MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE

Timaru Herald, Volume CLIII, Issue 22486, 22 January 1943, Page 4

MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE

Standard Specifications Adopted

(N.Z.P.A.) CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 21. Referring to the Household Furniture Manufacture Control Notice gazetted last evening enforcing a standard specification for the simplification of furniture, the Minister of Supply, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, said that the shortage of supplies and manpower within the industry made the action necessary. The specification prohibits the manufacture of non-essential items listed, including plant stands, standard lamps, cutlery cabinets, cocktail cabinets, glass-fronted bookcases, cupboards, etc. Occasional tables and tsa waggons are required to conform to the maximum dimensions stipulated in the specification which satisfy service considerations. while avoiding undue demand on materials and manpower, and without unduly restricting design. The number of pieces in a bedroom suite is limited to four or five, according to whether twin beds or double beds are used. Maximum dimensional requirements are also established for duchess chests, wardrobes, bedsteads, tallboys. The number of drawers and the size of mirrors are also restricted. Dining room suites are limited to six pieces, which are to be manufactured within the maximum dimensional requirements as laid down for sideboards, tables, settees and chairs. Furniture used in hospitals or similar institutions, or for such special purposes as may be approved by the Factory Controller, is exempt from the provisions.