Jan des Bouvrie
Jan des Bouvrie (3 August 1942 – 4 October 2020) was a Dutch architect, interior and product designer. He was best known for his 1969 "kubusbank sofa", now considered a design classic. Des Bouvrie was known as a distinguished lecturer at various design academies.
Jan des Bouvrie | |
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 Jan des Bouvrie | |
| Born | 3 August 1942 |
| Died | 4 October 2020 (aged 78) Naarden |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Designer |
| Awards | Dutch Furniture Award, 1999[1] |
| Website | jandesbouvrie.nl |
The design college Jan des Bouvrie Academy, in Deventer is named after him.
Des Bouvrie died in Naarden on 4 October 2020, aged 78.[2]
References
- ↑ Liesbeth den Besten, "In het nieuwe wonen zijn binnenmuren overbodig," Trouw, 11 september 1999.
- ↑ "Interieurontwerper Jan des Bouvrie (78) overleden" (in Nederlands). Nederlandse Omroep Stichting. 4 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020.