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 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 Cylinda Danish Modern Stainless Steel Coffee Tea Set for Stelton
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome Cylinda Line coffee and tea service designed in 1967 by Arne Jacobsen and made in Denmark by Stelton. This set includes - a lidded coffee pot, a lidded teapot, a lidded suga...
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
$850Sale Price|46% Off
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
$1,985 / set
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
Arne Jacobsen Four Piece Stainless Steel Danish Coffee/Tea Set for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four-piece stainless steel coffee and tea service set by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, c.1960s, Denmark. The set includes a coffee pot, tea pot...
Stainless Steel
Stelton Anniversary Edition Hot Water Pitcher and Teapot Set
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Piece Stelton Ware Set Designed by Arne Jacobsen. Teapot, Hot Water Pitcher and Tea Strainer sit upon an 11.5" Tray. All pieces are with their boxes and our from Anniversary Edit...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Tea Service by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Savannah, GA
This four piece Classic Mid-Century Modern stainless steel tea set is by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Denmark. The set includes a tray with handles, a lidded tea pot with a wooden hand...
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
Stelton Martini pitcher in the style of Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stunning sculptural stainless-steel martini pitcher with built in strainer to the pour spout. The curved handle is fashioned out of Brazilian rosewood designed in the style of icon...
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set Spanish, c. 1930 Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth 35cm Milk jug: height 10cm, width 13cm, depth 8cm ...
Silver
$595 / set
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Galatix Hand Made Burma Teak Tea Service Set 6 & Tray
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Galatix hand-made Burma teak tea service set of 6 glass inserts, 6 Burma teak cup vessels, and a Burma teak serving tray....
Glass, Teak
Fine Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
The beautiful set comprised of a tea or coffee pot, a cream jug and a sugar bowl with lid and twelve cups and saucers, each piece with gilded borders; Portuguese exquisite Porcelain,...
Porcelain
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Stainless Steel Teaset. Denmark, 1960's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very smart tea and coffee set on a tray Made by Shelton,Denmark. Designed by Arne Jacobsen Makers marks on the base of most of the pieces. Printed label on the base of the tray F...
Stainless Steel
$1,536Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.88 in W 8.27 in D 14.18 in
Silver Plated Tea Set, Exclusive Antique 3 Parts Kettle Coffee Pot, Warmer Set
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Tea Set with Warmer Swedish C. Keijser & Östberg A superb antique silver-plated three-piece tea set, including an elegant kettle with warmer and matching teapot...
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set. " Porcelain tea or coffee service, composed of 4 cups and saucers, a teapot and a tray, 20th century. Dim...
Porcelain
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,150 grammes This beautiful six-piece coffee and tea service is wrought from solid silver in a wonderfully ornate style. The service is a composite one, containing pieces produced by several different silversmiths, through the pieces follow a homogeneous design scheme, creating a matching set. The service is comprised of a raised...
Silver
$1,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 5.52 in Dm 6.7 in
Cinderella Tea Service, White & Gold, Handmade in Italy, Luxury Gold Design 2021
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Disney's Cinderella. Ceramic tea service are completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care. A set is composed by a teap...
Ceramic
Danish Minimalist Stainless Steel Ashtray by Roelandt for Stelton, 1980s
By Stelton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish stainless steel ashtray designed by Roelandt and manufactured by Stelton in Denmark during the 1980s. Similar to Arne Jacobsen's cylinda-line but with a tilting mechanism/l...
Stainless Steel
Royal Holland Pewter Coffee/Tea Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original and complete Tea Set Pewter, Cane and Walnut Marked on underside
Pewter
Sold
H 0.99 in Dm 12.01 in
Rare Vintage Arne Jacobsen Designed Tea & Coffee Set * FREE WOELRWIDE DELIVERY
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Designed by one of the most internationally renouned designers Arne Jacobsen this remarkably beautiful tea and coffee set is meticulously crafted in stainless steel with a sleek and...
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Cylinda Tea Pot and Stove by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Dronten, NL
Complete Cylinda Line stainless steel tea set, designed in 1967 by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Stelton Denmark. Consisting of: tea pot with lid, 9.25" w x 5.13" d x 5.13" h ...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Stainless Set
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton stainless steel coffee, tea, drink set. Includes coffee and tea pots, water pitcher, Espresso pot and cream and sugar...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 14.25 in D 13.25 in
Mid-Century Modern 9Pc Arne Jacobsen Stelton Cylinda Steel Tea Coffee Set, 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a nine piece, stainless steel tea and coffee service set, made in Denmark, by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton's Cylinda Line, circa 1970s. Set includes an ice buc...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Mid-Century Modern Design “Cylinda” Coffee and Tea Service
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is one of the classics of Danish modern design. This brushed steel 5 piece coffee and tea service with tray is the “cylinda”, the Mid-Century Modern design by Arne Jacobsen f...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Designed Stelton Danish Coffee Set
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A four piece stainless steel coffee set with stylish serving tray, coffee pot, sugar container and creamer made in Denmark by Stelton.
Arne Jacobsen Stainless Steel Coffee and Tea Service by Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Paris, FR
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) coffee and tea service, manufactured by Stelton. Launched in 1967, the Cylinda Line designed by Arne Jacobsen immediately attracted considerable attention for its serene and functionalist design. All items are made of stainless steel with a satin polished finish. Marked underneath: "Stelton stainless...
Stainless Steel
Iconic 1967 Cylinda-Line Tea Set by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Complete Cylinda Line stainless steel tea service, designed in 1967 by Arne Jacobsen manufactured by Stelton Denmark consisting of: 1 large round serving tray...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Cylinda-Line Coffee and Tea Service
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Cylinda-Line stainless steel coffee and tea service designed in 1967 by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton. The set includes: coffee pot- 9.25" ...
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Coffee & Tea Set by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in New York, NY
A four-piece coffee and tea set designed by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton. Includes a coffee pot, teapot, lidded sugar bowl, and creamer. Features stainless steel body with black resi...