Cover The Fritz Hansen Grand Prix chair in deep green Pure leather and walnut, combines sustainable luxury and timeless Danish design
The Fritz Hansen Grand Prix chair in deep green Pure leather and walnut, combines sustainable luxury and timeless Danish design
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Danish design house’s limited edition of a modernist masterpiece embraces eco-conscious luxury with reclaimed leather craftsmanship
In the ever-evolving world of high-end furniture design, few pieces have maintained their cultural cachet quite like Arne Jacobsen’s Grand Prix chair for Fritz Hansen. Now, more than six decades after its 1957 debut, this paragon of modernist design from the storied Danish manufacturer is being reimagined in an environmentally conscious limited edition that marries sustainability with sophistication.
The new Grand Prix Editions collection from Fritz Hansen, available through December 2024, features a striking combination of walnut and deep green leather that breathes contemporary life into Jacobsen’s original vision.
Above Deep green Pure leather is a proudly sustainable finish
Above The Fritz Hansen Grand Prix chair in walnut
Deep green Pure leather is a proudly sustainable finish
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The chair, which won its namesake prize at the 1957 Triennale in Milan, maintains its distinctive silhouette while incorporating premium Pure aniline leather sourced from surplus materials.
The natural variations in the leather’s texture and grain create unique pieces that develop individual character over time, transforming each chair into a distinctive expression of sustainable luxury. The rich patina that develops with age is a living record of the piece’s history.
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Above The 2024 Grand Prix Editions collection from Fritz Hansen: Sustainable luxury at its finest
The 2024 Grand Prix Editions collection from Fritz Hansen: Sustainable luxury at its finest
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The use of surplus leather represents a thoughtful approach to materials conservation by Fritz Hansen.
Rather than sourcing new hides, the manufacturer has chosen to utilise premium leather designated initially for other projects, reducing waste while maintaining the highest quality standards that have defined the company since 1872.
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Above Arne Jacobsen's iconic silhouette meets contemporary sustainability
Above The Grand Prix Editions chair adds bold character to contemporary interiors
Arne Jacobsen's iconic silhouette meets contemporary sustainability
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For collectors and design enthusiasts, the limited-edition release offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Fritz Hansen’s design history with a contemporary environmental consciousness.
Six decades on, the Grand Prix chair’s continued relevance showcases the prescience of Jacobsen’s design approach and Fritz Hansen’s expertise in creating furniture that transcends trends.
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Jennifer Choo is Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, covering architecture, interior design, and art across Asia. Based in Malaysia, she oversees regional content on luxury residential design and contemporary art collections. Legally trained but choosing to pursue her passion for design, she previously led notable design publications and worked as an interior stylist and art consultant for property developers, design firms, and private clients.
