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High Dot bar stool, 76 cm, black - black leather
Description
Fritz Hansen’s High Dot bar stool is a higher version of the Danish design classic stool, the Dot stool. Arne Jacobsen created the stool and first presented it in the 1950s together with the now legendary Ant chair. The seat of the High Dot barstool is made of premium leather – it actually uses leftover leather from other Fritz Hansen chair classics. The three-legged Dot high stool is perfect for cafés and restaurants but is also suited for the modern home next to the kitchen counter or bar.
- Width: 15.28 in (38.8 cm)
- Depth: 15.28 in (38.8 cm)
- Height: 29.92 in (76 cm)
- Measurement details: Seat diameter 13.39 in (34 cm)
- Colour Black
- Seat material Beech veneer
- Seat cushion Polyurethane foam
- Upholstery fabric Intense aniline leather, black
- Base material Powder coated steel
- Weight 8.82 lbs (4 kg)
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Care instructions
Vacuum regularly using a soft brush nozzle.
Clean only when necessary, using hot water and soap flakes. Dissolve 2-3 tablespoons of soap flakes in 1 litre of boiled water. Using only the foam, apply evenly across the surface of the furniture using a soft cloth. Mop excess water with a dry, soft cotton cloth. - Product ID: FHA840137
Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971) was a master of Danish modernism and one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. Trained as an architect at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Jacobsen built an extraordinary career in both architecture and design. He is especially celebrated for his sculptural furniture, where functionality, pared-back form and architectural thinking come together in a timeless whole.
His work also earned wide international acclaim. Over the course of his career, Jacobsen received numerous design awards, including the C. F. Hansen Medal and the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale.
Arne Jacobsen: A visionary of Danish modernism
Arne Jacobsen, who graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1927, is undoubtedly one of the most influential Danish designers of all time.
Jacobsen’s furniture design was often closely intertwined with his architectural projects. Many of his iconic works were originally created as part of larger architectural environments, yet later rose to become independent design classics in their own right.
Design as an extension of architecture
One of Jacobsen’s most famous projects was the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, which he designed down to the smallest detail. The project was extremely important to him, as it allowed him to put his vision of integrated design into practice – an approach where not only the building and its spaces are designed, but also every element related to the interior and the building’s use, forming a harmonious and unified whole.
The AJ lamps produced by Louis Poulsen, originally designed by Jacobsen for the Royal Hotel, are a fine example of the designer’s streamlined and elegant aesthetic. The cutlery designed for the hotel and produced by Georg Jensen remains popular to this day, and the famous Egg and Swan chairs were also originally created for the hotel’s public spaces.
International influence and a timeless legacy
Arne Jacobsen played a decisive role in the international breakthrough of Scandinavian design in the 1950s and 1960s. His pared-back yet expressive design language has remained relevant decade after decade, and many of the products he designed are still in production today.
One example is the Cylinda Line collection designed for Stelton in 1967. Since its introduction, the stainless steel tableware series has become an icon of Scandinavian design and is today included in the collections of several major museums.
Jacobsen’s legacy is also preserved by Fritz Hansen, with whom he collaborated closely for many years.
Who: Arne Jacobsen
- Danish architect and designer (1902–1971), one of the central figures of Nordic modernism.
- Trained as an architect; worked with buildings as well as furniture, lighting and everyday design objects.
- Known for a clean, streamlined aesthetic combining functionality, precise proportions and carefully chosen materials.
- In many projects, he designed not only the building but also the interiors and furnishings.
- Best-known designs include the Egg and Swan lounge chairs, the Series 7 chair (Fritz Hansen) and the AJ lamps (Louis Poulsen).
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