Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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.
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Creator: Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
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 over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Early Edition "Oxford" Chair in Brown Leather, Fritz Hansen, 1966
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition "Oxford" swivel chair by Arne Jacobsen. Made in 1966 by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. Original brown leather with a beautiful patina. Brand sticker on the base dated 1066 (...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dark Brown Oak Series 7 Desk Task Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Danish Modern Design the series 7 chair on an original rolling 5 star base with Casters. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Dark Brown Oak finish on Bentwood molded seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
Arne Jacobsen 3 Legged Ant Chair Pair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Teak Ant Chairs. Overall very nice shape, signs of shadow on one seat area as seen in photo. Spines are in good shape and no veneer chips! Chairs stack!
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Chair Series 7 Fritz Hansen Denmark 1968
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Basel, BS
Rare Arne Jacobsen ‚Series 7’ rosewood chair, model No. 3107 for Fritz Hansen, produced in 1968.
Made of moulded rosewood plywood with a wonderful s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "M3170" Stools, Denmark, 1967
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal stools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1967.
Model "M3170" The stools are marked at the bottom.
We have refinished the frames and repainted the seating. One sea...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Seven Office Chair Model 3217 Early Edition By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Seven office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in original dark brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs Sunny Yellow
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of yellow Arne Jacobsen series 7 chairs for Fritz Hansen. No real signs of wear. This iconic design is one of the most successful chairs every produced from this era. Incredibly...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' lounge chair in original black leather, tilt function and on an old aluminium base with matching footstool. Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Series Seven Chair Model 3207 With Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The 7 with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair is incredibly versatile and fits perfectly into any dining table, kitchen or office...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Leather
Rare vintage stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950's
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hannover, DE
The stool DOT was designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s at the same time as the Ant Chair or the Ant and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Officially, it ca...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Model 3300-4 Fritz Hansen Denmark 1957, In White Boucle
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have a truly exceptional vintage Airport Sofa, designed by the acclaimed Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen and produce...
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1950s Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Stelton Teak and Stainless Steel Ice Bucket by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Southampton, GB
1960s Danish ice bucket designed by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton. The round stainless steel bucket contains a black plastic liner and it has teak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Iconic brass bowl for Stelton brassware Denmark 1960's
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Forest, BE
Original brass bowl by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for Stelton a danish manufacturer . Lots of patina and traces of use that gives a warm feeling. Properly ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Brass
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 Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and completed in 1958. Lots of patina and traces of use but th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Aluminum
3100 Ant dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1960s, set of 6
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stavenisse, NL
A set of well-known and renowned 3100 Ant chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. It concerns a second generation set from the 60s, still with the early iron plates below the seat....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Dark Orange Wool, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen is masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape for the chair by experimenting with wire and plaster in his garage. Today, the Egg ch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in White for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Midcentury Cylinda-Line Serving Bowl by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern Cylinda-Line Stainless Steel Salad Bowl by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Circa 1967 Made In Denmark.
Measures 5.5" Tall x 9 3/4" Diameter.
The Stelton Cylinda L...
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1970s American Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Set of Four Original 3100 'Ant' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
1995 set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. The Ant chair’s visual expression is delicate and artful, much like the curves of a musical i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in Pale Petroleum for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Light grey 'AJ Royal' pendant lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The iconic AJ Royal pendant lamp by Louis Poulsen is a design by the well-known Danish architect Arne Jacobsen from 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. It was a hot item in t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen Model-3103 Teak 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 over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early 1950s Arne Jacobsen Pot Chairs for Fritz Hansen in new leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic Pot chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. these examples are early with the white stamp. The original wool upholstery was replaced with a similar cornflower blue ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Door Handles in Solid Brass
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Beautiful and sculptural door handles (9.7cm) in solid brass by Arne Jacobsen.
Designed for SAS Royal...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Brass
Rosewood desk by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk in rosewood with black lacquered drawers, chromed steel legs and solid rosewood shoes. Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in Dark Green for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
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 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Organic, sof...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Tongue chairs by Fritz Hansen circa 1965
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Tongue chairs model 3106
Fritz Hansen
Denmark, circa 1965
Lacquered plywood seats, chrome-plated legs
31 h × 19 w × 18 d i...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Plywood
Set of 6 Seven Chairs Model 3107 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen, 2020
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of 6 Seven chairs, also known as model 3107, was designed by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1967 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Considered to be one of...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in Rust for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Arne Jacobsen "Mosquito" Chairs Model 3105 for Fritz Hansen, 1970 Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Delft, NL
Arne Jacobsen "Mosquito" chairs model 3105 for Fritz Hansen, 1970 Denmark
Set of four Arne Jacobsen chairs, model “Mosquito” 3105, produced by Fritz Hansen, 1970 Denmark. Original white (slightly discolored) stackable seats with chrome legs. Seats are marked on the bottom. Good vintage condition. Signs of use on the woodwork...
