20th Century Design Online
Description:
Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair, Denmark, mid to late 20th century, blue upholstery on adjustable four-prong aluminum base, maker's mark cast in base, ht. 33, wd. 30, dp. 24 in.
Note: Jacobsen was a celebrated post-war Danish designer and architect. He graduated from the School of Applied Arts in 1924 and from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied architecture, in 1927. Jacobsen worked actively both as an architect and as a designer and received many prestigious awards for his designs, including a C.F. Hansen Medal and the Grand Prix of Milan XI Triennale.
Estimate $400-600
Minor age expected wear to base. Fabric clean with area of light soiling on front of back.
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Fritz Hansen Swan, Denmark20th Century Design
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