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Arne Jacobsen Chair 3207

3207 chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1982
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
The Series 7 designed by Arne Jacobsen is one of the most iconic chairs in the history of Fritz
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

2 Vintage butterfly chairs with armrests by Arne Jacobsen model 3207 Teak
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 2 beautiful vintage butterfly chairs with armrest model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen for
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Antique 1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Eight Arne Jacobsen 3207 and 3107 Chairs, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1973
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Matching set of 6 arm chairs model 3207 and 2 side chairs model 3107 designed by Arne Jacobsen
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Chrome

4 Iconic Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Chairs 3107/3207 in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Søborg, DK
A set of 4 iconic made in Denmark Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen chairs. In this set of 4 there
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen Seven Armchair, 3207 Newly Upholstered, Classic Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
50 pieces in stock! These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with cognac classic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Set of Two Seven Chairs, Model 3207, Dark Brown Leather, Arne Jacobsen, 1955
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of seven chairs, model 3207, with arms in dark brown colored leather designed by Arne
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Seven Armchair, 3207, Newly Upholstered with Black Classic Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
50 pieces in stock These seven chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black classic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Four Turquoise Upholstered 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Set of four butterfly chairs in Turquoise. Beautiful set. The chairs shows some traces of usage like
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Series Seven Chair Model 3207 With Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The 7 with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen 3207 Armchairs + Dining Table A826 by Jacobsen for Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Arne Jacobsen. Made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1972. Dimensions chairs: 77cm h, 60cm w, 50cm d
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Eight Turquoise to Upholster 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Set of eight butterfly chairs with Turquoise upholstery by Fritz Hansen. All chairs each show heavy
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Four Turquoise Upholstered 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Set of four butterfly chairs with
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Antique Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen Model 3207 Fully Upholstered
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 7 designed by Arne Jacobsen is one of the most iconic chairs in the history of Fritz
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Arne Jacobsen, Pair of Model 3207 Chairs, by Fritz Hansen, 1955, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Arne Jacobsen, pair of model 3207 chairs, by Fritz Hansen, 1955, Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Model 3207 Armchair Clear Lacquer
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 7 designed by Arne Jacobsen is one of the most iconic chairs in the history of Fritz
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chairs Model 3107 and Two Armchairs Model 3207
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of four dining chairs model 3107 and two armchairs model 3207 designed by Arne Jacobsen
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Series Seven Chair Model 3207 of Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The 7 with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, Model 3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
legendary Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and handcrafted by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is the expression of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

White Seven Chair, Model 3207, with Armrests by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
White seven chair, model 3207, with armrests designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Seven Chair, Model 3207, with Armrest in Black Classic Leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Seven chair, model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Series 7 chairs, Model 3207, with Armrests by Arne Jacobsen, 2016
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Four Seven Chairs, Model 3207, showcasing timeless elegance and comfort
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Set of Seven Chairs, Model 3207, with Armrests in Cognac Colored, 2019
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
den legendariske Arne Jacobsen i 1955 og fremstillet af Fritz Hansen i 2019. Stolene er udført i
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

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Series 7, Model 3107, 80th Anniversary Fully Upholstered Chair
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Embodying Elegance and Heritage: The Series 7™ 3107 80th Anniversary fully upholstered chair, a celebration of design excellence, sophistication, and craftsmanship. This chair, a tr...
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Set of four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, cognac leather, Arne Jacobsen
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Exquisite Set of Four Series Seven Chairs, Model 3107, Wrapped in Luxurious Cognac Leather, a testament to Arne Jacobsen's visionary design. These chairs, a classic manifestation of...
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Erik Buch Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs Set 6
By Erik Buch
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 6 teak Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Erik Buch. Made in Denmark, circa. 1960's. Original finish to solid teak frames is in excellent vintage condition. Nice glow t...
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'Rio' Rocking Chaise Lounge by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International, Signed
By Fasem International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Rio' sculptural rocking chaise lounge by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International was originally designed in 1978 and produced through this day by the same Italian maker. Featuri...
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 10 we have available are u...
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Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Up to 24 Arne Jacobsen series 7 chairs for Fritz Hansen. This iconic design is one of the most successful chairs every produced from this era. Incredibly comfortable as versatile.    
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs
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Olive Cielo Stacking Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cielo stacking chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings, powder-coated steel frame. Technique: Made from recycled plastic and weaved by local craftspeople in Cartag...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Olive Cielo Stacking Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Olive Cielo Stacking Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 30.71 in W 20.24 in D 22.05 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Single Prouve Style Industrial Stacking Chair with Grey Legs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Prouve Style Industrial Stacking Chair with dark stained laminate wood shell seat and grey enameled metal frame. In original condition with visible frame wear and scratching c...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Series 7 By Arne Jacobsen Chair For Fritz Hansen 1960ss
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Čelinac, BA
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Arne Jacobsen Model 3177 Series 7
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Timeless design has no age – explore the adorable Series 7™ children’s chair. The four-legged stackable chair also known as the Series 7 represents the culmination of the lamination ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Arne Jacobsen Model 3177 Series 7
Arne Jacobsen Model 3177 Series 7
H 23.6 in W 16.5 in D 17.7 in
Rare set of Stackable Chairs by Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare set of six stackable chairs by Axel Larsson for Svangsta Stilmöbler. Backs in bent wood of light-grained birch. 1930-40s Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Birch

