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Ernest Race (1913-1964) was an English textile and furniture designer, born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1913, and died in 1964 in London.[1] His best-known designs are the BA3 aluminium chair of 1945 and the Antelope, designed for the Festival of Britain in 1951.[1][2] The BA3 won a gold medal at the 10th Milan Trienale in 1954, where the Antelope also won a silver medal.[2] He was made a Royal Designer for Industry in 1953.[3]

Ernest Race
Born	1913 (1913) Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Died	1964(1964-00-00) (aged 50–51) London, England
Nationality	English
Known for	Textile and furniture design
Notable work	BA3 aluminum chair Antelope chair
Style	Mid-century modern

References

External links

• Ernest Race - exclusive collection of reclaimed work by Ernest Race exclusively produced by Race Furniture
• Race Stacking Chairs - Stacking Chairs based exclusively on Ernest Race's designs.

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