Mid-century furniture by Gordon Andrews (Australia)

Gordon Andrews (1914-2001) was an Australian furniture designer who was active in the mid-20th century. He is known for his minimalist and functional designs, which were influenced by the Scandinavian modernist style. He began his career as a graphic designer, but he became interested in furniture design in the 1940s. He was inspired by the work of Alvar Aalto and other Scandinavian designers, and he began to incorporate their ideas into his own work.

Andrews' furniture designs were characterized by their clean lines, simplicity, and functionality. He used natural materials such as wood, leather, and canvas, and he often employed innovative construction techniques to create his pieces. One of his most famous designs is the Fler Narvik armchair, which he created in 1957. The chair has a sculptural, organic form that is typical of Andrews' work, and it is considered a classic example of Australian mid-century design more... .

He continued to work as a furniture designer throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and he was a significant figure in the development of Australian modernist design. less...