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Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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

1970 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in New Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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

Fritz Hansen 1976 Swan Armchair & Matching Egg Footstool Brown Suede Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Knoll
Located in GB
Fritz Hansen Swan armchair with matching Egg stool in brown suede leather Please note the delivery fee
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede

1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Fritz Hansen. The shell of the swan is a molded synthetic material covered by a layer of cold foam. The
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Houston, TX
Arne Jacobsen Swan settee, model 3321 Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1958 leather, aluminum, plastic
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

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

Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily one of Arne Jacobsen's most recognizable designs is the rare 'Swan' settee model no. 3321
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Original Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa Settee, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, Excellent
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original magenta upholstery on this beautiful swan sofa loveseat designed by Arne Jacobsen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Swan Chair in Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Mid-Century Modern Design Classic "Swan" chair designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the lounge area
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Style Mid Century Swan Sofa
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Style Mid Century Swan Sofa This sofa measures: 84 wide x 33 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Two Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily one of Arne Jacobsen's most recognizable designs is the rare 'Swan' settee model no. 3321
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

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
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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

Pair Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 2006 Model
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
coming with the original Fritz Hansen label and features the typical engraving at the feet. The Swan
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac 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

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

Materials

Metal, 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

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 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

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

Mint Green Swan Sofa & 2x Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2006. The Swan set
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Living Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

Set of two leather Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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

Swan Chair, Model 3320, by Arne Jacobsen and by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

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

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

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 Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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

Swan chair Model 3320 High Model by Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen, 2015
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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

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

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

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

Mid Century Set of 2 Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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

Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1965, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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 Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). This (re-)edition of the Swan Sofa (Model 3321) was manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chair #4325 in Teak & Black leather, Fritz Hansen 60s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
of the Swan chair, model 4325 is very rare. The uncommon wood variation of the Swan chair was
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Plywood

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

Vintage 1970s Swan Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Monrovia, CA
The Swan Sofa Was Designed By Arne Jacobsen In 1958 And Manufactured By Fritz Hansen. The Swan
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970s Swan Sofa
Vintage 1970s Swan Sofa
H 31 in W 58.75 in D 28 in
Arne Jacobsen "The Swan" Lounge Chair in Teak & White Bouclé, Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen (Model FH-4325). This rare edition has a wooden base in laminated teak that was
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Set of Four Blue Boiled Wood Upholstery Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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

Swan chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 1958s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan chair, Model 3320, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Crafted with
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swan Chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 2007
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "Swan", Model 3320, represents an iconic piece of modern furniture design, created by the
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

The Swan, Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen, Made By Fritz Hansen From 1958s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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 Armchairs

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

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Hansen Swan For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hansen swan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every hansen swan was constructed with great care. There are 168 variations of the antique or vintage hansen swan you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hansen swan, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hansen swan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hansen swan 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 Hansen Swan?

Prices for a hansen swan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $36,847, while the average can fetch as much as $5,000.

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