He is remembered for his contribution to architectural functionalism as well as for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple but effective chair designs.
Arne jacobsen chair swan.
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.
Arne emil jacobsen was a danish architect and designer.
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.
Now made of polyurethane foam it s marked by its flowing organic shape.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
It is manufactured by danish furniture manufacturer republic of fritz hansen.
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.
This danish furniture masterpiece was designed by arne jacobsen in the 1960 s and represents a swan as it unfolds its wings.
The swan chair is a mid century classic in every way.
Swan chair designed by arne jacobsen for fritz hansen.
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This arne jacobsen furniture design harmonizes with his architectural work during that period utilizing straight lines and perfect proportions.
Alongside the egg arne jacobsen designed the swan for the lobby and lounge areas at the sas royal hotel in copenhagen.