Saturday, November 15, 2008

Hans Wegner




A master of 20th century Danish Modernism, Hans Wegner was instrumental in developing a body of work known as organic functionalism. His work belongs to a minimalist school, but preserves function. although he designed all types of furniture, Wegner is best known for his chairs .Wegner worked for some time for Arne Jacobsen, another famous Danish designer to produce limited production furniture lines. He designed over 500 chairs and retired from public life only in the last decade of his life.

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