3103 Hammer Chairs, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Neuss, NW
3103 HAMMER CHAIRS from the 1960s by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. High-quality stainless steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
3103 Hammer Chairs, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Neuss, NW
3103 HAMMER CHAIRS from the 1960s by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. High-quality stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Hammer Children's Chair 3123 by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The bent teak plywood ‘Hammer’ children’s chair 3123 was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Plywood
$3,600 / set
H 30.75 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
1976 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen 3103 Hammer Stacking Dining Chairs (Set of 4)
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 3101 Hammer Chairs, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in
Steel
$4,103 / set
H 30.31 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 7 Mid-Century Model 3103 Hammer Stacking Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
7 model 3103 "Hammer" stacking chairs by Fritz Hansen based on a design by Arne Jacobsen from the
Metal
$578 / item
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
1960s Danish Arne Jacobsen T-Chair / Hammer Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chair" / "Hammer chair" due to the shape. The
Stainless Steel
$1,985
H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 "Hammer Chair" 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Plywood "Hammer Chair" 1965 These chairs were
Plywood, Teak
$6,269 / set
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Eight Reupholstered T Chairs or Hammer Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight Danish reupholstered vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chairs" / "Hammer
Stainless Steel
$5,666 / set
H 30.32 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Set of 6 Hammer chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mod. 3103 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Firenze, FI
Set originale composto da sei sedie Hammer (modello3103) disegnate da Arne Jacobsen nel 1955 e
Metal
$3,526 / set
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Six T Chairs or Hammer Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Six T Chairs or Hammer Chairs by Fritz Hansen Set of six Danish vintage
Stainless Steel
$4,702 / set
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Eight T Chairs or Hammer Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chairs" / "Hammer chairs" due to the
Stainless Steel
$14,659 / set
H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
A Set Of 6 Original 1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Plywood "Hammer Chair" 1965 These chairs were
Steel
$9,308 / set
H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
A Set Of 6 Original 1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Plywood "Hammer Chair" 1965 These chairs were
Plywood, Teak
Office Chair Hammer Model "N°3103" by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in lyon, FR
Office chair hammer model "N°3103" by Arne Jacobsen circa 1968, Fritz Hansen edition Four-star
Metal
Hammer Chair by Arne Jacobsen, 1981
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, Austria
Plywood ‘Hammer’ chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Original vintage condition
Beech
Unavailable
H 29 in W 16 in D 18 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 Hammer Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
1970s Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Hammer chair; molded plywood with teak veneer supported by
Steel
Unavailable
H 24.61 in W 13.39 in D 12.21 in
Children's Hammer/T-Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
of the 'Hammer/T-chair' by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The chair are in very good original
Unavailable
H 30.12 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Set of four Hammer Chairs 3103 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Grenoble, FR
Vintage set of four chairs model 3103 or "Hammer chair" in lacquered plywood finished with back in
Steel
Set of "Hammer" chairs by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 chairs. AJ 3103 - 'Hammer' chairs in teak with black lacquered metal legs. Arne Jacobsen
Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Model 3103 Hammer Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hitchin, England
Beautiful teak model 3103 Hammer chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s with original
Bentwood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 'Hammer' Chairs in Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1967
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Exceptional set of 6 ‘Hammer’ chairs in genuine black leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Model 3103 Hammer Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hitchin, England
Iconic design teak Model 3103 hammer chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s.
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 Hammer Chairs Teak Fritz Hansen Denmark 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic and beautiful shaped model 3103 “Hammer” dining chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 Hammer Chairs Teak Frits Hansen Denmark 1969
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic and beautiful shaped model 3103 “Hammer” dining chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Model 3103 Teak Hammer Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hitchin, England
Beautiful teak model 3103 hammer chairs by leading designer of the period Arne Jacobsen for Fritz
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Model 3103 Teak Hammer Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hitchin, England
Beautiful teak model 3103 hammer chairs by leading designer of the period Arne Jacobsen for Fritz
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
'Hammer' Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘3103’ desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. This iconic
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Model 3103 Hammer Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Series of 4 chairs in black metal foot. Stamped under the seat. Some wear marks due to time (see photo).
