Arne Jacobsen

Arne Jacobsen (1902 –1971) is one of the most influential Danish architects and designers of the 20th century. He graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture in Copenhagen, where he was also a professor of architecture for a long period.

Arne Jacobsen put his modernist stamp on architecture and design for more than 50 years – not only in Denmark but also internationally. His output was enormous, originating in a philosophy of creating total concepts, where everything was thoroughly designed, with a common thread running through all his work – buildings, furniture and other interior decor. Arne Jacobsen’s productions are more relevant than ever – and have enjoyed a strong revival over the last 20 years. He embodies the balancing act of elite creator and household name.

Rosendahl has acquired the rights to recreate and manufacture the wall clocks Banker’s Clock, City Hall and Roman. Arne Jacobsen created Banker’s Clock when he designed the building for Danmarks Nationalbank in 1971, while Roman was designed for Aarhus City Hall in 1942, and City Hall for Rødovre City Hall in 1956.

To ensure the clocks are recreated entirely in accordance with and true to the style and spirit of Arne Jacobsen, the Rosendahl design company has initiated close collaboration with the architect and designer Teit Weylandt, who for many years directed product development at Arne Jacobsen’s studio and later at Dissing + Weitling.

“My willingness to enter into this project was solely conditional on the manufacturer going the distance. At any time throughout the process, I had the opportunity to say no, and I acted as guarantor to ensure the products match the original design as closely as at all possible,” Teit adds, continuing: “No stone was left unturned: the hands, the casing, the shape of the lens – we’ve gone over everything."