In 1958, during the golden age of air travel, Scandinavian Airline Systems tapped Arne Jacobsen (1902–71), then a notable architect both in his native Denmark and beyond, to design its SAS Royal Hotel. The 22-story building would become Copenhagen’s first skyscraper, and its interiors constitute a monument to modern design and mid-century air travel. The project became a crowning achievement for Jacobsen, who, in conceiving its architecture, interiors and furnishings — which included the elegant Swan chair — had the opportunity to produce a widely visited Gesamtkunstwerk, or “total work of art.”
As a meeting place in one of SAS’s hub cities, the hotel was, by nature, a bustling place. Jacobsen factored that into the design, creating several spaces for activities ranging from business tête-à-têtes to preflight cocktails. The Swan chair was set on a swivel base, an important attribute that offered guests the ability to become mobile participants in the hotel’s buzzy lobby, lounges and elsewhere.
When it debuted, the Swan — as well as the equally celebrated Egg chair, also created for the SAS Royal Hotel — represented a daring departure from the traditional notion of a chair. With nary a back slat or a linear armrest in sight, the curvaceous shape exemplified Jacobsen’s innovative approach. The seat, as well as its accompanying sofa, was produced by Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen, with which Jacobsen enjoyed a long partnership. Fritz Hansen continues to produce the Swan chair today.
Despite its popularity and Jacobsen’s close relationship with American designers Charles and Ray Eames, who are considered pioneers of easily replicable furniture, the Swan is not ideal for autonomous mass production: The seat of each chair is hand-sewn by an upholsterer to carefully adhere to its shapely curves before being attached to the base, which is made of polished aluminum.
Decades later, the Swan chair continues to be a fixture in modern interiors, with its seat offered in over 30 upholstery options. In 2018, on the hotel’s 60th anniversary, Danish design firm Space Copenhagen undertook an expansive redesign of the SAS Royal Hotel, now known as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. Jacobsen’s Swan chair, Egg chair and Drop chair feature prominently throughout the hotel’s lobby and guest rooms, paired with more contemporary furnishings and bespoke interior detailing for a new jet-set era.
Mid Century Danish White Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Danish modern Model 3320 Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen were made in Denmark in the 1960s. The beautiful Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacob...
Metal, Aluminum
The Swan Model 3320 In Cognac Leather By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan model 3320 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in original cognac leather from the 1960s. Iconic Danish design. — Designer: Arne Jacobsen — Model: 3320 (The Swan) — Manufactu...
Steel
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1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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...
Naugahyde
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
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Mid Century Swivel Swan Armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, c1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel Swan Armchairs, masterfully designed by the renowned Arne Jacobsen for the esteemed manufacturer Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s....
Metal
Swan Chair In Black Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen From 2002
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2002. Upholstered in black Elegance leather, a high-quality aniline leather known for its depth of colour and nat...
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Early Arne Jacobsen “Swan” Chairs, a pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored in cotton velvet with new foam. Both retain their original maker’s mark
Velvet
Pair Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Both have been expertly restored and reupholstered in Knoll Classic Boucle. If you notice in the photos, the stems o...
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Set of Four Blue Boiled Wood Upholstery Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern thick boiled wool upholstery Swan chairs.
Wool
Swan chair Model 3320 High Model by Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen, 2015
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan, model 3320, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern furniture. Designed between 1957 and 1958, th...
Aluminum
$5,184Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
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Swan Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural swan chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Aluminum
$5,250Sale Price|30% Off
1st Edition Cognac Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 1st edition Swan chair was designed in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen around 1958/1959. The chair features...
Aluminum
AJ 4325 - 'Swan' chair with wooden legs by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 4325 - 'Swan' armchair in newer cognac-colored aniline leather with wooden frame. Manufacturer's stamp by Fritz Hansen. Designed by Arne Jacobsen.
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Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Swan Chairs - Set of 4
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Swan Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 29 wide x 25.5 deep x 34 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance ...
Metal
Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Armchair Svanen by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark. Designed during the 1958 and later introduced on SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen the year 1960. SAS Royal Hotel was the wo...
Metal
Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in black leather, label present
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Milano, IT
Arne Jacobsen's Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen, made in the 1970s, is an absolute icon of 20th-century Scandinavian design. This example, upholstered in Elegance black aniline leather, ...
Metal
AJ 3320 - 'Swan' chair in brown leather and suede by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3320 - 'Swan' armchair in dark brown Elegance leather and brown suede on a bronze base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen and made by Fritz Hansen.
Bronze
Swan Chair in Dark Brown Leather designed by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen 2007
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2002. Upholstered in Dark Brown leather, with a depth of colour and natural texture. This edition continues Jacob...
Aluminum
$4,929Sale Price / item|15% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining time...
Metal, Aluminum
The Swan Model 3320 In Brown Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 2007
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swan armchair model 3320 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Brown leather. Produced 2007. Iconic Danish design classic. — Designer: Arne Jacobsen — Model: 3320 (Swan) — Producer: Fr...
Steel
Swan chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 1958s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan chair, Model 3320, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair was designed by Arn...
Aluminum
Set of two leather Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Swan chair is an iconic design by renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. He designed this chair in 1958 for the lobby and lounge of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhag...
Leather
Lounge Chair " The Swan" Model 3320 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
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Aluminum
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Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
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Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair with Red Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Espoo, FI
Swan chair, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, and designed by Arne Jacobsen. Design from Denmark. The chair has stunning red leather upholstery. The chair is from 2013 and in excellent c...
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Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This mid century Danish modern brown Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen was made in Denmark and produced in 2003. It features a 4-star aluminum swivel base and original lea...
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Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
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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...
Leather
Swan chairs by Fritz Hansen. Designed by in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Swan armchairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and produced by FritzHansen. These chairs are of early production, one numbered no 164 and one no 366. Most likely made in ...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Danish Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen
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Chrome
Pair Of Swan Chairs Model 3320 Made In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen
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Located in Lejre, DK
This pair of Swan chairs, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, is a quintessential example of iconic mid-century modern design. The chairs,...
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Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1963 / New Upholstery with Arne Sø
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of old Arne Jacobsen „The Swan“, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1960s. New upholstery in Denmark with fine black „Canyon“ leather from Arne ...
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Black Leather Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Danish modern black leather Model 3320 Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen were made in Denmark in 2006. Arne Jacobsen was a design visionary and c...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Swan chairs in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kiel, SH
A set of two Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. upholstered in black leather early production from the 1960s
Aluminum
The "Swan" Chair Model 3320 Made In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Introduce an iconic masterpiece to your decor with "The Swan," model 3320, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in 1957-1958. This armchair repres...
Leather
