Arne Jacobsen
Danish architect and designer (1902-1971) · Germany · Architects · Died at 69
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Something wrong?Arne Emil Jacobsen, Hon. FAIA was a Danish architect and furniture designer. He is remembered for his contribution to architectural functionalism and for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple well-designed chairs.
A life in dates
1971Died24 March 19711962Prince Eugen MedalAward1955C. F. Hansen MedalAward1936Eckersberg MedalAward1902Born11 February 1902
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One of Jacobsen's lifeguard towers at Bellevue Beach
Århus City Hall
Søholm I terraced houses, Klampenborg
Rødovre Town Hall central staircase
St Catherine's College, Oxford, view from the west
Drop, Egg and Swan chairs designed by Jacobsen for use in the SAS Royal Hotel (pictured in background).
An exhibition with Jacobsen's furniture etc. at SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen 2000.Awards
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About this person
Country
Germany
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1971 · aged 69
Architects from Germany 6
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