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FRITZ HANSEN

STAY AWHILE - LET™ LOUNGE CHAIR

Founded in Denmark in 1872, Fritz Hansen is a global leader in furniture, lighting and accessory design and production. Driven by a passion for beauty, quality, and craftsmanship, the company embodies a modern, Nordic lifestyle and collaborates with visionary artists, designers, and architects from around the world. The brand has collaborated with Arne Jacobsen, Cecilie Manz, Hans J. Wegner, Piero Lissoni, and Poul Kjærholm, among others. Today Fritz Hansen designs are sold in more than 85 countries through 2,000 points of sale, including flagship stores in Copenhagen, San Francisco, New York, Milan, and Tokyo. The company employs 260 people worldwide and maintains its headquarters north of Copenhagen, serving design-passionate customers through contract and retail.

A new, inviting lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner, designed for a wide variety of expressions and high use spaces. The Let™ Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner and Fritz Hansen embodies the German designer’s excellent skills and signature aesthetic, with Fritz Hansen’s expert craftsmanship and quality. It is designed for a wide variety of expressions and interior styles and is suitable for commercial projects or residential use. ‘I like the character of the armrest which is spreading its wings in an inviting gesture. The general idea is about lightness and comfort. The chair becomes an oasis to relax. Light and precise, comfy and communicative, ’ Herkner explains.

The chair is Sebastian´s first design in collaboration with Fritz Hansen. It comes fullyupholstered in textile or leather. Bases are available in powder coated steel, classic chrome, or wooden legs in oak, natural ash, and black coloured ash. The possibilities are truly endless. ‘The curved back of this chair is designed to cradle and comfort,’ says Christian Andresen, Fritz Hansen’s Head of Design. ‘This is an excellent design alone or arranged in groups for socializing.’

The chair is made without glue, thus making steam cleaning possible for high-use settings such as corporate waiting areas, hospitality sites, and hotel guestrooms. The Let™ lounge chair is a new addition to a recognised collection of lounge chairs from Fritz Hansen, including Arne Jacobsen´s Egg™ and Poul Kjærholm’s PK22™.

Let™ lounge chair will be in stores from October 2020.

Sebastian Herkner (born 1981) studied Product Design at HfG Offenbach University of Art and Design. During his studies, he began to focus on designing objects and furniture, honing his keen sense for materials, colours, and textures. Herkner founded his own studio in 2006. Herkner’s works have won numerous accolades: among others, the IF Award, the Iconic Award, and the Elle Deco International Design Award (EDIDA). As Guest of Honour to imm cologne 2016, Sebastian Herkner provided the design for “Das Haus”. Maison&Objet has elected him 2019 “Designer of the Year”.