& Flemming Lassen, Sofa, “Mayor AJ5”, &Tradition, Denmark, 2000s.
Oak frame. Fixed, partially button-tufted back upholstered in light grey fabric. Loose seat cushions. Length approx. 200 cm, seat height 44 cm, height 82 cm.
The overall impression is good. Occasional minor marks and stains.
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In 1939, Arne Jacobsen and Flemming Lassen won an open competition to design a new town hall, library and theatre in Søllerød (Rudersdal). For the town hall, they designed a wedding room with matching furniture, including a sofa for the waiting room where couples could sit before getting married. Designed for the occasion, the sofa features tall, vertical back and side panels.
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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.
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