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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
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Leather

One Arne Jacobsen Brown Leather Seagull Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
A chair, model 3208."The Seagull", chromed tubular steel coloured aniline leather. Designed by
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

One Arne Jacobsen Brown Leather Seagull Chair
One Arne Jacobsen Brown Leather Seagull Chair
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 16.93 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 Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 42 in W 34 in D 33.5 in
Six Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Dining Chairs Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Beautiful Classic design set of six chairs; the so called Butterfly chairs from designer Arne
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs model #7403 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1965. A great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs
H 50 in W 19 in D 19 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
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Base of powder
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 cognac pure aniline leather. Base of powder
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 nature leather. Base of chrome steel tube
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 cognac pure aniline leather. Base of chrome
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 nubuck semi aniline leather. Base of chrome
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 walnut elegance aniline leather. Base of chrome
Category

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 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 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
Category

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
Chairs by Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 with Leather, 1980
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, meticulously reimagined with a touch of
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford office chair five star base in aluminum. Turnable and with wheels. With height
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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 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 Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather. Base of powder coated
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Model 3318 Pot Easy Chair Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1959 Arne Jacobsen created Gryden, in English meaning the Pot, a light take on an embracive
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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
The Egg is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with mokka 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
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
Arne Jacobsen Drop Black Lacquered Chair in Walnut Aniline
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
Arne Jacobsen Drop 3110 chairs with shells of plastic reupholstered in walnut aniline leather and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with butter walnut aniline leather. Four
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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 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 Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with walnut 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 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, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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 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 Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Vacona Sahara 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 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 Seven Chair, 3107, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
leather and fitted with a new foam cushion. The chairs have solid backs and no defects. The chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Early Edition "Oxford" Chair in Brown Leather, Fritz Hansen, 1966
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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 Seven Chair, 3107, Newly Upholstered with Cognac Classic Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
leather and fitted with a new foam cushion. The chairs have solid backs and no defects. The chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Chair worldwide exist. The chair is including the orignal associated footstool. Design by Arne Jacobsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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 Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1966 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful beige colored leather egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. It has the date code
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Suite of 6 Oxford’s Chairs and 2 Armchairs by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Lot of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs designed by architect Arne Jacobsen for Oxford’s university during
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Danish Organic Modern Egg Lounge Chairs attr. Arne Jacobsen, 2 Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen. 2 of the pieces are in the original 1960's leather and the 3rd piece is in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
Set of Two Seven Chairs, Model 3207, Dark Brown Leather, Arne Jacobsen, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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 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
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and the finest fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic. • Dedicated to
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Set of 6 Chairs After Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Lovely set of Danish dining chairs after Arne Jacobsen's St. Catherine's chair, designed for St
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Chairs After Arne Jacobsen
Set of 6 Chairs After Arne Jacobsen
H 32.5 in W 19.25 in D 18 in
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

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
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen, Early Egg Chair and Ottoman, Original Black Leather Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen Early 'Egg' chair, model no. 3317, designed 1958, this example manufactured in 1963
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac 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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

4 Iconic Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Chairs 3107/3207 in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Søborg, DK
A set of 4 iconic made in Denmark Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen chairs. In this set of 4 there
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brown leather Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Model 4201 Oksen Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
be defined as the largest and most distinctive chair that Arne Jacobsen ever designed. Oksen comes
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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 Model 3320 Swan Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
lines, only curves. Fall in love with Arne Jacobsen’s easy chair masterpiece in leather, which adds a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Leather
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Leather
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
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Leather Chair Jacobsen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic leather chair jacobsen available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every leather chair jacobsen was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a leather chair jacobsen, we have 515 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect leather chair jacobsen — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A leather chair jacobsen, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made leather chair jacobsen 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 Leather Chair Jacobsen?

A leather chair jacobsen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,102, while the lowest priced sells for $482 and the highest can go for as much as $36,185.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.