Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971)
Arne Jacobsen is the Danish architect who master the most personal and successful interpretation of the international functionalism. His architecture includes a considerable number of epochmaking buildings in both Denmark, Germany and Great Britain. Arne Jacobsen initially trained as a mason before studying architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts, Copenhagen, graduating in 1927.
From 1927 until 1930, he worked in the architectural office of Paul Holsoe. In 1930, he established his own design office, which he headed until his death in 1971, and worked independently as an architect, interior, furniture, textile and ceramics designer. He was proffessor of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts, Copenhagen, from 1956 onwards. His best known projects are St. Catherine´s College, Oxford, and the SAS Hotel, Copenhagen.
Arne Jacobsen´s designs came into existence as brief sketches and were then modelled in plaster or cardboard in full size. He kept on working until his revolutionary ideas for new furniture had been realized at the utmost perfection. The “Ant” from 1952 became the starting point of his world fame as a furniture designer and became the first of a number of lightweight chairs with seat and back in one oiece of moulded wood.
Model “3107” from 1955 is often merely called ” The Number Seven Chair”. It was launched in beech, black and white. The colour scale has through the years been further developed by a.o. the Danish architect Verner Panton and the Danish painter Poul Gernes 1925-96 and today includes a variety of colours in lacquer or lazure as well as beech, maple, ash, and cherry. “3107” has become the most important success in Danish furniture history – manufactured in more than 5 million copies.
The Royal Hotel 1956-61, situated in Copenhagen, is one of Arne Jacobsen´s masterpieces. For the decoration of the hotel he designed several pieces of furniture, lamps and fabrics, and also cutlery, glasses, and door handles. As significant counterpoints to the stiffly upright, monumental building his easy chair, the “Swan” and the “Egg”, stand out as organic sculptures.
During the 1960´es Arne Jacobsen turned to forms as the circle, cylinder, triangle, and cubus. On the whole, his mind as an architect began to influence his design. Both the stainless steel tableware set “Cylinda-Line” and the lamp series “AJ” reflect this. Common to all Arne Jacobsen´s designs is that they have become international design classics.
“The Ant” and “The Number Seven” ´chairs made Arne Jacobsen world famous as a furniture designer and made Fritz Hansen an international manufacturer of design and quality furniture. Fritz Hansen´s collection of timeless furniture includes both well-known Danish classics and more recent furniture series designed by Danish and international designers.
More design from Arne Jacobsen:
AJ Mini Anniversary Edition design by Arne Jacobsen – Louis Poulsen
AJ Mini Anniversary Edition A beautiful, petite table lamp, that provides soft, warm downward directed …
Grand Prix™ chair is now available for a limited time in several special editions featuring green leather paired with walnut veneer
A BOLD NEW LOOK Fritz Hansen proudly presents Grand Prix™ Editions – a curated range …
AJ Garden bollard lamp emits a pleasant fully shaded downward directed by Arne Jacobsen – Louis Poulsen
AJ Garden Bollard This outdoor lamp emits a pleasant fully shaded downward directed, glare-free light. …
Fritz Hansen proudly presents a special edition of the stylish Swan™ chair by Arne Jacobsen
FRITZ HANSEN CHOICE 2024 Fritz Hansen proudly presents a special edition of the stylish Swan™ …
The AJ Trolley™ now available in walnut veneer design by Arne Jacobsen – Fritz Hansen
The AJ Trolley™ is an authentic piece of Danish design heritage now available in walnut …
Fritz Hansen is releasing a limited production of 150 Egg chairs
Introducing The Collector’s Edition Egg Chair On November 1st Fritz Hansen is releasing a limited …
Introduce the little ones to a lifetime of beautiful, long-lasting design by Arne Jacobsen – Fritz Hansen
GOOD DESIGN IS FOR EVERY AGE Introduce the little ones to a lifetime of beautiful, …
New colour palette of the AJ Lamp Family by Arne Jacobsen – Louis Poulsen
Fresh new colours The new colour palette for the AJ Lamp family is a subtle …
Sika Design launched the garden bench St. Catherine design by Arne Jacobsen in 1935
In spring 2023, Sika Design launched the garden bench St. Catherine. St Catherine is an …
The F.H. Choice 2023 pays homage to Arne Jacobsen with an exclusive special edition of his iconic Egg™ chair – Fritz Hansen
The F.H. Choice 2023 pays homage to Arne Jacobsen with an exclusive special edition of …
Presenting front upholstery for the Ant™ chair by Arne Jacobsen – Fritz Hansen
A legendary design gets a softer upgrade Designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for the …
Reintroducing AJ Oxford originally designed in the early 1960s by Arne Jacobsen – Louis Poulsen
Reintroducing AJ Oxford. It was originally designed for St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England in …
FH3605™ Writing Desk, the table leg was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 – Fritz Hansen
HOME OFFICE DESK THE HYBRID WORKSPACE The FH3605™ or “Writing Desk”, in Arne Jacobsen’s own …
Arne Jacobsen’s summerhouse @ Trapholt museum
