Image source: Fritz Hansen — Lily Armchair 3208
© Fritz Hansen and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
Lily Armchair 3208
Arne Jacobsen's Lily armchair: veneer shell with angled armrests on a chromed steel tube base
620 × 830 × 490 mm
1970
Poland
Approx. $1,500 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Lily™ 3208 is the armchair of the Lily™ series by Arne Jacobsen. Fritz Hansen's product data says its angled armrests accentuate the wood grain and require expert craftsmanship, and describes the model as the pinnacle of Jacobsen's plywood designs and veneer experiments. The page gives 1970; the fact sheet prints "1968/1970".
Construction
- Shell: clear-lacquered walnut veneer on the version the page opens with
- Base: chromed steel tube legs; felt glides listed on the sheet
- Seat height 43 or 46 cm; full upholstery in textile or leather is an option
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Specifications
- H 83 × W 62 × D 49 cm
- Weight 5.1 kg (fact sheet)
Story
The armchair of the series
The product data singles out the angled armrests of the 3208: they accentuate the grain of the wood and need expert craftsmanship, and the model is called the pinnacle of Jacobsen's plywood designs and experiments with veneer.
Two dates
Where the page and the product data say 1970, the sheet prints 1968/1970; 1970 is the one year all three share.
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AJ Floor Lamp
Arne Jacobsen's AJ Floor Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel: white inner shade and tiltable light
Collection
Lily
The Lily series by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, dated 1970: veneer shell seats - the 3108 chair, the 3208 armchair with angled armrests, a children's chair.