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Tailored for design enthusiasts, this visually striking volume captures how Arne Jacobsen fused architecture and design to redefine modern living. Best known for his sculptural Egg, Swan, and Series 7 chairs, Arne Jacobsen was far more than a furniture designer-he was a modernist whose belief in total design shaped every aspect of the built environment. His influence defined the clean, functional aesthetic of Scandinavian design, from architecture and interiors to lighting, textiles, and tableware, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire designers today. This comprehensive volume traces Jacobsen's career as a designer from his early experiments with functionalism to his most influential works. Alongside his celebrated furniture and interior designs, it explores his lesser-known fabric and garden designs and offers insight into his approach to form, function, and materiality across the disciplines. The book also provides a richly detailed portrait of Jacobsen's personal world-his friendships with fellow designers, the creative circles he moved in, and the moments of spontaneity and humor that shaped his working life. Authors Thomas Dickson and Henrik Lund-Larsen, both leading voices in architecture and design, provide a compelling narrative that blends rigorous research with engaging storytelling. Through their insight, Jacobsen emerges not just as a designer, but as a pioneer of Scandinavian modernism, whose work continues to influence contemporary aesthetics. AUTHORS: Thomas Dickson is a designer, researcher, and writer with a background in architecture and industrial design from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. He has authored several notable books on design. Henrik Lund- Larsen is a writer and researcher who previously taught at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. SELLING POINTS: . IDEAL FOR DESIGN ENTHUSIASTS: This book appeals to those with a passion for design history, particularly fans of Scandinavian aesthetics and industrial design. . COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION: Offers an in-depth look at Arne Jacobsen's entire oeuvre as a designer, covering both celebrated and lesser-known designs. . ENGAGING NARRATIVE: The authors weave personal anecdotes with professional insights, creating a lively and accessible portrait of Jacobsen. . EXPERTISE IN DESIGN: Thomas Dickson and Henrik Lund-Larsen bring extensive knowledge from their backgrounds in architecture and design, enhancing the book's credibility. . HIGH-QUALITY PRESENTATION: This hardcover edition comes with a French fold dust jacket and features a stunning design that complements the visual richness of Jacobsen's work. 255 colour illustrations

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THOMAS DICKSON is a designer, researcher, and writer with a background in architecture and industrial design from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. He has authored several notable books on design. HENRIK LUND- LARSEN is a writer and researcher who previously taught at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.

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