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Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs model #7403 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1965. A great
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs
H 50 in W 19 in D 19 in
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic, Arne Jacobsen-designed egg chair, c.1960s, Denmark. The chair features its original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 41.5 in W 34.5 in D 29 in
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in aluminum. New upholstered with black pure aniline
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford office chair five star base in aluminum. Turnable and with wheels. With height
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 24.41 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 1st Edition 1958/60 Original Leather Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
1st Edition of the Egg chair Arne Jacobsen designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Six Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Dining Chairs Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Beautiful Classic design set of six chairs; the so called Butterfly chairs from designer Arne
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Classic Modernist Side Chair, Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chairs model 7 by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen / Knoll
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen, Set of 3 Chairs "3105", First Edition, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 3 chairs No. 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1955. This is the first
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1952, Arne Jacobsen, Original early set Ant Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
early version model #3100 ant chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952. Made of rosewood veneer on a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' lounge chair in original black leather, tilt function and on an old aluminium
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Chair Series 7 Fritz Hansen Denmark 1968
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Basel, BS
Rare Arne Jacobsen ‚Series 7’ rosewood chair, model No. 3107 for Fritz Hansen, produced in 1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Era: 1960s Materials
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Model 3117 Swivel Chair Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Arne Jacobsen Schreibtisch-Drehstuhl Model 3117 Bürostuhl. Originales Vier-Sterne-Drehgestell der
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1st Edition Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 1st edition egg chair was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This model 3320 or "Swan" swivel lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and is still a
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 28.75 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
, it is modern yet timeless and it is an Arne Jacobsen original.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3318 Pot Easy Chair Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
, it is modern yet timeless and it is an Arne Jacobsen original.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3318 Pot Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
, it is modern yet timeless and it is an Arne Jacobsen original.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3318 Pot Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
, it is modern yet timeless and it is an Arne Jacobsen original.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen, Early Egg Chair and Ottoman, Original Black Leather Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen Early 'Egg' chair, model no. 3317, designed 1958, this example manufactured in 1963
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Original "Swan" Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
lounge chair model "Swan" designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1971
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Chairs by Arne Jacobsen M. Butterfly for the Brazilian Airline, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Milano, IT
Set composed of chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Brazilian airline Varig in 1950. The model
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare and Exceptional Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and exceptional pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg chairs and matching ottoman
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Arne Jacobsen swan chair. Design Arne Jacobsen, 1958. Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

1965 'Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Original Beige Wool
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
point base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1965. Listed price is per chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

4 Early dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1957
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
'Munkegaard' chair from 1957 is the third of Arne Jacobsen’s original shell chairs. It was designed for the
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Series 7' natural beech wood stacking chairs for Fritz Hansen. Seats made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Arne Jacobsen Model 3108 Lily
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lily™, the last chair Arne Jacobsen ever designed, we are now relaunching the original version in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3108 Lily
Arne Jacobsen Model 3108 Lily
H 32.5 in W 19.1 in D 18.1 in
Set of Six Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Chairs in Teak
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Era: 1950s Dimensions: 16″ wide
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Seven Chair, 3107, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
100 chairs in stock! These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black classic
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Seven Chair, 3107, Newly Upholstered with Cognac Classic Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
100 pieces in stock These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with cognac classic
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Forsyth Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in Gotland Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
when we collected this amazing, original Arne Jacobsen Egg chair. Jacobsen was a true visionary as an
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair in Knoll Pearl Boucle
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Attractive, ergonomic curves designed
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool

1974 Original Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, this is the original leather from birth in 1974. Miraculously bereft of any significant
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 3 Danish Organic Modern Egg Lounge Chairs attr. Arne Jacobsen, 2 Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen. 2 of the pieces are in the original 1960's leather and the 3rd piece is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen, Seagull armchair, model 3208
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining armschair original upholstered with black leather. Base of chromed steel tube
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen, Seagull armchair, model 3208
Arne Jacobsen, Seagull armchair, model 3208
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 24.41 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
H 40.9 in W 23.6 in D 19.6 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3193c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3193c Oxford Classic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3193c Oxford Classic
H 38.6 in W 20.5 in D 21.3 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The original version of the Oxford™ chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
H 40.9 in W 23.6 in D 19.6 in
Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 "Hammer Chair" 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Plywood "Hammer Chair" 1965 These chairs were
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Airport Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning "Airport" chair by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 "Hammer Chair" 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Plywood "Hammer Chair" 1965 These chairs were
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Giraffe which earned its name because of its high backrest, dates back to 1959. Arne Jacobsen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
H 37.7 in W 25.1 in D 24 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Giraffe which earned its name because of its high backrest, dates back to 1959. Arne Jacobsen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
H 37.7 in W 25.1 in D 24 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Giraffe which earned its name because of its high backrest, dates back to 1959. Arne Jacobsen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
H 35.2 in W 24.6 in D 23.7 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Giraffe which earned its name because of its high backrest, dates back to 1959. Arne Jacobsen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
H 35.2 in W 25.1 in D 24 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Giraffe which earned its name because of its high backrest, dates back to 1959. Arne Jacobsen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
H 35.2 in W 25.1 in D 24 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Giraffe which earned its name because of its high backrest, dates back to 1959. Arne Jacobsen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
H 37.7 in W 25.1 in D 24 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Giraffe which earned its name because of its high backrest, dates back to 1959. Arne Jacobsen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
H 37.7 in W 25.1 in D 24 in
Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen. An original off-white leather and
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early 3217 office chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Early 3217 office chair by 1 of Denmark's most famous and best designers Arne Jacobsen. Arne
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Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 3217 office chair by Arne Jacobsen
Early 3217 office chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 17.33 in
Arne Jacobsen Chairs Series 7 for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Miami, FL
original Arne Jacobsen chairs for Fritz Hansen from 1993, in total ten chairs available.
Category

1990s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen "Mosquito" Chairs Model 3105 for Fritz Hansen, 1970 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Delft, NL
Arne Jacobsen "Mosquito" chairs model 3105 for Fritz Hansen, 1970 Denmark Set of four Arne
Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Black Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1950s, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage black swivel office chair, which is an early model, designed by Arne
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Original Ant Chairs Model 3101 In Pastel Green By Arne Jacobsen From 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
1970s, these iconic chairs are both stylish and functional. Arne Jacobsen's timeless design features
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Original 3100 'Ant' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dronten, NL
1995 set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. The Ant chair’s visual expression is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

An Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original Design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen. An original off-white leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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