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Hans J. Wegner is among the greatest of furniture designers. His designs have been described as ‘timeless', ‘everlasting', ‘perfect to the fullest extent of what is possible', and ‘free from passing trends'.
Wegner is often referred to as the master of chairs and he considered the chair to be the greatest challenge within the field of design
" Many foreigners have asked me, how we created the ‘Danish Modern' style. And I have to say that it was nothing like that - creating …
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was born 2 April 1914 in Tønder, a small town in Southern Jutland, Denmark. Typical of the period, Tønder was a town rich in traditional crafts, Wegner the son of the local shoemaker, grew up familiar with the environment and tools used in his father's workshop.
At an early age he proved to be a competent water colorist and developed an interest in nature, carving small pieces in wood using knives borrowed from his father's workshop.
At the age of 14, Wegner began an apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker in the workshop of the Master of Craftsmen H.F. Stahlberg. In his spare time he became a frequent visitor to the local Museum of Art and was fascinated by the collection of fine porcelain figurines by the Swedish artist Theodor Lundberg.
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- Master of Craftsmen / CEO
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- Chief Creative Officer
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- Danish Designer
- Designer Thomas E. Alken Continues to Investigate the Interaction Between User and Object / Designer Thomas E. Alken
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Thomas E. Alken is a Danish designer working with PP Møbler, who has established a good position in the Scandinavian design scene with many successful designs behind him.
Designer Thomas E. Alken continues to investigate the interaction between user and object
Over the past 20 years, Thomas E. Alken has established a good position in the Scandinavian design scene with many successful designs and tasks behind him. He continues to investigate the interaction between user and object, which has given him a deep understanding of functionality and a material-driven focus concerning beauty, strength, tactility, production, and environmental impact.
Thomas E. Alken was born in Copenhagen in 1970. He graduated from the Danish Design School (KADK) in 1997, with additional studies from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki (UIAH). In 1997 he founded the design studio Format design in the heart of Copenhagen, with the aim of providing dedicated furniture- and product design as well as design advisory for Danish and international clients.
Thomas E. Alken quickly became a significant player in the design scene. Since he always insisted on taking part in every step of the design process, he gathered a lot of design and production experience from all over the world.
Thomas E. Alken has also worked with different design groups and professional organizations over the years:
Thomas E. Alken has been associated as an expert judge at The Maritime and Commercial High Court since 2017.