Erik Magnussen (1940)
Erik Magnussen was educated at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts has his own design studio. He has become one of Denmark's most prominent and versatile designers. His works - ranging from tableware to furniture, lamps and high-tech products - are all characterized by simplicity and functional elegance.
For a while he worked as a lecturer at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Erik Magnussen has been awarded several design prizes, and his products are exhibited in museums worldwide.
Erik Magnussen
1940 Born in Copenhagen
1960 Ceramist from Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts
Teacher at the Royal Academy of Art.
Has worked with Bing & Gr?ndahl, Stelton, Fritz Hansen, Royal Copenhagen, Paustian, Royal Selangor and Shipmate.
Awards:
Designer of the Year Denmark 1983
Winner of the ID award several times