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Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair with Red Leather for Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair with Red Leather for Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair with Red Leather for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Espoo, FI

Swan chair, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, and designed by Arne Jacobsen.

Category

2010s Polish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle
2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle

2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design features an aluminum 4-star base, and is upholstered in a red wool bouclé fabric. The listed price includes one Swan chair, and we have several available for purchase.

Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2008 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Fabric 1x Available
2008 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Fabric 1x Available

2008 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Fabric 1x Available

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design features an aluminum 4-star base, and is upholstered in a felted red fabric. The listed price includes one Swan chair and there are three available to purchase.

Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pair of Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Both have been expertly restored and reupholstered in Knoll Classic Boucle. If you notice in the photos, the stems o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Wrought Iron

2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll
2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll

2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale are four (sold separately) recent production Arne Jacobsen swan chairs, produced by Fritz Hansen in 2012. The chairs are in terrific original condition!

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chair, New
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chair, New

Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chair, New

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous mid-century modern new Swan swivel lounge chair in red leather. The beautiful Swan chair is a landmark of mid-century modern design, created by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen, Leather, Danish Design
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen, Leather, Danish Design

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen, Leather, Danish Design

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The swan chair, new upholstered in Indian red Elegance aniline leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Miniatures of the "Swan" chair and sofa in red fabric, designed by Arne Jacobsen
Miniatures of the "Swan" chair and sofa in red fabric, designed by Arne Jacobsen

Miniatures of the "Swan" chair and sofa in red fabric, designed by Arne Jacobsen

Located in København, Copenhagen

Miniatures of the "Swan" chair and sofa in red fabric. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, Approximately from the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen

Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair (no labels) in Red Upholstery on a Four Star Metal Base Arne Emil Jacobsen, usually known as Arne Jacobsen, (11 February 1902 to€“ 24 March 1971) was one of...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen.

Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, Approximately from the 1970s. In good condition with natural signs of use and dirt. Could benefit from cleaning...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Upholstered in a wonderfully vibrant red textile, the chairs have the distinctive sculptural and organic form for which the Swan design became celebrated: a broad sweeping back flowi...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Recent Sales

Arne Jacobsen "Swan" chair
Arne Jacobsen "Swan" chair

Arne Jacobsen "Swan" chair

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H 32 in W 30 in D 26 in

Arne Jacobsen "Swan" chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Jacobsen "Swan" chair. Designed 1958. Produced by Fritz Hansen. Has Early Star Base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005

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H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 28.75 in

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This model 3320 or "Swan" swivel lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and is still a design icon. This one is manufactured in 2005, it is marked in the foot and with a ...

Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Red Swan Chair
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Red Swan Chair

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Red Swan Chair

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen newly re-upholstered red swan chair. Classic midcentury chair, circa 1970s Model with all new foam and fabric!

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair

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H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in L 30.32 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The swan chair, original upholstered with deep orange/red wool fabric Made by Fritz Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Knoll
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Knoll

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Knoll

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H 32 in W 30 in D 25 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Astoria, NY

Arne Jacobsen mid-century modern swan chairs with a swivel base produced for Knoll newly reupholstered in bright pink fabric. This chair is in good vintage condition and has wear con...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen

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H 30 in W 30 in D 20 in

Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Dallas, TX

Orange swiveling Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs

Pair of Red Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chairs
Pair of Red Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chairs

Pair of Red Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chairs

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in London, GB

This lovely pair of swan chairs by Fritz Hansen have aluminum bases which smoothly swivel and in their original red leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Danish Modern Pair of Red Leather Swivel Swan Chairs / Arne Jacobsen
Midcentury Danish Modern Pair of Red Leather Swivel Swan Chairs / Arne Jacobsen

Midcentury Danish Modern Pair of Red Leather Swivel Swan Chairs / Arne Jacobsen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A matching pair of swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2012.

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swan Chair in Wine Red Designed by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Swan Chair in Wine Red Designed by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen

Swan Chair in Wine Red Designed by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in The Hague, NL

We have multiple Swan chairs in original red wine upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2006.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arne Jacobsen swan chair in red leather by Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen swan chair in red leather by Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen swan chair in red leather by Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful early "Swan" chair Model 3320 by Fritz Hansen in red aniline leather

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Danish Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in Vintage Pale Red
Modern Danish Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in Vintage Pale Red

Modern Danish Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in Vintage Pale Red

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Houston, TX

Danish Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen swan chair in need of restoration. It retains the original label.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

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H 31.25 in W 29 in D 23 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in its original red fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair of Faded Red Leather Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Pair of Faded Red Leather Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Pair of Faded Red Leather Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swivel Swan chairs in the original red leather. The leather is faded to a unique soft light red color.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chairs
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chairs

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather swan chairs circa early 1960′s. These examples swivel and have recently been upholstered in a lovely patinated chocolate brown leather....

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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Very nice example of Jacobsen's swan chair, freshly upholstered in bright red Tonus2000 wool.

Category

Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Pair of vintage Danish Swan chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
A Pair of vintage Danish Swan chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen

A Pair of vintage Danish Swan chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of vintage swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Iconic design with comfort and practicality. Earlier production by Fritz Hansen with brand mark and series n...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair with Table by Fritz Hansen
Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair with Table by Fritz Hansen

Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair with Table by Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Oirlo, LI

This is a beautiful set from 2001 in a more than perfect condition. Fritz Hansen Swan lounge chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958.

