Biography arne jacobsen

Danish architect (1902–1971)

For the Danish Olympic archer, see Arne Jacobsen (archer).

Arne Emil Jacobsen, Hon. FAIA (Danish pronunciation:[ˈɑːnəe̝ˈmiˀlˈjɑkʰʌpsn̩]; 11 February 1902 – 24 March 1971) 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.

Arne jacobsen swan chair

Biography

Early life and education

Arne Jacobsen was born on 11 February 1902 in Copenhagen.^[1] His father Johan was a wholesale trader in safety pins and snap fasteners. His mother Pouline was a bank teller whose hobby was floral motifs.^[2] He is of Jewish descent.^[3] He first hoped to become a painter, but was dissuaded by his mother, who encouraged him to opt instead for the more secure domain of architecture.

After a spell as an apprentice mason, Jacobsen was admitted to the Architecture School at the Royal Danish Academy o