Repair your Fritz Hansen, Vico Duo chair detached seat at home with this DIY kit.

Clear instructions. Invisible result. Stronger than Fritz Hansen factory.

The seat of your beloved Magistretti Vico Duo, suddenly came loose, broke off. Just like the other two last month. Frustrating because they still look perfectly fine. They can be saved!

With this Vico-Duo-repair-kit, you repair your Fritz Hansen chair yourself professionally, durably, and completely invisibly.  With the Kit you replace the failing plastic plate for a, stronger than the factory-made original, wooden plate, it applies to all models from the VM110 right to the VM118 Barstool.

What’s included in the DIY kit?

✔️Wooden plates

✔️Technical adhesive

✔️Scraper

Along with the kit, you also get access to: A clear and extensive step-by-step “How to use it” video, and a written instruction guide.

Why is this method better than the original

Before 2002, the Vico Duo chair had a different attachment which they changed to a plastic plate. The plastic version used after that? That’s now coming loose all over the world. With this kit, you can restore the chair to its original condition and even improve it using enhanced materials.  

“Clear instructions, great materials, and the result is just as good as if a professional had done it!”
Google  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Review:
D. Sanders, New York

Developed from Dutch hands-on craftsmanship

In our workshops in Copenhagen, Denmark, and The Hague, the Netherlands, we repair hundreds of Fritz Hansen chairs each year. This kit is built on that experience. The wooden disc is a replica of the tried-and-tested original model, which has been further engineered and improved. Our specialized glue, developed exclusively for us to perfectly match the wooden disc and old seat, comes in factory-prefilled syringes. Commercially available wood adhesives would eventually fail again.

Not everyone lives near our workshop.

That’s why we developed the original repair method, for home use.  
Based on our experience restoring hundreds of chairs, we’ve designed a system that allows you to do it yourself. No special tools, like clamps, are needed. No experience. And the same lasting result as our workshop repairs.

“They are securely attached to the base again and can now last another 20 years (or more). Excellent service, pleasant communication. Thank you Ramses!!”
Google  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Review: Carlie Janszen

 Prevent damage, frustration, and extra costs.

Repair all chairs at once, and protect the full value of your original set.

Use your order within 14 days of receipt; the adhesive has a limited shelf life. Available packages:

6 Chair Repair kits

Best Value – Save €135

6 × €66,- 

Free Shipping

€396,-

4 Chair Repair Kits 

Best Value – Save €70,- 

4 × €68.50 

Shipping & Handling: €10,-

€284,-  

 2 Chair Repair kits

 

2 × €73.50 

Shipping & handling: €30

€177,- 

Honestly, I wasn’t sure I could handle this repair myself, so I only ordered the smallest kit. But the instructions were incredibly clear and the result is perfect! My only regret is not having more faith and just ordering for all my chairs. Now I’m back to order the rest. If you’re on the fence, just go for the full set. It’s easier than you think! Google  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Reviews:  P. Sanchez, Barcelona

I cant wait to start repairing my chairs

to order sent an email to info@ramseshertman, or Click to chat ⤵️

2002 production change:  Wooden plate to a plastic plate

A production change with Fritz Hansen to a plastic plate on different models to all Series 7 chairs, Ant, Grand Prix, Lilly and the Vico Duo is the reason the seats separate easily over time.

For all the different models we have developed DIY kits, all with different types of wooden plates, depending on model and subcategory like normal chair, barstool or deskchair – they all have a different approach.

The use of plastic plates since 2002, and their continued use today, is the reason why the seat comes loose from the base. I never receive chairs with a wooden plate from before 2002, so that system still works to this day. The same plastic plate is also used on the Vico Duo models by Fritz Hansen of which separating seats have come to my workshop, but is has a slightly different configuration, they are different.

Fix all my Vico Duo chairs?  Or only the broken ones?

This video shows how easily other chairs come loose after the first one has come loose, the other chairs are affected in the same way, and will come off easily in the near future. Actually some of my clients show remorce when they only ordered a kit for 2 chairs, and the next failed thereafter shortly.

I brought in one Vico Duo chair for repair to the workshop. Ramses immediately pointed out that the other chairs might also be in poor condition. Less than two days later, another chair broke. I was able to bring in the remaining five chairs for repair right away (and still received the offer for six chairs at once). Excellent service! Google  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Reviews:  Maayke van Leeuwen

95% of my customers decide to fix all their Vico Duo , it saves them shipping costs and piece of mind. Order only what you will use within 14 days of receiving.

What to expect, how easy is it to apply?

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Prep It!

Scrape away old glue.

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Bond it!

Easy application of a measured quantity.

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Enjoy It!

Reassemble the chair, stronger than ever!

Can I keep some of the KITs for later use, when other chairs break?

That’s not recommended. The glue starts curing inside the syringes once they are shipped, even if the syringes are unopened. To ensure proper adhesion, all kits must be used within 14 days of arrival. Here’s a happy client from Germany demonstrating another Fritz Hansen Series 7 chair DIY repair Kit

“I only ordered a set for two chairs. A week later, a guest fell through one of the others I hadn’t fixed yet. I really regret not getting kits for all of them at once – would’ve saved me the stress, embarrassment, and extra shipping.”  Google  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Review:  P. Gustafson – Sweden

Curious how to repair your Vico Duo chair yourself?

Watch this  video to see exactly what you’ll be doing at home, CLICK ⤵️

Customer from Norway 🇳🇴 says, after using his DIY kit:

Hi Ramses,

Thank you so much for your great help! The repair kit and clear instructions made the job easy.
I managed to fix all six chairs in less than two hours — the day after the kit arrived!
Much appreciated!
Best regards,
Stig
reparatur Serien 7 stuhle Fritz Hansen selber machen

"Its Amazing, I can fix my Arne Jacobsen chair for just 12% of the cost of buying a new one!"

