Tag Archives: Famous Scandinavian Designers

  • Modern & Mid-Century Modern Furniture Designer Finn Juhl Furniture in Canada & USA

    Finn Juhl

    Finn Juhl Biography Finn Juhl (1912-1989) born in Frederiksberg, Denmark, was a leading figure in the mid-20th century Danish Modern design movement. Trained as an architect at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Juhl transitioned into furniture design, where he revolutionized the industry with his unique approach. Juhl’s designs, including the Pelican Chair (1940), …

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  • Modern & Mid-Century Modern Furniture Designer Arne Jacobsen Furniture in Canada & USA

    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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  • Modern & Mid-Century Modern Furniture Designer Poul Kjærholm Furniture in Canada & USA. International Style, Modernism, Bahaus, and more.

    Poul Kjærholm

    Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish furniture designer who revolutionized modern design with his precise craftsmanship and innovative material combinations. Beginning his career at just 19, Kjærholm quickly established himself through his rigorous attention to structural clarity and material integrity. His work seamlessly blended steel—his preferred material—with leather, cane, and rope, creating pieces that were …

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  • Modern & Mid-Century Modern Furniture Designer Hans Wegner Furniture in Canada & USA

    Hans Wegner

    Hans J. Wegner Biography Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) was a renowned Danish furniture designer, celebrated for his contributions to mid-century modern design and his mastery of furniture craftsmanship. Born in Tønder, Denmark, Wegner’s designs were characterized by their organic functionality, a blend of traditional woodworking techniques and modernist principles. His work was marked by an …

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