CLASSIC CRAFTED KEEPER

Originally a cabinetmaker by training, Claus Jakobsen graduated from the renowned Danish School of Design in 2004 and has since continued to cement his position as one of the major forces to be reckoned with on the Danish design scene.

Having headed the design department at HAY as Design Manager for eight years before going on to work for Muuto as Product Manager for another three years, Claus Jakobsen has played a key role in the rejuvenation of the Danish furniture and design industry, creating an impressive portfolio of modern design classics.

In 2015 Jakobsen teamed up with long-time friend and fellow Design School graduate, Jens Kajus, founding Copenhagen design studio, Million, where their shared ideals of creating pieces that are carefully adapted to human scale, using only materials of unrivalled quality with a precise design aesthetic has given birth to numerous signature designs that continue to find their way into prestigious projects across the globe.

In 2021, Claus Jakobsen joined CHAT BOARD as Head of Design, spearheading the company’s journey towards a wholly design focused approach to its dedicated mission to bring out beautiful, innovative, and functional solutions to a working world in constant motion.