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 Danish Modern Swivel Lounge Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
Set of 8 Danish Modern Swivel Lounge Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen

Set of 8 Danish Modern Swivel Lounge Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible opportunity to purchase a set of eight matching swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2012.

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swan, 1973
Arne Jacobsen Swan, 1973

Arne Jacobsen Swan, 1973

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H 30.32 in W 29.14 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan, 1973

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The swan chair, original upholstered in Indian red patinated leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Rochester, England

Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan armchair was groundbreaking at the time and has gone on to become a true classic. The ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Rochester, England

Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan armchair was groundbreaking at the time and has gone on to become a true classic. The ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Red Swan Chair, Model 3320, Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
Red Swan Chair, Model 3320, Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958

Red Swan Chair, Model 3320, Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

The chair is upholstered with red Hallingdal fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Model 3320 Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Model 3320 Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Model 3320 Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Gorgeous hot red model 3320 Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s.

Category

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Materials

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Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chairs
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chairs

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Red has six swan chairs altogether and could potentially upholstery them all to match in the leather or fabric of your choice.

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Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Magenta Wool Blend "Swan" Chair, 2002
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Magenta Wool Blend "Swan" Chair, 2002

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Magenta Wool Blend "Swan" Chair, 2002

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Astoria, NY

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan" Chair, 2002, the swivel chair in magenta wool blend upholstery on brushed aluminum base, label to underside. 30.5" H x 29" W x 26" D; seat: 15....

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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

2x Original Fritz Hansen Swan chair Arne Jacobsen Stoff orange
2x Original Fritz Hansen Swan chair Arne Jacobsen Stoff orange

2x Original Fritz Hansen Swan chair Arne Jacobsen Stoff orange

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Swan chairs in einem modernen orange von Fritz Hansen zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf, der heute als absoluter Designklassiker gilt, stammt von Arne Jacobsen...

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Classic Modernist Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. c.1968
Classic Modernist Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. c.1968

Classic Modernist Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. c.1968

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid Century Modern Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Chair has been expertly restored and reupholstered in Knoll Classic Boucle.. The swivel mechanism wo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

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H 30.5 in W 29.5 in D 26 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, designed in 1958.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair

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H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The swan chair, new upholstered in Indian red Elegance aniline leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Swan Chairs
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Swan Chairs

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Swan Chairs

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration are a pair of authentic Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swan chairs. These chairs are aptly named due to their fluid and graceful design. Originally designed...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Iconic Swan Chair Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Iconic Swan Chair Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Iconic Swan Chair Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Danish Modern Swan chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This example is structurally sound, and fully functional ( swivels ) the upholstery, includi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Correctly Restored Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Swan Chair
Correctly Restored Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Swan Chair

Correctly Restored Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Swan Chair

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Properly restored Swan chair. Period correct Maharam wool blend textile over fresh foam. Fabric is hand-stitched around outer edge as original. Fritz Hansen label intact. Height adju...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Foam

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Topeka, KS

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in cognac colored Naugahyde vinyl upholstery. It is in wonderful vintage condition with normal wear and tear fo...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Red Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Red Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Red Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

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H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in

Red Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Arne Jacobsen, Swan easy chair, Tonus red, Fritz Hansen, Denmark Arne Jacobsen designed the Swan as well as the Egg for the lobby and lounge areas at the SAS Royal Hotel in Copen...

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Early 2000s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair Mid-Century Modern Swivel Denmark Red
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair Mid-Century Modern Swivel Denmark Red

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair Mid-Century Modern Swivel Denmark Red

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan chair Mid-Century Modern Swivel Denmark red.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Vitra Miniature Arne Jacobsen Scandinavian Swan Chair, Denmark
Vitra Miniature Arne Jacobsen Scandinavian Swan Chair, Denmark

Vitra Miniature Arne Jacobsen Scandinavian Swan Chair, Denmark

By Vitra, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Miami, FL

Vitra Miniature Arne Jacobsen Scandinavian Swan Chair, Denmark Offered for sale in a Vitra miniature to scale model of the mid-century modern iconic Scandinavian Swan Chair design b...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Models and Minia...

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Lilac Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Lilac Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

Lilac Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

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H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in

Lilac Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Pair of original swan chairs, by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. These are covered in the original Lilac coloured wool upholstery which is clean and unmarked. One of the ch...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Orange Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Orange Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Orange Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

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H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in

Orange Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Iconic swan chairs, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Hotel, and now a design icon. This pair is in almost faultless condition with no stains or marks that I c...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Vintage Danish Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
Vintage Danish Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen

Vintage Danish Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen

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H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in

Vintage Danish Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in London, England

Vintage Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

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Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Office Chair in Red Upholstery
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Located in Berkeley, CA

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Located in Dekalb, IL

Iconic sculptural lounge chair designed after those by Arne Jacobsen, commonly known as the Egg Chair, featuring a high enveloping back, winged sides, and integrated armrests that cr...

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Swan Chair in Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

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Swan Chair Red For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic swan chair red available at 1stDibs. A swan chair red — often made from fabric, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a swan chair red — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A swan chair red made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made swan chair red over the years, but those crafted by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Swan Chair Red?

The average selling price for a swan chair red at 1stDibs is $3,547, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $24,000 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.

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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.

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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.

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