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Postcard – Finmar Poster (c1960), Hans Schleger

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Postcard featuring Finmar – importer of Scandinavian furniture and artefacts
Poster: annual exhibition at Liberty c1960 by Hans Schleger (Zero)

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  • Format Postcard
  • Designer/s Hans Schleger (zero)
  • Size 105mm x 148mm
Hans Schleger (zero)
Hans Schleger signed his work as Zéró. He studied in Berlin and for five years worked as freelance designer the United States. He later set up his own studio in London. He was commissioned by The Council of Industrial Design to design the symbol for their Design Centre in the Haymarket, London. As well as a desiner, he was a visiting lecturer to the Chelsea Polytechnic, the Central School of Arts and Crafts, the Royal College of Art, all in London, and the Regional College of Art, Manchester. Explore related designers including Tom Eckersley and Abram Games. See also British Modernism, British graphic design history, and 1940s graphic design history.
Hans Schleger signed his work as Zéró. He studied in Berlin and for five years worked as freelance designer the United States. He later set up his own studio in London. He was commissioned by The Council of Industrial Design to design the symbol for their Design Centre in the Haymarket, London. As well as a desiner, he was a visiting lecturer to the Chelsea Polytechnic, the Central School of Arts and Crafts, the Royal College of Art, all in London, and the Regional College of Art, Manchester. Explore related designers including Abram Games and Tom Eckersley. See also British Modernism and 1940s graphic design history.

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Postcard - Finmar Poster (c1960), Hans Schleger
Postcard – Finmar Poster (c1960), Hans Schleger
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