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.
Early Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare early vintage set of two vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark. All original swivel chairs with alternate rare bases that have the option of ...
Upholstery
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional set of 1960s Jacaranda rosewood 'Series-7' stacking chairs by Arne Jacobsen represents a rare and compelling chapter of Brazilian modernist history, blending Scandin...
Metal
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac 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...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Series 7' natural beech wood stacking chairs for Fritz Hansen. Seats made of pressure-molded Beech atop chrome frames. In original condition with visible wear, consist...
Metal, Chrome
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...
Sheepskin
Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Danish Teak Stacking Tripod "Dot" Stools, Circa 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of three Danish teak bentwood "dot" stools with tripod legs, designed by Arne Jacobsen, circa 1960s. Seat diameter is 12.25", overall diameter including legs is 15.25".
Steel
$9,039Sale Price|20% Off
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Limited Anniversary Edition
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Modern Early Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern Ant Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950's. Early hard to find three leg version, model 3100, in Rosewood. This example is in...
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Butterfly Chair in Oak Veneer, circa 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage example of the iconic Butterfly chair designed. By Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen as part of the Classic Series 7 line. The chair is in the less common oak veneer finish, sho...
Chrome
Vintage Teak Dining Chairs Fritz Hansen Series 7 Ant Chairs Arne Jacobsen Danish
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1970s Vintage Fritz Hansen Model 3107 Series 7 "Ant" Dining Chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen, mfg. date 1976. In used, but good condition. Set of 4 vintage “series 7” chairs designed...
Teak
Cognac Leather Egg Chair, Mod. 3317 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
Aluminum
$4,560Sale Price|20% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape for the chair by experimenting with wire and plaster in his garage. Today, the Egg...
Metal
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as...
Leather, Bentwood
Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001. Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery. Model 3107 also know as series 7, B...
Leather, Bentwood
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Authentic Arne Jacobsen Egg chair for Fritz Hansen. Iconic design made by Arne in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. This is a vintage model from the 1960s. In its origina...
Aluminum
Leather Office Chair, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los angeles, CA
Leather Office Chair Material: Chrome, Plated Steel, Leather
Steel, Chrome
Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Grand Prix chair no. 4130 in teak, with rare provenance. The chair, originally known as Model 3130, was first introduced in 1957 at the Milan Triennale. It features an elegant ...
Birch, Teak
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" 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...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel, 2006
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen egg chair and ottoman dated 2006. Ottoman measures 21.5" wide, 15.5" deep and 16" high. Chair measures 34.5" wide, 30" deep and 41.5" high. Seat he...
Aluminum
Rare Set of Four Arne Jacobsen St. Catherine College Chairs, Denmark, 1978
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and highly collectible matching set of four St. Catherine College Chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, in 1978. Originally created exclusi...
Fabric, Birch
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Stackable Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Denton, TX
Iconic Arne Jacobsen series 7 stackable natural beech wood chairs for Fritz Hansen. The lean, stackable chair updates Jacobsen’s simple and spare 1952 Ant chair.
Beech
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Architect and furniture designer Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance. The chair, originally known as Model 3130, was first introduced in 1957 ...
Birch, Teak
$1,900
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Early Fritz Hansen Production Re-upholstered in tropical print cotton some surface soiling Marked by Maker
Upholstery
Scandinavian Black Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 3107 Series 7 Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Almelo, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather 3107 Series 7 Dining Chairs Introducing the classic 3107 chair from the Series 7 collection, designed by ...
Metal, Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, model Grand Prix model 3130
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3130 Grand Prix, made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
$10,316Sale Price / set|20% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen, Red Boucle, 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptional early Egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. This example dates precisely to May 1965, confirmed by the original silver foil Fritz ...
Chrome
2016 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Stacking Dining Chair in Walnut
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Series 7 Stacking Side Chair, Model 3107, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples were produced in Denmark and date to 2016. The desig...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Dining Chair in Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Base of powder coated steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid Century Swivel Swan Armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, c1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel Swan Armchairs, masterfully designed by the renowned Arne Jacobsen for the esteemed manufacturer Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s....
