Ernest Race
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Born1913
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Died1964 (aged 50–51)
London, England
KnownforTextile and furniture design
Notable work
- BA3 aluminum chair
- Antelope chair
Ernest Race | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1913 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 1964 (aged 50–51) London, England |
| Known for | Textile and furniture design |
| Notable work |
|
| Style | Mid-century modern |
Ernest Race (1913-1964) was an English textile and furniture designer, born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1913, and died in 1964 in London.[1] His best-known designs are the BA3 aluminium chair of 1945 and the Antelope, designed for the Festival of Britain in 1951.[1][2] The BA3 won a gold medal at the 10th Milan Trienale in 1954, where the Antelope also won a silver medal.[2] He was made a Royal Designer for Industry in 1953.[3]
