Verner panton is another well known name in danish modern design.
Famous danish modern furniture designers.
Born in 1888 in denmark kaare klint is often referred to as the father of danish modern design.
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Summary biographies and background on many of the most important players can be found in the danish modern article which covers denmark s richest furniture design period.
Kaare klint was an architect and designer and is considered to be the father of danish furniture design.
Much of his design inspiration was drawn from interactions with real customers in his copenhagen furniture shop.
During the 25 years of his career as a professor at the royal academy of fine arts furniture school he influenced numerous students who would later become some of the most significant and renowned designers of the danish modern movement.
Born in 1926 verner panton is one of the younger danish designers active during the mid century period.
You probably recognize some of their most iconic designs but here s more info on just a few of the most important scandinavian furniture designers.
If scandinavian design is known for its minimalistic shapes it is because kaare klint was the one to first introduce pure simple lines to furniture.
He is known for his bold colorful and imaginative collections of furniture lamps and textiles.
Famous for his furniture and interior design panton created innovative and futuristic designs often experimenting with new materials such as plastics.
His use of bright colors and playful shapes is well known.