Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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

Mayor Sofa Model AJ5 By Arne Jacobsen & Flemming Lassen From 1990s

$3,558Sale Price|23% Off

Mayor Sofa Model AJ5 By Arne Jacobsen & Flemming Lassen From 1990s

By Arne Jacobsen, Flemming Lassen

Located in Lejre, DK

The Mayor sofa, model AJ5, is a beautiful and iconic piece of furniture designed by Arne Jacobsen and Flemming Lassen in 1939. The sofa is known for its ele...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Wool, Oak

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model 1676 by Widdicomb Attributed Sofa

$1,800Sale Price|66% Off

H 33.75 in W 70.5 in D 35 in

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model 1676 by Widdicomb Attributed Sofa

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stylish Mid-Century Modern three-seat sofa, attributed to model 1676 by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb featuring a blonde wood frame and velvet upholstery. This sofa was ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Flemming Lassen, 'Ingeborg' Sofa in Beech and Honey Sheepskin, Asko 1950s

$22,036

H 29.53 in W 62.21 in D 28.35 in

Flemming Lassen, 'Ingeborg' Sofa in Beech and Honey Sheepskin, Asko 1950s

By Asko, Flemming Lassen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A neat and functional lounge sofa by Danish architect Flemming Lassen (1902-1984). The Ingeborg series (sofa and chair) has been named after Flemming Lassen’s beloved mother, artist ...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Sheepskin, Wood

Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé

$28,400

H 28 in W 150 in D 95 in

Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé

By Preview

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Large Post Modern Sectional Sofa by Preview professionally reupholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. If there was a ever a d...

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1990s American Post-Modern Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Bouclé, Upholstery

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

$8,000

H 28 in W 79 in D 33 in

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Manhasset, NY

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s Beautifly organic shaped Danish sofa similar to works by Flemming Lassen. This sofa ...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Bouclé

Fresh Pond Modular Sofa From The Collection by Michael Del Piero

$29,000

H 25 in W 148 in D 56 in

Fresh Pond Modular Sofa From The Collection by Michael Del Piero

Located in Wainscott, NY

8-piece. Upholstered modular sectional (additional pieces also available à la carte) Hardwood construction with intes webbing, down/feather wrap, self-welt....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Linen, Wood

Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$12,700

H 30.5 in W 56.5 in D 24 in

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...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark

$111,356

H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in

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...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Brass

Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By A Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style, 1940s

$5,500

H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 31.5 in

Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By A Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Kaare Klint, Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Odense, DK

A rare and truly amazing three seater sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The overall impression of this sofa is really good, still with...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Danish Brown Shearling Curved Sofa, Attributed to Flemming Lassen

$40,000

H 31 in W 78 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Danish Brown Shearling Curved Sofa, Attributed to Flemming Lassen

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Danish curved sofa, attributed to Flemming Lassen, circa 1940s. Beautiful condition. Newly upholstered in dark brown European shearli...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Wool

COR Model Ambo Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Jo Otterpohl

$8,205 / set

H 28.75 in W 90.56 in D 88.59 in

COR Model Ambo Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Jo Otterpohl

By COR

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa designed by Jo Otterpohl in 1969 for german manufacturer COR. It is a pure 70ties design. It consist 5 ...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Flemming Lassen, Sofa, Fabric, Birch, Finland, 1952

$13,400

H 29 in W 60 in D 29 in

Flemming Lassen, Sofa, Fabric, Birch, Finland, 1952

By Flemming Lassen

Located in High Point, NC

A floral-printed fabric and birch sofa or settee designed by Flemming Lassen and produced by Asko, Finland, c. 1952. Vintage fabric. Reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (i...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Birch

Sofa by Peter Opsvik, Norway

$7,000

H 38 in W 84 in D 40 in

Sofa by Peter Opsvik, Norway

By Peter Opsvik

Located in Long Island City, NY

A "Globe" Sofa designed by Peter Opsvik,( b.1939.) for Stokke Møbler, 1986-1988. Norway. Three-seat sofa with black-varnished wood frame. Cushions upholstered in colored leather. Rem...

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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Arne Jacobsen sectional sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Jacobsen sectional sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sectional sofas by Arne Jacobsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 1960s. Prices for Arne Jacobsen sectional sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,504 and can go as high as $3,504, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,504.

Questions About Arne Jacobsen Sectional Sofas

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.