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1 Pair of Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Arne Jacobsen swan chair.
Design Arne Jacobsen, 1958.
Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in white Linea Semi aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
New
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in Indian red Elegance aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in black Elegance aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
New
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
Sold as pair. Above average
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 30.3 in W 29.1 in D 26.8 in
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair in Knoll Pearl Boucle
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Attractive, ergonomic curves designed
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swivel Armchair in style of Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair, White Boucle
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Scandinavian swivel armchair, following the iconic Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' chair design. A
Category
Vintage 1980s European Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
2004 Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs by Fritz Hansen in Turquoise Hopsack Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two chairs are available, but sold separately) Swan chair, designed by
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1960, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 26.38 in
1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in the mid 1960s. This example
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 30.5 in
Swan chair , Model 3320, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in København Ø, DK
Arne Jacobsen, Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair 3320.
The Swan chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen, is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
2012 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Denmark Swan Chairs Leather Upholstery Knoll
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are four (sold separately) recent production Arne Jacobsen swan chairs, produced by
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Swan chair , Model 3320 Hazelnut anilin leather, Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in København Ø, DK
Arne Jacobsen, Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair 3320, Armchair with Return Swivel Base
The Swan chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in black leather, label present
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Milano, IT
Arne Jacobsen's Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen, made in the 1970s, is an absolute icon of 20th-century
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 24.81 in
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
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style 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
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 27.17 in
Scandinavian Modern Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Diego, CA
The beautiful Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This version swivels and has
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark circa 1960's.
An elegant and organic shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3323 - Reupholstered 'The Swan' lounge chair in olive-tanned aniline leather (Vitoria 7348) on
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early 'Swan' Chair Model No. 3320 by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
This model 3320 ‘Swan’ Chair by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen was designed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1959 Arne Jacobsen created Gryden, in English meaning the Pot, a light take on an embracive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3320 Swan Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Arne Jacobsen designed the Swan as well as the Egg for the lobby and lounge areas at the SAS Royal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
1st Edition Cognac Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 1st edition Swan chair was designed in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in
Pair Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Both have been expertly restored
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Swan Chairs - Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Swan Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 29.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swan Chair in yellow Designed by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in The Hague, NL
We have multiple Swan chairs in original mosterd yellow upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Black Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Lovely Pair Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair 1960s Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. With brushed aluminum
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Swan Chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen, dated 1970, two available
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Two vintage Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Original "Swan" Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
lounge chair model "Swan" designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1971
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1963 / New Upholstery with Arne Sø
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of old Arne Jacobsen „The Swan“, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1960s. New upholstery in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
This gorgeous pair of vintage mid century Danish modern black Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.25 in W 29.6 in D 26.5 in
Swan chair Model 3320 High Model by Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen, 2015
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
ensures optimal seating comfort.
Arne Jacobsen's design for the Swan chair was revolutionary at the time
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan Chair, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. The design
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in New Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1970. It was
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swan Chair in Green Wool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of the SAS
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Blue Boiled Wood Upholstery Swan Chairs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern thick boiled wool upholstery Swan chairs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 31 in W 21 in D 28 in
Swan Chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 2007
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
iconic chair and upholds Arne Jacobsen's legacy of quality and craftsmanship.
The chair has previously
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
The "Swan" Chair Model 3320 Made In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
legendary Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in 1957-1958. This armchair represents a harmonious
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Swivel Swan Armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, c1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
the renowned Arne Jacobsen for the esteemed manufacturer Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
which designer Arne Jacobsen was the architect, the Swan Chair (1958) permitted guests to spin on its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Swan Chair in Moonlight Shearling by Arne Jacobsen 1958
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Swan Chair in Moonlight Shearling, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958, is a timeless piece of
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Swan Chair Nr. 3320, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1966
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Torino, IT
Swan Chair Nr. 3320, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1966
Additional information:
Country
Category
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fritz Hansen Swan Chairs - Limited Edition Shearling
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Fritz Hansen Swan Chairs, circa 2010s.
These fantastic chairs were part of a very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Swan chairs in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kiel, SH
A set of two Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958.
upholstered in black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Swan Chair in Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Mid-Century Modern Design Classic "Swan" chair designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the lounge area
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Svanen or Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Armchair Svanen by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark. Designed during the 1958 and later
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish Brown Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This mid century Danish modern brown Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen was made in
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Scandinavian Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swivelling swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Lounge Chair " The Swan" Model 3320 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Introduce an iconic masterpiece to your decor with "The Swan," model 3320, designed by Arne
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.52 in W 30.71 in D 18.9 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the arne jacobsen swan chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every arne jacobsen swan chair was constructed with great care. Find 205 options for an antique or vintage arne jacobsen swan chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a arne jacobsen swan chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A arne jacobsen swan chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one arne jacobsen swan chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.
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