
Jacob Amtorp was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1963. He grew up in the wake of the
Scandinavian golden age of design surrounded by beautiful modernistic furniture and designer items.
His passion for design and craftsmanship started at that time, and lead him to the Danish Design
Academy in 1985.
After graduating in 1989, he completed 4 years of studies at the Royal Academy of Architecture in
Copenhagen. For a couple of decades he left the product design subject and went on to work as an
architect for studios in Denmark and Norway. However, his passion for design never left him and he founded
his studio “Amtorp Design” in 2014.
His approach to design is closely related to his experience from working in larger scale, designing
houses and spaces for people.
The renowned scandinavian design tradition, along with the functionalistic movement of the early 20th.
century, has been, still is a great source of inspiration.
His fascination with materials, Nature and mathematics, and the commonality between these, is present in
the design process from early sketch to technical design.
Due to the critical condition of the planet, regard for the environment, has grown to be a pivotal factor in the
design process. Until, as well as after, the green transition hopefully has gained traction everywhere,
sustainability must be a top priority in all production.
BACKGROUND
1989: Diploma from The School of Applied Arts, today known as The Royal Danish Academy of Fine
Arts - School of Design
1991 - 1995: 4 years of study at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - School of Architecture
1999 - 2014: Employed at Danish and Norwegian architect and design studios
2002 - 2008: Member of DD, The association of Danish Designers
2014: Amtorp Design studio
2019: Member of NIL, The Norwedian association of interior designers and furnituredesigners
CLIENTS
Scan Sørlie AS, Norway
Götessons Design Group
https://scansorlie.no/gotesson-design-group/
Cadot Design, Denmark
http://www.cadotdesign.com/designers/jacob-amtorp/
https://www.cnfa.com.cn/infodetails3502.html
Tomorrows Design
https://tomorrowsdesign.dk/produkt/cadot-design-woodpecker-spisebordsstol/
NIL
https://interiorogmobler.no/artikler/woodpecker
Dan-Form A/S, Denmark
https://www.dan-form.com/designers/amtorp-design/
S2U Design Ltd.
https://www.s2udesign.com/product-category/balcony-bar/
Dafi Company Ltd., Vietnam
https://dafi.district2.studio/
ScanCom Furniture Factory, Vietnam
Giulio Marelli, Italy
https://giuliomarelli.com/designers/jacob-amtorp/?lang=en
Clocks made in, Italy
http://www.clocksmadein.it/jacob-amtorp/
2-Connect Aps
Loca Design Furniture
https://locadesign.com.tr/designers/
HONORARIES & AWARDS
2000: 1. prize winner in Paustian design competition: "A workdesk for homeoffices". "Knæleren".
2018: Finalist in Scandinavian design competition: "Sustainable chairs". "Tropichair".
https://doga.no/aktuelt/nordisk-designkonkurranse-barekraftige-stoler/
2021: "Woodpecker" chosen by The Norwegian Association of furniture
and interior designers to be published in NIL yearbook 2021.
https://interiorogmobler.no/artikler/woodpecker
2023: German Design Awards. Winner in the category "Excellent Product Design - Furniture.
"Woodpecker" collection.
https://www.german-design-award.com/en/the-winners/gallery/detail/42295-woodpecker.html
2023: Red Dot Design Award. Winner. Furniture design. "Woodpecker" dining chair.
https://www.red-dot.org/project/woodpecker-61414
2023: SIT FURNITURE DESIGN AWARD. Winner in Office furniture. "Tekla".
https://www.sitaward.com/winners/sit/2023/336/0/
2024: Designverse Awards. Winner in Product Design. "Mantis dining chair".
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