Historical FigureMale
Kaj Franck
1911 – 1989
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryKaj Gabriel Franck was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied arts between 1940 and 1980.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 9, 1911
Vyborg
Date of death
September 26, 1989
Santorini
Citizenship
Finland · Grand Duchy of Finland
Occupations & fields
designeruniversity teachertextile artistvisual artistglass artist
Awards & honours
Prince Eugen MedalLunning PrizePro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of FinlandCompasso d'Oro
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