David Foulkes-Taylor b. 23 June 1929

Also known as David Phillips Foulkes Taylor
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
David Phillips Foulkes-Taylor was born in 1929. He was designer, art connoisseur and entrepreneur, working from a studio (after 1957) in Crawley, WA. He was a member of the Weld Club, The Art Gallery Board, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, the Fabian Society and the Labor Party. In 1960, he established the Triangle Gallery. His furniture designs were manufactured by Charles and Roy Catt.
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Name
David Foulkes-Taylor
Also known as David Phillips Foulkes Taylor
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
Other Occupation
  • Entrepreneur
  • Gallery Owner
Birth date
23 June 1929
Death date
19 September 1966
Death place
Perth, WA
Active Period
  • 1947 - 1966
Residence
  • New York, USA
  • London, England, UK
  • Perth, WA
Training
  • 1947- Perth Technical School, Perth, WA
  • Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, England, UK
Initial Record Data Source
  • Western Australian artists, designers & makers (1829-1959)

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