RECRAFTED
Fritz Hansen’s certified Recrafted programme offers restored original Arne Jacobsen stacking chairs ready to start their next life.
About the Recrafted Programme
Buy restored Fritz Hansen shell chairs with a previous life included.
The Recrafted programme offers restored original Fritz Hansen Ant™, Grand Prix™, and Series 7™ shell chairs in good-as-new condition. The programme is aimed at promoting environmental consciousness and responsible consumption. Unlike traditional practices that involve manufacturing furniture from virgin materials, Recrafted focuses on refurbishing and repurposing pre-existing furniture pieces to give them a new lease on life.
Recrafted also offers commercial clients with original Fritz Hansen furniture the opportunity to sell back to Fritz Hansen.
The process
Furniture in the Recrafted programme undergoes a thorough refurbishment process. This process may include cleaning, repairing, and refinishing the furniture to restore its functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Each piece is carefully inspected to ensure it meets Fritz Hansen's stringent quality criteria before being made available for sale. Customers who purchase Recrafted furniture can feel confident knowing that they are making an eco-friendly choice that aligns with their values.
Launched in 2024, the Recrafted programme is set to grow year after year with increasing stock levels available over time. Please reach out to Fritz Hansen Sales Support at salessupport@fritzhansen.com to find out more.
A Second Life for Series 7™ at Design School Kolding
Kolding School of Design’s transformation by Cubo Architects sets a new standard for sustainable design in education. Guided by the principle "If it can be reused, it must be reused," the project preserved the original industrial aesthetic while creating a modern, flexible environment for future designers.
“If it can be reused, it must be reused”
At the heart of the renovation is a commitment to sustainability, seen in the decision to retain, reuse and repurpose existing parts of the building’s infrastructure from facades, walls, windows and ceilings.Inside the building, that commitment extended to their decision to keep the 100 Series 7™ chairs that have been at the school for over 30 years. These iconic Arne Jacobsen chairs have developed a beautiful patina through everyday use by the students and staff. Input Interior, together with the school, requested from Fritz Hansen 50 additional used Series 7™ chairs from the Recrafted programme – restored chairs from other customers, which were inspected, refurbished, and delivered with a renewed 10-year warranty for their next life chapter.
The school opted not to relacquer, but to keep the used chairs’ naturally aged look, thus keeping them in line with their existing chairs. The patina adds character and a visible commitment to espousing the necessity of longevity in design to the students - the designers of tomorrow.
The new environment embraces light, openness, and flexibility, fostering creativity while preserving the school’s design heritage. As Lene Tanggaard, former Rector of Design School Kolding, noted: “The transformation of Design School Kolding must be sustainable on several levels. We want to minimize the impact on the climate, and we dream of creating the best possible framework for social sustainability.”
Blending their own and adding more used Series 7™ chairs at this prestigious design school sets a wonderful example for future generations. By choosing to reuse quality furniture and existing architectural elements, Kolding School of Design highlights the power of thoughtful, sustainable design that respects the past and the future.
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