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Fritz Hansen Oxford

Designed by Arne Jacobsen · 1965 · Fritz Hansen

Iconic executive design.

$2,499 – $8,699

  • 5-year warranty
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Summary

Arne Jacobsen's 1965 Oxford chair, updated in 2021, here in its medium-back versions.

Best for

  • Home offices or meeting rooms that want a tall, upholstered design chair.
  • Choosing a base: four-star or five-star.
  • Buyers who want arms that slide under a desk.

Good to check first

  • The four-star 3143T has a fixed seat height of 46 cm.
  • Base, arms and cover change the price a lot.
  • This page covers the medium-back models; low and high backs are priced separately.

The trade-off

A refined upholstered chair in many versions, at a high price.

Value check

Lists at $2,499 to $8,699 (medium-back models) in Fritz Hansen's US recommended prices.

Price
$2,499 – $8,699
Warranty
5 years

What Fritz Hansen highlights

  • Made for Oxford

    Jacobsen first designed the chair for teachers at St. Catherine's College, Oxford.

  • Updated for work

    Fritz Hansen relaunched it in 2021, adapted for today's workspaces.

  • Bases and arms

    The 3143T has a four-star base and the 3173T a five-star base. Armchair versions slide under a desk.

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

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • 3143T: seat height 46 cm (18.1 in); 50 W × 63 D × 102 H cm.
  • 3193T: seat height 51 cm (20.1 in); 62 W × 60 D × 109 H cm.

Delivery and setup

  • 3143T weighs 9.7 kg (21.4 lb).
  • 5-year warranty from delivery; normal wear of upholstery is not covered.

Sources: Fritz Hansen, Oxford 3143T ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Fritz Hansen, Oxford 3143T product data ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Fritz Hansen, Oxford 3193T product data ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Fritz Hansen, Warranty ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
Height 114 cm, Width 64 cm, Depth 60 cm
Seat height
56 cm (22 in (also listed by the brand))
Build and warranty
Warranty
5 years
Chair weight
13.7 kg (30.2 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 Oxford cost?

It costs $2,499 – $8,699 at the Fritz Hansen US online store (fritzhansen.com, US market; recommended retail price feed) (Oxford medium-back models only (3143T, 3173, 3193, 3243, 3273, 3293 variants); range over bases, armrests and upholstery. Low-back and high-back models excluded), checked Oct 2026.

What sizes or versions of the Fritz Hansen Oxford are there?

It comes in height 114 cm, Width 64 cm, Depth 60 cm.

Where can I buy the Fritz Hansen Oxford?

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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