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Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Jacobsen designed. They demonstrate that even with Arne Jacobsen, a furniture designer generally associated
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fritz Hansen Chair Model 3107 Made by Arne Jacobsen, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful chair of the most famous chair by Arne Jacobsen, model 3107, or the butterfly chair. This
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Mid-19th Century Danish Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Important Arne Jacobsen AJ8 Modernist Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important Arne Jacobsen AJ 8 modernist chromed and black lacquered brass/alloy table lamp
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1920s Danish Bauhaus Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Brass

4 Early dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1957
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Very early and rare edition (1957!) of the 'Munkegaard' chair by Arne Jacobsen produced by Fritz
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19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Steel

2 Vintage butterfly chairs with armrests by Arne Jacobsen model 3207 Teak
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 2 beautiful vintage butterfly chairs with armrest model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen for
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1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Teak

Paris Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen, New Edition
By Sika Design, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian armchair model Paris new edition. Arne Jacobsen first hoped to become a painter, then
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1920s Scandinavian Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Antique Paris Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen, New Edition
Paris Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen, New Edition
H 32.68 in W 40.16 in D 26.78 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair Model 3107 Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair Model 3107 cognac leather. Model 3107 also know as series 7, Butterfly
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Four Turquoise Upholstered 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, manufacturer’s adhesive
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1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Furniture in Wood, 1930
H 41.74 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Furniture in Wood, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1860s Italian Space Age Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Furniture in Wood, 1960
Furniture in Wood, 1960
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in
Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Furniture in Wood, 1930
H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 18.71 in
Furniture in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1920
Furniture in Wood, 1920
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French
H 56.3 in W 55.12 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
Art Deco furniture, 1920, French
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
Original Oil on Canvas of Boy & Girl Playing Outdoors, signed Ludvig Jacobsen
Located in Round Top, TX
green, blue, and red in the delightful scene. Signed Ludvig Jacobsen. ** In light of current affairs
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Early 20th Century Danish Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Large Beautiful Oil on Canvas of a Flower Setup from 1936 by Ludvig Jacobsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Large beautiful oil on canvas of a flower setup by Ludvig Jacobsen from 1936. Great English
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Furniture Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Furniture Art Deco Material: wood and glass Style: Art Deco Country: France We have
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French , Materials: Wood and glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mirror

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Furniture Style, Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Furniture Art Deco Material: wood, mirror and glass Style: Art Deco Country: France We have
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Glass, Wood

Art Deco Furniture in Wood and parchment leather, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Big Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Furniture for Havana Cigars, Puros, Attributed to Koloman Moser and Werkstatte
By Koloman Moser
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Furniture for havana cigars, puros, attributed to Koloman Moser and Wiener Werkstatte. Material
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tyrol View Oil on Canvas Painting by Frederik Christian Kiærskou, 1867
By Frederik Christian Jacobsen Kiærskou 1
Located in Faversham, GB
Enchanting 19th Century original oil on canvas, depicting a captivating view of the Tyrol Mountains in an aged frame. Signed FC Kiærskou and dated 1867 verso with inscription Mals Ty...
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19th Century Austrian Victorian Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Canvas

F.C. Kiærschou, “En Sommerdag ved Sorgenfri” "A Summerday by Sorgenfri", Denmark
By Frederik Christian Jacobsen Kiærskou 1
Located in Virum, DK
F. C. Kiærschou, “En sommerdag ved Sorgenfri” "A summerday by Sorgenfri", Denmark, Signed CK. A Summer Day is a superb landscape in the manner of the Danish Golden Age of Light ar...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Tables with Wood, glass and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen
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1670s American Mid-Century Modern Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Tables with Wood, glass and Bronze
Tables with Wood, glass and Bronze
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Table Viennese Secession, 1900, Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Table wood and bronze , Viennese Secession, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Table Bronze, Viennese Secession, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

2 Consoles Style Art Deco 1930 French in Wood " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France
Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France
H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Center Table, Style: Art Deco , Materials: Solid Bronze and Glass, French, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Consoles, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood
Pair of Consoles, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood
H 30.63 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in
Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in Glass and Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Console Style Art Deco 1920 French in Wood " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Unusual Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, Country, France, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood
Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood
H 30.32 in W 53.94 in D 11.42 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Table, Art Deco, France, 1920s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Poul Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm, Mogens
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Attributed to Maison Jansen in Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Console with Drawers, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mirror, Year, 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Leather

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920
2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920
H 15.36 in W 31.89 in D 33.86 in
Big Console in iron, 1900, French, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, jugendstil
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Console in Wood and marble, Style: Art Deco , 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble

2 Console Gilded Iron and Marble, 1920, Art Deco, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Console with Drawer, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood, France, 1920, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood, France, 1920, Art Deco
Console in Wood, France, 1920, Art Deco
H 31.3 in W 49.41 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco
Pair of Consoles France, 1920, Art Deco
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Console, France, 1925, Art Deco in Wood and glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

4 Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

4 Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920
4 Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920
H 31.11 in W 40.36 in D 8.78 in
Pair of Consoles, France, Art Deco in Wood 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consoles with drawers, France, 1920, Art Deco in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Console and Mirror, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the
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1910s French Art Nouveau Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 Material: Bronze and glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements
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1920s French Art Deco Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mirror, Year: 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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1910s German Art Nouveau Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

France Mirror Mythological, Year: 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Jacobsen Antique Furniture

Materials

Mirror

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Jacobsen Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of jacobsen antique furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of jacobsen antique furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of jacobsen antique furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of jacobsen antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Antonio Jacobsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Jacobsen Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of jacobsen antique furniture at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Jacobsen Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.