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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Recognized Seller Listings
Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and steel "Egg" lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1958.
Provenance: Estate of Russ Meyer.
seat height 16.75”.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Office Chair in Red Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, office chair model ‘3217’, wood, fabric, chrome-plated metal, plastic, Denmark, designed in 1955, later production
This office chair by Arne Jacobsen...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Chrome, Metal
Arne Jakobsen, Floor Lamp, Metal, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
An grey-lacquered metal and paper floor lamp designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 71” H x 8.8” W x 13.75” D. Stat...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen AJ Flatware Set for 8
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Full Service for eight consisting of 8/ 8 piece place settings and 13 additional serving pieces.
Original fitted Mahogany Box
Original invoi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, early 'egg' lounge chair, model 3316, leather, steel, Denmark, design 1958, produced 1966.
This chair is one of the most iconic designs in the histor...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, later production.
The original version o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Six Early Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Three-Legged Ant Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of six teak early three-legged Jacobsen Ant chairs manufactured by Fritz Hansen. See other listing for table. Signed.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs model #7403
manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1965.
A great set of chairs in their original vegetable d...
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1960s Danish Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen in Blue Leather, Signed
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic signed example egg chair by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen in a custom commissioned electrifying blue high-grade leather with in...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Oxford' Desk Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, recent production
The original version of t...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white-lacquered metal floor lamp designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 52.75” H x 7” W x 2...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arne Jacobsen, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white-lacquered metal floor lamp designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 52.75” H x 7” W x 23...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Easy Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, armchair, model '4700', oak, leather, Denmark, 1965.
Armchair designed by the Danish designer Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971). The frame shows elegant geom...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
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Leather, Oak
Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Grand Prix” chair is a model with graphic edge. It was introduced at the Designers’ Spring Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in 1957. Later that year, the chair wa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Jacobsen and Cylinda Line Champagne Ice Bucket
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Arne Jacobsen’s original AJ wine cooler/ice bucket was designed in 1969 as part of his Cylinda-Line. The simple cylindrical shape in stainless steel makes for a striking silhouette i...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four 'Oxford' Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of four 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design 1965, later production
These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Ten 'Butterfly' Chairs in Plywood
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
Materials
Steel
"Seven" Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Steel by Arne Jacobsen, 1952
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Steel by Arne Jacobsen, 1952
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and steel
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Set of 6 dining chairs...
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20th Century Danish Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Oxford Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "Oxford" arm chair in white leather upholstery with a high back and a cast aluminum 5 point base with casters. Height adjustable +/- 5".
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Floor Lamp ‘Aj Royal’ Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor lamp ‘AJ Royal’ designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen,
Denmark, 1950s.
Textile and metal.
Measures: H: 181.5 cm
Height of the shade: 60.5 cm
Width of the shade: ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Easy Chair Model 3316 / Egg Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 3316 / Egg designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chairs Model 3103 / 'T' Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 9 dining chairs model 3103 / T designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Mjöhult, SE
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958. With its original cognac brown leather with a great patinated surface. Produced 1960s - ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set 'Oxford' Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of eight 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design 1965.
These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high back (as oppo...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Munkegaard School Desk Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Munkegaard school desk designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Desk Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
An "AJ", table lamp of grey lacquered metal. Adjustable shade and push button switch on food. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen for the SAS Hotel, Copenhagen.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Table lamp model AJ designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen Entwurf, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model AJ designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen Entwurf,
Denmark. 1957.
Chrome-plated metal.
Early model without on / off switch.
Adjustable shade.
H: 53 cm / 1' ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Steel and Teak Desk by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, minimalist desk by Arne Jacobsen. Sleek steel frame with wooden feet, beautiful teak table top. Neat size.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early "Egg" chair with vintage upholstery.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Wool
1960s Danish Wall Sconce by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall sconce having a half globe crowned by a white lacquered asymmetrically angled shade.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique freestanding sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark.
Provenance:
Publisher Fergo, hence by descent in th...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
1965 'Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Original Beige Wool
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern 'Oxford' chair in beige upholstery with a low back on a cast aluminum five point base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1965. Listed p...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Floor Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare early floor lamp designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arne Jacobsen Coffee & Tea Set
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arne Jacobsen Cylinda Line,manufactured by Stelton
Matte finish steel,made in Denmark
Matte finish steel,made in Denmark
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20th Century Danish Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs Model 3272 by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of Oxford high backed chairs model 3272 designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Dining set by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark, 1950-1960s.
Rosewood and steel.
Table:
H: 70 cm / 2' 4''
L: 135 cm / 4' 5 1/2''
W: 90c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Danish AJ Extra Large Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A painted metal desk lamp, having a pivoting 'offset funnel' shade floating above a pierced egg-form base.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Children T-Chairs Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 children T-chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with black leather in very good condition. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Armchair “Egg Chair” Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair “Egg chair” designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark. 1958.
Original leather and aluminium.
Very early model with the built up seat, without separate cushion.
...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Set of 8 Danish High Back "Oxford" Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of eight swiveling armless high back "Oxford" chairs on five-point satin cast aluminum bases in vibrant mauve vintage upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table in Rosewood by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Coffee Table Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark. 1950s.
Rare bronze version.
Bronze and rosewood.
H: 47 cm/ 18 1/2''
L: 120 cm/ 47 1/4''
D: 55 cm/ 21 1/2''
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Black Leather 'Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swiveling 'Oxford' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen featuring a low black leather back on a cast aluminum five point base. Made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and big coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Cutting and Serving Board by Arne Jacobsen
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterfully crafted, multifunctional minimalist oval serving and cutting board in polished stainless steel having and inset wooden board and a removable perforated steel cover.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jacobsen Rosewood Table or Stool from St. Catherine's College
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare rosewood table or ottoman from St. Catherine's college. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1962 for St. Catherine's college in Oxford. Made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
A Series 7 Office Chair, Model 3117, by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A series 7, model #3117, swivel base office chair with chromed steel feet on casters and an adjustable seat height Designed in 1955, this model has become the most popular design wit...
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1950s Danish Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner armchair, Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Arne Jacobsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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