Arnold Krog
1856–1931 (age 75)
Biography
Arnold Krog was a Danish architect and designer whose elegant vision shaped Danish applied arts at the turn of the century. After training in architecture, he brought his eye for proportion and detail to the Royal Copenhagen porcelain factory, guiding it toward international acclaim and adapting classical architectural motifs to delicate ceramic forms.
He held a respected place among Scandinavian designers of his day, and his legacy endures in both the built environment and the porcelain pieces that still bear traces of his innovations.