Arne Jacobsen was born in 1902 in Copenhagen. He first studied the masons at the technical school and later as an architect at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts (Royal Danish Kunstakademie). He started his own architectural office in the town of Hellerup 1930th There, he created some of the most influential and innovative design in the middle of the century.

As early as 1925 showed an Arne Jacobsen chair he designed the "Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels modernes" in Paris, for which he won a silver medal.

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Arne Jacobsen designed the world-famous Äggstolen 1958 which means that this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of this icon of Scandinavian furniture design. The manufacturer of the Egg, Fritz Hansen, launched its golden jubilee in 2008 with 999 copies of a limited edition. The limited edition is a sophisticated combination of leather and suede with a solar bronsbas. Each copy has a unique number and a short text about the history and origins of chair design engraved.

1958 Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, as well as a large part of the furniture. For its busy lobby, he created the egg and swan chairs, considered the world's first spin only upholstered chairs. For this public area, the handcrafted äggstolen unique as it could spin the conversation direction or away from other people about individual wanted. A tilt mechanism allows a relaxed stay and the high back and böjelementen reminiscent of a traditional wing chair.

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