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Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971) was one of Denmark’s most significant architects and designers. His large and diverse body of work has left profound imprints on Danish and international design and architecture history.
Arne Emil Jacobsen, Hon. FAIA (Danish pronunciation: [ˈɑːnə e̝ˈmiˀl ˈjɑkʰʌpsn̩]; 11 February 1902 – 24 March 1971) was a Danish architect and furniture designer. He is remembered for his contribution to architectural functionalism and for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple well-designed chairs.
For six decades, Arne Jacobsen was at the forefront of Danish architecture and design. Working as both architect, furniture designer, industrial designer and landscape architect, he made contributions to the world of design that remain as significant today as they were in his lifetime.
Arne Jacobsen was a visionary and highly prolific architect and designer. His work spanned from architecture to interiors, furniture, lamps, graphic design, textiles and design objects, such as taps and technical accessories, clocks, tableware and more.
Arne Jacobsen was a Danish architect and designer of many important buildings in an austere modern style. He is known internationally for his industrial design, particularly for his three-legged stacking chair (1952) and his “egg” chair (1959), the back and seat of which were formed of.
For more than half of the 20th century, Arne Jacobsen’s ideas shaped the landscape of Danish design, rippling out from Scandinavia to influence architects and designers around the world. He directed projects ranging from complex buildings such as Denmark’s National Bank to humble undertakings that included designing a teaspoon for his ...
In the 1930s, Arne Jacobsen won a competition to design the Bellevue Seaside Resort near Copenhagen. Arne Jacobsen designed everything, from the tickets and employee uniforms to the...
Continuing our mid-century modernism series, we take a look at the iconic Egg chair, which was designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the former SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.
From his inventive Egg Chair to cutting-edge architecture, Arne Jacobsen was a modern designer whose work captivated the world in the mid-20th century.
Arne Jacobsen designs this summer residence at Gudmindrup Lyng for himself and his family in 1938. With the building, which he dubs ‘Knarken’, Arne Jacobsen realizes many of the new functionalist ideals which he and many of his contemporaries are drawn to.