Created by the Danish designer Arne Jacobsen and reissued by And Tradition, Bellevue is a series of lamps including a wall lamp, floor lamp and table lamp. Reflecting the functionalism of modernist designs handed down from the Bauhaus, the Bellevue lamp is characterised by its simple and organic forms. With a swan's neck shape, Bellevue AJ8 can be easily rotated to illuminate the desired location. Sculptural and timelessly simple, And Tradition's Bellevue sconce embodies the essence of elegance by focusing on the essential.
Born in Copenhagen in 1902, Arne Jacobsen trained as a mason at the Technical College in Copenhagen, before studying architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he graduated in 1927. He initially worked for Paul Holsoe, an architect, before founding his own practice in 1930. One of his significant creations was the Bellavista apartment block in Klampenborg (1933-1934), which earned him the nickname "Danish Le Corbusier." From 1934 onwards, Jacobsen worked closely with Fritz Hansen, a company he was particularly proud of. His furniture can be found in museums and hotels worldwide. Jacobsen was a key figure in the Danish functionalist movement, advocating for rational, functional architecture. He also laid the groundwork for Scandinavian organic modernism. The 1950s were among Jacobsen's most productive years. In 1952, he designed the Ant Chair for a major pharmaceutical company, which remains one of Denmark's best-selling furniture pieces. One of its variations, the Series 7 chair or 3107, was also a commercial success. In 1958, one of his most significant projects began: the design and fitting-out of the SAS Royal in Copenhagen. This project produced the iconic Egg and Swan armchairs, along with the AJ lamps, all characterized by their elegant, timeless design. Arne Jacobsen'slegacy is still very much present in Denmark, where many buildings, houses, theatres, schools, and hotels bear his signature. Internationally, his greatest achievement was the design of St Catherine's College, Oxford, which gave rise to the famous Oxford chair. Fritz Hansen continues to produce Jacobsen's pieces, which have become design classics. His influence on Scandinavian design is still evident today.
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AND TRADITION
&Tradition is a Danish brand founded in 2010. The brand sells furniture, lighting and accessories from the 1930s to present day. &Tradition designs practical pieces for everyday use.
&Tradition adapts its heritage to contemporary design, redefining and reinventing materials and shapes, with respect for nature; the source of essential raw materials. Innovation is at the heart of Danish brand &Tradition's creation process. The group of designers seeks to bridge the gap between industrial processes and traditional trades. Whether to reshape, reinvent, or redefine contemporary design, &Tradition shares the following vision: The future lies in creating products that are destined to last.