The original had Arne Jacobsen made in his own garage in Klampenborg. The upholstery of an original chair can be supplied in fabric or leather and there is a choice of multiple colors. Under the cover is a layer of cold foam for extra good comfort. Naturally, the fabric of our chairs that we offer at JustDesignClassics depends on what we have in our showroom.
Design of the Swan Chair
The Swan Chair is a lounge chair in 1958, just like the Egg Chair, which was also designed for the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen by designer Arne Jacobsen. The Swan Chair consists of only curved lines and is very elegant. The Swan chair can be covered with different types of fabric or leather, although this depends on the current range. The seat hangs slightly behind for extra comfort. The chassis is matt polished aluminum and brushed metal.
History Arne Jacobsen
The designer of the Swan Chair is Arne Jacobsen. Arne Jacobsen was born in Denmark in 1902, he also died in Denmark in 1971. Jacobsen was an architect and designer by profession. In his parental home there were many decorations, but Arne Jacobsen liked simple and tight. He painted his brightly colored nursery as a child in white.
Arne Jacobsen studied architecture at the Royal Academy of Art in Copenhagen. He designed the design chairs The Egg and The Swan especially for the lobby and lounge areas of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.
Manufacturer Fritz Hansen
The Swan Chair is produced by manufacturer Fritz Hansen. The collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Arne Jacobsen started in 1934 and the first successful design piece was The Ant Chair.
Fritz Hansen was a furniture maker by profession and founded the furniture factory in 1872. He produced design furniture in a contemporary style. In reality, the furniture has become timeless, today it is still very popular design pieces in lounge rooms, waiting rooms but also in homes.
On all the original designs, produced by manufacturer Fritz Hansen, the logo and signature of the furniture brand Fritz Hansen is put.