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Fritz Hansen · Dining Chairs

Fritz Hansen Ant Chair

Designed by Arne Jacobsen · 1952 · Fritz Hansen

Small dining spaces wanting a light, stackable molded plywood chair by Arne Jacobsen.

$479 – $719

  • 10-year warranty
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Summary

Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair in its four-legged version: a pressed veneer shell on slim steel legs.

Best for

  • Kitchens and dining rooms that want a light, small chair.
  • Spaces where chairs are put away; it stacks up to 10.
  • Buyers who want a long warranty; Fritz Hansen gives 10 years.

Good to check first

  • Seat height is 46 cm; other heights can be chosen.
  • Upholstered versions cost more than the range shown here.

The trade-off

A light, stackable icon with a firm shell seat.

Value check

Lists at $479 to $719 (not upholstered) in Fritz Hansen's US recommended prices.

Price
$479 – $719
Warranty
10 years

What Fritz Hansen highlights

  • Pressed veneer shell

    The seat and back are one shell made of nine layers of pressed veneer.

  • Four legs

    Jacobsen designed the Ant in 1952 with three legs. The four-legged 3101 keeps the same simple shape.

  • Stacks

    The chair stacks up to 10 high.

  • Finishes

    The shell comes in lacquered or clear-lacquered veneer, on chrome or powder-coated steel legs.

As described by Fritz Hansen on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • Seat height 46 cm (18.1 in).
  • Overall 52 W × 48 D × 81 H cm.

Delivery and setup

  • Weighs 3.4 kg (7.5 lb).
  • Stacks up to 10.
  • 10-year warranty from delivery.

Sources: Fritz Hansen, Ant 3101 ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Fritz Hansen, Ant 3101 product data ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Fritz Hansen, Warranty ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
Height 81 cm, Width 52 cm, Depth 48 cm (brand also lists 31.9 in H, 20.4 in W, 18.9 in D)
Seat height
46 cm (18.1 in (also listed by the brand))
Build and warranty
Warranty
10 years
Chair weight
3.4 kg (7.5 lb (also listed by the brand))

About Fritz Hansen

Founded
1872, in Copenhagen, Denmark, by Fritz Hansen

Cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen received his trade licence in Copenhagen in 1872. In 1885 he opened his own furniture production under his name.

Questions

How much does the Fritz Hansen Ant Chair cost?

It costs $479 – $719 at the Fritz Hansen US online store (fritzhansen.com, US market; recommended retail price feed) (Ant 3101 (four legs), not upholstered; range over finishes/bases. Front/fully upholstered versions (3101FRU from $729) excluded), checked Oct 2026.

What sizes or versions of the Fritz Hansen Ant Chair are there?

It comes in height 81 cm, Width 52 cm, Depth 48 cm.

Where can I buy the Fritz Hansen Ant Chair?

You can buy it from Amazon or the Fritz Hansen US online store (fritzhansen.com, US market; recommended retail price feed). Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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