About Arthur Carpenter
Lived 1920 – 2006 (aged 86). Arthur Carpenter was an American artist.
Arthur Espenet Carpenter (January 20, 1920 – May 25, 2006) was a master woodworker and furniture maker in Bolinas, California known for his wishbone chair and desk with scalloped seashell sides. Self-taught, he joined the Baulines Craft Guild. He also taught had apprentices. His work is in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution and has been exhibited in The Museum of Modern Art and The Museum of Arts and Design in New York. He was declared a "living California treasure" in 1984. He received The Furniture Society's Award of Distinction in 2001.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Carpenter?
American woodworker (1920-2006)
When was Arthur Carpenter born?
Arthur Carpenter was born on 20 January 1920 in New York City.
When did Arthur Carpenter die?
Arthur Carpenter died on 1 June 2006 in Bolinas.
What was Arthur Carpenter's occupation?
Arthur Carpenter was an artist.
What nationality was Arthur Carpenter?
Arthur Carpenter was American.
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· DBpedia: Arthur Carpenter (furniture maker)
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