Oxford Office Chair

Overview

The Oxford™ Office Chair 3193W is the medium-back version without armrests. The page dates the Oxford design to 1965 and names Arne Jacobsen as its designer; the product data gives 2021 as the launch year of this model.

Construction

• Shell: seven layers of birch veneer, upholstered with HR foam in textile or leather
• Base: five-star aluminium base on castors, with height adjustment and a tilt mechanism
• Finishes: satin polished or powder coated aluminium, mirror chrome as an option on the five-star base

Specifications

• H 114 × W 64 × D 60 cm, seat height up to 56 cm
• Weight 13.7 kg on the product page, 12.1 kg on the fact sheet
• Made in Poland, per the fact sheet

Chairs for an Oxford college

Fritz Hansen's text says the Oxford was originally designed by Jacobsen for the professors of St. Catherine's College at the University of Oxford, England. Wikipedia describes the college as Jacobsen's work from the buildings down to the furniture, cutlery, lampshades and gardens, and notes that it received full college status in 1962.

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From college chair to office chair

The product page says the chair has since been upgraded for a new generation of workspaces. The 3193W version has a five-star base with castors. The page calls the chair minimalist, cushioned for comfort, with lumbar support for a more natural sitting posture.