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Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark circa 1960's. An elegant and organic shape
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This gorgeous pair of vintage mid century Danish modern black Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Lovely Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair 1960s Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
1960s Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum swiveling four
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
1960s Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum swiveling four
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge 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

Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Armchair Svanen by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark. Designed during the 1958 and later
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Yellow Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century Danish modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Swan” lounge chair was designed in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1963 / New Upholstery with Arne Sø
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of old Arne Jacobsen „The Swan“, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1960s. New upholstery in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Scandinaviaan Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of two leather Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Swan chair is an iconic design by renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. He
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Set of 2 Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful set of two original Swan Chairs. These Swan chairs were designed in the 1950s by Arne
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swivel Armchair in Style of 'Swan' Chair by Arne Jacobsen, White Boucle
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 16 vintage swivel armchairs, following the iconic Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' chair design. A
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early 'Swan' Chair Model No. 3320 by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
This model 3320 ‘Swan’ Chair by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen was designed in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in black Elegance aniline leather. Made by Fritz Hansen. New
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3323 - Reupholstered 'The Swan' lounge chair in olive-tanned aniline leather (Vitoria 7348) on
Category

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

Materials

Steel

The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 32.68 in W 28.35 in D 23.63 in
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

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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 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

Swan Chair, Model 3320, by Arne Jacobsen and by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in 1957-1958. This armchair represents a harmonious
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fritz Hansen - Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair - Holly Hunt Alpaca Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Playa Del Rey, CA
2005 production of Arne Jacobsen's iconic Swan chair designed for SAS Hotel in Copenhagen. Arne
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Swan chair Model 3320 High Model by Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen, 2015
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen and designed in 1957
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2004 Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs by Fritz Hansen in Turquoise Hopsack Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two chairs are available, but sold separately) Swan chair, designed by
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swan Chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 2007
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
iconic chair and upholds Arne Jacobsen's legacy of quality and craftsmanship. The chair has previously
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Black Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Classic Mid Century Modern Swan Chairs, Arne Jacobsen/Fritzhansen , Denmark 1968
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair of Mid Century Modern "Swan" Chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen , manufactured by Fritz
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1965, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are four (sold separately) recent production Arne Jacobsen swan chairs, produced by
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in the mid 1960s. This example
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1968 Vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in 1968. This example was
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan Chair, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. The design
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5). Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4). Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1970 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in New Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1970. It was
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen "The Swan" Lounge Chair in Teak & White Bouclé, Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen designed in 1960 and produced in limited numbers in the 1960s by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Airport Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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

Arne Jacobsen Model Series 3300 Easy Chair Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 3300 easy chair is, in all its simplicity, a timeless classic by Arne Jacobsen. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen "Swan chair" model3320
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The Swan Chair is a lounge chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen "Swan chair" model3320
Arne Jacobsen "Swan chair" model3320
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
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

Set of 3 Danish Organic Modern Egg Lounge Chairs attr. Arne Jacobsen, 2 Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
. You are free to restore them if you wish. The swan sofa by Arne Jacobsen is also available. Please
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
with tons of life on the fabric. The ultra modern chair is in the style the iconic Arne Jacobsen world
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
legendary Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and handcrafted by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is the expression of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs are part of the history that made Arne Jacobsen an admired and outstanding designer, whose
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Swan chairs in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kiel, SH
A set of two Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. upholstered in black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee
By Hans Olsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
, Arne Jacobsen, has become iconic and synonymous with Danish Modern. Loveseat in original hand
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Naugahyde

1 Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee
1 Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee
H 29 in W 57 in D 22 in
Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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 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

Early Model, Pair of Vintage Leather Danish Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, c. 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
them if you wish. The swan sofa by Arne Jacobsen is also available. Please consult us for additional
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Scand Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Black & Chrome Office Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 black & chrome office chair designed by Fritz
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair (no labels) in Red Upholstery on a Four Star Metal Base Arne Emil
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage PK22 by Poul Kjaerholm in Leather / Fritz Hansen, '1985'
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in GOOR, NL
its long history of producing iconic furniture designs, including the Egg and Swan chairs by Arne
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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