Celebrating Timeless Design: The 7:14 AM Limited Edition by Fritz Hansen
In the world of design, few pieces achieve the iconic status of the Series 7™ chair by Arne Jacobsen. This year, Fritz Hansen celebrates the 70th anniversary of this timeless piece with the release of the 7:14 AM Limited Edition. This special edition not only pays homage to the chair's rich history but also introduces a fresh, ethereal aesthetic inspired by the serene beauty of early autumn mornings in Denmark.
“With ‘Ever the Sevener’ we are celebrating seven decades of the Series 7 chair as well as getting people to see it in a different light. We wanted to re-open the conversation by highlighting its other name and tap into design and light with the 7:14 AM palette. Yes, you have seen it a lot but have you really seen it, and to show different possibilities. This chair is such an icon and the Danish light is like nowhere else. When you stack the chairs, you get a feel for this fluent sunrise factor like refracted light,”
- Els Van Hoorebeeck, Creative Director, Fritz Hansen.
A Tribute to Danish Mornings
The 7:14 AM Limited Edition captures the essence of a specific moment in time – the tranquil light of an autumn morning in Denmark.
This inspiration is reflected in the chair's five soft hues: Green, Beige, Pink, Violet, and Blue. Each color stands alone as a subtle, natural shade, yet together, they evoke the Nordic country’s famed northerly light.
These hues are designed to harmonize with both the existing Fritz Hansen color range and each other, bringing a clean, nuanced transformation to any space.
The Rainbow Base: A Unique Feature
One of the standout features of the 7:14 AM Limited Edition is its iridescent, gold-toned base.
Crafted from seamlessly welded steel and coated with a zinc chromate finish, the base subtly reflects light in a rainbow effect.
This transparent finish allows the pure steel structure to shine through, revealing natural hairlines from the manufacturing process, which are subtly visible beneath the iridescent tint.
Over time, this finish develops a unique patina, adding to the chair's character and charm.
Limited Edition: A Collector's Item
The 7:14 AM Limited Edition is available only during 2025, making it a unique collector's item.
This limited availability adds to the chair's allure, making it a must-have for design enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Whether used as a statement piece in a contemporary interior or as part of a curated collection, the 7:14 AM Limited Edition is sure to be cherished for years to come.
The Legacy of the Series 7™ Chair
Designed in 1955 by Arne Jacobsen, the Series 7™ chair is a Danish design icon. Known affectionately as the ‘Sevener’, it embodies organic modernism and Danish functionalism, two trends that Jacobsen helped to define in the 20th century.
The chair's one-piece molded plywood shell, a technical feat for its time, is made up of nine layers of wood veneer, generally with a beech core, covered with a top veneer that can vary according to the finish.
This construction not only provides strength and flexibility but also contributes to the chair's sleek, minimalist aesthetic.
The 7:14 AM Limited Edition by Fritz Hansen is more than just a chair; it is a celebration of design, history, and the beauty of Danish mornings. With its unique colour palette and iridescent base, this limited edition brings a touch of Nordic light into any space.
