Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Danish, 1902-1971

The eye-catching work of the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen often introduces new collectors to mid-20th century furniture. With their fluid lines and sculptural presence, Jacobsen’s signature pieces — the elegant Swan chair and the cozy-yet-cutting edge Egg chair, both first presented in 1958 — are iconic representations of both the striking aesthetic of the designers of the era and their concomitant attention to practicality and comfort. Jacobsen designed furniture that had both gravitas and groove.

Though Jacobsen is a paragon of Danish modernism, his approach to design was the least “Danish” of those who are counted as his peers. The designs of Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Børge Mogensen and others grew out of their studies as cabinetmakers. They prized skilled craftsmanship and their primary material was carved, turned and joined wood. Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, and while he shared his colleagues’ devotion to quality of construction, he was far more open to other materials such as metal and fiberglass.

Many of Jacobsen’s best-known pieces had their origin in architectural commissions. His molded-plywood, three-legged Ant chair (1952) was first designed for the cafeteria of a pharmaceutical company headquarters. The tall-backed Oxford chair was made for the use of dons at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, whose Jacobsen-designed campus opened in 1962 (while still under construction). The Swan, Egg and Drop chairs and the AJ desk lamp were all created as part of Jacobsen’s plan for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel, which opened in 1960. (The hotel has since been redecorated, but one guest room has been preserved with all-Jacobsen accoutrements.)

To Jacobsen’s mind, the chief merit of any design was practicality. He designed the first stainless-steel cutlery set made by the Danish silver company Georg Jensen; Jacobsen’s best-selling chair — the plywood Series 7 — was created to provide lightweight, stackable seating for modern eat-in kitchens. But as you will see from the objects on 1stDibs, style never took a backseat to function in Arne Jacobsen’s work. His work merits a place in any modern design collection.

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Creator: Arne Jacobsen

Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Ant Chair with Matching Drop-Leaf Table, Denmark, 1950s

$4,525 / set

Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Ant Chair with Matching Drop-Leaf Table, Denmark, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in PARIS, FR

An exceptional and highly collectible Scandinavian modern ensemble designed by Arne Jacobsen, consisting of an original Ant chair and its matching drop-leaf table, both executed in r...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Arne Jacobsen 3601 Drop Leaf Table for Fritz Hansen in Teak

$3,097Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Mid-Century Arne Jacobsen 3601 Drop Leaf Table for Fritz Hansen in Teak

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in London, GB

One of Arne Jacobsen’s more utilitarian designs from the 1950s, the 3601 table stands on aluminium legs with rubber ferrules, with a teak veneered ply top. A simple, almost industria...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Aluminum

1950s Rustic European Craftsman Drop Leaf Dining Table with Sawtooth Legs

$7,200

H 30.5 in W 65.5 in D 37.5 in

1950s Rustic European Craftsman Drop Leaf Dining Table with Sawtooth Legs

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This incredible drop leaf dining table is a Mid Century Rustic European Style Craftsman Masterpiece. The design is truly eye catching. Featuring a pine plank top edged by a geome...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Oak, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table

$1,100

H 29.5 in W 59 in D 39 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant MCM Modern dining table features a rich teak grain and a versatile drop-leaf design, perfect for optimizing smaller spaces. Supported by a classic split-gateleg base, th...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen

$1,800

H 19 in W 59 in D 25 in

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Jacobsen Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen, c.1950s, Denmark. The coffee table features a teak table top and chrome base. Dimensions  59" width x 25" depth x 19" height. Condition...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Chrome

Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table

$3,300

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 40 in

Unique Danish Drop-Leaf Table

Located in New York, NY

Unique Danish drop-leaf table. Walnut drop-leaf table with wheels. Measures (fully open): 60" W x 28.5" H x 40" D. With both leaves down the depth is approximate 17" D.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Vejle Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table — Danish Mid-Century Modern Elegance

$2,450

H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Vejle Rosewood Drop-Leaf Dining Table — Danish Mid-Century Modern Elegance

By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Finn Juhl

Located in Dronten, NL

A quintessential example of Danish mid-century modern design, this Vejle rosewood drop-leaf dining table combines functional versatility with refined craftsmanship. Its elegant, scul...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1960s

