Jac Jacobsen

bio

From > 1901 - 1996, Norway
Background > Engineer, businessman, industrial and designer
Design studio & manufacturer > Jacobsen founded the Norwegian industrial group Luxo
Awards > The Luxo L-1 won several Norwegian design awards between 1958 and 1972 and was also awarded the Classic Award for Design Excellence by the Norwegian Design Council in 1993
Masterpiece > The Luxo L-1 went into production in 1938. Characteristic: high functionality and timeless beauty.