Arne Jacobsen Settees

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

Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Sofa Settee, 1960's in Real Canadian Sheepskin

$10,591Sale Price|30% Off

Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Sofa Settee, 1960's in Real Canadian Sheepskin

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Culver City, CA

Take a seat, darling. No, seriously—this is the seat. Designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, this Swan Sofa is the epitome of mid-century...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Aluminum

1 Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee

$6,320Sale Price / item|20% Off

1 Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee

By Hans Olsen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Pasadena, TX

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. Loveseat in o...

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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Naugahyde

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen

$4,895

H 30.5 in W 30 in D 25 in

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" 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 o...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Aluminum

Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet

$3,850

H 36 in W 50.5 in D 21 in

Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet

By Samuel Copelon

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rarely Seen vintage black wrought iron and brass lyre-back with swan heads and paw feet bench or settee with upholstered stripe seat cushion and two bol...

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1950s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Brass, Wrought Iron

1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair

$880Sale Price / item|74% Off

H 30 in W 29 in D 26 in

1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

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...

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Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Naugahyde

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 Settees

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Aluminum

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen

$4,200

H 32.5 in W 54 in D 31 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great blond color and with coi...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Wool, Beech

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, 1960s Design

$5,230

H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, 1960s Design

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The swan chair, new upholstered in black Elegance aniline leather. Made by Fritz Hansen. New upholstered. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Leather

Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee

$3,200

H 43 in W 49 in D 26 in

Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very rare early 1900's Empire/Classical swan carved mahogany settee. Featuring tall swan carved arms, deep seat, claw and ball carved feet, nailhead trim, and the most whimsical frame.

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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Mahogany, Wood, Fabric

Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$3,600

H 32 in W 30 in D 26 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Aluminum, Steel

Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$4,200

H 32.5 in W 29.5 in D 27 in

Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Dallas, TX

A classic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This version swivels and has height adjustment. Reupholstered in Larsen...

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1960s Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Fabric

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair

$1,900

H 32 in W 29.5 in D 26.25 in

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

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1960s Danish Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Upholstery

Empire-Style Swan Settee in Olive Velvet

$3,900

H 35 in W 49 in D 25 in

Empire-Style Swan Settee in Olive Velvet

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Elegant and sculptural, this vintage Empire-style settee features a finely carved mahogany frame highlighted by gilt and ebonized swan armrests—an iconic neoclassical motif symbolizi...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Fabric, Wood

Early Arne Jacobsen “Swan” Chairs, a pair

$5,650 / set

H 30.75 in W 29.5 in D 26.75 in

Early Arne Jacobsen “Swan” Chairs, a pair

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Chicago, IL

fully restored in cotton velvet with new foam. Both retain their original maker’s mark

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Velvet

Previously Available Items

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen

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H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 57.09 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

Model FH3321 Swan sofa by Fritz Hansen, designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. The innovative design and form, consisting only of lines, gives an or...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen

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H 31 in W 57 in D 27 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Amarillo, TX

Arne Jacobsen Swan settee, model 3321 Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1958 leather, aluminum, plastic Vintage Arne Jacobsen swan settee.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Leather

Original Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa Settee, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970

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H 32.25 in W 56.75 in D 29 in

Original Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa Settee, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Originally created for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, this is Arne Jacoben's sofa version of the famous Swan chair. Designed as a companion piece to the swan and egg chair. It's an ele...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee or Sofa Model 3321, Denmark, 1958

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H 30 in W 57 in D 27 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee or Sofa Model 3321, Denmark, 1958

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Chicago, IL

Arne Jacobsen swan settee, Model 3321, Denmark, 1958 signed with applied foil manufacturer's label to underside. FH Made in Denmark by Fritz ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee by Fritz Hansen

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H 29 in W 56 in D 24 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee by Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully reupholstered swan settee bought from the original owners! Classic Danish design in bright red fabric!

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1960s Danish Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Airport Sofa for Fritz Hansen

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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in

Arne Jacobsen Airport Sofa for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Beautiful and comfortable 3 seat sofa model 3300 upholstered in finest quality grey-brown cashmere-soft aniline leather. Originally designe...

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1950s Danish Vintage Arne Jacobsen Settees

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Arne Jacobsen settees are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of naugahyde and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Jacobsen settees, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original settees by Arne Jacobsen were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider settees by Hans Olsen, France & Søn, and Finn Juhl. Prices for Arne Jacobsen settees can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,500 and can go as high as $14,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,900.

Questions About Arne Jacobsen Settees

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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.