Richard Schultz Furniture Designer

Richard schultz joined knoll associates in 1951 to work with harry bertoia after studying at iowa state university and the illinois institute of technology in chicago.

Richard schultz furniture designer.

Image from the knoll archive. Richard schultz collection 1966. With interiors form should not be so exuberant because you have a roomful of furniture for half a century richard schultz has been designing outdoor furniture first at knoll where he assisted harry bertoia and developed his own lines and after 1972 as a. Shop richard schultz at chairish home of the best vintage and used furniture decor and art.

Florence knoll approached schultz in 1963 after moving to florida where she discovered what the salty air and sun could do to outdoor furniture and implored schultz to. Featured designer richard schultz. Schultz is best known for his outdoor furniture designs. Modern outdoor furniture collection by richard schultz distributed by knoll 1966 series petal table collection topiary.

Richard schultz born 1926 is a furniture designer responsible for several iconic and notable creations during the last sixty years. Category mid 20th century mid century modern richard schultz furniture. Richard schultz born september 22 1926 is a furniture designer responsible for several iconic and notable creations during the last sixty years. Richard schultz has long been an integral part of the knoll story.

The brains behind iconic designs such as the petal outdoor dining table the topiary bench and the wing chair schultz is also renowned as a skilled sculptor. Browse our huge selection and make an offer today. After studying at iowa state university and the illinois institute of technology in chicago schultz joined knoll in 1951 to work with harry bertoia he also taught basic design at the philadelphia college of art and had a one man show of his. After returning to the u s he joined the design development group at the knoll factory in east greenville pa.

Best known for his sophisticated 1966 furniture collection richard schultz is one of the leading names in outdoor furniture design. After studying mechanical engineering and design at iowa state university and the illinois institute of technology in chicago schultz joined knoll in 1951. His graceful petal table introduced in 1960 received the design award from industrial design magazine. Competitive prices free shipping.