About Donald A. Wallance
Lived 1909 – 1990 (aged 80–81). Donald A. Wallance was an American writer, designer, industrial designer and metalworker.
Donald A. Wallance (1909–1990) was an American metalworker, furniture and industrial designer. His book, Shaping America's Products, is described as a "seminal study of the relationship of craftsmanship to industry," by the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.
Legacy The Design One and Design Ten sets, originally designed for H.E. Lauffer, are still manufactured today, by the Towle Manufacturing Company. Wallance's work is held in the collection of the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.
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Who was Donald A. Wallance?
industrial designer (1909–1990)
When was Donald A. Wallance born?
Donald A. Wallance was born in 1909 in Queens.
When did Donald A. Wallance die?
Donald A. Wallance died in 1990 in Phelps Memorial Hospital.
What was Donald A. Wallance's occupation?
Donald A. Wallance was a writer, designer, industrial designer and metalworker.
What nationality was Donald A. Wallance?
Donald A. Wallance was American.
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