If it is modern Scandinavian furniture design, probably no other man holds more reverence or fame than that of the Danish architect-designer Arne Jacobsen. Recognized as one of the greatest designers of all time, Arne Emil Jacobsen (1902-1971) helped pioneer modern design into Danish furniture, notably that of the Danish Modern movement of the mid-20th century. He is also widely remembered today for his extremely popular modern furniture designs such as the… Continue

Although he is more remembered today for the many beautiful buildings he designed, the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen was also a prolific furniture designer. A proponent of the Danish Modern style in design, Arne Jacobsen were groundbreaking for their day as they were often of unconventional shapes made with space-age materials. One such exemplary Jacobsen is the Egg chair.



Regarded as Jacobsen's most popular furniture design, the Egg chair is a simple red chair with a plaster body… Continue

One of the most prominent furniture designers of the mid-20th century, the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen made several furniture designs to complement the interiors of his buildings. His furniture designs were notable for incorporating the Danish Modern style, an offshoot of the Modern design movement characterized for its use of light materials and fine Viking craftsmanship. One great example of such a Jacobsen furniture design is his Egg Chair.



Designed by Jacobsen in 1958, the Egg… Continue

The Danish architect Arne Emil Jacobsen is commonly remembered worldwide for his distinct architectural designs, but anybody with a working knowledge of the history of 20th century furniture design can also tell you that he was also an accomplished furniture designer. A proponent of the so-called Danish Modern style, Arne Jacobsen designed chairs, sofas and other furnishings noted for their light, simple construction as well as for its use of synthetic materials. A great example of such a… Continue

Though he is probably more remembered for the modernist buildings he designed, the renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen was also an accomplished furniture designer. A very meticulous man, Jacobsen often furnished the interiors of his buildings with furniture he designed himself. His furniture designs were notable not only for incorporating the light, minimalist qualities of Danish Modern design but also for using unconventional materials. Today Jacobsen’s furnishings are considered classic… Continue