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20th Century Danish Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Plywood
Arne Jacobsen «Seagull» Armchair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Rare original armchair by Arne Jacobsen named and known as «Seagull» or as model «FR 3207», from the original interior of the town hall in Mainz, Germany. The object is one of his famous furniture...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen 3207 Armchairs + Dining Table A826 by Jacobsen for Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 6 dining chairs, model 3207, with armrests. The chairs are in great vintage condition. Combined with a dining table Model A825. White laminate with chrome base. Both chairs an...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in Polished Stainless Steel for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in Eggplant for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Ten 'Butterfly' Chairs in Plywood
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Butterfly' or 3107 chairs, plywood, steel, Denmark, design 1955
Set of iconic multifunctional chairs by master designer Arne Jacobsen. These chair...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
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 Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen and designed in 1957-1958. The armchair is made with original leather of the highest quality, walnut ele...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in Dark Blue for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Arne Jacobsen Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Weesp, NL
A classically elegant Minimalist design and styled ice bucket from the Cylinda series for Laufer Stelton, from the 1964-1967 MoMA collection. Arne Jacobsen Designer (Danish, 1902-1971). Great addition to any bar, wine tasting room or entertaining friends.
The Cylinda Line series was awarded the ID-prize in 1967 by The Danish Society of Industrial Design and the International Design Award in 1968 by The American Institute of Interior Designers. It now also has a permanent place at Cooper-Hewitt, NY / MoMa, NY / Victoria & Albert Museum, London making it a truly Classic product.
Today, Arne Jacobsen is remembered primarily for his furniture designs. However, he believed he was first and foremost an architect. According to Scott Poole, a professor at Virginia Tech, Arne Jacobsen never used the word 'designer', notoriously disliking it.
His way into product design came through his interest in Gesamtkunst and most of his designs which later became famous in their own right were created for architectural projects. One of his first furniture designs was the Paris lounge chair from 1929 which was also displayed as a part of the interior design of his famous “House of the Future". Most of his furniture designs were the result of a cooperation with the furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen with which he initiated a collaboration in 1934 while his lamps and light fixtures were developed with Louis Poulsen. In spite of his success with his chair at the Paris Exhibition in 1925, it was during the 1950s that his interest in furniture design peaked.
A major source of inspiration stemmed from the bent plywood designs of Charles and Ray Eames. He was also influenced by the Italian design historian Ernesto Rogers, who had proclaimed that the design of every element was equally important "from the spoon to the city" which harmonized well with his own ideals.
In 1951, he created the Ant chair for an extension of the Novo pharmaceutical factory and, in 1955, came the Seven Series. Both matched modern needs perfectly, being light, compact and easily stackable. Two other successful chair designs, the Egg and the Swan, were created for the SAS Royal Hotel which he also designed in 1956.
Other designs were made for Stelton, a company founded by his foster son Peter Holmbl. These include the now classic Cylinda Line stainless steel cocktail kit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in Dark Grey for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Upholstery, Oak
Early Grand Prix Dining Chairs in Teak, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vorst, BE
Four Grand Prix chairs (model no. 4130) by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
The design received the highest award (thus the name “Grand Prix”) at the Triennale in Milan in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Teak, Plywood, Beech
Set of 2 Model No. 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Rosewood, 1970
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Beerse, VAN
What can I say, one of the most iconic chairs ever in it’s most beautiful appearance. It’s the Model 3107 butterfly chair designed by Arne jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, presented here i...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Rosewood
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in Light Grey for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with return mechanism / tilt function. Padded with high-quality Arne Sörensen leather i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen An Original 1970's Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen.
An original off-white leather and brushed aluminum framed swivel Oxford chair, having cream leather padded upholstery, raised on five-spoke base, labelled to underside.
Stamped and labelled December 1971, the manufacture date.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair & it works as well in a home office or dining room as it does in a meeting room...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Tea Service by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Savannah, GA
This four piece Classic Mid-Century Modern stainless steel tea set is by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Denmark. The set includes a tray with handles, a lidded tea pot with a wooden hand...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
"Seven" Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early version of Arne Jacobsen’s “Seven” office chair, with the original wheel base. Elegant black leather upholstery.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Steel
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Midcentury Wheeled Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen midcentury Wheeled Chair
This chair measures: 19.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height/chair cleara...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Metal
Arne Jacobsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Arne Jacobsen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Jacobsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 156 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 207 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Arne Jacobsen were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Kai Kristiansen. Prices for Arne Jacobsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $34,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,095.
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- What did Arne Jacobsen make?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arne 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arne 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.
- Who is Arne Jacobsen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Arne 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 inspired Arne Jacobsen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Many 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Arne 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Arne 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Arne 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether 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.
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