The Dynamics of Outport Furniture Design

Download or read book The Dynamics of Outport Furniture Design written by Walter W. Peddle and published by Hull, Quebec : Canadian Museum of Civilization. This book was released on 2002 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the furniture of Newfoundland & Labrador outports as a means for exploring regional culture. It begins with discussion of the influence of British & Irish regional furniture models on Newfoundland outport furniture design, then describes furniture produced in local workshops and by residents who were handy with woodworking. This is followed by chapters that review the furniture work of seven makers. The final chapters describe furniture and other items produced for the outport house, the kitchen, the parlour & dining room, and the bedroom.