Arne Korsmo

  • Born: 14 August 1900
  • Trained as an architect at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH)
  • Helped to shape the Norwegian contribution to Scandinavian Design
  • Died: 29 August 1968

Design collaboration

Sketch by Arne Korsmo
Photo: Anne Hansteen Jarre / Nasjonalmuseet

According to Grete, Arne tended to draw at all times, on whatever he had at hand: napkins, cigarette boxes and so on. It was often Grete's job to interpret the sketches and develop them into workable drawings.

Grete Prytz Kittelsen

  • Born: 28 June 1917
  • Trained as a goldsmith at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry (SHKS)
  • Received several major awards, including the Lunning Award in 1952 and the Jacob Prize in 1972
  • Died: 25 September 2010

Planetveien

The livingroom in Planetveien
Photo: Nasjonalmuseet / Dag Andre Ivarsøy

In the wake of a marriage

Photo: Sverre A. Børretzen / Aktuell / NTB Scanpix