Arne Jacobsen
A UNIQUE CARPET, circular, a rya pile variant, diameter ca 300 cm, designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Produced by Rya Lyng Taepper. Made for Danmark's Nationalbank (by Arne Jacobsen in 1965-78, Copenhagen). This carpet was originally placed in the entrance hall. Blue with an ivory border. One green example with an ivory border was produced at around the same time, those were the only two. (Unique).
Slightly dirty. Insignificant damages at the back.
Provenance
The Danmark's Nationalbank building was designed by the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen and constructed in the period 1965-78. It is regarded as one of Arne Jacobsen's major works.
Danmark's Nationalbank is centrally located in Copenhagen, surrounded by the Old Stock Exchange, Christiansborg Castle, financial institutions and government ministries in the Gammelholm district.
More information
In 2009, the Heritage Agency of Denmark (now the Danish Agency for Culture) decided to list the Danmarks Nationalbank building at the recommendation of the Historic Buildings Council. At that time, it was the youngest listed building in Denmark.
The listing is based on the architectural and cultural historical values of the building, including its architectural presence in the city, its plan arrangement and materials, gardens and courtyards and the attention to detail.
The listing means that Danmarks Nationalbank must apply to the Agency for permission to perform other construction work than maintenance.
Designer
Arne Jacobsen is one of Denmark's most famous and prominent furniture designers and architects. Between 1924 and 1927, he studied at the "Kunstakademiets Arkitektskole" in Copenhagen and was later employed at Paul Holsoe's architectural office.
Jacobsen is considered one of the leading representatives of functionalism; he believed that architecture and interior design should work together and complement each other. Several famous Danish architects and designers began their careers at Jacobsen, including Hans Wegner. Jacobsen also collaborated with Fritz Hansen and created the iconic design classics "The Ant", "The Egg", "The Seven", "The Swan", the 3300 series, and the AJ lamps. He has also designed cutlery for Georg Jensen.