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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Model 3320 Swan Easy Chair Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1959 Arne Jacobsen created Gryden, in English meaning the Pot, a light take on an embracive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
1st Edition Cognac Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 1st edition Swan chair was designed in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in
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 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
H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
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
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 Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
H 32 in W 30 in D 23.5 in
Pair Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 2006 Model
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
These Swan chairs were designed in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge 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
2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
H 29.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
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
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
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
Vintage Original "Swan" Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
H 30.25 in W 29.6 in D 26.5 in
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
Swan Chair, Model 3320, by Arne Jacobsen and by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Introduce an iconic masterpiece to your decor with "The Swan," model 3320, designed by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
2004 Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs by Fritz Hansen in Turquoise Hopsack Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
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
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
H 32 in W 30 in D 26 in
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
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 28.35 in
1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 30.5 in
1968 Vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in
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
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Set of Four Blue Boiled Wood Upholstery Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern thick boiled wool upholstery Swan chairs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 31 in W 21 in D 28 in
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
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
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 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
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
Sold as pair. Above average
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Model Series 3300 Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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 Model 3316 Egg Easy Chair Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
for generations. When Arne Jacobsen in the end of the 1950ies designed the SAS Royal Hotel in
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
the Egg™, the Swan™, the Swan Sofa™, the Series 3300™ and the Drop™. With this furniture Arne Jacobsen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
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
Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
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
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
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
H 29 in W 24 in D 20 in
Early Model, Pair of Vintage Leather Danish Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, c. 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Trend-setting, Early model, Danish Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs attributed to Arne
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 29 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 “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
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
H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
1 Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans Olsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
have several Swan chairs available.
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Naugahyde
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
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 27.17 in
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Arne Swan Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal arne swan chair for your home. Each arne swan chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a arne swan chair, we have 205 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer arne swan chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right arne swan chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made arne swan chair over the years, but those crafted by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Arne Swan Chair?
The average selling price for a arne swan chair at 1stDibs is $4,600, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $36,847 for the highest priced.
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