Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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.

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Creator: Arne Jacobsen

Early Tripod Dot Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$3,000

Early Tripod Dot Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in New York, NY

In Teak molded plywood with it copper dot rivets. All marked and in original condition. Easily stacked and placed down to provide extra seating option. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen i...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Copper

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen

$1,800

H 19 in W 59 in D 25 in

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...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Chrome

Dining set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s

$8,758 / set

H 27.96 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in

Dining set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

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...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Wood

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Rosewood Coffee Table

$3,900

H 18 in Dm 35.5 in

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Rosewood Coffee Table

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

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...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

'Ant' Table Model 3601 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$2,699

H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in

'Ant' Table Model 3601 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an excellent. untouched original example of this drop leaf dining table designed by Arne Jacobsen, the top has a wonderful patina, and the Rosewood has nicely and evenly faded to a really lovely mellow color. It is 60 mcm wide with no flaps up, then with one flap is 100cm, then fully open is 140cm. The Rosewood used...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Steel

Scandinavian Round Teak Dining Table Mod. 3600 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$3,153

H 27.17 in Dm 47.25 in

Scandinavian Round Teak Dining Table Mod. 3600 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Vienna, AT

Teak dining table - Model 3600 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1960. The table was purchased from the original owners who bought it in 1964 as a wedding present...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Teak Model 3600 Circular Dining Table for Fritz Hansen

$3,520

H 27.56 in Dm 47.25 in

Arne Jacobsen Teak Model 3600 Circular Dining Table for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Heal's, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an early original version, designed by Arne Jacobsen and Made by Fritz Hansen, and retaining it;s original Ivorine Retailers label from Heal's of Tottenham Court Road London.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Steel

Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

$2,674

H 18.9 in W 59.85 in D 22.45 in

Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Rare coffee table by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured in the 1960s. This coffee table is sold with a valid CITES document. Seltener Couchtisch von Arne Jacobsen, hergestellt in den 196...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Rosewood

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen in Denmark

$6,406

H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen in Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare and big coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Steel

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

$1,868

H 18.9 in Dm 45.28 in

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Arne Jacobsen coffee table with new lacquered plate Six star base. Made by Fritz Hansen.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Trolley' for Fritz Hansen

$1,149 / item

H 21.54 in W 26.5 in D 23.11 in

Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Trolley' for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Trolley' for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship with an emphasis ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Steel

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen

$3,000

H 18.5 in Dm 36 in

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

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.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Aluminum

Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s

$4,087

H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in

Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952. This table has a teak wooden foldable top and chrome-plated tubular metal legs. This ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal

Previously Available Items

Arne Jacobsen Teak Nesting Tables, 1960´S

Sold

H 20.48 in W 31.5 in D 15.56 in

Arne Jacobsen Teak Nesting Tables, 1960´S

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish No. 8 teak Nesting Tables by A. Jakobsen for Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, 1960s, This set of nesting tables with tapered legs was designed in 1964. The largest table is in the ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Arne Jacobsen Dot Stools

Sold

H 17.5 in Dm 12 in

Arne Jacobsen Dot Stools

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four molded teak stools stack easily and brim with Scandinavian style. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950. The stools function n...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Arne Jacobsen nesting tables and stacking tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Arne Jacobsen nesting tables and stacking tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original nesting tables and stacking tables by Arne Jacobsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider nesting tables and stacking tables by Heltborg Møbler, Arne Hovmand-Olsen, and Kai Kristiansen. Prices for Arne Jacobsen nesting tables and stacking tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,295 and can go as high as $2,295, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,295.

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Questions About Arne Jacobsen Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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.
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.
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.
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.