14/03/2026
The “Oxford’ chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
The chair was designed for St. Catherine’s College at the University of Oxford in the early 1960s. In fact Jacobsen was commissioned to design the entire college — from the buildings to the furniture — with the chair meant only for the professors. The chair’s elegant back was intentionally tall so as to project quiet authority and presence and as with all Jacobsen’s designs it remains comfortable over long academic discussions.
This particular chair is upholstered in its original grey wool and bears the maker’s mark showing it to be an authentic 1970 production. Half a century later, with its sculptural clean lines and commanding presence, the “Oxford” chair still feels modern and relevant.
