Post by Designer Furniture on Nov 19, 2009 15:14:29 GMT 1
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"There are reproductions of Danish designer Arne Jacobsen's chairs including the Egg chair, a classic of mid-century functionality that would look right at home on "The Jetsons."
When McDonald's first hired Avanzi in 2006 to help redesign its European outlets, Avanzi brought in Danish furniture producer Fritz Hansen to supply authentic Jacobsen chairs.
But Hansen, the sole licensed manufacturer of Jacobsen chairs, ended the partnership because McDonald's was also buying unauthorized copies.
Proud said the chairs at the New York store are "modeled after" Jacobsen's designs."
"There are reproductions of Danish designer Arne Jacobsen's chairs including the Egg chair, a classic of mid-century functionality that would look right at home on "The Jetsons."
When McDonald's first hired Avanzi in 2006 to help redesign its European outlets, Avanzi brought in Danish furniture producer Fritz Hansen to supply authentic Jacobsen chairs.
But Hansen, the sole licensed manufacturer of Jacobsen chairs, ended the partnership because McDonald's was also buying unauthorized copies.
Proud said the chairs at the New York store are "modeled after" Jacobsen's designs."
