Frans Schrofer

Frans Schrofer (born 15 August 1956) is a Dutch furniture designer and industrial designer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He received a technical education in Leiden and then studied at the Design Academy Eindhoven, graduating in 1983 and founding his own design studio, Studio Schrofer, in 1984. He is known for a sculptural approach to furniture design, conscious use of materials, practicality, ergonomics, technical knowledge and for pioneering a modern, design-led approach to garden furniture styles.

Frans Schrofer
Schrofer, 2012
Born (1956-08-15) August 15, 1956
NationalityDutch
Alma materDesign Academy Eindhoven
Occupation(s)Furniture Designer
Product designer
Years active1984–present
Known forScudo chair (for Young International)
Formi (for Leolux)
Prometheus and OlympiQ firespace (for Safretti)
StyleSculptural, practical
Parents
RelativesJurriaan Schrofer (half-brother)
Websitewww.studioschrofer.com
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