Frequently asked questions

Can I order a kit for just one chair? I feel like testing it

At the moment, we only supply the DIY kit as a set for a minimum of two chairs. There’s a good reason for that: in practice, when one seat comes loose, the others often follow soon after. The kit includes detailed tutorials, professional materials, and personal support via email or WhatsApp. We can only offer this level of service with a minimum order.

More than 99% of our customers in the Netherlands and Belgium choose to repair all their chairs at once.
That’s no coincidence. In practice, when one seat comes loose, the others often follow, sometimes without warning.

The repair system you’re buying has already been used on over a thousand chairs in our workshop. None have come back. So you’re not experimenting, you’re working with a proven solution.

By repairing all chairs in one go, you avoid unnecessary shipping costs later on and save yourself up to €135 with 6 chairs. More importantly, you reduce the risk of further damage, to the chair, the finish, or the person sitting on it, if another seat lets go.

Thanks for your understanding!

Why is the kit price per chair different for 2, 4 or 6 chairs?

The kit itself remains the same, and the base price per unit remains unchanged. But when you order a set for 4 or 6 chairs, we only need to include one scraper, one package, and ship everything in a single box. That reduces handling and material costs — and we pass that saving on in the total price.

Do I need any special tools?

No. A few screwdrivers and a cloth is all you need. Everything else is included in the kit.

Can you repair the chair for me instead?

Yes. I restore Series 7, Ant, and Grand Prx chairs professionally in my Dutch workshop.
If you prefer to outsource the job or have a full set in need of repair, feel free to contact me for a quote.

Does Fritz Hansen offer a solution for a detached seat on a Series 7 chair?

Fritz Hansen’s ReNew program includes Repair, Refurbish and Recrafted. These services are aimed at large-scale corporate clients in Europe and cover things like replacing gliders, screws and respraying chairs. But: they do not offer a solution for detached seats on Series 7 chairs.

Private owners tell me dealers only offer one option: a complete new seat with a fresh plastic mounting plate – at €350. Repair isn’t mentioned. That means good seats are thrown away for no reason, even though the problem is easily fixable. A professional repair costs around €135. With our DIY kit, you can fix it yourself for €66.50.

We also see aging issues like the well-known “weak back,” where brittle glue causes the veneer layers to delaminate. Unfortunately, that can’t be repaired in a lasting way. But a detached seat? That can be restored easily, invisibly, and stronger than the original.

Can I really do this myself, without experience?

Yes. The kit is made for non-professionals with a love for design furniture.
No need to drill, clamp, or saw. You’ll receive a step-by-step guide, pre-filled glue syringes, all you need is a few screwdrivers.
Take your time, follow the instructions. If you’re not handy or unsure, consider reaching out to a local wood professional; they can certainly make it work.

What exactly is included in the kit?

Each set contains:

  • Wooden replacement plate with metall inserts
  • Pre-filled industrial glue syringe
  • A sharp paintscraper

And acces to a clear step-by-step instruction guide with photos and a video tutorial. Basically everything you need to succesfully repair your chair, invisible and secure.

Can I return the kit if I don’t use it?
Yes, you can return the kit within 14 days of delivery, provided it is unopened and in its original condition and packaging.
We will refund the purchase price of the kit. Return shipping costs are not reimbursed and are at your own expense.
Need help with a return? Just contact us.

"Excellent! That they can be restored." ♻️

Based in the Netherlands operating wordwide

We are a Dutch based company who developed and extensively tested a way of repair thats durable, gluing back the old plate is’nt an option it fails miserably. We repare hundreds of Fritz Hansen chairs in our studio’s and deliver DIY kits worldwide, of which none have returned, we now have made this wordwide service available where possible.

Repairing large groups 100+ of Series 7 Chairs

If you are part of a firm, institutional or government body which owns 70+ chairs we can provide this service at your location worldwide. An eco-friendly and sustainable choice to conserve natural resources for the world, with no shipment of materials involved.  

We have repaired large amounts 100+ chairs for hospital restaurants, architect offices, Dutch government buildings, universities, theater, and congress venues.

If your organisation has been confronted with this issue please inquire how we can solve it so you can fully enjoy the chairs in full safety without being worried about it.

I cant wait to start repairing my chairs

to order sent an email to info@ramseshertman, or Click to chat ⤵️

Repairing a broken VICO DUO chair using the plastic plate? – A Cautionary Tale

Many of my customers have tried repairing their VICO DUO chairs, using the plastic plate that came loose from the seat. They’ve experimented with various types of glue, such as araldite epoxy resin, polyurethane glue, hot melt glue, super glue, fast-set urethane adhesives, and sealants. Some even added bolts and screws. Unfortunately, all these methods have yielded poor results because the bonding qualities are inadequate.

The reality is, you can’t effectively repair the chair using the original plastic plate. Commercially available glues can’t hold the cracked plastic to the wood, and the already damaged plate will eventually break again. Did you already notice the white crack lines in your plastic plates? Along these lines is where the plates will break once you try to glue it again.

That’s why I developed a wooden replacement. More durable, stronger, and repairable. But a plate alone isn’t enough. The adhesive I use is made to do the job — even when the cleaned surface under the seat is uneven, it still creates a solid bond with the new wooden plate.

This combination — wood and glue — gives a lasting solution. And that’s not just a claim: out of over 1,000 chairs I’ve repaired, not a single one has come back with the same issue.

Precision Repair, Lasting Results — Wooden Disc and Custom Adhesive

I cant wait to start repairing my chairs

to order sent an email to info@ramseshertman, or Click to chat ⤵️

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