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Frederick Scott

1942 – 2001

British designer

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Lived 1942 – 2001 (aged 58). Frederick Scott was a British designer and furniture.

Frederick Scott (14 July 1942 – 31 January 2001) was a British designer who was best known for creating the Supporto chair.

Scott was born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire in 1942. Scott began his career as an apprentice at the G Plan factory, before going on to study furniture design at the Royal College of Art in 1963. In 1969 Scott was engaged as a designer for the modern furniture manufacturer Hille. The company was keen to develop its range by commissioning designers to work with new plastics, following its success with Robin Day's polypropylene chair. Scott's designs exploited the possibilities of moulding offered by polyurethane, and he rapidly made his mark with innovative and distinctive designs such as the Elephant chair and the Athena chair, and in 1974 Hille launched his folding chair.

Awards and recognition Design Award from the Design Council High back Supporto the best office chair according to The Independent.

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Royal College of Art

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Scott?

British designer (1942–2001)

When was Frederick Scott born?

Frederick Scott was born on 14 July 1942 in High Wycombe.

When did Frederick Scott die?

Frederick Scott died on 31 January 2001.

What was Frederick Scott's occupation?

Frederick Scott was a designer and furniture.

What nationality was Frederick Scott?

Frederick Scott was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Scott

· Wikidata: Q1233898

· DBpedia: Frederick Scott (designer)

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