“People buy a chair, and they don't really care who designed it.”
Quote by Arne Jacobsen
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Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen was a Danish architect renowned for his modernist designs. Born on February 11, 1902, and passing away on March 24, 1971, Jacobsen's work spanned from residential to public buildings, with his most famous projects being the Royal Hotel and Church in Copenhagen. more
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