Scandinavian design by Arne Jacobsen
Text and images: Nuno Ladeiro
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The path of Scandinavian design was drawn in mid-eighteen hundreds. It can be said that it was an anticipation, of that "quality" which would become the flag of Werkbund, a technological and artistic association in Germany, founded by a group of architects and entrepreneurs.
By the early 50s of last century, emerged one of the most significant personalities of Scandinavian architecture and design, the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Among other works stand out the Royal Hotel for SAS airline and the hotel furniture.
Arne Jacobsen and the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (1955-1960)
Interior of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen
Some of these pieces of furniture that decorated the rooms became famous, as the armchairs Aegge (egg), Legoland (Swan), Draben (drop) and Gryden (bowl).
The armchairs Aegge and Svanen
Jacobsen's creations are known across the world and in particular the line Cylinda, who designed for Stelton brand, which is manufactured for more than 50 years. The story of this successful brand became known worldwide for the prestige of Jacobsen.
Iconic chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Jacobsen's creations are known across the world and in particular the line Cylinda, who designed for Stelton brand, which is manufactured for more than 50 years. The story of this successful brand became known worldwide for the prestige of Jacobsen.
It all began with two Danish men, Stellan and Carton, who gave life to the production of refined tableware. Some years later, Niels Stellan Høm and Carton Madelaire streamlined this production in the sixties, when the production of stainless steel objects was in vogue. They turned Stelton into an international success, from Europe to the United States of America.
Cylinda Line
Later, to differentiate themselves from competitors, Stelton challenged Jacobsen to design a tea & coffee set, a pot, an ice bucket and a water pitcher, all in stainless steel. Three years later Stelton launched on the market the Cylinda line, consisting of extremely simple objects and innovative pitchers with plastic handles. This line led to the award of the design by Arne Jacobsen in 1967.
Cylinda Line
After his death in 1971 the chances of extending the line Cylinda to other objects have run out. As Stelton could not stop, regardless of the commercial success of this line, the brand decided to make more models, particularly with designer Erik Magnussen, who designed a new thermos jug which became a huge success, selling over 10 million units until the present time.
