Swan Chair In Leather – Arne Jacobsen

Arne Jacobsen Swan armchair in leather (model 3320) produced by Fritz Hansen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. This example belongs to the first production series. It is upholstered in high-quality cognac/honey natural leather and rests on a four-star chrome swivel base. An icon of 20th-century Danish design, the Swan perfectly illustrates the designer's organic vision and technical innovation. Its enveloping, edgeless silhouette offers remarkable comfort and natural ergonomics, conforming to the body's posture while maintaining a light visual appearance. Dimensions: H 75 cm x W 67 cm x D 75 cm x Seat height 37 cm. The chair swivels. There is slight, normal wear on the backrest (see photo). Arne Jacobsen Swan leather armchair – history and design of the model. The Swan armchair was first presented in 1958 as part of the SAS Royal Hotel project in Copenhagen. This model is among Arne Jacobsen's major creations, developed for this iconic example of Scandinavian modernism. Produced by Fritz Hansen, it was designed as an elegant and fluid seat, in direct dialogue with the hotel's architecture. Unlike the more enveloping Egg chair, the Swan is distinguished by its open and continuous silhouette, entirely devoid of straight lines. Its organic form is made possible by the use of innovative techniques for the time, notably a molded structure covered in foam, allowing for great formal freedom. This process, experimented with by Jacobsen in the 1950s, marked a significant step in the evolution of modern design. The slim, swiveling aluminum base reinforces the chair's impression of lightness. The armchair seems almost suspended in space, while offering a comfortable and stable seat. Originally intended for the hotel's reception areas, it was designed to provide a degree of privacy while blending harmoniously into an open environment. The SAS Royal Hotel, inaugurated in 1960, is one of Arne Jacobsen's most accomplished projects, for which he designed every detail, from the furniture to the lighting. The Swan chair interacts with other iconic pieces such as the Egg chair and the Drop chair, forming a coherent whole where design and architecture are one. Today, the Swan chair is considered an emblematic piece of 20th-century design. It features in numerous public and private collections, testifying to the enduring influence of Jacobsen's work and the quality of Fritz Hansen's production. View this Arne Jacobsen Swan leather chair in full screen on Vintage Addict