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Arne Jacobsen, father of modern design

If we had to name just one Danish designer, the choice would be difficult, but perhaps we'd choose Arne Jacobsen Arne Jacobsen, whose influence on the world of...

Design MarketMay 2017
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If we had to name just one Danish designer, the choice would be difficult, but perhaps we'd choose Arne Jacobsen, whose influence is still very much felt today. We owe him some remarkable pieces that all design lovers dream of owning one day: the Egg chair, the Egg chair , the Swan Chair, the series 7 chair, the ant chair... These classics of vintage furniture are perfectly in line with the functionalist trend and testify to his inspiration from the organic world. [caption id="attachment7244" align="aligncenter" width="653"] The Egg Chair (1957), the Swan Chair (1957), the Series 7 Chair (1955) and the Ant Chair (1951/52) The Egg Chair (1957), the Swan Chair (1957), the Series 7 Chair (1955) and the Ant Chair (1951/52)[/caption] Arne Emil Jacobsen was born in Copenhagen in 1902. Urged on by his father, he entered Copenhagen Technical College to study masonry until 1924. However, the young Jacobsen soon showed a keen interest in design. He entered the architecture competition at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and graduated in 1927. He then joined Paul Holsoe's architectural practice, but left two years later. In 1929, he presented an avant-garde project for a house that pivoted on an axis to follow the movement of the sun. His first notable success was winning the competition! In 1930, Jacobsen founded his own agency. He developed a multitude of architectural projects, designer furniture, textiles, etc. He advocated functional and rational architecture. He designed pieces with elegant, simple shapes, combined with comfortable, natural materials. [caption id="attachment7246" align="aligncenter" width="542"] 3300 armchair (1956), coffee table (1960s), Stelton steel coffee and tea set (1960s), AJ floor lamp (1950s), Swan sofa (1957), DOT stools (1950s) 3300 armchair (1956), coffee table (1960s), Stelton steel coffee and tea set (1960s), AJ floor lamp (1950s), Swan sofa (1957), DOT stools (1950s)[/caption] In 1956, he was appointed professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. Arne Jacobsen has received numerous international awards, including the Diploma of Honour at the 10th Milan Triennale in 1954 and the International Design Award in Japan in 1991. Arne Jacobsen left an indelible mark on Danish design: 45 years after his death, he continues to influence current generations of designers around the world! Find Arne Jacobsen pieces available on Design Market Find Arne Jacobsen pieces available on Design Market Find Arne Jacobsen pieces available on Design Market

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