Race began his career as an architect and interior designer before turning to furniture design. In the 1940s, he founded his own company, Ernest Race Ltd, and began creating modernist furniture inspired by the materials and techniques of industrial production.
One of Race's most famous designs is the Antelope chair, created in 1951. This chair was innovative at the time, with its steel wire structure and molded plywood seat. It became emblematic of post-war British design.
Ernest Race also worked on other interior design projects, notably for the Festival of Britain in 1951. He designed public spaces and exhibition installations, bringing a modern, functional aesthetic to these environments.
Over the years, Race continued to innovate and experiment with new materials and techniques in his designs. He developed furniture in molded plastic and fiberglass, anticipating future design trends.
Sadly, Ernest Race's career was cut short prematurely by his death in 1964, at the age of 51. Despite this, his legacy as a visionary designer and pioneer of modern British design lives on. His creations continue to be appreciated and sought after by design enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.