Fritz Hansen - Arne Jacobsen - Chair (2) - Oxford - Leather, Métal

Set of two Fritz Hansen "Oxford" chairs
Denmark 1970s. The seating is in leather and will need to be reupholstered.
The frame is in good condition, oxidation on the base.
Fritz Hans Oxford chairs sell for 2000€+ each with the upholstery in good condition.

Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l) : 126 x 40 x 46
Seating height: 40 cm

Secure shipping. Base will be dismounted from seating area for shipping.

For the prestigious St. Catherine’s College, Arne Jacobsen designed an elegant, high-backed chair with a seat and back made in a single plywood shell shaped to match the curvature of the human back. The chair has been dubbed the Professor chair, because it was used at the high table in the dining hall, reserved for the fellows of the college. The high back defined a space around the table and helped to highlight the fellows’ authority in relation to the students and other staff, who sat at tables with benches.
The Oxford series is based on the shell from the Professor chair, which is padded and supported by an aluminium swivel base. Unlike the Ant and the other shell chairs, the curvature of this shell is bent in just one direction and also does not have the characteristic narrow waist. The curvature of the shell, which follows the shape of the human body, is clearly seen in the profile silhouette but not in a frontal view.

For St. Catherine’s College, Arne Jacobsen developed a tall model without armrests and a low model with armrests. These two designs are the basis of the Oxford series, which has been available since 1965 in the desired forms. The Oxford chair was fitted with a thin foam padding that preserved the slender, majestic look of the design and provided added comfort. The simple and classic design has remained in production at Fritz Hansen ever since the launch in 1965, both under the name ‘Oxford Classic’, with the traditional leather upholstery, and as the Oxford Premium series, where the back is modified with horizontal stitching.