Arne Jacobsen

ARNE JACOBSEN (Denmark, 1902 - 1971) for FRITZ HANSEN.
Sofa 'Swan'.
Orange fabric upholstery.
Aluminum frame.
The upholstery, not original (reference Coda by Qvadrat), shows wear.
Retains FH sticker on the leg.
Measurements: 75 x 144 x 70 cm; 40 cm (seat height).

The Swan sofa was designed in 1957 by Arne Jacobsen for the Radisson SAS Royal hotel in Copenhagen, and was edited by the Danish firm Fritz Hansen. Together with the Swan chair, they soon became symbols of modern design. The "Swan" is a sofa with innovative lines and techniques, devoid of straight lines, except for the minimalist metal support. The seat and armrests are joined in a curved movement, describing a fold that harmonizes with the curvilinear shape of the backrest. Matching the chair, both describe a molded shell of synthetic material on an aluminum base. Among Arne Jacobsen's other designs for SAS Royal are the "Egg Chair", "Swan Chair", "Series 3300" and "Drop Chair", furniture with which Jacobsen has written the history of Danish design around the world.

Architect and designer, Arne Jacobsen studied for four years at the Copenhagen School of Construction and then entered the Faculty of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Among his most outstanding architectural works are St. Catherine's College in Oxford, the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, the headquarters of the National Bank of Denmark in the same city, and the Royal Danish Embassy in London. As a designer, he has created furniture that has become classics, including the "Ant" chair (1951) and the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs designed for the SAS Hotel. He is also known for his 1955 model 3107 chair, also called "Chair number 7", of which more than five million copies were sold, starring alongside Christine Keeler in Lewis Morley's iconic portrait. His other contribution to popular culture in the media is his designer cutlery, with spoons for both hands, which were chosen for the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" for their futuristic look. The key to the success of Jacobsen's work lies in its elegant and essential design, and today we can find them in collections such as those of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London or the MoMA in New York, among many others.
The Danish firm Fritz Hansen, founded in 1872, manufactures original, unique, functional and innovative contemporary design furniture. It manufactures its products in its facilities in the north of Copenhagen, making each piece in close cooperation with designers and architects of international prestige. Its collection includes the Egg Chair and Swan chair, the Series 7 chair, the Ant chair and the Oxford chair by designer Arne Jacobsen, as well as tables and armchairs designed by Danish designers Piet Hein and Poul Kjaerholm.