Klaus Uredat (born 1932) is a German industrial designer known for his innovative approach to furniture design, particularly in seating systems. He began his career in the 1960s, focusing on creating functional and adaptable furniture for modern living spaces. Uredat is renowned for his Corbis sofa seating system (1976) modular design system. Uredat’s work is …
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Klaus Uredat
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Kazuhide Takahama
Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2010) was a Japanese architect and furniture designer known for his minimalist aesthetic and fusion of Eastern and Western design principles. He began his career in Japan before moving to Italy in 1957, where he collaborated closely with Dino Gavina and his influential company, Gavina SpA. Takahama is renowned for his elegant seating …
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Pierre Jeanneret
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) was a Swiss architect and designer known for his significant contributions to modernist furniture and architecture. He began his career collaborating with his cousin, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand on the LC series, including the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, unveiled at the 1929 Salon d’Automne exhibition “Equipment for Living” in Paris. Jeanneret …
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Ico Parisi
Ico Parisi (1916-1996) was an Italian architect and designer who significantly shaped post-war Italian modernism. He began his career after studying architecture in Como, Italy. Parisi is renowned for his innovative integration of architecture and furniture design. His furniture, including the Olimpino Table (1955), employs architectural principles with precise lines, industrial and natural materials, with …
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a renowned American architect and designer who pioneered the Prairie School movement of architecture. He began his career in Chicago in the 1880s, developing his unique approach to organic architecture. Wright is known for his use of geometric forms in both architecture and furniture, seen in works like Fallingwater (1935) …
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Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen Biography Arne Emil Jacobsen (February 11, 1902 – March 24, 1971) was a Danish architect and furniture designer who made a significant impact on Danish design history. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Jacobsen adopted the principles of architectural functionalism, a design philosophy that emphasizes the functionality of a building or object over its aesthetic. …
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Biography Afra and Tobia Scarpa were renowned Italian architects and designers who made significant contributions to the design world. Known for their innovative and elegant creations, the couple’s collaborative work spanned various fields including architecture, industrial design, and interior design. Afra Scarpa was born in Montebelluna, Italy, in 1937, while Tobia …
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Annie Hieronimus
Annie Hieronimus (b. 1945) is a distinguished French designer and textile artist known for her innovative and ergonomic furniture designs. Hieronimus’ professional career began in the 1960s after completing her education at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. Known particularly for her seating designs, Hieronimus’ contributions such as the Sandra seating line …
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Eileen Gray
Eileen Gray Biography Eileen Gray (1878-1976) was an Irish-born designer, architect, and leading figure in the 20th century modernist movement. Her innovative and pioneering designs have left a lasting impact on design and architecture. Gray’s work encompasses furniture, interiors, and architecture. Her designs are characterized by elegance, intelligence, and independence. They reflect an understanding of …
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