The story of Fritz Hansen began in 1872 when Fritz Hansen, a cabinetmaker from Nakskov, obtained a trade license in Copenhagen. In 1885, Fritz Hansen started his own furniture production company and two years later he was able to open a workshop in Christianshavn, in the center of Copenhagen. 

A list of prestigious orders from the first 50 years of the company's existence shows that Fritz Hansen's reputation was already well established at the beginning of the 20th century. The refinement of the steam-bending beach technique made Fritz Hansen a world leader. Clean lines and lighter, more practical designs became a revolutionary style, a variant of German functionalism. 

The collaboration with Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s is also recognized as a key moment in Fritz Hansen's history. The introduction of lamination technology and removable furniture began to make waves in the industry, and the timeless popularity of the Series 7 chair led to further success with the design of two classics, the Egg and the Swan. 

The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without overpowering the eye. The chair is made from 9 layers of pressure moulded veneer for strength, flexibility and durability despite its slender form. This is the most popular design within Fritz Hansen’s chair collection.  The 3107 has slim yet strong steel-tubed legs that complement the shell’s curved profile. Legs extend just beyond the edge of the seat, allowing chairs to be easily arranged in rows or stacked for storage. The base/legs are discreetly mounted to a circular disc beneath the seat further enhancing the clean, minimal aesthetic of Jacobsen’s design.