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SPECIFICATIONS
SERIES 8™
ARNE JACOBSEN 1968
Arne Jacobsen designed many chair models in laminated wood, which in spite of their common features have a character of their own. In 1968, the 3108 chair was introduced. It is also known as the Lily chair or the Series 8™ chair.
It was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1968 for the Danish National Bank. The curvy chair with its characteristic wide shoulders and slim waist is a beautiful example of how Arne Jacobsen constantly kept exploring and challenging the possibilities of veneer.
The cooperation between Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen dates back to 1934. But in was in 1952 the break-through came with the Ant™. It was succeeded by the Series 7™ in 1955. This propelled his and Fritz Hansen's names into furniture history. Arne Jacobsen was very productive both as an architect and as a designer. At the end of the 50s Arne Jacobsen designed the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, and for that project the Egg™, the Swan™, the Swan™ sofa and Series 3300™...
