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Does the Swan chair swivel?

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Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Iconic Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The iconic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. New upholstered.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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

Midcentury Swiveling Swan Chair after Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury swiveling chair styled after Arne Jacobsen's "Swan Chair". Nice addition to any
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Swan Chairs
By Dorothy Draper, Serge Roche
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian neoclassical style swan chairs. This lovely pair of Italian neoclassical style
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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