Fred is a lounge chair designed by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen, conceived around the qualities of calm, comfort, and considered living. The chair features a low, open silhouette and a sculpted wooden frame assembled by hand — a construction detail that is both structurally important and visually legible, reinforcing the sense of craft that runs through the Fritz Hansen collection. Wide, flat armrests provide generous support for the arms and hands, while the upright seating position supports the back effectively during extended periods of use.
The Fred's form is elegant without being demanding — it reads well in a room without asserting itself at the expense of other elements in the space. Hayon's signature approach to furniture — warmth through form, refinement through material, personality through proportion — is present throughout the design. The wooden frame is available in a range of finishes, and the upholstery options span Fritz Hansen's broad fabric and leather collections.
The Fred is well suited to residential living rooms, reading areas, and private lounges. Its comfortable proportions and craft-oriented character also make it an appropriate choice for boutique hospitality settings, executive waiting areas, and any environment where a lounge chair of genuine quality and considered design is part of the brief.
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