Arne Jacobsen was born in 1902 in Copenhagen. He first studied as a bricklayer 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 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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Copenhagen - Nordic Capital is a known haven for design lovers. With pen, paper and camera in hand I went therefore to Copenhagen to watch, clip and sit in Scandinavian design classics as well as new furnishings.

I start by visiting Klassik Modern Møbelkunst on Bregade, which puts me in the right mood. There is furniture and furnishings of the Nordic mästardesignerna gathered on three levels.

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"The First Lady of Danish Furniture Design" is one of many awards such as Nanna Ditzel has received and described as Stockholm furniture fair allotted her, is a very fitting introduction to an amazing designer.

Ditzel's work as a designer began in much the same way as Poul Kjærholm P. Ditzel began as an apprentice to a hanterkare that manufactured cabinets and then continued as a student at Kunsthåndværkerskolen in Copenhagen. Continuing, Ditzel his studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts where she meets her future husband. The pair's career takes off after Ditzel graduated at the age of 23 when they marry and open a design studio together.

Ditzel worked with several different materials in his career and you can find her designs in several different areas. Ditzel has designed and designed everything from jewelry for Georg Jensen textiles for Kvadrat and furniture for Frederica. Ditzel, like Kjærholm, had a fascination for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern shapes and materials. A famous example of this is Ditzel Äggstol or hanging the egg as it is known. Steel and wicker blended here to create a dream-like form that is not only innovative but also practical. As long as you have somewhere to hang it up ...

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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 origin of the seat design engraved.

1958 Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, as well as much of the furniture. For its busy lobby, he created the egg and swan chairs, considered the world's first spin only upholstered chairs. This public area was the handmade äggstolen unique as it could be spun to thread direction or away from others if privacy was desired. A tilt mechanism allows for relaxed stay and the high back and flexure members is reminiscent of a traditional wing chair.

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