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What did Arne Jacobsen create?

What did Arne Jacobsen create?

Arne Jacobsen 1902-1971 Design visionary and creator of the Egg™, the Swan™, the Series 7™ and the Drop™, among others.

What chairs did Arne Jacobsen design?

At the end of the 50s Arne Jacobsen was the lead architect for the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, and designed the famous Egg™ Chair, the Swan™ Chair, the Swan™ Sofa and Series 3300™ Chairs.

Who did Arne Jacobsen work for?

After briefly working in the architecture firm of Poul Holsøe, Jacobsen, in collaboration with fellow architect Flemming Lassen, won the House of the Future award from the Danish Architect’s Association. This success enabled him to open his own practice in 1929.

What is Arne Jacobsen famous for?

The Danish architect, Arne Jacobsen, famous for his chair designs, was born on 11 February 1902 in Copenhagen.

Where is Arne Jacobsen from?

Copenhagen, Denmark
Arne Jacobsen/Place of birth

Where are Arne Jacobsen clocks made?

Denmark
After several years in exile with foreign manufacturers, the master architect’s design classics have returned to Denmark.

What did Florence Knoll design?

In creating the revolutionary Knoll Planning Unit, Florence Knoll defined the standard for the modern corporate interiors of post-war America. Drawing on her background in architecture, she introduced modern notions of efficiency, space planning, and comprehensive design to office planning.

What is Florence Knoll most famous for?

Knoll, Inc. Florence Marguerite Knoll Bassett (née Schust; May 24, 1917 – January 25, 2019) was an American architect, interior designer, furniture designer, and entrepreneur who has been credited with revolutionizing office design and bringing modernist design to office interiors.

How old is Florence Knoll?

101 years (1917–2019)
Florence Knoll/Age at death

What was Florence Knoll inspired by?

In the summer of 1938 she met Alvar Aalto, who praised Architectural Association in London as a “terrific school,” Knoll went on to attended in 1938-1939. There she enjoyed the focus on studio work and was influenced by Le Corbusier’s International style. She left as World War II was spreading.

What did Florence Knoll Bassett design?

Florence Knoll

Florence Knoll Bassett
Occupation Designer
Organization Knoll, Inc.
Known for Modernizing interior design for offices and workplaces
Style Modernism

What is the Knoll planning Unit?

The Knoll Planning Unit (1943–71), the interior design service of Knoll Associates, defined the standard for the modern corporate interiors of post-war America and was responsible for some of the most innovative corporate interior design during that period.