Furniture display open to public
The organisers of the Canterbury Furniture Show at the Christchurch Town Hall expect 20,000 visitors this week. Billed as displaying New Zealand's finest furniture and fabrics, the show will be open to the public today, tomorrow, and Friday from 10 a.m. .to 9 p.m. The president of the Canterbury Furniture Manufacturers' Federation, Mr M. W. Richardson, said the displays were a "showcase" for the industry. "Furniture manufacturing is a fashion-conscious industry.
and this show gives the public the chance to see trendsetting and award-winning exhibits.” he said. This year’s award for the best individual piece of furniture was won by Blayco Furniture. Ltd. of Christchurch, for a mahogany curio cabinet. ■- Christchurch manufacturers also won awards for the best lounge suite (Modern Trend. Ltd): free-standing wall unit (M. W. Richardson. Ltd);- and bedroom suite (Cressey Furniture, Ltd). Atlas Furniture, Ltd, of Dunedin, won the award for the best dining suite.
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Press, 27 May 1981, Page 6
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