Bach, Alfons, 1904-1999

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Dates:
Birth 1904
Death 1999-08-23
Americans

Biographical notes:

d. August 19, 1999.

From the description of Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84521592

Industrial designer, architect, and painter. Born in Germany, 1904. Bach studied film directing and design in Europe. He turned to industrial design upon immigrating to the United States in 1926. His design work from 1932-53 include a Philco radio, furniture for Heywood-Wakefield, carpets for Bigelow-Sanford, and appliances for General Electric. Bach designed and built his own home in Stamford, Connecticut, in 1938.

From the description of Alfons Bach Collection, 1934-1992. (Smithsonian Institution Libraries). WorldCat record id: 39134698

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Subjects:

  • Apartment houses
  • Architecture
  • Carpets
  • Industrial design
  • Display of merchandise
  • Furniture design
  • Interior decoration
  • Radio
  • Shopping malls
  • Watercolor painting

Occupations:

  • Architects
  • Industrial designers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)