Le Corbusier (1887-1965), born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, and urban planner who revolutionized 20th-century architecture and furniture design. He is renowned for his contributions to modern architecture, including his “Five Points of Architecture” and iconic buildings such as Villa Savoye and the Unité d’Habitation. Le Corbusier’s furniture designs, including the LC4 Chaise …
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Marco Zanuso
Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) was an Italian architect and designer who played a pivotal role in shaping post-war Italian design. He began his career after graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in 1939. Zanuso is renowned for his innovative approach to industrial design and mass production techniques. His architectural works include the Olivetti factory in Buenos …
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Antonio Citterio
Antonio Citterio Biography Antonio Citterio (1950 Meda, Italy) is a renowned figure in the world of design and architecture. His career spans over five decades and is marked by significant partnerships, innovative creations, and prestigious recognitions. Citterio opened his design studio in 1972, and in 1975 received his Architecture degree from the Polytechnic University of …
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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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Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm are prominent figures in Danish Design, both born and educated in Denmark. They honed their design philosophies at the Copenhagen School of Interior Design, where they shared a mutual design ethos. Their partnership in the 1960s resulted in a range of minimalist furniture that significantly impacted the industry. With Fabricius’s …
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Warren Platner
Warren Platner Biography Warren Platner (1919-2006) was a prominent figure in mid-century modern design, renowned for his innovative use of materials and his unique design philosophy. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Platner studied architecture at Cornell University before embarking on a career that would help redefine modern architecture and interior design. Platner’s work is characterized by …
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Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll Bassett (1917-2019) was a pivotal American designer, architect and entrepreneur recognized for her contributions in shaping the modernist furniture design, interior design, and architecture landscapes. Knoll studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, mentoring under Eero Saarinen, Charles & Ray Eames, Ludwig Mies van der …
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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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Horst Brüning
Horst Brüning (1934-2022) was a German architect and furniture designer known for his minimalist approach to seating design. He began his career after studying architecture at the Technical University of Braunschweig. Brüning is renowned for his 691 series for Kill International, including the 6911 chair, 6912 two-seater sofa, and 6913 three-seater sofa (1967). These pieces …
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