$1,102

H 28.15 in W 69.1 in D 33.86 in

Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish modern teak drop leaf dining table, 1960s Large dining table with drop leaf extension. Extension leaf can hang on one end or be stored un...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Alvar Aalto Drop-leaf Table by Artek 1950s

$2,483

H 27.96 in W 44.1 in D 29.93 in

Alvar Aalto Drop-leaf Table by Artek 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek drop-leaf table, design by Alvar Aalto. The table has cream linoleum top. The table is from around 1950s, in original condition, in really good shape and has beautiful patina o...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Birch

English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay

$1,895

H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 25.88 in

English Regency Rosewood One Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table with Brass Inlay

Located in Milford, NH

A fine English Regency rosewood one-drawer drop leaf work table with rectangular top and brass inlaid border, bullseye brass pulls, and shaped leaf supports on each side, supported b...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Arne Jacobsen Teak Model 3600 Circular Dining Table for Fritz Hansen

$3,498

H 27.56 in Dm 47.25 in

Arne Jacobsen Teak Model 3600 Circular Dining Table for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Heal's, Fritz Hansen

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an early original version, designed by Arne Jacobsen and Made by Fritz Hansen, and retaining it;s original Ivorine Retailers label from Heal's of Tottenham Court Road London.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$5,500

H 19 in W 59.5 in D 21.75 in

Rosewood Coffee Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Arne Jacobsen coffee table with Brazilian rosewood top and aluminum base. Beautiful figuring in the rosewood. Very good condition with very few signs of use.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen & Piet Hein Wood Dining Table Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen

$4,250

H 27.5 in W 47.25 in D 71 in

Arne Jacobsen & Piet Hein Wood Dining Table Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Arne Jacobsen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Arne Jacobsen & Piet Hein dining table. Wood has scratches and chipping, but adds to its pleasant patina. Fits 6 dining chairs.

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20th Century Danish Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s

$3,191

H 28.55 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak drop leaf dining table 1950s Beautiful and very elegant Mid-Century Modern dining table with two drop leaves. This design is very much in the style of Børge Moge...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Previously Available Items

Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s

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H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in

Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952. This table has a teak wooden foldable top and chrome-plated tubular metal legs. This ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

Rare Model '3601' Drop-Leaf Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s

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H 27.17 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in

Rare Model '3601' Drop-Leaf Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Rare model ‘3601’ small dining table or ‘camping table’ designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. This table has been only produced for a couple o...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s

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H 27.17 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful small table in teak plywood and steel. Jacobsen designed this drop-leaf table in the early 1950s to accompany his famous "ant" chairs. The table is no longer in production.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Arne Jacobsen Table

Sold

H 27.5 in W 24.5 in D 27 in

Arne Jacobsen Table

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury Danish modern drop leaf table in teak wood grain. Made for Fritz Hansen furniture company. Measures: 18" leaves. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Teak Drop-Leaf Table "3601" by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s

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H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in

Teak Drop-Leaf Table "3601" by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Barcelona, ES

Teak drop-leaf table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s

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H 26.78 in W 27.56 in

Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952. This table has a teak wooden foldable top and chrome-plated tubular metal legs. This ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen Rosewood kitchen table

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H 27.17 in W 23.63 in L 27.17 in

Arne Jacobsen Rosewood kitchen table

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Arne Jacobsen Rosewood drop-leaf table. Table top and two drop-leafs of Rosewood, frame of Chromed plated steel. Designed by Arne Jacobs...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Drop-leaf table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

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H 27.17 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in

Drop-leaf table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Drop-leaf table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Teak and chrome plated steel. Nice refinished condition. 1960s.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

Vintage Arne Jacobsen ant chairs & dropleaf table Fritz Hansen

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H 30 in W 16 in D 15 in

Vintage Arne Jacobsen ant chairs & dropleaf table Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of three-legged Ant chairs and a rather rarely seen table with two drop leaves. Beautiful oiled teak and tubular steel construction. They were manufactured by Fritz Hansen in ...

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1960s Vintage Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Teak

Arne Jacobsen drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Arne Jacobsen drop-leaf and pembroke tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Jacobsen drop-leaf and pembroke tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original drop-leaf and pembroke tables by Arne Jacobsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider drop-leaf and pembroke tables by Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard, and Hans J. Wegner. Prices for Arne Jacobsen drop-leaf and pembroke tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,250 and can go as high as $4,423, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,776.

