Louise Brigham
American designer
Died when: 81 years 89 days (974 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Louise Brigham (January 1, 1875 – March 30, 1956) was an American early-20th-century designer and teacher.She was a pioneering champion of the use of recycled materials in furniture design.
A system she invented for building furniture out of packing crates represents one of the earliest to adopt a modular approach to the design of individual units.
She also founded one of the earliest ready-to-assemble furniture companies, as well as the Home Thrift Organization (HTA) to teach woodworking to New York City boys.
In 1940, she received a medal from the HTA in honor of her quarter century of service to the organization.
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