door handles to the carpets.

Over time, this attention to detail evolved into a pursuit of perfect proportions, a quality that is most prominent in his organic furniture pieces like the Ant chair. Originally called the Model 3100 and designed for the cafeteria of Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, the spare Ant chair (Myren in Danish) was inspired by plywood furniture crafted by American designers Charles and Ray Eames. Assisted by his then-apprentice Verner Panton, who would apply what he learned at Jacobsen’s practice to his own Cone chair and more, Jacobsen applied the Eameses’ groundbreaking ideas to the construction of his two-piece Ant chair — a seat and backrest made from a single piece of molded plywood supported by tubular metal legs. While the chair’s silhouette was unusual for the time, so too were its three legs. But Jacobsen insisted that in order for the chair to be functional and stackable — also uncommon in the 1950s — it couldn’t be any other way.

“I based my work on a need. What chairs are needed?” asked Jacobsen. In working toward his mission of creating functional furniture, Jacobsen inadvertently also created some of the most imaginative designs of the 20th century. The Ant chair is one of his most well-known designs.

Jacobsen’s longtime collaborator, Fritz Hansen, introduced the three-legged Ant chair as stipulated in 1952, despite complaints about its instability, and only introduced a four-legged version after Jacobsen’s death. It’s still manufactured today by Fritz Hansen and is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and elsewhere.

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Arne Jacobsen 3 Legged Ant Chair For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bunnik, NL
Original eye-catching Arne Jacobsen black three legged Ant chair. The Ant chair is a classic of modern chair design. It was designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for use in the canteen o...
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Chair, Model 3100 Myren Made In Teak Arne Jacobsen By Fritz Hansen From 1950s
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Ant Chair for Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen (red)
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Ant Chair for Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen in brilliant red
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Wood

Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Egg Table and Ant Chair Set
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For your consideration is this wonderful kitchen table or dining room set. The Egg table is visual genius with such a relatable / recognizable organic form. Perfectly paired with fou...
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3100 Ant dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1960s, set of 6
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Metal

Arne Jacobsen 3 Legged Ant Chair Pair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Teak Ant Chairs. Overall very nice shape, signs of shadow on one seat area as seen in photo. Spines are in good shape and no veneer chips! Chairs stack!
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Set of Four Original 3100 'Ant' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dronten, NL
1995 set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. The Ant chair’s visual expression is delicate and artful, much like the curves of a musical i...
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1952, Arne Jacobsen, Original early set Ant Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Teak Wood & Steel, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. This is the rare first edition chair in teakwood with three legs and iron hardware underneath with Fritz Hansen "FH" stam...
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Six 1950s "Model 3100" Ant Chairs in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
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Arne Jacobsen '1902-1971' Six Chaises Modèle 3101, Edition Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) six chaises modèle 3101, assises et dossiers en contreplaqué moulé laqué noir, piétement quadripode en métal tubulaire chromé. Edition Fritz Hansen. Danish ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Set of Six Ant Dining Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six early ant chairs desingen in 1952 in Denmark by Arne Jacobsen Mod. 3100 for Fritz Hansen. Painted plywood seat and backrest on steel frame. In a good condition with some s...
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Steel

Set of Vintage Original Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Cape Town, WC
Described as revolutionary and rebellious, the Ant Chair unveiling in 1952 lead to much misconception around the use of aesthetic biomimicry for the dome...
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Six Early Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Three-Legged Ant Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of six teak early three-legged Jacobsen Ant chairs manufactured by Fritz Hansen. See other listing for table. Signed.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Ant Chair, Model 3101, in Light Wood, by Arne Jacobsen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Ant chair, model 3101, in light wood, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen from the 1950s. A chair of very high quality. Before shipping we can refinish...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with mokka aniline leather. Chromed base. Model 3101 "Ant", made by Fritz Hansen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Set of 12 Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, in Red, for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
Mid-century set of 12 Ant chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s. Red lacquered wood and metal frame. .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Set of 4 Black Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs for Fritz Hansen, 1980, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Four beautiful chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The official name of the chairs is 'chair 3100', but they are also called 'the Ant' due to their shape. This set is made of b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Set of Four Ant Chairs, Model 3101, in Light Wood, by Arne Jacobsen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four Ant chairs, model 3101, embodies the iconic design ethos of Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. Created in 1952, these chairs represent a quintessential exa...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Four Black Ant Chairs, Model 3101, Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four iconic Ant chairs, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen in 1952, embodies the epitome of Danish design excellence. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2006, these ch...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Side Chairs, Set of Four
By Arne Jacobsen
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Set of four Arne Jacobsen "Ant" bent plywood side chairs with chrome tubular base inspired by the Norman Cherner's "Cherner" chair.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Side Chairs

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Arne Jacobsen 3 legged antchairs 3100, 1981 for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Set of six three-legged Jacobsen Ant chairs manufactured by Fritz Hansen in white. Signed. Dated 1981. Acquired from the first owner. Dimensions Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm) Width: 16...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Six Teak Ant Dining Chairs 3100 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of six early ant chairs Mod. 3100 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1952 made in Denmark. All chairs are made of teak and are all a in good condition with little si...
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