Edouard Benedictus

Edouard Benedictus (1878-1930), was an artist, designer, composer and chemist, born in Paris, France. He is known for his invention of shatter-proof glass as well as his design work. He patented his invention in 1909 but it wasn't widely used until World War I, and by 1919, Henry Ford was installing the glass in all of his automobile models.

Already a popular designer of graphic art and critic of the Art Nouveau era, he found his stride with the advent of Art Deco, designing color palettes and geometric floral motifs that earned him commissions from leading European design firms. He was invited to participate as a representative of Art Deco textile design in the Pavillion de l'Ambassade Francaise at the important 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. His work had a profound influence on international fashions in clothing, home furnishings, graphic design, and decorative objects