Julius Jirasek (1896 – 1966), Austrian Architect and Designer
Julius Jirasek (1896–1966) was a modern architect and designer based in Vienna. He designed residences, shops, and furniture, known for their simplicity and modernity.Read More →
January 31, 2025
The Furniture Designers collection at Encyclopedia.Design features over 400 in-depth articles exploring the visionaries who have shaped the world of furniture. From historic cabinetmakers to contemporary innovators, this collection highlights the evolution of furniture design, its cultural significance, and the designers who have redefined interiors.
✔ Profiles of Iconic Furniture Designers – Explore the lives, works, and legacies of legendary figures like Charles & Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Eileen Gray, and more.
✔ Furniture Design Movements – Dive into key periods, including Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau, Postmodernism, and Sustainable Design.
✔ Materials & Techniques – Understand how designers have pioneered innovations in woodworking, metalwork, upholstery, plastics, and digital fabrication.
✔ Furniture as Functional Art – Discover how furniture serves as both practical object and artistic expression, merging craftsmanship with aesthetics.
✔ Contemporary Design Trends – Explore how furniture designers today embrace sustainability, modularity, and smart technology.
Whether you’re a design student, industry professional, collector, or enthusiast, this collection provides a comprehensive guide to the history, techniques, and innovations of furniture design.
📌 Explore the evolution of furniture design and the creative minds behind iconic pieces that have transformed interior spaces.
Julius Jirasek (1896–1966) was a modern architect and designer based in Vienna. He designed residences, shops, and furniture, known for their simplicity and modernity.Read More →
John Makepeace, a prominent British furniture designer, overcame industry struggles to establish the Parnham Trust and School for Craftsmen in Wood. His work is showcased in prestigious international collections.Read More →
He started to work for Cassina in 1994 with his Juno bed, and some more recent projects were presented in 2003. Since 1991 he also taught; he was a lecturer at the ETH of Zurich and taught at the Hochschule fur Gestaltung in Karlsruhe.Read More →
Jordi Veciana is a Barcelona-born designer influenced by the cultural environment of the 1970s, known for his work with light and innovative design concepts.Read More →
Léon Jallot (1874-1967) was a French designer known for furniture, fabrics, and architecture, contributing significantly to Art Deco and advocating for simplicity over ornamentation.Read More →
Dan Svarth is a Danish designer. He studied at the Kunsthåndvrærkerskolen, Copenhagen, to 1967, furniture design, Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, to 1969. Read More →
Ernest Race was a notable British furniture designer known for innovative use of materials and iconic designs, including the BA chair and Antelope chair, earning multiple awards.Read More →
Kisho Kurokawa (1934-2007), a notable Japanese architect and furniture designer, co-founded the Metabolism Movement and authored significant works including “Philosophy of Symbiosis.”Read More →
Alison Milner, British Designer, known for nature-themed work. Notable designs include furniture collection for India Works. Recognition: 1986 Prince of Wales Award.Read More →
He became active in 1961 as an architect and furniture and industrial designer; (with Renato Tosso) collaborated on furniture and lighting; had clients including Zanussi-Rex, Peguri, Stilwood, Arclinea, Cidue, FAI, Leucos, and Arflex.Read More →