Arne Jacobsen furniture is among the most instantly recognisable of any from the Bauhaus era; even if you don’t know the name, the chances are you know some of his work. Jacobsen’s Swan Chair was originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen at the end of the 1950s and it is still a shape that we see repeated time and time again. While Arne Jacobsen is most well known for his Swan, Egg and Ant chairs, there is far more to this Danish architect and designer than these three designs. Discover the extent of his genius at the modern furniture store HomeConcept24.com.
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) is one of Denmark’s most influential designers and architects, being famous for integrating the two disciplines. The most celebrated example of this is the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Jacobsen designed every last detail, from the foundations and structure to the furniture in the foyer. Indeed his Swan and Egg chairs, that are still so recognisable to this day for their organic, exaggerated shape, were originally conceived to sit in the Royal Hotel’s reception and lounge areas.
One of the most influential pieces of Arne Jacobsen furniture is the Ant Chair. Designed in the early 1950s, it is arguably the most successful piece of modern furniture in history with more than five million having been produced since its creation. Just like so much of Jacobsen’s work, the Ant Chair draws inspiration directly from nature, in this instance creating the outline of an ant in the seat and back of the chair, while being designed with functionality in mind. The chair is perched on only three legs so that the chairs can be easily stacked upon one another.
There are many more examples of natural inspiration mixed with utilitarian function in Arne Jacobsen furniture, from the simplicity of his plywood dining tables to the bestselling Series 7 stacking chairs. Discover the full range and learn more about the man behind the designs, as well as many other designers of Bauhaus furniture, at www.homeconcept24.com. HomeConcept24.com is the home of the finest reproduction Bauhaus furniture, modern design classics and stylish garden furniture.
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