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.
Find authentic Arne Jacobsen chairs, tables, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Arne Jacobsen Stelton Cylinda Line Stainless Salad Set, 1970s
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Set of Stelton Arne Jacobsen Salad Server Fork and Spoon in Stainless Steel Cylinder. This line of serveware was called "Line 023-1"
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Coffee & Tea Set
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arne Jacobsen Cylinda Line,manufactured by Stelton Matte finish steel,made in Denmark
Steel
Arne Jacobsen for a Michelsen Stainless Server Set Denmark Matte - a Set of 2
By Arne Jacobsen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Charleston, SC
A 1960’s modernist salad servers designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by A. Michelsen. AJ Cutlery designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen (c. 1957) Manufact...
Stainless Steel
$2,600 / set
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Twelve six piece place setting set of AJ stainless steel flatware totaling 75 pieces including 12 large forks , 12 small forks , 12 soup spoons, 12 large spoons and 12 small spoons ....
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen AJ Flatware Set for 8
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Full Service for eight consisting of 8/ 8 piece place settings and 13 additional serving pieces. Original fitted Mahogany Box Original invoi...
Stainless Steel
$850Sale Price|46% Off
H 4 in W 4 in D 14 in
Five piece Arne Jacobsen Stelton stainless steel modernist tea service
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Five pieces of beautifully designed and ergonomic Stelton stainless steel tea service . These are from the cylinder line designed by Arne Jacob...
Stainless Steel
$375 / set
H 0.5 in W 8.75 in D 3 in
Danish Odin Stainless Steel Salad Servers Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Stamford, CT
The enduring sensibility of Danish design has proven timeless, with both vintage and contemporary works continuing to captivate collectors worldwide. Dansk embodies this appreciation...
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Silver plated Coffee Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Silver plated Art Deco Coffee Set. 1. Height: 23.5 cm. Width: 14.5 cm. Depth: 8 cm. 2. Height: 17.5 cm. Width: 20 cm. Depth: 10 cm. 3. Height: 13 cm. Width:...
Bakelite
Undressed Woman Tea Set
Located in Greenwich, CT
The undressed tea set was designed and handcrafted in the Netherlands by Esther Hörchner. Each cup features a line illustration of a nude woman in different positions as if bathing i...
Porcelain
Arne Jacobsen and Cylinda Line Champagne Ice Bucket
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Arne Jacobsen’s original AJ wine cooler/ice bucket was designed in 1969 as part of his Cylinda-Line. The simple cylindrical shape in stainless steel makes for a striking silhouette i...
Stainless Steel
$805 / set
H 10.24 in W 9.45 in D 3.55 in
Vallauris Blue Ceramic Coffee Set, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
Creative French Mid-Century Modern coffee set signed by Vallauris presenting 7 pieces in a very good general condition. Measures: 4 cups diameter 8-8.5cm height 7 cm 4 saucers 11 c...
Ceramic
Arne Jacobsen Mid Century Modern Tea or Coffee Set in Stainless by Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage tea set by Arne Jacobsen from Denmark circa 1960s. It features all stainless steel and Bakelite construction. Comes with all of the pieces shown and sold as a set.
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Ice Bucket Tongs Stelton Danish Modern Bar Set
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Cylinda-line ice bucket, tongs and small pouring pitcher bar set is made of the highest quality stainless steel. Designed by Arne Jacobsen and made in denmark. This is early producti...
Stainless Steel
Set of Dansk Stainless Flatware
By Dansk
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of Dansk flatware. The set consist of (8) teaspoons (8) tablespoons (8) ...
Metal
$680
H 2.56 in W 2.96 in D 4.34 in
Brass Ashtray by Arne Jacobsen for SAS Hotel, Stelton, Cylinda-Line, 1960s
By Pierre Forssell, Stelton, Jens Quistgaard, Arne Jacobsen, Gunnar Ander
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Cylinda-line ashtray in Brass. Iconic creation by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Brassware. This is the smaller version or cigarette ashtray. Diameter 3 inches (7,5 cm)....
Brass
Stainless Steel Fondue Pot Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and great design stainless steel fondue pot, by Stelton great condition and great for parties.
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen original stainless steel Ice Bucket 1960
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful barware in stainless steel ice bucket designed by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton in Denmark in the 1960s. This example is an original one, produced by Stelton between ...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 18.51 in
Fondue set In Stainless steel 6 Bowls and 6 forks From Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The fondue set from Stelton, designed by the iconic Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, is an elegant and functional addition to any table. Made from stainless steel, the set exudes a mo...
Stainless Steel
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H 0.2 in Dm 3.35 in
Set of Six Arne Jacobsen Coasters Stelton in Box Stainless Steel Denmark, 1970
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Basel, BS
Set of six Arne Jacobsen coasters from the Cylinda-Line, designed in 1970 for Stelton Denmark. Comes in the original box, plastic sleeves for...
Stainless Steel
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H 2 in W 4 in D 2 in
Cylinda Line Danish Modern Condiment Set Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Denmark 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Miami, FL
Condiment set consisting of salt and pepper Shakers, mustard cruet with serving spoon (not original) and tray. Made in Denmark by Stelton and created by Arne Jacobsen in the 1960s fo...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Toast Rack Cylinda Line
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Toast rack from the 'Cylinda-Line' service, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Denmark in 1967, not anymore in production. Made of stainl...
Stainless Steel
Stelton Stainless Steel Bar Set, A Pitcher, Ice Bucket And Tongs, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Pitcher, ice bucket and tongs. The ice bucket, tongs and pitcher are in stainless steel and marked Stelton, Denmark. The ice bucket has double handles and ...
Stainless Steel
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H 7.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
Set of 78 Pieces Modern Arne Jacobsen Stainless Steel AJ Flatware George Jensen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 78 Pieces Modern Arne Jacobsen Stainless Steel AJ Flatware for George Jensen Denmark. Six-piece settings for 12 consisting of: 12 dinner fork 12 k...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Eight-Piece Cylinda Service
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in New York, NY
Eight-piece Cylinda service in brushed stainless steel with molded plastic handles. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1967 and produced by Stelton, circa 1970s. Includes a coffee pot, tea...
Stainless Steel
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H 3.75 in W 17.38 in D 15.25 in
Arne Jacobsen for A. Michelsen Stainless Flatware Service for Eight
By Arne Jacobsen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Stainless flatware service for eight designed by Arne Jacobsen, model '660' flatware was designed for use in the Royal Copenhagen Hotel in 1957 and initially manufactured by A. Michelsen. This is a complete set of 77 pieces. Each piece wrapped in A Michelsen stamped wrapper, with the original black and white photograph accompanying the set in it’s original black storage box...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen "AJ" Flatware Service in Original Box
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist "AJ" Flatware Service, designed by Arne Jacobsen for A. Michelsen, Denmark, circa 1950's. This is a rare opportunity to buy a complete set in it's original teak presentatio...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Arne Jacobsen AJ Modernist Flatware
By Arne Jacobsen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
"AJ" Pattern Flatware, designed by Arne Jacobsen for A. Michelsen, Danish, circa 1960's. This set consists of a five piece place setting for eight people, 40 pieces total. The dinner...