MID CENTURY CLASSIC ANT CHAIR WITH FRONT UPHOLSTERY AT MANKS

Manks is a renowned specialist in the region for the best of genuine Scandinavian furniture & lighting. Established in 1996, Manks has for 27 years, tirelessly promoted lifestyle and designer furniture, lighting, antiques and homeware from Scandinavia.

The recent launch of the Arne Jacobsen’s classic Ant chair with Danish Kvadrat front upholstery is yet another fine example of Manks dedication to Nordic design.

The Ant chair was designed in 1952 by iconic Danish architect Arne Jacobsen for the Novo Nordisk canteen. Novo Nordisk was and still is, a leading Danish global healthcare company. With the organic silhouette of the chair resembling that of an ant, this 1950s design is truly an endearing icon of Danish Modern Design. The original design of the Ant was 3-legged with the 4-legged version introduced in 1971. Both with continued production since.

Made from 9 layers of pressure molded veneer, the introduction of the Ant chair with its curved single piece pressed seat and back was a technical innovation back in 1950s. It paved the way for the creation of the iconic Series 7, Grand Prix and Lily chairs, a series of award-winning chairs all originating from the Ant.

The latest Ant is available in a myriad of shell and base colour variants. The launch of the Ant in soft grey with front upholstery in the finest Kvadrat grey fabric is modern, stylish to complement both metal or wooden legged tables. As mentioned by co-founder of Manks, Paul Fung, the 4-legged Ant chair goes perfectly with the Superellipse, Circular tables and Essay rectangular solid oak table which are from the same stable, Fritz Hansen.

Legendary Danish architect Arne Jacobsen is the most influential designer in Danish modern design to date. His masterpieces include the Egg chair, Series 7, Lily chairs and AJ lamp, most revered among design lovers. All of these Danish national treasures are presently on display at Manks.

The iconic Ant chair is produced by prestigious Danish furniture maker Fritz Hansen in Europe.

Founded in Denmark in 1872, Fritz Hansen is a global leader in furniture, lighting design and production. Driven by a passion for beauty, quality and craftsmanship, the company embodies a modern, Nordic lifestyle and collaborates with visionary designers from around the world such as Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Cecilie Manz & Jamie Hayon.

The iconic Ant chair and its matching Circular & Essay tables are showcased in Manks 6,000 sq.ft. master showroom in Wong Chuk Hang, the southside of HK during the month of September.