Image source: Fritz Hansen — Little Giraffe 3211
© Fritz Hansen and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
Little Giraffe 3211
Little Giraffe on five castors: height-adjustable swivel chair by Arne Jacobsen with padded armrests
640 × 895 × 610 mm
1959
Poland
Approx. $3,100 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Little Giraffe™ 3211 is the castor version of Arne Jacobsen's Little Giraffe™. Fritz Hansen's page says it brings original mid-century modern Danish design to the contemporary workspace on a height-adjustable, five-point base. The page headline and the fact sheet give 1959.
Construction
- Shell: foam-moulded backrest and seat on steel frames, upholstered separately (fact sheet)
- Base: die-cast aluminium star base, satin polished or powder coated, with castors in aluminium housings
- Four castor options: hard or soft wheels, with or without brake
Image source: Fritz Hansen — Little Giraffe 3211 · © Fritz Hansen and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
Specifications
- H 89.5 × W 64 × D 61 cm
- Seat height 51.5 cm, armrest height 70 cm
Story
On castors
The page for the 3211 describes the Little Giraffe™ on casters as using original mid-century modern, Danish design to meet the needs of the contemporary workspace, and gives it a height-adjustable, five-point base.
Fixed or removable cover
The fact sheet lists the 3211 with a fixed cover and the 3211R with a removable cover; its castors come with or without a brake.
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Collection
Little Giraffe
The Little Giraffe series by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen: an evolution of the 1959 Giraffe for the SAS Royal Hotel, in four models on legs or castors.
