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Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Lidded Bowl with Swans No. 23/10
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau lidded bowl with swans No. 23/10.
Measures 17 cm. x 14 cm. x 6
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Swan Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Monrovia, CA
Chair Was Designed For The Lobby And Lounge Of The SAS Royal Hotel In Copenhagen, Denmark.
It Was Said
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen "Swan chair" model3320
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Shibuya City, JP
of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The chair's form, which consists only of curves, is simple and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
1 Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans Olsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Swan sofa by Danish design pioneer
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Naugahyde
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Arne Jacobsen designed the Swan as well as the Egg for the lobby and lounge areas at the SAS Royal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Model FH3321 Swan sofa by Fritz Hansen, designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
lounge chair and originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The shape is the same as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early 'Swan' Chair Model No. 3320 by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Organic, soft, and sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
the opening of the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Jacobsen was the principal architect and
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Swan Chair in Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
of ??the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.
The armchair has no identification of the manufacturer. However
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Two Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
the opening of the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Jacobsen was the principal architect and
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Exhibition poster in Copenhagen 1991 vintage Danish Design
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
designer. In 1956, he received his most prestigious commission, the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, for
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
H 0.01 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Scandinavian Modern Swan Sofa, Model 3321, Two-Seat, by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
for the lobby and lounge areas of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958, and it quickly became a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 31.11 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
introduced on SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen the year 1960. SAS Royal Hotel was the world’s first designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.1 in W 56.7 in D 29.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
designer Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971) for the lobby of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, a
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.25 in W 29.6 in D 26.5 in
Gabrielle Benot, "Black Swan", Contemporary Ballet Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Royal Fashion Academy (Margrethe Skolen) in Copenhagen. Several of her teachers include Andrea Rushing
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Black Leather Swan Sofa Model 3321 by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark 20th Century
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern Swan Sofa Model 3321 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 20th Century. Influenced by
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Scandinaviaan Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1960. This one is produced by Fritz Hansen 2008 as you can see on
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Set of two leather Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
designed this chair in 1958 for the lobby and lounge of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The chair has no
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Swan sofa by Danish design pioneer
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.1 in W 56.7 in D 29.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.1 in W 56.7 in D 29.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.1 in W 56.7 in D 29.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.1 in W 56.7 in D 29.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.1 in W 56.7 in D 29.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.1 in W 56.7 in D 29.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). Today, it is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Yellow Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
1958 by Jacobsen for the lobby of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, a building he also
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 30 in D 26 in
Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chair #4325 in Teak & Black leather, Fritz Hansen 60s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
and private homes around the world.
When the SAS Royal Hotel opened in 1960, it was Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Plywood
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Vintage AJ Royal Pendant Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Royal hotel in Copenhagen for the airline SAS around 1957. He not only designed the hotel, but also the
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic design from 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark (known now
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.11 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Midcentury 'Royal' Floor Lamps by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
lamps by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen.
Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel Copenhagen, 1958.
Produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
AJ Royal Pendant in White by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the AJ Royal is an icon that follows Jacobsen's overall geometric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
AJ Royal Pendant in Black by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the AJ Royal is an icon that follows Jacobsen's overall geometric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large AJ Royal Pendant in White by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the AJ Royal is an icon that follows Jacobsen's overall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large AJ Royal Pendant in Black by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the AJ Royal is an icon that follows Jacobsen's overall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
the Egg back in 1958 as part of a project for the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. On the same occasion, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, he too created the Egg™, the Swan™, the Swan Sofa™, the Series 3300™
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Footstool Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, he too created the Egg™, the Swan™, the Swan Sofa™, the Series 3300™
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Swan", which were originally created for the interior of the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and are
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Fritz Hansen Furniture poster for Arne Jacobsen models butterfly chair Danish
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
prestigious commission, the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, for which he created everything down to the
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
H 0.01 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Arne Jacobsen Model Series 3300 Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, he too created the Egg, the Swan, the Swan Sofa, the Series 3300 and the Drop
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and the Egg and Swan chairs.
Fritz Hansen is a renowned Danish furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3316 Egg Easy Chair Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Copenhagen, he too created the Egg, the Swan, the Swan Sofa, the Series 3300 and the Drop. With this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
. When Arne Jacobsen in the end of the 1950ies designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, he too created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Lights for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. The fixture emits downward directed light. The angle of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Steel
20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum of Design in Copenhagen. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960, Denmark, Scandinavia.
Seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood
No Reserve
H 30 in W 24 in D 29 in
Large Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After graduating, he obtained his first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
carpenter and architect, he studied with Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.32 in
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Royal Copenhagen Swans For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of royal copenhagen swans available for sale. The range of distinct royal copenhagen swans — often made from metal, aluminum and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 146 antique and vintage royal copenhagen swans for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 33 modern editions to choose from as well. Royal copenhagen swans have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Royal copenhagen swans are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made royal copenhagen swans over the years, but those made by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Louis Poulsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Royal Copenhagen Swans?
Prices for royal copenhagen swans start at $108 and top out at $38,834 with the average selling for $4,425.
Arne Jacobsen for sale on 1stDibs
The eye-catching work of the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen often introduces new collectors to mid-20th century furniture. With their fluid lines and sculptural presence, Jacobsen’s signature pieces — the elegant Swan chair and the cozy-yet-cutting edge Egg chair, both first presented in 1958 — are iconic representations of both the striking aesthetic of the designers of the era and their concomitant attention to practicality and comfort. Jacobsen designed furniture that had both gravitas and groove.
Though Jacobsen is a paragon of Danish modernism, his approach to design was the least “Danish” of those who are counted as his peers. The designs of Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Børge Mogensen and others grew out of their studies as cabinetmakers. They prized skilled craftsmanship and their primary material was carved, turned and joined wood. Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, and while he shared his colleagues’ devotion to quality of construction, he was far more open to other materials such as metal and fiberglass.
Many of Jacobsen’s best-known pieces had their origin in architectural commissions. His molded-plywood, three-legged Ant chair (1952) was first designed for the cafeteria of a pharmaceutical company headquarters. The tall-backed Oxford chair was made for the use of dons at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, whose Jacobsen-designed campus opened in 1962 (while still under construction). The Swan, Egg and Drop chairs and the AJ desk lamp were all created as part of Jacobsen’s plan for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel, which opened in 1960. (The hotel has since been redecorated, but one guest room has been preserved with all-Jacobsen accoutrements.)
To Jacobsen’s mind, the chief merit of any design was practicality. He designed the first stainless-steel cutlery set made by the Danish silver company Georg Jensen; Jacobsen’s best-selling chair — the plywood Series 7 — was created to provide lightweight, stackable seating for modern eat-in kitchens. But as you will see from the objects on 1stDibs, style never took a backseat to function in Arne Jacobsen’s work. His work merits a place in any modern design collection.
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