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1970 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in New Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1970. It was
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Fritz Hansen. The shell of the swan is a molded synthetic material covered by a layer of cold foam. The
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Naugahyde

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Lovely Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair 1960s Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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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
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Swan Chair, Model 3320, by Arne Jacobsen and by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in 1957-1958. This armchair represents a harmonious
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
the seat to swivel. A true design icon, this swan chair will add a pop of colour to any
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Fabric

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
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Wrought Iron

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
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Steel

1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in the mid 1960s. This example
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Metal

1968 Vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in 1968. This example was
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Metal

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
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Bouclé, Teak

Set of Four Blue Boiled Wood Upholstery Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern thick boiled wool upholstery Swan chairs.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Wool

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
seat to swivel. True design icons, these swan chairs will add a pop of color to any contemporary
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Fabric

Airport Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning "Airport" chair by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, circa 1960
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Chrome, Metal

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
of Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers Fritz Hansen. This beautiful wingback chair
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark circa 1960's. An elegant and organic shape
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum, Steel

1965 'Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Original Beige Wool
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
point base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1965. Listed price is per chair
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Steel

Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
recognition as well. Fritz Hansen’s cooperation with Arne Jacobsen began back in 1934, and this long
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Leather, Wood

Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Sold as pair. Above average
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and the Egg and Swan chairs. Fritz Hansen is a renowned Danish furniture
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Steel

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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Vintage PK22 by Poul Kjaerholm in Leather / Fritz Hansen, '1985'
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in GOOR, NL
the rights to produce the PK22 chair, along with other designs by Kjærholm. Fritz Hansen is known for
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Leather

Scand Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Black & Chrome Office Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
, functional, and comfortable! The Series 7 chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955 and is
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Chrome

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
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Metal

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair in Knoll Pearl Boucle
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Attractive, ergonomic curves designed
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Wool

Mint Green Swan Sofa & 2x Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
original Fritz Hansen label and features the typical engraving at the feet. The Swan chairs and the sofa
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1950s Danish Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Classic Mid Century Modern Swan Chairs, Arne Jacobsen/Fritzhansen , Denmark 1968
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair of Mid Century Modern "Swan" Chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen , manufactured by Fritz
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Stools
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
furniture company Fritz Hansen in 1872, initially specializing in woodworking and chair-making. Hansen
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Stools
Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Stools
H 39 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Scandinaviaan Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
, for The Republic of Fritz Hansen. Devised as an extension and produced in far fewer numbers than the
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Mid Century Set of 2 Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chairs feature a wonderful
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chair #4325 in Teak & Black leather, Fritz Hansen 60s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
of the Swan chair, model 4325 is very rare. The uncommon wood variation of the Swan chair was
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Leather, Fiberglass, Plywood

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
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Suede

Two Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
, for The Republic of Fritz Hansen. Devised as an extension and produced in far fewer numbers than the
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

The Swan, Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen, Made By Fritz Hansen From 1958s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in 1957-1958. This armchair represents a harmonious
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

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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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Leather

Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
international hit. The Egg and Swan chair models led Fritz Hansen to fully embrace new man-made materials
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Copenhagen, Denmark. It is manufactured by Republic of Fritz Hansen. The Egg was designed in a typical
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Chrome

Fritz Hansen Furniture poster for Arne Jacobsen models butterfly chair Danish
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hansen representing the serie 7 chair or butterfly chair in a variety of different colors available
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Paper

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant design by Arne Jacobsen was designed to compliment his swan and egg chairs and shares
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Teak Side Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen with heart shaped seats, three sculpted legs and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Teak

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Rosewood Coffee Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning Minimalist coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Rosewood top and
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Rosewood

Kevi Desk Chairs
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
at the bottom. Three chairs available.   Fritz Hansen, a renowned Danish furniture design company
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Kevi Desk Chairs
Kevi Desk Chairs
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Early Model, Pair of Vintage Leather Danish Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, c. 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen with original, vintage Pu Leather circa 1960. A 3rd Lounge Chair / Club Chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Stainless Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Metal

Vintage 1970s Swan Sofa
Vintage 1970s Swan Sofa
H 31 in W 58.75 in D 28 in
Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Model FH3321 Swan sofa by Fritz Hansen, designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen "Swan chair" model3320
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The Swan Chair is a lounge chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen "Swan chair" model3320
Arne Jacobsen "Swan chair" model3320
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Aluminum

Bureau Modèle 3605 en Palissandre par Arne Jacobsen pour Fritz Hansen, Danemark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Hansen qui édite le best-seller iconique le egg chair, la chaise swan et les chaises oxford de son
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1960s Danish Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Rosewood

The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3323 - Reupholstered 'The Swan' lounge chair in olive-tanned aniline leather (Vitoria 7348) on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

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Steel

The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 32.68 in W 28.35 in D 23.63 in
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Model 3300-4 Fritz Hansen Denmark 1957, In White Boucle
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Culver City, CA
Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1980s. This specific
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1950s Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair

Materials

Steel

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Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage fritz hansen swan chair you’re looking for. A vintage fritz hansen swan chair — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage fritz hansen swan chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage fritz hansen swan chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made vintage fritz hansen swan chair 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 Vintage Fritz Hansen Swan Chair?

Prices for a vintage fritz hansen swan chair start at $600 and top out at $31,186 with the average selling for $4,664.

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