Swan (chair)
The Swan is a lounge chair and sofa designed by Arne Jacobsen in the Danish modern style in 1958 for the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. It is manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer Republic of Fritz Hansen.[1]
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| Designer | Arne Jacobsen |
|---|---|
| Date | 1958 |
| Materials | Steel frame, fabric or leather cover |
| Style / tradition | Modernist/Danish modern |
| Sold by | Fritz Hansen (Denmark) |
| Height | 77 cm (30.3 in) |
| Width | 74 cm (29.1 in) |
| Depth | 68 cm (26.8 in) |
Along with the Swan, Jacobsen also developed the Egg chair and other furniture much of which did not get into mass production, like the Drop. The Swan couch is still in production.[2]
Jacobsen not only used the Swan for the SAS Royal Hotel, he also used it for his following projects like Danmarks Nationalbank.
Manufacture and materials
The Swan has been in production at Fritz Hansen ever since. It is available in several types of leather and fabric upholstery. The base is always star shaped in satin polished aluminium.
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References
- "Arne Jacobson: Swan", Fritz Hansen
- "Swan Sofa", Fritz Hansen
External links
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