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Vintage Arne Jacobsen Black Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-density foam and the finest fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Model 3110 Drop Dining Chairs, Set10
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
silhouette is reflective of a drop of liquid. Fully upholstered in black leather, the seats sit on four slim
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2010s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
Arne Jacobsen Swan sofa from 2001, the sofa has later been reupholstered 1 year ago. The sofa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Black Leather
Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Black Leather
H 30.71 in W 56.7 in D 21.66 in
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
These Oxford chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black classic leather and fitted with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair Newly Upholstered with Black Aniline Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
These Oxford chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black aniline leather and fitted with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair In Edelman Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid-Century, leather and chrome armchair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Seven Chair, 3107, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
100 chairs in stock! These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black classic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Seven Armchair, 3207, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
50 pieces in stock These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black classic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic, Arne Jacobsen-designed egg chair, c.1960s, Denmark. The chair features its original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 41.5 in W 34.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Swan chairs in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kiel, SH
A set of two Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. upholstered in black
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swan sofa Mod. 3321 in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kiel, SH
Beautiful patinated Swan sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mod 3321 Early version with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Black Leather Swan Sofa Model 3321 by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark 20th Century
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern Swan Sofa Model 3321 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 20th Century. Influenced by
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather 'Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swiveling 'Oxford' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen featuring a low black leather back on a cast
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Dot Stool with Black Leather Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dot Skammel, designed by the renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1971, is a timeless piece
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3110, Drop Chair, Black Aniline Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with black aniline leather. Legs of powder coated
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Series Seven Chair Model 3207 With Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The 7 with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Early Vintage Black Faux Leather 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Butterfly in black faux leather by Arne Jacobsen by Fritz Hanssen. This chair has a beautiful elegant design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Black leather , by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
, now elegantly refurbished in luxurious black Classic leather upholstery. Arne Jacobsen's iconic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
legendary Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and handcrafted by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is the expression of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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Antique 1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen, Early Egg Chair and Ottoman, Original Black Leather Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Original hand-stitched black leather upholstery with removable padded cushion on aluminium fluted column
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Dot Stools Upholstered with Black Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The pair of dot stools upholstered with black leather, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Swan Settee / Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early and rare Arne Jacobsen swan sofa / love seat / in the original taupe / warm gray leather. No
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Seven Chair, Model 3207, with Armrest in Black Classic Leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
, the Seven chair with armrest, model 3207, in black classic leather, designed by Arne Jacobsen and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Leather Seven Office Chair, Model 3117, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Hansen. The chair is made of black leather and has an elegant design with legs in chromed steel. It is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Ox and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, Ox chair and ottoman in original black leather. Both pieces with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Ox and Ottoman
Arne Jacobsen Ox and Ottoman
H 40.16 in W 38.19 in D 32.29 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, early 'egg' lounge chair, model 3316, leather, steel, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Black Leather Model 3273 Oxford Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen was commissioned to design St. Catherine's College in Oxford in 1963, which included
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs an...

Materials

Leather

Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' lounge chair in original black leather, tilt function and on an old aluminium
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Desk chair, Model 3271W Oxford in Black Leather by Arne Jacobsen from 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
has an elegant and timeless aesthetic with a seat and backrest in black leather and black leather
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the original owner and was since masterfully reupholstered in full grain black leather by one of
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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
original owner and was since masterfully reupholstered in full grain black leather by one of the nation's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chair #4325 in Teak & Black leather, Fritz Hansen 60s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
to underside. Designed ca. 1958. Literature: C. Thau and K. Vindum, Arne Jacobsen, Copenhagen, 2001
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Plywood

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather. Base of powder coated
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Model 4201 Oksen Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
leather in black or walnut and finally in wild leather in black only.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 4201 Oksen Leather
Arne Jacobsen Model 4201 Oksen Leather
H 45.2 in W 39.8 in D 34.3 in
Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and steel "Egg" lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Base of chrome
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Base of powder coated
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in aluminum. New upholstered with black pure aniline
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Dark Brown Leather Lounge Chair Attributed to Arne Jacobsen, 1956
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Roma, IT
Lounge chair attributed to Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1956 Mid-Century Modern. As for most
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Early Edition "Oxford" Chair in Brown Leather, Fritz Hansen, 1966
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition "Oxford" swivel chair by Arne Jacobsen. Made in 1966 by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with black butter aniline leather. Four star
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
1st Edition Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 1st edition egg chair was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1974 Original Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, this is the original leather from birth in 1974. Miraculously bereft of any significant
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Seven Chairs, Model 3207, Dark Brown Leather, Arne Jacobsen, 1955
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chairs are in nice used condition with used leather
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
adjustment New upholstered with black pure full grain aniline leather. Made by Fritz Hansen. Original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 24.41 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery. Established in 1872
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Upholstery. Established in 1872
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Essential Leather Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Essential Leather Upholstery. Established in 1872
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with black leather in very good condition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4). Established in 1872
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5). Established in 1872
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with black aniline leather. Chromed base
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of jacobsen black leather you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of jacobsen black leather, we have 440 options in-stock, while there are 39 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of jacobsen black leather you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of jacobsen black leather, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of jacobsen black leather has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Jacobsen Black Leather?

Prices for a piece of jacobsen black leather start at $275 and top out at $170,000 with the average selling for $4,489.

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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.

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