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 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
Arne Jacobsen Cylinda Danish Modern Stainless Steel Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome Cylinda Line salt and pepper shakers designed in 1967 by Arne Jacobsen and made in Denmark by Stelton. Crafted of high quality 18/8 brushed stainless steel, it has a timeles...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Cylinda Danish Modern Stainless Steel Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome Cylinda Line salt and pepper shakers designed in 1967 by Arne Jacobsen and made in Denmark by Stelton. Crafted of high quality 18/8 brushed stainless steel, it has a timeles...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Stelton Cylinda Line Stainless Salad Set, 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
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
$6,541 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Place Size Service 48 Pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Located in beautiful Western Massachusetts next to the Berkshire Mountains, Lunt Silversmiths began its existence in 1882 when Anthony Towle and ...
Sterling Silver
$9,943 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Classic by Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 Pcs Modern Dinner
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian modern "Classic" by Michelsen sterling silver flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/8" 12 dinner size forks, 3-tine, 8" 12 salad forks, 3-tine, 7" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1 serving spoon, 8 1/4" 1 cold meat fork, 2-tine, 8" 1 sugar spoon, 5 1/2" 1 salad serving set, 2-piece, all-sterling, 9" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping. Exquisite! Anton Michelsen opened his workshop in Gothersgade in Copenhagen in 1841 and by 1848 had become jeweler for the Danish College of Arms...
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Flatware, Extensive 91 Piece Set
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Austria, circa 1963. This is a large set containing 91 pieces total. They are constructed of dishwas...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into the world of timeless elegance and Scandinavian sophistication with the iconic Cylinda Line coffee and tea set, a masterpiece of modern design created by the legendary Arne...
Stainless Steel
$2,200 / set
H 9 in W 7 in D 4 in
1960’s Stelton Cylinda Stainless Barware Set by Arne Jacobsen Made in Denmark
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice 12 piece bar ware set designed by Arne Jacobsen for Shelton of Denmark. The line is called Cylinda. This set is period, from the 1960’s and the pieces are marked made in Denma...
Stainless Steel
$179,625 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern
By Tiffany & Co., Arthur Le Roy Barney
Located in Big Bend, WI
A. J. Fuller, figural custom Tiffany & Co. pattern, Designer: Arthur Le Roy Barney There were a total of only 12 custom patterns ever made by Tiffany & Co. Charles Carpenter's Tiffa...
Sterling Silver
$250Sale Price / set|33% Off
H 3.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Vintage Danish Pair of Rosewood and Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Stelton
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of salt and pepper shaker dispensers manufactured by Stelton, Denmark circa 1960's. This stainless steel set displays contrasting rosewood grains and includes a labeled rubber stopper on the bottom. Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Stainless Steel
$225Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.63 in Dm 2.56 in
Jonas Design Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, Steel and Plastic, Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
A particularly elegant salt and pepper set created by a contemporary designer with an appetite for the small and beautiful things in life. Beauty is not only in large household items...
Steel
Royal Copenhagen Figural Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Northport, MI
Charming pair of Royal Copenhagen figural ceramic salt and pepper shakers, each modeled as a woman in traditional dress with stylized facial features and finely hand-painted detail. ...
Porcelain
Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community
By Community
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A 58 piece set of silverplated sculptural south seas pattern styled flatware with 8 serving pieces, with five pieces for each place setting salad, dinner fork, tea, soup spoon and knife. There are eight severing pieces butter, cake knife, slotted, large severing and condiment spoon...
Silver Plate
$350
H 8.125 in W 8 in D 7 in
Cylinda Champagne Cooler / Ice Bucket by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Denmark
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this early production Cylinda-line champagne cooler/ice bucket designed in 1969 by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Denmark. It features stainless steel construct...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Flatware for Michelsen, Service for 12
By Arne Jacobsen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Stainless Steel Flatware for A. Michelsen. Design first came out in 1957. Nice large set! Service for 12 with 3 Large Serving Pieces. Very nice original condition t...
Stainless Steel
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H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Set of 16 Cylinda Tableware in Stainless Steel by Arne Jacobsen, 1960's
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 16 Cylinda Tableware in Stainless Steel by Arne Jacobsen, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Stainless steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Stelton in Denm...
Stainless Steel
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H 8.27 in W 1.19 in D 0.12 in
Arne Jacobsen Stainless Cutlery Flatware Set for Georg Jensen, 12 Persons
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Complete flatware service for 12 persons designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Georg Jensen in Denmark. It was designed all the way back in 1957 for SAS Royal Hotel in Copenh...
Stainless Steel
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H 3.25 in Dm 1.25 in
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Stainless Steel Cylinder Salt Pepper Shakers Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modernist salt and pepper shakers. Cylinder form stainless steel designed by Arne Jacobsen. Both retain original rubber stoppers marked Stelton Denmark.
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Anton Michelsen "AJ" Flatware for 8
By Arne Jacobsen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Hanover, MA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ' six-piece flatware set for eight, 1970s. Stainless steel. Manufactured by A. Michelsen, by appointment to The King of Denmark , since 1957. Each piece impressed ...
Stainless Steel
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Arne Jacobsen by A. Michelsen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 51 Pcs Estate
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arne Jacobsen by Michelsen Denmark stainless steel This desirable early Michelsen Mid-Century Modern matte finish Arne Jacobsen stainless se...
Stainless Steel
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 42 Pcs Estate
By Georg Jensen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen Denmark stainless steel This wonderful estate Mid-Century Modern matte finish Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen stainless set...
Stainless Steel
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 80 Pc Estate
By Georg Jensen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen stainless steel flatware set of 80 pieces. This set includes: 16 dinner knives, 8" 16 dinner forks, 8" 16 salad forks, 7 3/8" 16 teaspoons, 6 1/8"...
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
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Four Service 20 Pcs
By Georg Jensen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Brand new, Arne Jacobsen by George Jensen stainless steel flatware set for four, of 20 pieces. This set includes: Four knives 7 3/4", four forks 8", four salad forks 7 1/2", four teaspoons 6 1/4", four soup spoons 7 1/4" Materials: Stainless steel, matte. Steel type: 18/8. Design year: 1957. Designer: Arne Jacobsen. For over 100 years Georg Jensen has been a leader in Scandinavian design, crafting gorgeous, original products in an inimitable style. Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. The cutlery of choice for anyone who appreciates the smooth feel of Fine design and the resonant timelessness of dining among loved ones. Arne Jacobsen was one of the leading Scandinavian architects and Industrial designers of the 20th century. His “less is more” approach ranks him among other architectural greats of the era including Le Corbusier, Mies Van der Rohe and Gunnar Asplund. Arne Jacobsen flatware...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen 1958 Flatware, First Production by Anton Michelsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen designed this ultra modern flatware in 1957 for the restaurant of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen which was opened in 1958. The design remained so extremely modern a...
Stainless Steel
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Arne Jacobsen by Michelsen Stainless Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed in 1957 by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, the Arne Jacobsen pattern is revered for its futuristic, modernism design. Created originally for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhage...
Stainless Steel