Though he originally made contact with the Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen in the 1930s, it was not until after the war that the technology became available for Jacobsens modernist designs to actually be produced. Resulting in the 'Ant' chair of 1951 and the 'Swan' and 'Egg' Chairs of 1958. Jacobsen simple style also produced a geometric range of kitchenware for Stelton and sleek Cutlery for Georg Jensen.