Bring iconic Danish design into your workspace with the Fritz Hansen Series 7 3217 Office Chair.
Combining the unmistakable silhouette of the Series 7 with luxurious leather upholstery, supportive armrests and a practical swivel base, this designer office chair offers a sophisticated balance of comfort, functionality and enduring style.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen, the original Series 7 chair was introduced in 1955 and became one of the most recognisable designs in modern furniture. Its distinctive curved shell is formed from pressure-moulded veneer, creating a beautifully sculpted profile that feels light and elegant while remaining durable. The 3217 office version adapts this celebrated design for the demands of contemporary working, with a height-adjustable seat, swivel mechanism and five castors for ease of movement.
Upholstered in Fritz Hansen Essential Leather, the chair takes on a more refined, executive character. This pigmented leather has a fine-grain appearance and a smooth, consistent finish. Its protective surface treatment makes it particularly practical for everyday use, offering stain resistance and good colourfastness while retaining the sophisticated appearance of genuine leather. The addition of armrests provides extra support during desk work, while the adjustable height allows the seating position to be tailored to your desk and working preferences. The five-castor base makes it easy to move around your workspace, whether you are working from home or furnishing a professional office.
Choose from the available leather colours and base finishes to complement your interior. A polished chrome base introduces a bright, classic contrast, while a black powder-coated finish creates a more understated contemporary look. The combination of supple leather, sculptural veneer and carefully finished metalwork makes this chair an elegant addition to both modern and traditional workspaces. Ideal for executive offices, home studies and design-conscious workplaces, the Fritz Hansen Series 7 3217 brings together a celebrated design heritage and practical features for everyday productivity. Its timeless appearance allows it to sit comfortably alongside contemporary desks, natural wood furniture and other Scandinavian design classics.
Shell: The shell of the Series 7™ chair is made of pressure moulded veneer - 9 layers in total (7 layers of inner veneer and 2 layers of outer veneer on front and back.
Upholstery: The shell and armrests are padded with polyurethane (PUR) foam. A water-soluble glue is used for bonding of upholstery to the foam and foam to the shell. Covered in Essential Leather
Essential Leather - A light sanded leather with a fine grain print which gives a smooth appearance to the upholstery. It is a pigmented leather which has been treated with a heavy surface finish - this makes the leather extremely durable. Essential is also very user-friendly as it is stain resistant. The leather has a high degree of light-fastness.
Base: Chromed steel or powder coated swivel base with five castors for hard or soft floor. Powder coated colours for base - black, silver grey or bronze black.
Height (adjustable): 78cm – 90cm x Width: 61cm x Depth: 52cm. Seat Height (adjustable): 44cm – 56cm
The standard warranty is 10 years.
To activate the warranty the product must be registered with Fritz Hansen.
Orders below £100 are subject to a £6.50 delivery charge.
Orders between £100 and £1,800 qualify for complimentary delivery via DPD, Palletways or a one-person doorstep service, depending on your location. We will always contact you beforehand to arrange a suitable delivery date. An upgraded two-person room-of-choice service is also available at an additional cost.
Orders exceeding £1,800 include complimentary two-person room-of-choice delivery.
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.
series 7 chair FAQS
With a wide selection of finishes, materials and configurations to choose from, finding the right Series 7™ chair may require a little consideration.
Would a natural wood finish complement your interior best, or would you prefer the contemporary look of coloured or lacquered ash? Perhaps you're choosing between a dining chair, office chair or bar stool? You may also be considering an upholstered version for additional comfort.
Whatever your requirements, Matt is on hand to offer advice and help you select the perfect Series 7™ chair for your space, if you need samples let us know and we can arrange for them to be sent to you.
Yes this is the licensed design and 100% authentic. No replicas, no compromises just designs made to last.
Report damage or issues within 24 hours. We’ll handle replacements or fixes as quickly as we can, just send photos and your order number. See our FAQS page for more details.
Yes, including Northern Ireland and selected international locations. Contact us for more details.
You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, PayPal and Bank Transfer. There is the option to pay 50/50, 50% on order and 50% prior to delivery, read about split payments. Also there is the option to pay in 3 installments with Paypal on orders under £3000.
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Orders below £100 are subject to a £6.50 delivery charge.
Orders between £100 and £1,800 qualify for complimentary delivery via DPD, Palletways or a one-person doorstep service, depending on your location. We will always contact you beforehand to arrange a suitable delivery date. An upgraded two-person room-of-choice service is also available at an additional cost.
Orders exceeding £1,800 include complimentary two-person room-of-choice delivery.
Delivery times vary (1–16 weeks). Estimated dates are quoted above but we will confirm a date after you order. Discover more about details of delivery times.
