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Bellevue AJ2 Info

Bellevue AJ2 Info

Bellevue AJ2 Info

Product catalog summary
Specifications:
- Materials: Lacquered aluminium shade with steel frame and 3-meter fabric cord.
- Dimensions: Base diameter of 273 mm, Lamp dimensions of 600 mm in depth and 1120 mm in height.
- Colours: Available in White and Matt Black.
- Light Source: Compatible with 1x E27 max. 60 W or 12 W low energy bulb.
- Design Date: 1929.
Historical Context:
The Bellevue Lamp was designed in 1929, a year marked by the Wall Street crash but also a period of significant creativity in architecture and design. This era saw the rise of functionalism, focusing on rational and functional design solutions. Arne Jacobsen, fresh from Art Academy, made his mark with the House of The Future, a project that introduced modern architecture in Denmark.
Design Philosophy:
The Bellevue Lamp was created as part of the House of The Future exhibition, embodying the principles of simplicity, functionality, and flexibility. Its design features a combination of rounded and straight shapes, reflecting Jacobsen's early design characteristics.
Innovation and Legacy:
The Bellevue Lamp represents the birth of functionalism and Jacobsen's innovative spirit. It has been reintroduced by &Tradition, merging Nordic heritage with contemporary design elements.
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Bellevue AJ2 Info-1

BELLEVUE AJ2 by Arne Jacobsen Materials: Lacquered aluminium shade with steel frame and 3 meter fabric cord Dimensions: Base: Ø: 273 mm. Lamp: D: 600 x H: 1120 mm Colours: White, Matt Black Light Source: 1x E27 max.60 W or 12 W low energy bulb Design Date: 1929 1120 andtradition.com 600 273

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Bellevue AJ2 Info-2

Arne Jacobsen designed the Bellevue lamp Tradition: It was a time of enlightenment. A time for a fresh view on human life, a breakthrough for functionalism. It was 1929. This was also the year of the Wall Street crash. But it was not all dark. Crisis tends to enhance creativity and in the world of architecture and design, minds were set free. The superfluous, the unnecessary, was sliced off and simplistic and industrial solutions were found and developed. The focus was now on what was rational and functional for the free human being. Arne Jacobsen made his breakthrough that year. Barely out of...

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