Josef Frank (July 15, 1885 – January 8, 1967) was an Austrian-born architect, artist, and designer . Together with Oskar Strnad, he created the Vienna School of Architecture, and its concept of Modern houses, housing and interiors. In 1933, he emigrated to Sweden, where he gained citizenship in 1939. He was employed at Svenskt Tenn (Swedish Pewter), recruited by the founder of the company, Estrid Ericson. He created many of the timeless classics the company still produce today.
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