Fritz Hansen - Swan Armchair

 

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…and the swan is also designed by Arne Jacobsen!

In 1958 the designer Arne Jacobsen had the challenge to design furniture for the lobby and the lounge area of the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel. The results of the creation process were the swan, and the egg-two chair, which are now true classics of the design.

In 1958, the swan armchair was a technical reform and his design arouse sensation: The swan has no straight lines, only curves. Because of this, the swan received a graceful and friendly outward appearance.

The popularity and quality of the swan chair is reflected in that, that it is represented in different design museums all over the world, among other things in art industry museum in Copenhagen and in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Details to Fritz Hansen - Swan Armchair

Malerial: aluminium, plastic, cold foam, Tonus
Measurements: H: 85cm, D: 68cm, L: 74 cm

Supplementary information

• Produktdatenblatt zum Schwan Sessel (PDF ca. 4 MB)

Design: Arne Jacobsen

Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) used to be professor at the Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and was appointed Dr. h.c. by several foreign universities and academies. He is considered as one of the pathfinders of the current furniture art.. Designer Arne Jacobsen