Danish Modern: Design for Living
Dates
April 6, 2013 – January 5, 2014Location
Kramme Gallery
Museum Building
2212 Washington Street
Elk Horn, IA 51531
Goldstein Museum of Design, St. Paul, MN: February 1 – April 27, 2014
Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle, WA: May 16 – August 31, 2014
Figge Art Museum, Davenport, IA: March 28 – June 21, 2015
Explore the wonderful furniture and housewares designed in Denmark after World War II. What inspired the designers who are still famous for their works? How were these pieces introduced to American consumers? From the Peacock Chair to the Flowerpot Lamp, immerse yourself in this classic period of Danish design.
This exhibition was supported by the Albert V. Ravenholt Fund, the Chrystal Wagner estate, Humanities Iowa, the Direktor Ib Henriksens Fond, Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust, and by gifts in memory of Duane M. Skow.
Exhibit catalogs for Danish Modern: Design for Living are available in the Museum Shop.
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