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.
Dining set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs "Grand Prix" and a wooden table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Table dimensions :H: 71 cm W: 152 cm D: 80 cm Chairs dimensions: H: 78cm W: 47cm D: 51cm Seat height...
Wood
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Rosewood Suite Four Ant Chairs and matching Table
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a rare dining suite by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. These are first edition pieces from the early 1950s. The table and chairs are original to each other and finis...
Steel
$4,328Sale Price / set|23% Off
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set Of 6 Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 Seven Chairs, model 3107, designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, epitomizes the elegance and functionality of...
Aluminum
$3,950 / set
H 50.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
1960s Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen High Oxford Dining Chairs in Vinyl
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of four High Oxford dining chairs designed by architect Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These are early and original example...
Metal
$5,500 / set
H 50.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Six Midcentury Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of six vintage modern "Oxford" chairs boast a convenient swivel base and an unusual backrest. A sleek design that functions as a dining chair, office chair, or a lo...
Metal
$2,296 / set
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
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
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen, c.1950s, Denmark. The coffee table features a teak table top and chrome base. Dimensions 59" width x 25" depth x 19" height. Condition...
Chrome
$2,819 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Series 7 Chairs, Model 3107 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four Seven chairs, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1967, is a highly desirable and iconic collection of chairs. Arne Jacobsen's ...
Chrome
Mid Century Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Three Leg Dot Table
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Classic Arne Jacobsen Dot Stool, Made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen. This is a vintage three leg example, prior to the revised four leg version released in the 1970's. This example i...
Chrome
$706 / item
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair by Fritz Hansen, Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Base of powder coated steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Frit...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant design by Arne Jacobsen was designed to compliment his swan and egg chairs and shares the same one-piece cast aluminum base with the fluted central column.
Aluminum
$500
H 30.125 in W 19.5 in D 19.25 in
Blue Danish Modern Dining Chair Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This Danish modern Series 7 Model 3107 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen was manufactured in Denmark in 1991. The classic Danish modern design has a clean, minimalist ...
Steel, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Rosewood Coffee Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning Minimalist coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Rosewood top and aluminum base. Table was designed to match Arne Jacobsen’s iconic swan and egg chairs as...
Rosewood
1960s Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Dining Table For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Rarely seen Model 3601 folding table finished in exquisite rosewood for Fritz Hansen. This is a very versatile piece of furniture which can be used for a a variety of functions. As ...
Rosewood
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H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Pre Pop Chairs and Table for Asko Finland, 1969
By Arne Jacobsen, Asko
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Space Age Pre-Pop Dining Table with 4 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Asko, Finland, 1969 This extremely rare mid-century Scandinavian dining set was designed by Arne Jacobsen an...
Plywood
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H 27.96 in W 45.28 in D 32.68 in
Arne Jacobsen, egg shaped Dining Table four chairs and lamp, annivesary edition
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen egg shaped dining table and 3101 chairs with black lacquered ash. Chromed steel legs. Brand new Stelton pendel. Made by Fritz Hansen. Annivesary edition
Steel
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H 26.97 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Rare Arne Jacobsen Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Two ‘Ant’ Chairs in Te
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A beautifully restored and rare drop-leaf dining table, model 3601, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1950s. This elegant Danish Modern piece features a teak tabletop...
Steel
Pre Pop Dining Set, Arne Jacobsen, Asko, 1960/1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pre Pop dining set, designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Asko, 1960/1970s. The set includes a table and six chairs. Painted wood and velvet-like black upholstery. Good vintage ...
Velvet, Wood, Paint
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H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 33.08 in
Early Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Table & Ant Chairs, Teakwood & Steel, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original set of Arne Jacobsen furniture from the early 1950s. The set consists of the iconic "Egg" table model FH3603 and 3 "Ant" chairs model 3101. All pieces made in laminated teakwood and steel frames. The "Egg" table was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952 to complement his Ant chair. The elliptical design today makes for an informal dining setting or elegant home office desk thanks to its beautifully versatile form and expertly crafted materials. The Ant chair...
Steel
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H 27.17 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Walnut Dining Set by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson & Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful Danish Fritz Hansen dining set in walnut: a ‘Super-Elliptical’ dining table designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson and in 2005 (labeled). This example features a beautiful top made of walnut with a magnificent wood grain, combined with the signature chromed steel spanlegs. Together with a matching set of 4 walnut ‘Series 7...
Metal
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H 27.96 in W 45.28 in D 33.47 in
Limited Edition ‘100th Anniversary’ Ant Set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare ‘100th Anniversary’ set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Originally designed in 1952, this set was released for the 100th anniversary of Arne Jacobsen’s birth. Only a limited production of 2000 pieces were sold worldwide and became highly collectible after the release of it. This set features 1 Ant...
Steel
100th anniversary set by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
100th Anniversary set consisting of 1x Ant table and 3x Ant chairs in black glazed oak on steel frame. Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
Ash
Arne Jacobsen Pre Pop Dining Set Asko Finland, 1969
By Arne Jacobsen, Asko
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very cool and rare dining set designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Asko, Finland 1969. This rare set is not often shown for sale, it is quite hard to find especially in this nice and neutral off white colour. The set is made of off white ebonized plywood...
Plywood
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H 70 in W 135 in D 90 in
Dining set by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950-1960s. Rosewood and steel. Table: H: 70 cm / 2' 4'' L: 135 cm / 4' 5 1/2'' W: 90c...
Steel
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H 27.17 in W 45.28 in D 33.08 in
Dining Table and Four Chairs, Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table and four chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1965. Rosewood and stainless steel. Dimensions of the table: H 69 cm/ 27 1/4" L 115 cm/ 45 1/...
Rosewood
Arne Jacobsen Pre Pop Dining Set for Asko, Finland, 1969
By Asko, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Space Age pre pop dining table and 9 chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Asko, Finland 1969. This Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dining s...
Plywood