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(image: Fritz Hansen)
Why we love it
With only 200 original pieces in existence, the rarity of the Drop chair adds to its desirability. Designed in 1958, it was designed for the restaurant of the then SAS Royal Hotel, now the Radisson Blue Royal Hotel, in Copenhagen. Its teardrop-shape design has a tapered backrest which allows you to slide into the seat without moving the chair much - the perfect detail to complement the peaceful atmosphere that the original restaurant exuded.
Who designed it
One of the most influential designers of all time, Danish architect Arne Jacobsen created simple, modern pieces that combined functionality with elegance. Besides his much-copied Ant and Series 7 chairs, his other notable masterpiece is the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. He designed every detail of the building, including its fixtures and furniture. It was for this project that he created much-celebrated designs such as the Swan and Egg chairs.
What It Inspired
Used exclusively in the SAS Royal Hotel, the Drop chair was never manufactured commercially. It was only in 2014 that Danish design firm Fritz Hansen decided to relaunch it. Its manufacturing process has since been updated with new technology, making way for new versions of the seat. It is now available in its original upholstered version, and in plastic with a cushioned seat. It comes in six colours.
The Drop chair is available at W. Atelier.
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