Ernest Race | |
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| Born | 1913 (1913) Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 1964(1964-00-00) (aged 50–51) London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Textile and furniture design |
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| Style | Mid-century modern |
Ernest Race (1913-1964) was an English textile andfurniture designer, born inNewcastle upon Tyne in 1913, and died in 1964 in London.[1] His best-known designs are the BA3aluminium chair of 1945 and the Antelope, designed for theFestival of Britain in 1951.[1][2] The BA3 won a gold medal at the 10th Milan Trienale in 1954, where the Antelope also won asilver medal.[2] He was made a Royal Designer for Industry in 1953.[3]
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