The Fritz Hansen Little Giraffe Chair with Black Legs is a distinctive example of Arne Jacobsen’s approach to modern Danish design.
Originally created in 1959 for the restaurant at the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the chair combines an elegant high backrest with a sculptural silhouette and carefully considered proportions.
Its distinctive shape provides a more enclosed and supportive seating experience, making it an excellent choice for dining rooms, meeting spaces and contemporary interiors. The black powder-coated steel legs introduce a subtle contrast to the upholstered seat, creating a refined appearance that works particularly well with modern furniture and understated colour palettes.
The Little Giraffe takes inspiration from the graceful, elongated form of its namesake. Its tall backrest curves gently around the sitter, offering support while maintaining a light, elegant profile. Unlike more imposing lounge chairs, its proportions allow it to sit comfortably around a dining table or in a professional setting without overwhelming the space. Jacobsen originally designed the chair as part of the wider interior scheme for the SAS Royal Hotel, one of his most celebrated architectural projects. Although conceived in the late 1950s, the Little Giraffe remains relevant to contemporary interiors thanks to its distinctive outline, versatile upholstery options and timeless approach to form. The chair features a supportive internal steel frame reinforced with glass fibre, surrounded by moulded hard and soft polyurethane foam. This construction creates its characteristic curved shape while providing a comfortable upholstered seat and backrest. Fabric upholstery is available in a variety of colours and textures, allowing you to tailor the chair to your interior. The black powder-coated steel legs give this version a contemporary edge. Their slim, understated profile complements the upholstered shell without distracting from its distinctive shape. Choose a contrasting fabric for a statement piece or a more neutral tone for a cohesive dining arrangement.
Suitable for both residential and commercial settings, the Little Giraffe works beautifully around a dining table, in a boardroom or as part of a considered hospitality interior. Its combination of comfort, sculptural form and practical proportions makes it a versatile alternative to conventional dining chairs.
Materials:Shell is made of a combination of moulded hard and soft (MDI) polyurethane foam, reinforced with steel frame and glass fibre enforcement edges. Fabric comes with a removable cover. Legs bent steel tubes with a black powder-coating.
Dimensions: Height: 89.4cm x Width: 64cm x Depth: 61cm (Seat Height: 46cm)
Delivery Time: Around 10 weeks
Designed in 1959, this is an licensed Fritz Hansen original piece.
More About the fabric/leather -
Christianshavn - Fritz Hansen is proud to have created a wool textile with a soft touch. Christianshavn is produced in a combination of 85% wool & 15% nylon with a Martindale of 200.000 yet with a non-wool handle and a soft brushed finish. Christianshavn is offered in 26 different colours
Grace Leather - Analine leather has a natural nude surface, with a light wax treatment, where all natural markings are visible. This emphasises the unique character of the leather and adds a rustic charm to the furniture. Grace and other aniline leathers are more susceptible to dirt and grime, compared with pigmented leather. The leather will change with time through use and exposure to light and quickly gains a beautiful patina.
*** Many other fabric and leather options, call Matt or Helen on 01423 524777 for more information click '“contact us” and email us
The legendary Arne Jacobsen trained as an architect in Copenhagen. His most famous buildings include Arhus Town Hall in Denmark, the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and St Catherine's College in Oxford England. His experiments into plywood resulted in the Ant chair in 1952.
The work on the SAS Royal Hotel resulted in some of his most outstanding designs, including the Egg and Swan chairs, a stainless steel cutlery set now made by silver manufacturer Georg Jensen and a series of lamps, manufactured by &Tradition and Louis Poulsen. A perfectionist and a master of detail, Jacobsen worked right up to his death in 1971. In central London, his Royal Danish Embassy on Sloane Street was completed only in 1977. He was one of Denmark's most influential 20th-century architects & designers.
Learn more about Arne Jacobsen over on our Journal.
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