The Fritz Hansen Grand Prix Dining Chair with Wooden Legs in Natural Wood is a celebrated example of Danish modern design by Arne Jacobsen.
Introduced in 1957, this distinctive chair combines a sculptural, geometric seat with beautifully angled wooden legs, creating a warm and architectural alternative to traditional metal-frame dining chairs.
Available in natural oak and walnut finishes, the Grand Prix brings together the character of natural timber and the clean lines of an enduring design classic. Its understated profile makes it a versatile choice for contemporary dining rooms, kitchens and design-led interiors. The Grand Prix chair was first presented at the Designers' Spring Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen in 1957. Later that year, it was exhibited at the Triennale in Milan, where it received the Grand Prix award that gave the chair its name. Its recognisable form reflects Jacobsen's ability to combine visual simplicity with functional design.
The curved seat shell and outward-angled legs create a distinctive silhouette that remains relevant in modern interiors. The seat is made from pressure-moulded sliced veneer and finished with a clear lacquer that allows the natural wood grain to remain visible. Choose oak for a lighter, more understated appearance, or walnut for a richer tone that introduces depth and warmth. The matching wooden legs extend the natural material palette throughout the design, creating a cohesive look that pairs particularly well with solid wood dining tables, natural textiles and carefully selected contemporary furniture.
The Grand Prix is well suited to dining rooms, kitchens and meeting spaces where considered design and natural materials are important. Its compact proportions make it easy to incorporate into a variety of settings, whether used individually or arranged around a dining table. Unlike the steel-legged Grand Prix models, the wooden-leg version is not stackable. Its distinctive timber base offers a different aesthetic, prioritising a warm, cohesive finish.
Materials: Veneers - Oak or Walnut finished with a clear lacquer. Made of pressure moulded sliced veneer. Non-stackable wooden legs.
Dimensions: Height: 83cm x Width: 50cm x Depth: 51cm (Seat Height: 46cm)
Delivery Time: Around 8/10 weeks
Designed in 1957, this is an licensed Fritz Hansen original piece.
*** Many other upholstery and leg options available for the Grand Prix chair, contact Matt or Helen on 01423 524777 or email us by clicking “contact 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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