About
Lifespan: 1930s–1997 (sources differ on her birth year, giving 1932 or 1937)
Nationality: Danish
Manufacturers: France & Søn, Fristho
Story
Inger Klingenberg was a Danish furniture designer active in the mid-20th century. Surviving works include the Model 193 dining chairs and table for France & Søn and seating and storage furniture associated with Fristho.
Biographical documentation is limited and sources disagree on her birth year, so this page avoids treating uncertain details as established facts. Klingenberg was featured in Mobilia in 1961 and was later described as living in Italy with her American husband, designer Ross Littell, with whom she worked on furniture and textiles.
History & Works
c. 1959
Rosewood dining chairs produced by Fristho are documented.
1961
Featured in the design journal Mobilia.
1960s
Designed furniture including the Model 193 series for France & Søn.
1997
Died.