Arne Jacobsen

For more than half of the 20th century Arne Jacobsen was the driving force in Danish design and architecture. And now, more than 30 years after his death, Arne Jacobsen’s designs are seen, both in Denmark and the rest of the world, as being at the epitome of Danish design.

Arne Jacobsen’s designs have long been undisputed. The designs are considered 20th century icons - timeless and with classical elegance.

Arne Jacobsen was known for designing all aspects of his buildings. He based his work on the idea that the fi nal image of “a house” was dependent upon all details being in place. One of the most distinguished examples is the SAS Royal Hotel (opened in 1961), where he created the Egg, the Swan, and the Arne Jacobsen lever handle to fulfi l this image.

Arne Jacobsen’s design is characterised by his intuitive scanning of the outer limitations of the form of an idea, its technology, and material. This is the design basis of the Arne Jacobsen lever handle, which was designed based on the shape of the palm gripping a lever handle. This has resulted in a beautiful and ergomic lever handle.

The lever handle as well as thumb turns and toilet indicators are available in both nickel plated, and polished brass.