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Christopher Guy Harrison

1960 – 2020

British luxury furniture designer

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Lived 1960 – 2020 (aged 59). Christopher Guy Harrison was a British furniture designer.

Christopher Guy Harrison (3 September 1960 – 19 August 2020) was a British luxury furniture designer. He was the founder and head designer of the international furnishings brand. Originally known for a wide range of decorative mirrors, the Christopher Guy brand grew into a collection of upholstery, chairs, dining tables, sofas, headboards, and office furniture. In 2017, Christopher Guy partnered with rug manufacturer Nourison to create a new line of luxury area rugs. Christopher's signature design includes the patented Chris-X (pronounced kris-krôs) leg design.

Biography Christopher Guy Harrison was born in Britain and raised in Spain and France. He drew on his international background to fuse design influences from around the world. In 1993, Christopher formed Harrison & Gil. The company then expanded by offering a complete lifestyle and luxury furniture collection in 2005. It re-launched under the brand name Christopher Guy.

USA Flagship Design Lounge In October 2009, Guy opened his USA Flagship Design Lounge in Beverly Hills. The lounge, complete with plasma TV's mounted on the walls for interactive viewing, showcases his newest collection of the year. “My aim was to design a chair that was simple, sophisticated and flexible enough to work with a variety of style categories,” said Guy. In May 2014, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Otis College of Art and Design.

Personal life Christopher Guy Harrison was married to Kisa Harrison and was a devoted father to two sons, Kirk Harrison and George Harrison. In various media interviews, he and those close to him, emphasized on how central his children were to his life. Guy's familial dedication reflected his caring, supportive husband and father who balanced his global career with nurturing his family.

Film 2010, The Resident 2009, Hotel room design The Hangover 2006, Casino Royale 2006, The Devil Wears Prada 2007, Stardust 2007, Sleuth 2007, Room 1408 2007, Ocean’s Thirteen 2014, The Interview 2015 The Georgian Restaurant Harrods 2015, Mall Cop 2 2016, The Aftermath 2019, Cold Pursuit

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Who was Christopher Guy Harrison?

British luxury furniture designer (1960-2020)

When was Christopher Guy Harrison born?

Christopher Guy Harrison was born on 3 September 1960 in United Kingdom.

When did Christopher Guy Harrison die?

Christopher Guy Harrison died on 19 August 2020.

What was Christopher Guy Harrison's occupation?

Christopher Guy Harrison was a furniture designer.

What nationality was Christopher Guy Harrison?

Christopher Guy Harrison was British.

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· Wikipedia: Christopher Guy Harrison

· Wikidata: Q16193622

· DBpedia: Christopher Guy Harrison

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