Josef Frank
Austrian, 1885 - 1967
Josef Frank was an Austrian-Swedish architect and designer, born on July 15, 1885, in Baden bei Wien, Austria, and passed away on January 8, 1967, in Stockholm, Sweden. He is known for his contributions to modernist design and his use of bright colors, bold patterns, and organic forms.
Frank studied architecture at the Vienna University of Technology and began his career as an architect and designer in Vienna in the early 1900s. He was a member of the Wiener Werkstätte, a collective of artists and designers who sought to create beautiful, functional objects for everyday use. He later became a professor at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, where he taught architecture and design.
Frank's designs were characterized by their use of bold colors and patterns, as well as their organic forms and attention to detail. He created a range of furniture designs, including chairs, tables, and sofas, that were highly sought after for their unique style and craftsmanship. He also designed textiles, wallpaper, and other decorative objects, many of which featured his signature bright colors and patterns.
In 1933, Frank moved to Sweden to escape the rise of Nazism in Austria. There, he continued to work as an architect and designer, creating a range of buildings and interiors that reflected his modernist aesthetic. He also designed furniture for the Swedish furniture manufacturer Svenskt Tenn, including his famous "Svensk Fur" sofa.
Frank's work was highly influential in shaping modernist design, and his use of bold colors and patterns remains popular with designers today. Many of his designs are considered design classics and continue to be popular with design enthusiasts around the world.
Frank studied architecture at the Vienna University of Technology and began his career as an architect and designer in Vienna in the early 1900s. He was a member of the Wiener Werkstätte, a collective of artists and designers who sought to create beautiful, functional objects for everyday use. He later became a professor at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, where he taught architecture and design.
Frank's designs were characterized by their use of bold colors and patterns, as well as their organic forms and attention to detail. He created a range of furniture designs, including chairs, tables, and sofas, that were highly sought after for their unique style and craftsmanship. He also designed textiles, wallpaper, and other decorative objects, many of which featured his signature bright colors and patterns.
In 1933, Frank moved to Sweden to escape the rise of Nazism in Austria. There, he continued to work as an architect and designer, creating a range of buildings and interiors that reflected his modernist aesthetic. He also designed furniture for the Swedish furniture manufacturer Svenskt Tenn, including his famous "Svensk Fur" sofa.
Frank's work was highly influential in shaping modernist design, and his use of bold colors and patterns remains popular with designers today. Many of his designs are considered design classics and continue to be popular with design enthusiasts around the world.
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Pair of Josef Frank wall lamps for Svenskt Tenn
H 11.02 in W 7.09 in D 11.81 in
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Josef Frank 'Gustav V' Cabinet in Rosewood, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
H 51.18 in W 48.82 in D 22.44 in
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Model "2326" Adjustable Josef Frank Floor Lamp for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden ca 1930s
H 55.91 in DIA 16.93 in
$ 3,563
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Pair of "Little Camel" Standing Reading Lamps
H 49 in W 11 in D 11 in DIA 13 in
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Pair of Bouillotte Desk / Table lamps by Josef Frank
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
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Pair of Model "2326" Adjustable Floor Lamps by Josef Frank, Sweden ca 1930s
H 55.91 in DIA 16.93 in
$ 6,270
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Pair of "Hortus" Glass Pots or Vases by Josef Frank
H 6 in DIA 8 in
$ 1,400
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Pair of Stilarmatur Tranås Table Lamps with Josef Frank Shades, Sweden, 1960s
H 22.44 in DIA 11.81 in
$ 3,100
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Josef Frank model "2570" Ceiling Light for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1920s
H 5.91 in DIA 11.81 in
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Rare Adjustable Coffee/Dining Table by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
H 21.65 in W 39.37 in
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Pair of Josef Frank Brass Table Lamps, Model 2467/2, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
H 22.83 in DIA 15.75 in
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Josef Frank Brass "Dressing Lamp" with Floral Printed Shade
H 17 in W 5 in D 5 in DIA 10 in
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Josef Frank one of a pair of table lamps for Svenskt Tenn
H 28.35 in DIA 16.14 in
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