President's Blog

Liam Bathgate was elected Chairman of the Furniture History Society (Australasia). In this blog, Liam will discuss furniture, share events and news about the Furniture History Society.

Workshop and Society News

Tim Wilmot June 4, 2020

Trip to South Australia

President’S BloG

The Furniture History Society provides an opportunity to learn about Australian and international furniture while enjoying the camaraderie of people with a shared interest.

Furniture provides a vital record of Australia’s heritage social change and is a fascinating field for study and research. I am particularly interested in the social context in which furniture was made and used.

Early Australian and New Zealand cabinetmakers investigated native timbers for their suitability for furniture and demonstrated both basic and extensive cabinetmaking skills. FHS members have interests spanning from vernacular furniture made by miners and squatters to the high quality furniture made for Government House.

The FHS is pleased to have new members.

Tim Wilmot

The Furniture History Society

The Furniture History Society was founded in 1996 to promote the appreciation and understanding of Australian and international furniture and to assist in its preservation and documentation.

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