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Exploring the Differences Between Mass Production and Craft Furniture

Synopsis
Furniture maker Jeremy Broun in an illustrated lecture at the Design Museum, London, in May 1996 covers various topics related to craft vs mass-produced furniture: telling the difference; challenging some myths; nature of craft furniture; skill, techniques, technology; robots; roles - division of labour; scale of economy; retailing; risk and innovation; public taste; the heritage industry; education; television; class issues in Britain.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min.
Year of production
1996
Availability
Sale; 1997 sale: £35.00 (+p&p)
Documentation
Accompanying leaflet.
Subjects
Crafts
Keywords
furniture design; furniture industries; woodworking

Credits

Writer
Jeremy Broun
Cast
Jeremy Broun 

Production Company

Name

Thinking Hand Video

Distributor

Name

Thinking Hand Video

Phone
01225 332738
Address
PO Box 658
Bath BA1 6ED
Notes
rec’d 7/97

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