Mid-century furniture by Frederick Charles Ward (Australia)

Frederick Charles Ward was an Australian furniture maker and designer. He was born on 24 July 1917 in Sydney. He is best known for his mid-century modern furniture designs that were popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

Ward began his career as an apprentice carpenter in the 1930s and later studied furniture design at East Sydney Technical College. In 1945, he founded his own furniture workshop in Sydney, which he named 'F.C. Ward Furniture'.

Ward's designs were inspired by the clean lines and simplicity of Scandinavian furniture design. His furniture was characterized by its minimalist aesthetic, functionalism, and use of high-quality materials such as teak, walnut, and rosewood.

His designs were popular with the Australian middle class, and he gained a reputation as one of the country's leading furniture makers. His furniture was sold in high-end department stores such as David Jones and Myer, more... and he received commissions to design furniture for public spaces such as hotels and offices.

In the late 1960s, Ward retired from furniture making and sold his business.

Frederick Charles Ward passed away on 8 January 2001, and his furniture designs continue to be popular with collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century modern design. His designs have been exhibited in museums and galleries, including the National Gallery of Victoria and the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. less...