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What is Terence Conran famous for?
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Terence Conran is famous for his achievements as a designer. In 1964, he founded the luxury home goods retailer Habitat and played a vital role in founding the Design Museum in London. During the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, he helped to redefine the furniture industry with his flatpack pieces designed with the belief that design should be well-made yet accessibly priced for the average consumer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Terence Conran furniture.
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Round Coffee Table by Sir Terence Conran, Zinc Top, Beech Legs, 1997
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, England
Round coffee table in zinc top rests on 3 conical legs in solid beech, offering a design that is both modern and timeless. It measures 80 cm in diameter and has a height of 26 cm, ma...
Category
1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zinc
Conrans Chrome Elliptical Sconce
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chrome Half Moon Up Light Elliptical Sconce retailed by Conran's in the 1980's in original box. Made in France. 15.5" x 8" deep x 3" high.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Modular Blue Glazed Ceramic Garden Stools by Habitat/Conran UK 1996
By Habitat International, Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 Blue Glazed Ceramic Stools by Habitat, UK 1996
A striking set of four heavy ceramic stools, designed and produced by Habitat in 1996. Each stool is crafted in richly glazed...
Category
1990s English Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
The Bed and Bath Book, Terence Conran. 1st Edition Hardbound, 1978
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Bed and Bath Book, by Terence Conran, Hardbound with Jacket, First Edition – 1978.
Suggests trend-setting yet functional designs for bedrooms and bathrooms to suit every area of...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Pair of Blonde Pod Tub Chairs Sculptural Organic Coastal Boho MCM Conran Rattan
By Habitat International, Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A strikingly impressive pair of sculptural pod armchairs in lovely vintage condition. This super-stylish pair would suite a variety of interior styles, could be used inside or outdoo...
Category
Late 20th Century British Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$2,109 Sale Price / set
20% Off
STUNNING TERENCE CONRAN GREY LEATHER LARGE LOVESEAT ARMCHAiR SOFA
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £3200 Terrence Conran grey leather love seat with extra large overstuffed feather filled sea...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Loveseats
Materials
Leather
