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.
Find authentic Arne Jacobsen chairs, tables, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
$4,560Sale Price|20% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape for the chair by experimenting with wire and plaster in his garage. Today, the Egg...
Metal
Early Arne Jacobsen egg chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
An iconic early edition 'Egg' armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and manufactured in the early 1960s. This piece is...
Aluminum
Leather Egg Chair By Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
EGG CHAIR BY FRITZ HANSEN Introducing the iconic Egg chair, a timeless design by Arne Jacobsen dating back to 1966, This recently reupholstered ...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, original black leather. 2024
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. Original upholstered with black semi aniline leatherleather. Four star base. With tilt function Made by Fritz Hansen, brown label. This icon...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen First Edition Black Leather Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Arne Jacobsen first edition egg chair designed in 1958 for SAS hotel Copenhagen and made by Fritz Hansen. Chair retain FH stamp and original labe...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Authentic Arne Jacobsen Egg chair for Fritz Hansen. Iconic design made by Arne in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. This is a vintage model from the 1960s. In its origina...
Aluminum
Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
An egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen reupholstered in cognac leather.
Leather
$22,684 / item
Arne Jacobsen Model 3316 Egg Easy Chair Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s almost exclusively vertical and horizontal surfaces. The Egg sprang from a new tech...
Oak
$10,492 / item
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg™ is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s almost exclusively vertical and horizontal surfaces. The Egg sprang from a new tec...
Oak
Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highland, IN
This example of Arne Jacobsen's iconic egg chair dates from the first year of production when the chair was made with an integrated seat cushion rather than the more common loose pad...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair In Edelman Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid-Century, leather and chrome armchair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. Newly upholstered in Edelman leather.
Leather
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Original fabric and tagged.
Fabric
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Wool upholstery. Tagged.
Wool
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen upholstered in Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958. Newly upholstered in high-quality cognac leather, showing a beautiful natural patina and soft texture. T...
Metal
'Egg Chair' + Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
An iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, dating from the 1960s, accompanied by its original ottoman. This classic set has been fully reupholstered in premium cognac lea...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen, White Leather, 1967
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in a luxurious creamy/white leather from Maharam. M...
Aluminum
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early "Egg" chair with vintage upholstery.
Wool
Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is upholstered in cognac colored patinated leather and is in great condition. Arne...
Metal
Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
"Egget", an iconic armchair designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, is a masterpiece of Danish furniture design. The chair, also known as model 3316, i...
Leather
$9,276Sale Price / set|33% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair & Ottoman by Fritz Hansen, Leather, 1974
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A superb early example of Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair, produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark and dated 1974, paired with its matching ottoman. The design remains one of the defining achi...
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and steel "Egg" lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1958. Provenance: Estate of Russ Meyer. Seat Height (inche...
Steel
Vintage Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1965
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare early Egg chair was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1965. The Egg chair comes with a very fine bla...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Scandinavian Design
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with black leather in very good condition. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958.
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen, 1960s black leather egg chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover timeless elegance with the 1960s Arne Jacobsen black leather Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen. Renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and iconic Scandinavian design, this pie...
Metal
$2,275Sale Price|60% Off
Mid-Century Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
The Egg Chair is an iconic mid-century modern seating piece designed by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Denmark. This example dates fro...
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Egg Chair In Brazilian Cowhide
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Experience timeless design with the iconic 'Egg' chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in luxurious creamy cowhide, complemented by its sleek a...
Cowhide
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials New Italian Full-Grain Leather, Aluminum Star Base _______________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to lif...
Aluminum
1966 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful beige colored leather egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. It has the date code 0466 indicating a production date of 1966. The chair post and the chair bottom ha...
Metal
Egg Chair + Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2017. Poland. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original Kvadrat fabric. Powdercoated base. Ottoman: 22L 15.5W 14.5H
Fabric
$33,512Sale Price|20% Off
Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with return mechanism / tilt function. Padded with high-quality Arne Sörensen leather i...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair This lounge chair measures: 35 wide x 28 deep x 41 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 inch...
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with black butter aniline leather. Four star base profilated base. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen, Leather, 1960s Scandinavian
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with mokka butter aniline leather. Four star base profilated base. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 35.5 wide x 31 deep x 41.5 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair clearance ...
Chrome
Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cra...
Metal, Aluminum
$10,316Sale Price / set|20% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen, Red Boucle, 1965
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptional early Egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. This example dates precisely to May 1965, confirmed by the original silver foil Fritz ...
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Original Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967 A striking example of mid-century modern design, th...
Aluminum
1960s Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair in Purple
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Egg Lounge Chair, Model 3316, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Jacobsen designed the chair in 1958, perfecting the shape by experimenting with wire a...
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Egg Lounge Chair & Ottoman Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic original Mid-Century Modern Egg Chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Originally created in 1958, this particular chair is stamped 'Made In Denmark' f...
Chrome
'Egg Chair', Model 3316, in Original Leather Upholstery by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
'Egg Chair', Model 3316, in Original Leather Upholstery by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s Additional Information: Material: Leather and aluminium Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian 'Egg Chair' ...
Aluminum
The Egg Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen From 2001
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2001, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. This chair, with its distinctive cur...
Metal
Model 3316 Egg Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Egg Chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957, owes its name to its organically shaped seat, reminiscent as it is of a semi-open egg. Thanks to its generous seat the user can empl...
Aluminum
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...
Sheepskin
Arne Jacobsen Easy Chair Model 3316 / Egg Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 3316 / Egg designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair with Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 34 wide x 30 deep x 41.5 high, with a seat height of 15 in...
Chrome
Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Era: 1960s Materials: aluminum, wool Measurements: 32" wide x 25" deep x 41.5" tall Condition: Frames are i...
Wool
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Egg Chair & Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1981
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 80s edition Egg chair with ottoman was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1981. The Egg chair comes w...
Aluminum
$7,975Sale Price|20% Off
The Egg Chair – Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1960 – Black Leather by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into a legacy of timeless design with the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen — a masterpiece born from one of the most ambitious hotel interior projects in design history. Originally ...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen, Leather, Danish Design, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with butter walnut aniline leather. Four star base. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Leather
2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Egg Chair 3 Avail
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 2003. The price listed is for one chair and there are 3 available. Each chair is uphol...
Aluminum
1st Edition Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 1st edition egg chair was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen around 1958/1959. The chair features a wo...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Footstool in Red Wool, ca 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Footstool in Red Wool, ca 1960s This is a hard-to-find original footstool that was designed to accompany the iconic Egg Chair, design by Arne Jaco...
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Egg Chair Model 3316 with Ottoman in Elegance Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg Chair, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958-59 as part of the complete interior for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The chair features a swivel base with tilt fun...
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, 1960s Design
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather. Four star base with tilt function. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather. Four star base with tilt function. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Leather
$13,420Sale Price|20% Off
Original Pair of Egg Chair armchairs Fritz Hansen Designed by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Amazing Pair of The Egg / Egg Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Perfect condition in a woven black fabric this matching pair is all original and all st...
Steel
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Limited Anniversary Edition
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen in Walnut Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with walnut aniline leather. Four star base with tilt function. Made by Fritz Hansen. This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Leather
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