Henry Massonnet
French designer and business owner
About Henry Massonnet
Lived 1922 – 2005 (aged 83). Henry Massonnet was a French designer, business executive and politician.
Henry Massonnet (6 January 1922 – 27 December 2005) was a French designer and politician. He was known for designing the Fauteuil 300 chair, which is regarded as the predecessor to the Monobloc.
Biography Massonnet was born in Oyonnax, France. In 1948, he assumed control of his family business, "Stamp", and developed a new plastic moulding technique. In 1965, he was elected mayor of Mornay. In 1968, he created the Tam Tam, He led the merger of Mornay and Volognat. The two communes became Nurieux-Volognat in 1973, where Massonnet served as the first mayor until 1982.
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Who was Henry Massonnet?
French designer and business owner
When was Henry Massonnet born?
Henry Massonnet was born on 6 January 1922 in Oyonnax.
When did Henry Massonnet die?
Henry Massonnet died on 17 December 2005 in Bourg-en-Bresse.
What was Henry Massonnet's occupation?
Henry Massonnet was a designer, business executive and politician.
What nationality was Henry Massonnet?
Henry Massonnet was French.
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