Arne Jacobsen No.3107 Chair in Lime for Fritz Hansen

Condition: Yellow lacquered ash. Very good condition. Description: Arne Jacobsen was one of the most significant Danish architects and designers of the 20th century. His creations are a fundamental component of modernism and are exhibited in many museums around the world. Young Arne Jacobsen initially trained as a stonemason before studying architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. It was at this same institution that Jacobsen — who had to flee to Sweden during World War II due to his Jewish heritage — was appointed professor in 1964. During this period, Jacobsen intensified his work as a designer. He created classics such as "The Ant," "The Egg," "The Swan," "Grand Prix," and "Series 7" — all icons of modernism. It is also from this time that the "AJ" cutlery range dates, chosen by Stanley Kubrick for his cult film *2001: A Space Odyssey* (1968).