- Born
- 25 March 1939
Stranda Municipality - Died
- 30 September 2024
Oslo - Country
- Norway
- Active
- 1966–2008
Biography
Peter Opsvik was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Peter Opsvik was born on 25 March 1939 in Stranda Municipality and died on 30 September 2024 in Oslo. Honours include Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize (2000) and Jacob Prize (2012).
Peter Opsvik (25 March 1939 – 30 September 2024) was a Norwegian industrial designer best known for his innovative and ergonomic chairs, and the father of Jazz bass player Eivind Opsvik. Opsvik's furniture can be found under the brand names: Rybo (Garden), Nomi High Chair, Håg (Capisco, H04, H05, Conventio Wing), Varier (Balans), Stokke (Tripp Trapp) Naturellement (Reflex), Cylindra (Furniture objects) and Moment (Globe). His book Rethinking Sitting came out in 2009 giving insight into his thinking about sitting and explaining the philosophy behind his chairs. Peter Opsvik was also a jazz musician. He was a member of Christiania Jazz band from 1972 and the band Christiania 12 from 1993. Opsvik died on 30 September 2024, at the age of 85.
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Awards
- 2000 Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize
- 2012 Jacob Prize
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Peter Opsvik play?
Peter Opsvik is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Peter Opsvik born?
Peter Opsvik was born 25 March 1939 in Stranda Municipality.
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