Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Danish, 1902-1971
The eye-catching work of the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen often introduces new collectors to mid-20th century furniture. With their fluid lines and sculptural presence, Jacobsen’s signature pieces — the elegant Swan chair and the cozy-yet-cutting edge Egg chair, both first presented in 1958 — are iconic representations of both the striking aesthetic of the designers of the era and their concomitant attention to practicality and comfort. Jacobsen designed furniture that had both gravitas and groove.
Though Jacobsen is a paragon of Danish modernism, his approach to design was the least “Danish” of those who are counted as his peers. The designs of Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Børge Mogensen and others grew out of their studies as cabinetmakers. They prized skilled craftsmanship and their primary material was carved, turned and joined wood. Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, and while he shared his colleagues’ devotion to quality of construction, he was far more open to other materials such as metal and fiberglass.
Many of Jacobsen’s best-known pieces had their origin in architectural commissions. His molded-plywood, three-legged Ant chair (1952) was first designed for the cafeteria of a pharmaceutical company headquarters. The tall-backed Oxford chair was made for the use of dons at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, whose Jacobsen-designed campus opened in 1962 (while still under construction). The Swan, Egg and Drop chairs and the AJ desk lamp were all created as part of Jacobsen’s plan for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel, which opened in 1960. (The hotel has since been redecorated, but one guest room has been preserved with all-Jacobsen accoutrements.)
To Jacobsen’s mind, the chief merit of any design was practicality. He designed the first stainless-steel cutlery set made by the Danish silver company Georg Jensen; Jacobsen’s best-selling chair — the plywood Series 7 — was created to provide lightweight, stackable seating for modern eat-in kitchens. But as you will see from the objects on 1stDibs, style never took a backseat to function in Arne Jacobsen’s work. His work merits a place in any modern design collection.
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Period: 1950s
Creator: Arne Jacobsen
18 Arne Jacobsen Model 3017 Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect condition Arne Jacobsen chairs designed in 1950 and manufactured in the 1960s using veneer resting on satin steel chrome. Lacquered, smooth surface with no visible wood grain.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
Dining set by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark, 1950-1960s.
Rosewood and steel.
Table:
H: 70 cm / 2' 4''
L: 135 cm / 4' 5 1/2''
W: 90c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
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 by Fritz Hansen in 1971, is a stylish and functional addition to any interior space....
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
Grey Floor Lamp by Arne Jacobsen and Louis Poulsen, 1990s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Arne Jacobsen's floor lamp, designed in gray for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in 1957 and produced by Louis Poulsen, stands as an icon of timeless elegance and functional design. With...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Set of Six Chairs by Arne Jacobsen M. Butterfly for the Brazilian Airline, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Milano, IT
Set composed of chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Brazilian airline Varig in 1950. The model of the chairs is the Butterly. The structure of the chairs is made of painted iron...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Iron
Armchair “Egg Chair” Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair “Egg chair” designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark. 1958.
Original leather and aluminium.
Very early model with the built up seat, without separate cushion.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Set of 3 Mosquito Munkegård Dining Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 black 'Mosquito' Munkegård model no. 3105 chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1950s. stackable chairs are stackable a...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Barstool 3197 Butterfly in White Lasur
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
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 Jacobsen.
Produced in Denmark by Fritz Hansen in the 1950s.
This particular set of six...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
"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. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern desk or office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced in 1967. Adjustable height.
Executed in v...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Set of Four Series 7 chairs, Model 3207, with Armrests by Arne Jacobsen, 2016
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Seven Chairs, Model 3207, showcasing timeless elegance and comfort, originally envisioned by the iconic designer Arne Jacobsen in 1955, meticulously crafted by ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Leather
1955, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original, Rare, Chair 3103 with Grey Base
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Coffee Table Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark. 1950s.
Rare bronze version.
Bronze and rosewood.
H: 47 cm/ 18 1/2''
L: 120 cm/ 47 1/4''
D: 55 cm/ 21 1/2''
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Bronze
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, model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1980s, is a true icon of mid-century modern design that continues to be celebra...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Six Rare Vintage Laminated 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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,check last five pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Set of six rare vintage laminated...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Arne Jacobsen, Set of 3 Chairs "3105", First Edition, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 3 chairs No. 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1955. This is the first edition of this chair nicknamed "Mosquito", black lacquered version, matte chrome legs, acquired by their former owner in 1961 (invoice of origin).
The Munkegaard chair...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Early Vintage Black Faux Leather 3107 Butterfly Chair
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Scandinavian Modern Swan Sofa, Model 3321, Two-Seat, by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan Sofa, model 3321, is a two-seater sofa designed by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in the 1960s. It features a sleek and curvy design that is reminiscent of the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Side Chairs, Set of Four
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Arne Jacobsen "Ant" bent plywood side chairs with chrome tubular base inspired by the Norman Cherner's "Cherner" chair.
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1950s Danish Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Tongue Chair Black Lacquered
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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,check last five pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
1955, Arne Jacobsen...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Early Vintage Red Painted 3107 Butterfly Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Leather Desk Chair Model 3117 by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian leather desk chair model 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Edition from 1969. Newly reupholstered with Sorensen prestige cognac leather.