Questions About Arne Jacobsen Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Who is Arne Jacobsen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Arne Jacobsen was a Danish artist and architect who lived from 1902 to 1971. His style has become synonymous with Danish modernism, and he is particularly well known for his curvy chairs that include the Series 7, the Egg and the Swan. You'll find a collection of Arne Jacobsen furniture on 1stDibs.
How do I pronounce Arne Jacobsen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The American pronunciation of Arne Jacobsen is "Aarn JAY-kub-sin," but as the artist's name is Danish, it is pronounced “AR-nee YAK-ob-sen” in his native language. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on February 11, 1902, and graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in the city. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Arne Jacobsen furniture.
What did Arne Jacobsen make?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Arne Jacobsen was a renowned furniture designer and architect who is most frequently associated with his iconic Egg Chair, although his Swan and Ant Chairs were also quite popular. His avant-garde pieces were eye-catching and a little bit shocking, but also very functional. Shop a collection of Jacobsen furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What inspired Arne Jacobsen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Many things inspired the work of Arne Jacobsen. The Danish designer and architect often looked to elements of nature, particularly the garden behind his home. In addition, other architects and designers like Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius influenced his work. Find a collection of Arne Jacobsen furniture on 1stDibs.
How did Arne Jacobsen become famous?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Arne Jacobsen became famous by designing austere, minimalist buildings and producing furniture specifically to decorate them. An example is the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. Not only did he design the building, he also created his well-known Drop, Egg and Swan chairs to decorate it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Arne Jacobsen furniture.
What is the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The original Egg chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. It was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. With the Egg chair, Jacobsen continued his ongoing experimentation with synthetic materials. First, he devised small-scale clay models in his garage. The prototypes' finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather — or, in the cost-conscious hotel’s case, fabric. Today, the Egg chair is supported by welded steel tubing and is mounted on a lightweight aluminum base. Shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
Where are Arne Jacobsen clocks made?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Arne Jacobsen clocks are now made in Denmark. They have been manufactured in a range of other countries in the past, but now have returned to production in Denmark, where the architect and furniture designer was born. Browse through a collection of Arne Jacobsen clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What buildings did Arne Jacobsen design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Arne Jacobsen designed many buildings over the course of his lifetime. Some of his well-known buildings include the campus of St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, United Kingdom, and the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen furniture.
How do I set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
How you set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock depends on the model. Many of the clocks feature two knobs on the back. One sets the time, and the other controls the alarm. New clocks designed under the Arne Jacobsen name come with instructions that can guide you through the process. You'll find a range of Arne Jacobsen clocks on 1stDibs.
How is the base mounted on Arne Jacobsen chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The bases of Arne Jacobsen chairs are mounted in different ways. In some pieces, artisans bolt or screw the base into the seat. Other designs have a pedestal base driven into a hole on the seat bottom with a mallet. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Arne Jacobsen chairs.
Why did Arne Jacobsen make the Egg chair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
Arne Jacobsen made the Egg chair for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1958. The curvy chair was meant to contrast with the SAS Royal Hotel’s straight lines as well as showcase Jacobsen’s eye for interiors. The Egg chair was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs.
Does an Arne Jacobsen egg chair support the back?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Whether an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair supports the back adequately is largely a matter of personal perception. Jacobsen did design the chair's ergonomic, dramatic curves to correspond to the contours of the human body in order to deliver a comfortable seating experience. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs.
How do I program an Arne Jacobsen Roman table clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
To program an Arne Jacobsen Roman table clock, remove the back of the clock and locate the two knobs found on the back of the clear case. Turn one knob to change the time and the other to set the alarm. Shop a range of vintage table clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I tell if it’s a real Arne Jacobsen chair?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The best way to tell if an Arne Jacobsen chair is real is to look for the label. On designs made before 2006, the label appears on the base of the chair. The designs varied over the years, but usually say "Made in Denmark by Fritzhansen." Chairs made after 2006 usually feature a sewn-on label along the fabric on the bottom of the seat. The label typically says "Republic of Fritz Hansen." Shop a collection of expertly vetted Arne Jacobsen chairs on 1stDibs.