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Who was the famous Danish architect Jacobsen?
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The famous Danish architect Jacobsen was Arne Jacobsen. He is also well-known for his furniture designs. 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 the striking aesthetic of the designers of the era and their attention to practicality and comfort. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Arne Jacobsen furniture.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
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Early Arne Jacobsen Dot Stool Teak Fritz Hansen Denmark Danish 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Basel, BS
First production Arne Jacobsen ‚Dot‘ stool in teak, designed in 1954, made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1955-1956.
Beautiful early example with three brass studs on the seat, c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
First Edition Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair, Original Patinated Leather, 1950s
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Debrecen, HU
Arne Jacobsen “Swan” Chair – Fritz Hansen, Early First Edition, with Adjustable Height • c. 1958–1960 • Original Cognac Leather
A highly rare and collectible early first-edition Swa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Stelton Martini pitcher in the style of Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stunning sculptural stainless-steel martini pitcher with built in strainer to the pour spout. The curved handle is fashioned out of Brazilian rosewood designed in the style of icon...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Brass Ashtray by Arne Jacobsen for SAS Hotel, Stelton, Cylinda-Line, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton, Jens Quistgaard, Pierre Forssell, Gunnar Ander
Located in Vorst, BE
Cylinda-line ashtray in Brass. Iconic creation by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Brassware.
This is the smaller version or cigarette ashtray. Diameter 3 inches (7,5 cm)....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Rare Arne Jacobsen
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Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National Bank. The desk has stacking drawers on both sides and is made of beech wood with an a...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