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1950s Danish Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Arne Jabobsen Airport Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1957
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Airport sofa designed by Arne Jacobson in 1957 for the SAS Royal Terminal. This model was manufactured in 1989 and is in very good condition. Plea...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Upholstery
1957, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Rare Vintage Laminated 3103 Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Pot Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen pot chair designed in 1959 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Rare Arne Jacobsen Desk
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Arne Jacobsen desk designed in 1955. Wonderful grain.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz and Hansen teak and chrome table
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and clean dining table designed by Arne Jacobsen made by Fritz and Hansen shows ink stamp lable and Danish control lable.
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Wood
Set of four early ‘Ant’ chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1951
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four early ‘Ant’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1951. This is Model No. 3100 and features teak seats and a tubular steel frames. Presented in a ver...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Set Arne Jacobsen Brass Ashtrays by Stelton Made in Denmark
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice vintage Arne Jacobsen ashtray Set by Stelton, Denmark. The ashtrays is in very nice condition without damages and with nice patina. Designed for SAS Royal Hotel Copenhagen in De...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Brass
First Edition Arne Jacobsen 3117 Desk Swivel Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3117 office chair. Original, first series four-star swivel base with chromed steel feet on casters. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955.
The chair has a new handstitched upholstery exactly like the original. This unique craftsmanship detail is an important feature of the original design and is rarely found on re-upholstered AJ chairs...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Butterfly Series 7 with Armrests by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Famous series 7 armchair, Arne Jacobsen design, with turquoise upholstery in fabric, produced by Fritz Hansen. Metal structure, seat and back are made of molded plywood. The armrests...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Plywood
Arne Jacobsen, Pair of Model 3207 Chairs, by Fritz Hansen, 1955, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Arne Jacobsen, pair of model 3207 chairs, by Fritz Hansen, 1955, Denmark.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
Arne Jacobsen "SAS" Settee
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen "SAS" settee designed in 1958 and produced by Fritz Hansen.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Arne Jacobsen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Jacobsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 156 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 207 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Arne Jacobsen were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Kai Kristiansen. Prices for Arne Jacobsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $34,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,095.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arne Jacobsen clocks are now made in Denmark. They have been manufactured in a range of other countries in the past, but now have returned to production in Denmark, where the architect and furniture designer was born. Browse through a collection of Arne Jacobsen clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What did Arne Jacobsen make?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arne Jacobsen was a renowned furniture designer and architect who is most frequently associated with his iconic Egg Chair, although his Swan and Ant Chairs were also quite popular. His avant-garde pieces were eye-catching and a little bit shocking, but also very functional. Shop a collection of Jacobsen furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is Arne Jacobsen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Arne Jacobsen was a Danish artist and architect who lived from 1902 to 1971. His style has become synonymous with Danish modernism, and he is particularly well known for his curvy chairs that include the Series 7, the Egg and the Swan. You'll find a collection of Arne Jacobsen furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The American pronunciation of Arne Jacobsen is "Aarn JAY-kub-sin," but as the artist's name is Danish, it is pronounced “AR-nee YAK-ob-sen” in his native language. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on February 11, 1902, and graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in the city. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Arne Jacobsen furniture.
- What inspired Arne Jacobsen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Many things inspired the work of Arne Jacobsen. The Danish designer and architect often looked to elements of nature, particularly the garden behind his home. In addition, other architects and designers like Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius influenced his work. Find a collection of Arne Jacobsen furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Arne Jacobsen became famous by designing austere, minimalist buildings and producing furniture specifically to decorate them. An example is the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. Not only did he design the building, he also created his well-known Drop, Egg and Swan chairs to decorate it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Arne Jacobsen furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The original Egg chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. It was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. With the Egg chair, Jacobsen continued his ongoing experimentation with synthetic materials. First, he devised small-scale clay models in his garage. The prototypes' finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather — or, in the cost-conscious hotel’s case, fabric. Today, the Egg chair is supported by welded steel tubing and is mounted on a lightweight aluminum base. Shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Arne Jacobsen designed many buildings over the course of his lifetime. Some of his well-known buildings include the campus of St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, United Kingdom, and the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The bases of Arne Jacobsen chairs are mounted in different ways. In some pieces, artisans bolt or screw the base into the seat. Other designs have a pedestal base driven into a hole on the seat bottom with a mallet. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Arne Jacobsen chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How you set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock depends on the model. Many of the clocks feature two knobs on the back. One sets the time, and the other controls the alarm. New clocks designed under the Arne Jacobsen name come with instructions that can guide you through the process. You'll find a range of Arne Jacobsen clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Arne Jacobsen made the Egg chair for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1958. The curvy chair was meant to contrast with the SAS Royal Hotel’s straight lines as well as showcase Jacobsen’s eye for interiors. The Egg chair was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The best way to tell if an Arne Jacobsen chair is real is to look for the label. On designs made before 2006, the label appears on the base of the chair. The designs varied over the years, but usually say "Made in Denmark by Fritzhansen." Chairs made after 2006 usually feature a sewn-on label along the fabric on the bottom of the seat. The label typically says "Republic of Fritz Hansen." Shop a collection of expertly vetted Arne Jacobsen chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair supports the back adequately is largely a matter of personal perception. Jacobsen did design the chair's ergonomic, dramatic curves to correspond to the contours of the human body in order to deliver a comfortable seating experience. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To program an Arne Jacobsen Roman table clock, remove the back of the clock and locate the two knobs found on the back of the clear case. Turn one knob to change the time and the other to set the alarm. Shop a range of vintage table clocks on 1stDibs.
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