The Inaugural Australian Furniture History Symposium held in Canberra in 2007 offered, for the first time, the opportunity for like-minded people to share in current expert knowledge. The programme included keynote papers and shorter well-illustrated sessions focussing on particular pieces or topics.
The Proceedings edited and produced by Greg Peters and Jim Kennedy have now been published in an illustrated eighty page A4 document which includes all fifteen papers, available from The Furniture History Society for $20 plus postage.
NEW ZEALANDS FIRST FURNITURE HISTORY SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBITION, OCTOBER 2010
Update as of May 2010
Members of the FHS of Australasia are encouraged to register their intention to attend New Zealands first furniture history symposium and furniture exhibition. The registration brochure and call for papers are now on-line and can be viewed at,
www.southlandmuseum.co.nz
Registrations opened on September 20th and may be made on-line. However should you wish to fill in a hard copy then please contact our conference organisers (below). In addition there is to be a pre-symposium excursion visiting a number of early homesteads and buildings. This should be a most rewarding three days prior to the symposium so if you are contemplating on attending this excursion please do get your registration in.
Laker House of Travel,
Attention: Julie Ashmore.
36-40 Kelvin Street,
Invercargill, NEW ZEALAND
Phone: + 64 3 2143500
A list of papers promised as of May 25th is given below. The sessions are now almost full however if you are thinking that you might like to give a paper please contact the symposium organisers via Laker House of Travel to register your interest without delay and we will try and include you.
A warm welcome awaits you in Invercargill at this inaugural event for New Zealand.
SUMMARY OF SPEAKERS AS OF May 25th 2010
Speaker Title
Keynote Speakers Cottrell William The influence of early trade catalogues and
cabinetmakers' pattern books on colonial NZ furniture
Hawkins John The influence of Scottish and Irish cabinet makers over
the production of Australian colonial furniture in Sydney
and Hobart before 1835
Thomson Ian Conservation of furniture in public collections
General Speakers Gael Ramsay & Ross A new discovery of a Smith/Smith-Gilling windsor armchair
Ramsay
Peters Greg The Riley Cabinet: A newly discovered significant item of
NSW furniture
Heady Roger Identification of timbers used to construct the Riley Cabinet
Findlay Michael The Scottish vernacular furniture tradition in Otago
Wood D Time after Time: Studio Furniture in the Late Twentieth
Century
Martin Jim Style and quality in Antipodes furniture
Peet Brian The Seuffert family: New Zealand's foremost colonial
cabinetmakers
Chamberlain Kevin Chinese furniture contribution in Victoria?
Martin Jim The mysteries of Peter Thomson
Herbert Peter The hall chair A New Zealand Perspective
Lochhead Ian Revealed construction: The furniture designs of
Benjamin Mountfort
Hogh Karen Workshop on What the timbers tell us
Vale Brenda & Robert Fitted cupboards with reference to the Bernard Johns' and
Vale Robert first Group houses
Isaacs Nigel & Cottrell "Nails shipped to any part of the colony" - nails and screws
in early New Zealand furniture
Cottrell William Rediscovering the social and historical context of early
New Zealand furniture
Maze Jonathan Adventures in restoration
Labassa Massion Visit 21/7/2010
Labassa Mansion
28 Manor Grove CAULFIELD NORTH
Wednesday 21 July 2010 at 6.00pm
Click here to download the a copy of the invitation form.
The Victorian Branch with the National Trust
Labassa Mansion
28 Manor Grove CAULFIELD NORTH
Wednesday 21 July 2010 at 6.00pm
With its opulent architecture and largely intact decoration, Labassa is one of Australia's most outstanding 19th century mansions. The house as we see it today, reflects the work of architect John Augustus Bernard Koch who was employed by Cobb & Co. millionaire Alexander Robertson to create a lavish setting for grand social occasions. In realising this ambition, Koch chose a design that brought together a French Renaissance (or Second Empire) style with Germanic and Hellenistic influences. For the interiors, the finest embossed wallpapers and mahogany timbers were used and a rare illusionist ceiling enhances the entrance.
Martin Purslow, Chief Executive Officer, National Trust and a Furniture History Society member will greet members with a glass and you may wish to bring a plate to share.
As this is a special opening of Labassa the FHS will donate $15 to the NTV for each member and guest in attendance. These funds will be used towards a project at Labassa.
Cost $20.00 and $25.00 Guests
I / We wish to attend the visit to the Labassa visit on 21 July at 6:00 pm.
Name . Guest/s
Signature .
Please advise Pauline Underwood of your attendance Tel. 9224 5201
Or Email:
Or return this form to The Furniture History Society, C/o Collins Street Gallery, 401 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 From Tim Wilmot, Secretary email:
FHS Panel Discussion 18/8/2010
Panel Discussion on Furniture
Wednesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM
Tasma Terrace Gallery
4 Parliament Place, East Melbourne
Click here to download the a copy of the invitation form.
Panel Discussion on Furniture
Wednesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM
Tasma Terrace Gallery
4 Parliament Place, East Melbourne
Do you have a small piece of furniture that you long to know more about?
Join us in August with members of the National Trust and a panel of experts who will discuss and analyse items.
Brian Rogers (Furniture History Society) will chair the panel with Chris Snook (Arts and Antique Dealers Association) and possibly Jennifer Gibson from Sothebys. Join us for an evening of stimulating and lively debate. Dont forget to bring your small treasure and questions.
Please note as this will be a popular event, and acceptances will need to be on a first serve basis. An early RSVP is encouraged.
Light refreshments served.
RSVP by 1 August as there is limited space and National Trust Victoria members are also invited to attend.
Cost Members $20 and Guests $25.00
I / We wish to attend the visit to the Panel event on 18 August 2010.
Name . Guest/s
Signature .
Please advise Pauline Underwood Tel. 9224 5201
Or Email:
Or return this form to The Furniture History Society, C/o Collins Street Gallery, 401 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 From Tim Wilmot , Secretary email:-
Early Noitifcation of Christmas BBQ December 2010
The FHS Christmas BBQ at Ripponlea is planned for:
Wednesday 15th December 2010
Further details will be posted closer to the date.
Watch this space !
