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Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chair #4325 in Teak & Black leather, Fritz Hansen 60s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
accomplishment. With Swan and Egg chairs as pivotal features, Arne Jacobsen composed an elaborate total design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Plywood
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in black Elegance aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
New
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early 'Swan' Chair Model No. 3320 by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
This model 3320 ‘Swan’ Chair by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen was designed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in
2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan Chair, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. The design
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen "The Swan" Lounge Chair in Teak & White Bouclé, Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen designed in 1960 and produced in limited numbers in the 1960s by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Fritz Hansen - Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair - Holly Hunt Alpaca Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Playa Del Rey, CA
2005 production of Arne Jacobsen's iconic Swan chair designed for SAS Hotel in Copenhagen. Arne
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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 over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Lovely Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair 1960s Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Black Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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 over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Original "Swan" Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
lounge chair model "Swan" designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1971
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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 over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
1960s Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum swiveling four
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
1960s Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum swiveling four
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 2006 Model
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
These Swan chairs were designed in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are four (sold separately) recent production Arne Jacobsen swan chairs, produced by
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This gorgeous pair of vintage mid century Danish modern black Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.25 in W 29.6 in D 26.5 in
Set of 3 Danish Organic Modern Egg Lounge Chairs attr. Arne Jacobsen, 2 Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
. You are free to restore them if you wish. The swan sofa by Arne Jacobsen is also available. Please
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
2004 Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs by Fritz Hansen in Turquoise Hopsack Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two chairs are available, but sold separately) Swan chair, designed by
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swan Chair, Model 3320, by Arne Jacobsen and by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in 1957-1958. This armchair represents a harmonious
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in New Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1970. It was
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Modern Yellow Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century Danish modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Swan” lounge chair was designed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 30 in D 26 in
Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1965, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 28.35 in
1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in the mid 1960s. This example
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 30.5 in
1968 Vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in 1968. This example was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in
Swan Chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 2007
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
iconic chair and upholds Arne Jacobsen's legacy of quality and craftsmanship.
The chair has previously
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
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.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 31 in W 21 in D 28 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 1st Edition 1958/60 Original Leather Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
1st Edition of the Egg chair Arne Jacobsen designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
with tons of life on the fabric. The ultra modern chair is in the style the iconic Arne Jacobsen world
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Model, Pair of Vintage Leather Danish Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, c. 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen with original, vintage Pu Leather circa 1960. A 3rd Lounge Chair / Club Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 29 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3323 - Reupholstered 'The Swan' lounge chair in olive-tanned aniline leather (Vitoria 7348) on
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Dialogue HBF Swivel Lounge Chair in White Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
environments.
In the style of: Arne Jacobsen, Egg chair, Swan chair.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This model 3320 or "Swan" swivel lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and is still a
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1959 Arne Jacobsen created Gryden, in English meaning the Pot, a light take on an embracive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Arne Jacobsen designed the Swan as well as the Egg for the lobby and lounge areas at the SAS Royal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swan Chair in Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Mid-Century Modern Design Classic "Swan" chair designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the lounge area
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinaviaan Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Set of two leather Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Swan chair is an iconic design by renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. He
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Weesp, NL
Stelton, from the 1964-1967 MoMA collection. Arne Jacobsen Designer (Danish, 1902-1971). Great addition to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Iconic First Edition Arne Jacobsen 3320 Lounge Chair Designed in 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Søborg, DK
An early rare vintage lounge chair model 3320 The Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Vintage PK22 by Poul Kjaerholm in Leather / Fritz Hansen, '1985'
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in GOOR, NL
its long history of producing iconic furniture designs, including the Egg and Swan chairs by Arne
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
arguably the China chair of 1944 by Hans Wegner. Everything changed in 1952 with Arne Jacobsen’s Ant chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.92 in W 28.15 in D 36.42 in
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Model 3300-4 Fritz Hansen Denmark 1957, In White Boucle
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Culver City, CA
Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1980s. This specific
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.5 in W 92.5 in D 30.5 in
Vintage 1970s Swan Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Monrovia, CA
The Swan Sofa Was Designed By Arne Jacobsen In 1958 And Manufactured By Fritz Hansen. The Swan
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Cowhide Lounge Chairs Attr. to Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen, Egg Chair and Swan Sofa,
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 29 in D 29 in
Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unique Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern sofa / love seat or large lounge chair in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Pair of Arne Jacobsen "Swan" Lounge Chairs in Leather for Fritz Hansen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Leather is in great condition
base has some patina
as seen in photo
but great overall condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early Swan Chair in Black Leather, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A swan lounge chair with swivel base, adjustable in height. Original black leather in good
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Pair of Swan Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen
The swan. A pair of lounge chairs with patinated black leather, swivel four-star
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of arne jacobsen swan lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, all arne jacobsen swan lounge chairs available were constructed with great care. Arne jacobsen swan lounge chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Arne jacobsen swan lounge chairs made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many arne jacobsen swan lounge chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Knoll produced popular arne jacobsen swan lounge chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Arne Jacobsen Swan Lounge Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,975, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $33,744 highest priced.
Arne Jacobsen for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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