Created to evoke a sense of space and privacy, the Oxford is defined by its elegant back and ergonomic form. Initially known as the 'professors chair' despite the initial protests over the commission of a foreign modernist, the Oxford Classic became a symbol of prestige and status, earning Jacobsen an honorary doctorate from the Oxford college. With enhanced comfort and lumbar support, the new Oxford Chair heightens the original design and is also available as an armchair version with a lengthened back and wheelbase. Boasting an elegant silhouette, a swivel base and upholstered in premium quality fabric, the Oxford continues to be considered one of Arne Jacobsen’s most exceptional pieces.
Arne Jacobsen was one of Denmark’s most influential 20th century architects and designers. Jacobsen’s buildings and products meld modernist ideals with a Nordic love of naturalism.
Arne Jacobsen is synonymous with stunning Danish designer chairs and lighting. His most iconic designs include the Fritz Hansen Series 7 Chair, Egg Chair and the AJ Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen.
We take a look at some of Jacobsen’s most iconic designs in our guide to the The Grandfather of Modern Danish Design.
