In cooperation with
Fritz Hansen the high-end fashion brand
Han Kjøbenhavn has created a homage to one of
Arne Jacobsen’s beautiful and iconic chairs – the
Grand Prix™. The collaboration between Han Kjøbenhavn and Fritz Hansen is based on a shared love of quality design. The result is a contemporary interpretation of Grand Prix which follows the example of the original in focusing on craftsmanship, materials and aesthetic qualities.
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The
Grand Prix™ chair was designed by the Danish architect and designer
Arne Jacobsen in 1957 and was first presented at the
Spring Exhibition for Danish crafts and furniture design. The chair was originally presented as Model 3130 but was renamed after being awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at Triennale di Milano in 1957. It is a great example of a furniture design that is able to enhance an entire room with its mere presence.
Han Kjøbenhavn has created a modern interpretation of the
Grand Prix Chair with a back made of black tubular steel and woven flag halyard. The chair has an oil-finished oak or walnut seat and legs in black-stained oak. In addition,
Tim Faith Hancock and Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen, the owners of the successful fashion brand, have designed a leather jacket and an eyeglass case made of the scraps of leather left over from the production of
Arne Jacobsen’s
Egg and
Swan chairs.
Han Kjøbenhavn has also designed a unique eyeglass frame made of the same veneer as the
Grand Prix Chair. All the elements in the installation will be available for sale in a limited edition.
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The collaboration with Han Kjøbenhavn has been inspiring and constructive, because we have a shared value set that revolves around designing simple, functional and aesthetic products of the highest quality. We are always interested in presenting our brand from a new perspective that will be interesting to our customers. And we are always interested in working together with strong brands, like Han Kjøbenhavn, that share our values," says
Christoffer Back, Vice President Brand & Communications, Fritz Hansen. ”
Danish design has always been a key source of inspiration for our work, so to be able to work with Fritz Hansen and to interpret one of Arne Jacobsen’s award-winning designs has been a fun and interesting challenge. He is one of the major figures in the field, so obviously we approached the task with a high degree of humility. It was essential for us to bring our own DNA to the table and to add new life to the chair while still maintaining the balance and preserving the chair’s timeless expression," say
Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen and Tim Faith Hancock, founders and owners, Han Kjøbenhavn. The installation premieres was in New York on 16th May before moving on to Copenhagen and the rest of the world. Information & images by courtesy of Fritz Hansen Visit the
Republic of Fritz Hansen™ website
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