Arne Jacobsen Chairs London
Characterized by clean lines and an application of ergonomics the oxford chairs in the banquet hall at oxford university s st.
Arne jacobsen chairs london. However just like any other designer furniture they can be expensive which leaves the authentic ones only for those who can afford it. The design evolved over time into today s oxford classic. Arne jacobsen born in copenhagen in 1902 jacobsen studied architecture at the royal danish academy of fine arts where he later became professor. The chairs are an edition from 1976.
Free shipment from germany. The name arne jacobsen is only used to describe the characteristics of the goods made to the original design and not as a trademark. Celebrated danish architect arne jacobsen 1902 71 created the graceful high backed chair as part of his 1960 architectural commission to design. Following the second world war a period in which the designer was forced to flee his homeland for neighbouring sweden jacobsen produced a number of iconic pieces for which he is primarily remembered.
With their fluid lines and sculptural presence jacobsen s signature pieces the elegant swan chair and the cozy yet cutting edge egg chair both first presented in 1958 are iconic representations of both the striking aesthetic of the designers of the. Arne emil jacobsen hon. 1 more london place london se1 2af uk. Launched in collaboration with design.
ˈɑːnə e ˈmiˀl ˈjɑkʰʌpsn 11 february 1902 24 march 1971 was a danish architect and designer he is remembered for his contribution to architectural functionalism as well as for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple but effective chair designs. 2 arne jacobsen for fritz hansen chairs 1976. A symbol of prestige and status the high back and smooth curved veneer form were crafted to invoke a sense of space and privacy. Other designs include the swan sofa series 3300 chairs tongue chair dot stool model 3170 pot chair giraffe chair and more.
The oxford chair was handcrafted for the professors at st catherine s college in oxford and designed by arne jacobsen. Danish furniture brand fritz hansen has introduced 16 new colours to three of the chairs in its iconic arne jacobsen designed seating range. Contact mariana email the seller. The designer arne jacobsen has designed different variations of modern looking seats which include the swan chair ant chair bentwood chairs and many others.
Catherine s college suggest style and prestige and the professors who sit in them wouldn t have it any other way. He is remembered for his contribution to architectural functionalism as well as for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple but effective chair designs. Close the cookie policy warning. Arne emil jacobsen was a danish architect and designer.