Arne Jacobsen

Arne Jacobsen


Arne Jacobsen was born on 11 February 1902. From a young age, he showed an exceptional talent for drawing. After graduating as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1927, he embarked on a remarkable career as an architect and designer. For several of his iconic works of architecture Arne Jacobsen also designed furniture and interiors, creating total designs that became a hallmark of his approach. His work includes groundbreaking buildings, such as the SAS Royal Hotel, as well as visionary furniture designs, such as the Egg and Series 7 chairs. In many ways, Arne Jacobsen was ahead of his time, and he is recognized today as one of the most influential architects and designers in Danish design history.