Arne Jacobsen

Collection of Noritsugu Oda, Japan
Private Collection, Denmark

Poul Erik Tøjner and Kjeld Vindum, Arne Jacobsen, Architekt & Designer, Copenhagen, 1995, p. 84
Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum, Jacobsen, Copenhagen, 2001, pp. 436, 439 and 441
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Scandinavian Design, Cologne, 2002, p. 299
Michael A. Sheridan, Room 606:  The SAS House and the Work of Arne Jacobsen, London, 2003, pp. 202, 206 and 214

Overall very good original condition consistent with age and use. The leather seat with isolated areas of discoloration, minor shallow surface scratches, abrasions and areas of light discoloration as seen in the catalogue illustration. The piping along the edge with two areas of abrasions. The seat area with some darkening to the leather consistent with use and natural aging process of the leather. The seat also with crazing concentrated to the central portion and the front of the seat as expected. There is one tear to the leather in the center portion of the seat measuring five inches in length. There is small adjacent secondary tear which has only lightly broken the surface of the leather measuring 1 ½ inches in length. The feet with some minor darkening and oxidation. The chair is slightly uneven.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Approximately fifty "Drop" chairs were executed in leather for use as bar seating in the Snack Bar of the SAS Hotel.  Upon renovation of the hotel, these chairs were discarded and approximately thirty examples were salvaged by hotel employees.

 

Pre-lot text
The following four lots by Arne Jacobsen were each incorporated in the interior scheme of Jacobsen's groundbreaking Scandinavian Airline System's Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.  Jacobsen served as both the architect and designer of the complete interior on this historic project.  The "Drop" chair was specifically designed for use as seating in the Snack Bar adjacent to the lobby.  Modified versions of the "Egg" chair appeared in the lobby and the "Swan" chair model was included in the "Panorama" room on the 21^st floor, which functioned as a public area to enjoy the views of the city below.