Arne Jacobsen

Arne Emil Jacobsen, Hon. FAIA (Danish pronunciation: [ˈɑːnə e̝ˈmiˀl ˈjɑkʰʌpsn̩]; 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.

For the Danish Olympic archer, see Arne Jacobsen (archer).
Arne Emil Jacobsen
Born(1902-02-11)11 February 1902
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died24 March 1971(1971-03-24) (aged 69)
Copenhagen, Denmark
NationalityDanish
OccupationArchitect
AwardsC. F. Hansen Medal (1955)
BuildingsBellevue Theatre
SAS Royal Hotel
Aarhus City Hall
St Catherine's College
Danmarks Nationalbank
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