Rare set of Stackable Chairs by Axel Larsson
Rare set of Stackable Chairs by Axel Larsson
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair Model 3107 Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair Model 3107 cognac leather. Model 3107 also know as series 7, Butterfly Chair or in Danish Syveren. One of the most famous and iconic designs from Danish a...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Charles Pollockk Penelope Stacking or Stack Chairs
By Charles Pollock, Anonima Castelli
Located in Kansas City, MO
Charles Pollock (Pollack) for Castelli sturdy wire mesh and chromed steel stacking chairs with arms. We took each of these chairs apart and replaced the inner screws that break with ...
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Arne Jacobsen 3107 Series 7 Chairs in Orange by Fritz Hansen, 1974
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
This set of 6 Model 3107, or Series Seven chairs, were designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chairs are finished in the original orange paint. The leg...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Arne Jacobsen Seven Dining Chairs Model 3207, Set of Six
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Seven chair, model 3207. Set of six armchairs in moulded plywood shell, with chromed tubular steel
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Arne Jacobsen Seven Dining Chairs Model 3207, Set of Six
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Seven chair, model 3207. Set of six armchairs in moulded plywood shell, with chromed tubular steel
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Set of 6 Iconic Arne Jacobsen 3207 Chairs Designed in 1955
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage set of 6 chairs model 3207 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark from 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

6 Vintage Iconic Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Søborg, DK
A set of 6 iconic chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark from the early 1980s. The
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Model 3207 Series 7 Armchair in Faux Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
Model 3207 Series 7 Armchair in Faux Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, produced in 1967
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Armchair 3207 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, circa 1970
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Revitalizing the renowned Arne Jacobsen armchair, the Fritz Hansen Series 7, model 3207, gains a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Arne Jacobsen Palissander Armchair n°3207 by Fritz Hansen, circa 1955, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Arne Jacobsen butterfly chair model 3207 with armrest for Fritz Hansen, circa 1955, Denmark. Rare
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Set of Four Seven Chairs, Model 3207, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 2006
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
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Set of Seven Chairs, Model 3207, with Armrests in Cognac Colored, 2019
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of seven chairs, model 3207, with armrests in cognac colored leather designed by Arne
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Series 7 Chairs, Model 3207 with Armrests by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
. The chairs are designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1980s. Two
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Arne Jacobsen Series Seven Teak Chairs 3207
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen. Six teak 'Series 7' chairs, model 3207. Chromed metal base. Designed in 1955
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Arne Jacobsen Series Seven Teak Chairs 3207
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H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 20.08 in
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By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, Denmark
Danish old teak dining chair with armrests AJ3207 designed by Arne Jacobsen. Beautiful teak chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Set of Six Arne Jacobsen Chairs in Teak "Series 7"
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" in teak. Two of the chairs with armrests, model 3207. Four
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Arne Jacobsen - Fritz Hanen - unused 3207
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful unused 3207 armchair with black leather front upholstery and a dark stained oak veneer
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen Set of Four Armchairs, Model 'Seven'
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Arne Jacobsen, set of four model 3207 chairs, by Fritz Hansen, 1955. This iconic chair looks
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Sevener armchairs model 3207, set of six by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside of four examples: [Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark 1989]. Signed with molded manufacturer's mark to underside of each example: [Made ...
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Pair Arne Jacobsen 3207 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair early 60's cognac patineted leather 3207 know as the buterfly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

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Pair Arne Jacobsen 3207 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Pair Arne Jacobsen 3207 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
70s Arne Jacobsen 4 Model 3107 and 2 Model 3207 for Fritz Hansen Set/6
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
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Arne Jacobsen Chair 3207 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal arne jacobsen chair 3207 for your home. Each arne jacobsen chair 3207 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a arne jacobsen chair 3207 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each arne jacobsen chair 3207 bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Fritz Hansen and Arne Jacobsen each produced at least one beautiful arne jacobsen chair 3207 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Arne Jacobsen Chair 3207?

The average selling price for a arne jacobsen chair 3207 at 1stDibs is $3,281, while they’re typically $816 on the low end and $9,106 for the 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 seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.