Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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.

Find authentic Arne Jacobsen chairs, tables, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: Arne Jacobsen

Charlottenborg Lounge Sofa, 2 Seats, by Arne Jacobsen, New Edition

$6,986 / item

Charlottenborg Lounge Sofa, 2 Seats, by Arne Jacobsen, New Edition

By Arne Jacobsen, Sika Design

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Charlottenborg lounge sofa. 2 seats, by Arne Jacobsen. New edition. The curved shape, which later became very characteristic for Arne Jacobsen’s many famous chairs, is already suggested in this very early piece of furniture. The Charlottenborg sofa has quite an unconventional shape, where the elegant curved rattan frame integrates the back seamlessly with the armrest at the bottom of the sofa. The frame of rattan is mounted with an upholstered cushion, available in a range of hardwearing fabric types. The elegant design of this 2-seat sofa will beautifully accessorize any living room, hall or vacation home. It is a known fact, that the Charlottenborg chair...

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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Rattan

Tufty-Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia - New Upholstery

$10,479

H 23.63 in W 149.61 in D 56.7 in

Tufty-Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia - New Upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Tufty-Time Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia - New Upholstery

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20th Century Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Fabric

Vintage American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture

$69,000

H 31.25 in W 145 in D 37 in

Vintage American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with 4 pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed and ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Maralunga 3-Seat Sofa by Vico Magistretti in Beige Linen, Cassina 1970s Italian

$7,475

H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 33.47 in

Maralunga 3-Seat Sofa by Vico Magistretti in Beige Linen, Cassina 1970s Italian

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This example features beige linen. Head / backrests are adjustable for a cheeky look that never ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Linen

'S22' two seater sofa by Pierre Chapo

$7,568

H 53.94 in W 33.08 in D 33.47 in

'S22' two seater sofa by Pierre Chapo

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Brussels, BE

Based on the design of the S 15 armchair, Pierre Chapo developed the S 22 two-seater sofa in 1967. For this model, the emphasis was on volume: the S 22 doubles the floor area of the ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Leather, Wood

Cinna/Ligne Roset 2seat Sofa by Annie Hieronimus

$4,657 / set

H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in

Cinna/Ligne Roset 2seat Sofa by Annie Hieronimus

By Annie Hiéronimus

Located in Brussels, BE

This stunning sofa by Cinna/Ligne Roset, designed by Annie Hiéronimus, the iconic "Sandra" model is reupholstered in a luxurious new fabric that highlights its timeless design. T...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Textile

Nature-inspired sculptural velvet ebony Eagle 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

$6,235 / item

H 36.62 in W 92.52 in D 37.41 in

Nature-inspired sculptural velvet ebony Eagle 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Inspired by the story of the Kazakh Eagle Hunters, the profile of the Eagle sofa presents the shape of the golden eagle’s massive wings. Entirely handcraft...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Velvet, Ebony, Fabric, Wood

3-Seater Maralunga Sofa in Black Leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy

$11,061

H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 33.47 in

3-Seater Maralunga Sofa in Black Leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This example features opulent black leather. Head / backrests are adjustable for a cheeky look t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Leather

Art Nouveau style mustard velvet walnut Na Pali 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

$6,357 / item

H 37.41 in W 74.81 in D 32.29 in

Art Nouveau style mustard velvet walnut Na Pali 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against the cliffs. Inspired by Mother Nature, the Na Pali sofa portrays in detail the mystique of the dramatic backdrop with striated walls and sharp ridges. The image of the coast is captured by wooden sides extending as cliffs and the front feet get the form of the sculpted needles across the landscape. The curvy lines of the sensual sofa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood

Contemporary geometric oxidized brass COM Foz 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

$7,629 / item

H 34.26 in W 90.56 in D 37.8 in

Contemporary geometric oxidized brass COM Foz 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Foz is a grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of the sofa is an ode to the sea waves tha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Brass, Metal

Nature-inspired sculptural chenille ebony Eagle 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

$8,435 / item

H 36.62 in W 92.52 in D 37.41 in

Nature-inspired sculptural chenille ebony Eagle 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Inspired by the story of the Kazakh Eagle Hunters, the profile of the Eagle sofa presents the shape of the golden eagle’s massive wings. Entirely handcraft...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Fabric, Ebony, Chenille

Hand-Crafted Minimalist Two-Seat Sofa by DD Dimore in Light Grey

$3,405Sale Price|25% Off

H 35.83 in W 66.93 in D 36.23 in

Hand-Crafted Minimalist Two-Seat Sofa by DD Dimore in Light Grey

By DD Dimore

Located in Brescia, IT

The essential shape of this Italian design sofa, is elegant and timeless in contemporary style. The sofa is suitable for both public spaces and private homes; the comfort is its essential feature. Tha Italian fabric is following the Chanel style. The light green and light grey color linen fabric are bright with the white thread of light. A free fabric sample is available on demand. Removable fabric on the seat pillow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Fabric, Wood

Beice 3-Seat Sofa with Yellow Patterned Fabric

$25,000

H 36 in W 118 in D 43.3 in

Beice 3-Seat Sofa with Yellow Patterned Fabric

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

Beice is a 3-seat sofa designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on cotton candy clouds. The combination of its yellow patterned fabric, arc shaped back rests, round edges and sphere ...

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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Arne Jacobsen Canapes

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Wood

Arne Jacobsen canapes for sale on 1stDibs.

Arne Jacobsen canapes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of rattan and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Jacobsen canapes, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Arne Jacobsen canapes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,755 and can go as high as $6,755, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,755.

Questions About Arne Jacobsen Canapes

Who is Arne Jacobsen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Arne 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.
How do I pronounce Arne Jacobsen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The 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 did Arne Jacobsen make?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Arne 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.
What inspired Arne Jacobsen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Many 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.
How did Arne Jacobsen become famous?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Arne 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.
What is the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The 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.
Where are Arne Jacobsen clocks made?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Arne 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 buildings did Arne Jacobsen design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Arne 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.
How do I set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
How 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.
How is the base mounted on Arne Jacobsen chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The 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.
Why did Arne Jacobsen make the Egg chair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
Arne 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.
Does an Arne Jacobsen egg chair support the back?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Whether 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.
How do I program an Arne Jacobsen Roman table clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
To 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.
How do I tell if it’s a real Arne Jacobsen chair?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The 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.