About Gillis Lundgren
Lived 1929 – 2016 (aged 86). Gillis Lundgren was a Swedish designer, furniture designer and graphic designer.
Gillis Lundgren (26 August 1929 – 25 February 2016) was a Swedish furniture designer and the fourth employee of IKEA. He designed the Billy bookcase of which over 140 million have been produced.
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Who was Gillis Lundgren?
Swedish designer (1929–2016)
When was Gillis Lundgren born?
Gillis Lundgren was born on 26 August 1929 in Lund.
When did Gillis Lundgren die?
Gillis Lundgren died on 25 February 2016.
What was Gillis Lundgren's occupation?
Gillis Lundgren was a designer, furniture designer and graphic designer.
What nationality was Gillis Lundgren?
Gillis Lundgren was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gillis Lundgren. https://biography.guide/gillis-lundgren/
MLA: "Gillis Lundgren." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gillis-lundgren/.
Chicago: "Gillis Lundgren." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gillis-lundgren/.
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