AJ
Butter Knife
ca.1958 (designed), 1959 (made)
ca.1958 (designed), 1959 (made)
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Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) was one of Denmark's most influential 20th century architects and designers. Both his buildings and products, like his Swan and Egg Chairs, combine modernist ideals with a Nordic love of craftsmanship. One of his major projects was the design of the SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System) Royal Hotel, built on Hammerichsgade in the centre of Copenhagen between 1956 and 1960. He was not only responsible for the building's architecture but also the design for all its fixtures and fittings, including the furniture, textiles, crockery and this cutlery service, supplied to the hotel restaurant.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | AJ (trade title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stainless steel, forged |
| Brief description | Butter knife, stainless steel, Denmark, Copenhagen, made by A. Michelsen, 1959, designed by Arne Jacobsen, ca.1958. |
| Physical description | Butter knife, stainless steel. The handle a flat strip with a rounded tip, the blade with a straight leading edge, the lower edge curved returning to the handle. |
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| Style | |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | A.MICHELSEN / DENMARK (Etched on the blade) |
| Summary | Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) was one of Denmark's most influential 20th century architects and designers. Both his buildings and products, like his Swan and Egg Chairs, combine modernist ideals with a Nordic love of craftsmanship. One of his major projects was the design of the SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System) Royal Hotel, built on Hammerichsgade in the centre of Copenhagen between 1956 and 1960. He was not only responsible for the building's architecture but also the design for all its fixtures and fittings, including the furniture, textiles, crockery and this cutlery service, supplied to the hotel restaurant. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.143-1959 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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