Image source: Fritz Hansen — Swan
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Collection Story
Origin
The Swan is Arne Jacobsen's series of 1958 for Fritz Hansen. The series page says he designed it for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, where it was meant for the lobby and lounges, and describes a form with no straight lines that still looks organic and soft. Wikipedia names the series a lounge chair and sofa in the Danish modern style and adds that Jacobsen used the Swan again in later projects such as Danmarks Nationalbank.
Design Language
The manufacturer pairs soft, organic shapes with a strong architectural appeal. Wikipedia notes that the Swan couch is still in production, and the product data says the sofa was reintroduced to Fritz Hansen's collection in 2000.
Image source: Fritz Hansen — Swan · © Fritz Hansen and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official website ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
Key Pieces
- Swan Lounge Chair 3320, the swivel chair
- Swan Sofa 3321, a two-seater on a shaker base, 144 cm wide, 74 cm deep and 79 cm high
Pieces in this collection
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