Fritz Hansen Fred Chair

Designed by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon in 2019, the Fred combines a beautifully sculpted wooden frame with generous upholstered cushions, creating a distinctive balance between architectural structure and inviting comfort.

The Fred Lounge Chair reinterprets the familiar proportions of a classic armchair through Hayon's playful yet refined design approach. Its open silhouette, broad armrests and gently curved backrest create an elegant profile that feels both relaxed and purposeful. Inspired in part by the shape and graceful presence of a pelican, the chair features a light, open structure that conceals its robust construction. The result is a piece of furniture with a strong visual identity that remains welcoming rather than imposing. The Fred reflects the meeting of Scandinavian design heritage and Hayon's expressive Spanish sensibility, resulting in a lounge chair that feels distinctive without compromising on practicality.

The solid wooden frame is central to the Fred's character. Available in natural oiled oak, walnut-stained oak or black-painted ash, each finish brings a different expression to the design. Natural oak introduces warmth and an organic feel, walnut staining adds richness, while black ash creates a more contemporary, architectural appearance.

The Fritz Hansen Fred Chair works beautifully in a living room, reading corner, bedroom or executive office. Pair it with a timber side table and soft lighting for a relaxed reading space, or use it alongside a contemporary sofa to introduce natural materials and sculptural detail. The choice of wood finishes, fabrics and leather upholstery makes it possible to tailor the chair to a wide variety of interior styles, from warm Scandinavian minimalism to more expressive contemporary schemes.

Discover the Fritz Hansen Fred Lounge Chair at Cimmermann and bring together thoughtful craftsmanship, natural materials and contemporary Danish design.