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Model 3103 Teak Hammer Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of four teak veneered chairs model 3103 by Arne Jacobsen. Black rubber coated tubular steel
Steel
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Six Model 3103 Beech Hammer/T Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hitchin, England
Beech model 3103 hammer/T chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Set of 6 Iconic Arne Jacobsen 3103 Hammer Chairs Designed in 1955
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage set of 6 chairs model 3103 Hammer Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark
Leather
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in L 30.71 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 Hammer Chairs Set of 4 for Fritz Hansen Circa 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 Hammer chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s Beautiful
Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in
Set of 6 Hammer Chairs, Model 3103, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1960s+
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 Hammer chairs, model 3103, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in
Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six Early Arne Jacobsen Model 3103 Hammer Chairs Teak Fritz Hansen, 1950
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Set of six early Hammer chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The official name of
Metal
Sold
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 MCM Teak Hammer Dining Chairs, Set of
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Mid Century teak hammer dining chairs - Set of 6
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Set of Four Danish Vintage Teak Hammer Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic set of four Danish vintage teak hammer chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz
Metal
Sold
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Set of 2 Early ‘Hammer’ Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960’s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Excellent pair of early ‘Hammer’ chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960’s. This set
Teak
Swedish hammered brass vase folk craft handmade
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
. _____________________________________________________________ Arne Jacobsen (11 février 1902 - 24 mars 1971, Copenhague, Danemark) est un architecte et designer
Brass
Vintage Arne Jacobsen 3113 Hammer Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage 3113 series one hammer office chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark from the
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
"Model 3103" Hammer Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hitchin, England
Beautiful teak “model 3103” hammer chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s. Global
Steel
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Model 3103 Teak Hammer Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hitchin, England
Beautiful teak model 3103 hammer chairs by leading designer of the period Arne Jacobsen for Fritz
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Model 3103 Teak Hammer Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s - BATCH2
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hitchin, England
Beautiful teak model 3103 hammer chairs by leading designer of the period Arne Jacobsen for Fritz
Steel, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer T Chairs Set of Four
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic set of four model 3103 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Sometimes
Chrome
Swedish hammered brass bowl / plater folk craft handmade
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
. _____________________________________________________________ Arne Jacobsen (11 février 1902 - 24 mars 1971, Copenhague, Danemark) est un architecte et designer
Brass
Swedish hammered brass bowl / plater folk craft handmade
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
. _____________________________________________________________ Arne Jacobsen (11 février 1902 - 24 mars 1971, Copenhague, Danemark) est un architecte et designer
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Arne Jacobsen Hammer Chairs for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Set of Six, circa 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer chairs, Denmark, circa 1967. Midcentury set of
Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Arne Jacobsen Hammer Chairs for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Set of Six, circa 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Arne Jacobsen grand prix chairs for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer chair, Denmark, circa 1967
Teak
Set of Four 'Hammer' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Set of four dining chairs in Teak 'Hammer' chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s. These
Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Pair of "Hammer"1303 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen , Denmark, 1960's
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair or chairs model Hammer 1303 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark in the 1960's
Metal
Sold
H 24.41 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in
Hammer Teak Children's Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1968
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Children's chair model 3103 or Hammer designed by Arne Jacobsen with a teak seat. This chair was
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer Chair Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix chairs for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer chair, Denmark, circa 1976
Teak
Arne Jacobsen Hammer chairs in teak for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Midcentury chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The Hammer chair aka model FH3103 is made of
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Arne Jacobsen Office Swivel Chair Model Hammer by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Roubaix, FR
Rare office swivel chair model hammer designer in 1951 by Jacobsen Arne (1902-1951) for Fritz
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer Chair Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix chairs for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Hammer chair, Denmark, circa 1976
Teak
$6,541Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$4,340
H 16.93 in Dm 25.99 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Rattan SIDE TABLE by Janine ABRAHAM, France 1950
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb Modernist, Freeform, Brutalist, Folk Art pedestal table or side table, with a four-legged black lacquered metal frame and an impressive woven wicker top, creating a warm and...
Metal
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$3,375
H 14.97 in Dm 11.82 in
Boréns 1940s table lamp model 8451, brass and walnut, Scandinavian modern Sweden
By Boréns Borås
Located in Forserum, SE
A graceful Swedish modernist table lamp, model 8451, produced by the manufacturer Boréns in the 1940s. Crafted from brass, it features a dome-shaped upper shade with perforated dots ...
Brass
Louis Dage French Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamp, 1920
By Louis Dage
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware table lamp by Louis DAGE (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Stoneware, brass & fabric. Important enamel applications. Height: 15.75"(40cm), Width: 9.85"(25cm)....
Brass
$2,652
H 57.09 in Dm 16.54 in
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp 33087 Sweden 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 33087, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Crafted from steel lacquer...
Brass, Steel
20th Century Gabriella Crespi Metal Letter Opener '70s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Turin, Turin
Very peculiar letter opener designed by Gabriella Crespi in '70s. The letter opener has a very beautiful handle in shape of seahorse, the object is in metal. There is the signature o...
Metal
1970s surrealist bronze daybed by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Paris, FR
Burnished bronze structure with a surrealist ornementation Synthetic fur Signed and numbered. Limited edition of 8 + 4 AP of a model created in the 1970's by the sculptor Victor Rom...
Bronze
$12,500
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
Mid-Century Adjustable Danish Brass Pendant by Lyfa
By Lyfa
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass pendant designed by Frits Schlegel and produced by Lyfa in the mid-1960s. Brass mounting bracket with adjustable height. Model P 295. Measures: H. 27 cm. Ø 44 cm. Patina on bra...
Brass
$5,425 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd
By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of large Bauhaus-style "KG" pendant lamps, model 3611, developed between 1934–1936 by Karl Gustaf Lindesvärd for the Swedish manufacturer Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik....
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Large Outdoor Wall Lamp by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Outdoor wall lamp by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1940s. This lamp features a very large clear glass shade, resting on a frame of painted metal. The bubbles in the glass give a beautiful...
Metal
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian gallery carpet, measuring 5' 11" x 10' 10", features a strikingly minimalist field adorned with a refined allover pattern of tiny diamonds, ea...
Wool
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.
Find authentic Arne Jacobsen chairs, tables, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The curvaceous Egg was designed to cradle the body and offer privacy. Later, it became the seat of choice for bosses in movies, too.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.