# Modernized Iconic Chairs Republic of Fritz Hansen Updates the Grand Prix Chair By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-prix-chair References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/05/16/fritz-hansen-reintroduces-original-grand-prix-with-new-wooden-legs/) & [fritzhansen](http://www.fritzhansen.com/en/fritz-hansen) Danish furniture brand Republic of Fritz Hansen has updated the [iconic Grand Prix chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danish-midcentury-modern), first designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957, by adding wooden legs to the original design. A Fritz Hansen spokesperson explains, “The attention to detail and the unique design create a bold and exceptional statement that makes the Grand Prix as relevant today as it was 50 years ago.” The chair has been fashioned out of [pressure-moulded veneer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j395-chair-series), coming in either an oak and walnut or colored ash finish. There are options when it comes to the chair's legs as well, with the brand offering [chromed steel tube legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-chair) (which are stackable) as well as the newer, non-stackable wooden legs. While the steel legs are sleek and polished, the wooden update offers a cozier, homey feel. Finally, the chair can be upholstered in a variety of leathers and fabrics to suit personal tastes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernized Iconic Chairs:** Updating iconic chairs with modern design elements and materials. - **Wooden Legs for Chairs:** Incorporating wooden legs into chair designs for a cozier aesthetic. - **Customizable Chair Upholstery:** Offering a variety of upholstery options for personalized chair designs. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore incorporating wooden legs into chair designs and offering customizable upholstery options to attract modern consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize chairs with wooden legs to add a cozier feel to their designs and have the flexibility to match chair upholstery with different decor styles. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can promote modernized chairs with wooden legs as statement pieces that add character and warmth to any living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reissued Retro Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gubi-1.md) - [Premium Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-wishbone-chair.md) - [Chrome-Plated Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vega-chair.md) - [Iconic Furniture Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-lounge-chair.md) - [Revived Balanced Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ch290-series.md) - [Mid-Century Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnus-olesens.md) - [Sleek Structural Rocking Horses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-chair.md) - [Sustainable Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ec127.md) - [Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fritz-hansen-1.md)