Franca Helg

Franca Helg (1920–1989) was an Italian designer, architect and university teacher.

Franca Helg in brief

Born
1920
Died
1989
Known for
designer, architect and university teacher
Place of birth
Milan
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Overview

Born at Milan in 1920, died at Milan in 1989.

In detail

Franca Helg studied at Polytechnic University of Milan. the recorded working language is Italian and German.

The field of work recorded is industrial design.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Milan and Venice. Residence is recorded at Milan. Employment is recorded with IUAV University of Venice and Polytechnic University of Milan.

Works named in the authority record are Civic Museums of Padua, Rinascente and Margherita Chair.

Work by Franca Helg is recorded in the collections of Design Museum Gent, Victoria and Albert Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and Vitra Design Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Compasso d'Oro.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Franca Helg”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3749300: Franca Helg

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