Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen

The iconic swan armchair was designed by arne jacobsen and made by the danish manufacturer fritz hansen in 1958. This piece is from the first production series. The armchair was created as part of jacobsen's comprehensive project for the sas royal hotel (currently radisson collection royal hotel) in copenhagen. The soft and organic line of the armchair is the result of the author's artistic approach to design and innovative technology, to which fritz hansen secured the rights in the 1950s. This technology allows for the shaping of furniture from hard foam material and offers more possibilities than wood. This is how jacobsen's most famous designs were created, ie the swan, egg and drop chairs, which combined modern technology, craftsmanship and the author's free vision. The armchair was re-upholstered with high-quality natural leather in chocolate brown with a visible texture. The swivel, four-arm legs base is made of chrome. Swan often appeared in arne jacobsen's comprehensive architectural projects, including the st. Catherine's college in oxford from 1964 or the cathedral-like hall of the national bank of denmark. Arne jacobsen was born in 1902 in copenhagen, died in 1971. He is the most famous post-war danish designer and architect. He graduated from the school of applied arts in 1924 and the royal danish academy of fine arts, where he studied architecture in 1927. He was awarded the cf hansen medal and the grand prix of the 11th milan triennale. Jacobsen's most famous project was the royal hotel in copenhagen, for which he designed every detail, from fabrics and lamps to cutlery and furniture. Aj lamps, designed for the royal hotel and produced by louis poulsen, are a perfect example of its streamlined and elegant style. The famous egg and swan chairs were also designed for the royal hotel. The chair is in very good condition. The upholstery has been restored. The original signature is attached to the chair. The leather has natural wrinkles.