Arne Jacobsen Chair Swan

Originally designed for the sas royal hotel in copenhagen for which jacobsen was the architect the chair permitted guests to spin on its swivel base thus becoming active participants in the busy hotel atmosphere.

Arne jacobsen chair swan.

The couch s cool streamlined shape contrasts with that of the organic curvy contours of the egg and swan chairs which also appeared in the same hotel. The swan chair is a mid century classic in every way. Originally designed for the royal hotel in copenhagen in 1958 the swan chair is a wonderful example of the whimsical side of the mid century era. The egg chair was also included on that presentation and both chairs enjoyed a lot of popularity but we could argue that the swan chair has become just a little more famous and mainstream.

Shop and build your own swan chair today at rove concepts. Alongside the egg arne jacobsen designed the swan for the lobby and lounge areas at the sas royal hotel in copenhagen. Replica swan chair reproduction arne jacobsen swan chair buy the stunning swan chair online from replica furniture. Along with the swan jacobsen also developed the egg chair and other furniture much of which did not get into mass production like the drop.

Arne emil jacobsen was a danish architect and designer. Via design within reach. He is remembered for his contribution to architectural functionalism as well as for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple but effective chair designs. The swan is a lounge chair and sofa designed by arne jacobsen in the danish modern style in 1958 for the radisson sas royal hotel in copenhagen.

These two original designer chairs originated in arne jacobsen s own garage at his home in klampenborg north of copenhagen and have been in production at fritz hansen ever since. Swan chair designed by arne jacobsen for fritz hansen. This arne jacobsen furniture design harmonizes with his architectural work during that period utilizing straight lines and perfect proportions. Vintage swan chair was designed by danish designer arne jacobsen in 1958 for radisson sas hotel in copenhagen as a part of a wider collection alongside some other iconic models including the world famous egg chair.

Most suitably upholstered with bright colors in high quality danish cashmere wools. Designed for the sas royal hotel in copenhagen for which designer arne jacobsen was the architect the swan chair 1958 permitted guests to spin on its swivel base thus becoming active participants in the busy hotel atmosphere. This danish furniture masterpiece was designed by arne jacobsen in the 1960 s and represents a swan as it unfolds its wings.