Metal
Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Swan sofa by Danish design pioneer, Arne Jacobsen, has become iconic and synonymous with Danish Modern. Reupholstered i...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
Set of six series 7 Chairs in Teak, Model 3107, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six Series 7 chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. Made in teak veneer with the characteristic moulded shell that makes the chair light, ...
Chrome
$295Sale Price / item|60% Off
1 Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Multiple Available
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Iconic chair of the Danish design movement, the Series 7 Chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. Multiple available.
Steel
$880Sale Price / item|74% Off
1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Arne Jacobsen swan chair. Design Arne Jacobsen, 1958. Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, for which designer Arne Jacobsen was the architect, the Swan Chair (1958) permitted guests to spin on its swivel base, thus becoming active participants in the busy hotel atmosphere. Now made of polyurethane foam, it’s marked by its flowing organic shape. A single upholsterer hand-sews the fabric onto the frame. Original design and licensed manufacture by Republic of Fritz Hansen...
Naugahyde
Mid Century Danish White Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Danish modern Model 3320 Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen were made in Denmark in the 1960s. The beautiful Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacob...
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Dining Chair in Cognac Aniline Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
1970s Arne Jacobsen Set of Six Lily Chairs in Oak by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - One chair has missing the original plastic under the seat - high of eat 44 cm
Wood
$320Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Vintage Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Arne Jacobsen Denmark (1902-1971) Arne Jacobsen bought a plywood chair designed by Charles Eames and installed it in his own studio, where it inspired one of the most commercially successful chair models in design history. The three-legged Ant chair (1951) sold in millions and is considered a classic today. It consists of two simple elements: tubular steel legs and a springy seat and back formed out of a continuous piece of plywood in a range of vivid colors. Vintage mid-century modern Series 7 chairs by Arne Jacobsen...
Wood
Eight Mid Century Modern Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Oxford High Back It was - and is - extremely Minimalist, yet it combines beauty with comfort. The high back Oxford chair was originally designed for t...
Fabric, Foam, Poplar
Set Of Four Arne Jacobsen Maple Series 7 Chairs For Fritz Hansen Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four Scandinavian Modern "Series 7" chairs was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear the Fritz Hansen label fro...
Steel
Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
An egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen reupholstered in cognac leather.
Leather
Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Ash Series 7 Chair Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of the most iconic Scandinavian Modern chairs is the "Series 7" chair that was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These chairs bear th...
Steel
$3,008Sale Price / set|29% Off
Set Of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen, now beautifully reimagined with new upholstery in black elegance leather. These iconic chairs, born from the ...
Chrome
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An iconic Swan Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen. A masterpiece of Scandinavian modernism, defined by its organic, sculptural form without straight lines. The enveloping silhouette com...
Metal
$1,100 / item
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Oxford' Desk Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, recent production The original version of t...
Aluminum
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 ideal for lounge. Arne Ja...
Aluminum, Steel
Original first edition ‘Egg’ armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, DK 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958. This piece features the original black leather upholstery and the first edition alumium base. Arne J...
Metal
$15,536Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An absolute design-icon, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen with it’s footstool produced in 1966. Newly reupholstered in European Nappa leather by using the original techniques. This...
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 completed in 1958. The very 1st ones have no ...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen, 1960s black leather egg chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover timeless elegance with the 1960s Arne Jacobsen black leather Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen. Renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and iconic Scandinavian design, this pie...
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique freestanding sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark. Provenance: Publisher Fergo, hence by descent in th...
Brass
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen First Edition Black Leather Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Arne Jacobsen first edition egg chair designed in 1958 for SAS hotel Copenhagen and made by Fritz Hansen. Chair retain FH stamp and original labe...
Leather
The Egg Chair In Black Original Leather By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. Early model upholstered in black original leather and fitted with an aluminium base. A classic Danish design icon fr...
Leather
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, manufactu...
Metal
Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Teak Desk 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 precis...
Steel
$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
'Oxford' Highback Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1968, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly collectible set of six early production Oxford high-back swivel chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Five of the six chairs retain their ...
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in a luxurious creamy/white leather from Maharam. M...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dark Brown Oak Series 7 Desk Task Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(1) Danish Modern Design the series 7 chair on an original rolling 5 star base with Casters. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Dark Brown Oak finish on Bentwood molded seat...
Chrome
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