ArtistsOwen F. Maclaren
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Owen F. Maclaren

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Recent Acquisitions: Design Collection
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1970–1971

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Owen F. Maclaren was a British designer and engineer whose innovations in lightweight folding mechanisms transformed domestic and portable objects in the postwar period. His work combined precision engineering with attention to practical usability, establishing a design approach that prioritized functionality without sacrificing elegance. Active from the 1940s onward, Maclaren developed solutions that became foundational to mid-century product design.

Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 1mo ago

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Museum of Modern Art
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