A major attraction for all those who are interested in design and architecture. Many are …
To celebrate the life and accomplishments of Arne Jacobsen, &Tradition introduces the emblematic Bellevue floor lamp in two new finishes
Bellevue AJ7 120th Anniversary edition Arne Jacobsen This graceful lamp shines a light on the …
Fritz Hansen presents a limited edition of Arne Jacobsen’s iconic DOT™ stool, created in collaboration with fragment design
Fritz Hansen x Fragment Fritz Hansen presents a limited edition of Arne Jacobsen’s iconic DOT™ …
FOREVER NEW – Proudly introducing the new Fritz Hansen Anniversary Collection
How do you introduce something that needs no introduction?To commemorate Fritz Hansen’s first 150 years, …
The Ant™ Celebrating 70 years of expressive design – Fritz Hansen
The Ant™ chair’s visual expression is imaginative and elegant, much like the curves of a …
Fritz Hansen relaunched Arne Jacobsen’s Egg table
The Egg table relaunched In March 2022, Fritz Hansen relaunched Arne Jacobsen’s Egg table. With …
Introducing the Egg™ table and marking Fritz Hansen’s 150th anniversary – Fritz Hansen
VERSATILE BEAUTY Original design from Arne Jacobsen to elevate modern spaces. When Arne Jacobsen first …
Fritz Hansen’s Drop™ Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen, is updated in contemporary colours and with matching powder-coated base finishes
Fritz Hansen’s Drop™ Chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen, is updated in contemporary colours and with …
Arne Jacobsen – Designing Denmark @ Trapholt until 15 August 2021
Trapholt presents the most comprehensive Arne Jacobsen exhibition in recent times. It is a sensory …
Travel as a tool @ Vandalorum
27 March – 19 September is a joint Nordic exhibition that considers the significance of …
The Egg™ chair in Re-wool a sustainable textile with exceptional vibrance and depth
NATURAL INSPIRATION THE EGG™ CHAIR IN RE-WOOL Timeless design by Arne Jacobsen in a sustainable …
SAS Royal Hotel – A love story is an intuitive, playful and tactile exhibition
Exhibition period December 10, 2020 – April 25, 2021 The SAS Royal Hotel – now the …
Reintroduction of the AJ Table Mini & Special Edition Colours: Only in 2020 – Louis Poulsen
The AJ Family Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in …
16 new colours for iconic Arne Jacobsen seating
A SENSE OF COLOUR Introducing 16 new colours for iconic Arne Jacobsen seating, created by …
A special tribute to Arne Jacobsen and the 60th anniversary of the SAS Royal Hotel
Louis Poulsen is reintroducing the original AJ Table Mini and the AJ Royal in 2020 …
Arne Jacobsen – 60 års jubilæum Webinar (Danish)
Arne Jacobsen designede AJ Lampen til SAS Royal Hotel i 1957. I dag betegnes serien …
The AJ Trolley – A companion table by Arne Jacobsen
A COMPANION TABLE An Arne Jacobsen original designed with elegance and broad function The AJ …
Lily™ 50th Anniversary Edition – Fritz Hansen
LUXURY LIVES ON The 50th Anniversary Edition of Arne Jacobsen’s luxurious Lily™ chair. On the …
A Drop™ of colour – Fritz Hansen
Sometimes all it needs is a drop of colour to breathe new life into a …
The Little Giraffe™ – Fritz Hansen
Republic of Fritz Hansen proudly presents the Little Giraffe™ designed by Arne Jacobsen. The original …
The POT™ Chair – Fritz Hansen
Contemporary 50s design from Arne Jacobsen THE POT™ CHAIR We are pleased to reintroduce the …
The bold Oksen™ – Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen surprised design connoisseurs all over the world when he first introduced Oksen in …
Grand Prix™ Table – Fritz Hansen
The grand re-introduction of Arne Jacobsen’s Grand Prix™ Table 2017 marks the 60th anniversary of …
Sense of colour – Louis Poulsen
Louis Poulsen is honouring Arne Jacobsen and celebrating the 60th anniversary of his iconic design …
Special edition 7™ – Fritz Hansen
Fritz Hansen’s Choice 2017 – the Series 7™ Blossoms in New, Soft Hues Fritz Hansen’s …
Arne Jacobsen & SAS Royal Hotel – Republic of Fritz Hansen™
The year 2010 the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen is celebrating their 50th anniversary. We …
The Drop designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 in new colours – Fritz Hansen
The Drop in new colours The popular chair comes in two new colours; Burgundy red …
The Ant™ designed by Arne Jacobsen in new colours – Fritz Hansen
The Ant™ 9 new colours interpreted by Danish artist Tal R. The Drop™ chair was …
Oxford™ – Fritz Hansen
Oxford™ – A remake of a classic Republic of Fritz Hansen has created a revitalization …
Limited edition of the Swan™ chair – Fritz Hansen
Republic of Fritz Hansen presents a limited edition of the Swan™ chair with a production …
60 years in perfect shape. Series 7™ – Fritz Hansen
60 years in perfect shape More than any other designer, Arne Jacobsen pioneered the concept …
The inspiration for this Egg™ derives from Arne Jacobsen’s use of classic bluish colour tones – Fritz Hansen
Egg™ – Fritz Hansen Choice 2014 The inspiration for this Egg™ derives from Arne Jacobsen’s …
Grand Prix™ in wooden legs design by Arne Jacobsen in 1957 – Fritz Hansen
Grand Prix™ The Grand Prix™ Chair was designed by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in …
The Drop – Fritz Hansen
The Drop™ chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 as part of his masterpiece, …
Mayor sofa by Arne Jacobsen & Flemming Lassen – &tradition
In record time &tradition has launched a wide range of designs, both new and reissues. …