8.1.14 | Richmond, VA | In cooperation with Fritz Hansen, the high-end fashion brand Han Kjøbenhavn has created an homage to one of Arne Jacobsen’s most beautiful and iconic chairs – the Grand Prix™. The collaboration between Han Kjøbenhavn and Fritz Hansen is based on a shared love of quality design. The result is a contemporary interpretation of the Grand Prix, which follows the example of the original in focusing on craftsmanship, materials and aesthetic qualities.

Need Supply Co. will present the reimagined Grand Prix at an exclusive gallery event in its Richmond, VA space to open on Friday, August 1st. The chair will be presented in installation alongside the Arne Jacobsen original, as well as a collection of pieces designed to compliment the collaboration. Outside of the two brands’ spaces in Denmark, Need Supply Co. will be the sole retailer to welcome the work into its space. The chairs will be on display through August 15.

The original Grand Prix™ was designed by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1957 and was first presented at the Spring Exhibition for Danish crafts and furniture design. The chair was originally presented as Model 3130 but was renamed after being awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at Il Triennale di Milano in 1957. It is a great example of furniture design able to enhance an entire room with its presence.

On display at Need Supply Co. will be Han Kjøbenhavn’s modern interpretation of the Grand Prix, which is distinguished a back frame of black tubular steel and woven flag halyard. The chair has an oil-finished oak or walnut seat and legs in black-stained oak. In addition, Tim Faith Hancock and Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen, the owners of the successful fashion brand, have designed a leather jacket and an eyeglass case made of the scraps of leather left over from the production of Arne Jacobsen’s Egg and Swan chairs, which will also be on display alongside a unique eyeglass frame by Han Kjøbenhavn made from the same veneer as the Grand Prix Chair.

(The traveling exhibition premiered in NYC on May 16 - see www.officenewswire.com/15000)

About Need Supply Co.

We opened in 1996, selling a unique collection of vintage pieces. As a Richmond based boutique we incorporate the culture and style of the city into our mix and attitude. Over the past decade our selection has evolved to become a well-edited assortment of contemporary designers and independent labels from the U.S. and abroad.

Need Supply Co. is located at 3100 West Cary St., Richmond, VA 23221. Tel. 804.355.5880. www.needsupply.com