The internationally renowned London College of Furniture is this month celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark half a century of championing design and creativity, over 70 pieces of furniture, machinery, photographs and archive materials have been curated into an exhibition at its successor, CASS at the London Metropolitan University.
To celebrate its legacy, pieces have been collected and donated by alumni, lectures, designers and craftspersons that attended the institution from 1964 to 1992. Highlights include Lucian Ercolani’s (Ercol) iconic post-war minimal designs and the vast Frederick Parker Collection that unites 140 chairs alone.
Archive image courtesy of London College of Furniture/CASS
Archive image courtesy of London College of Furniture/CASS
by Stephanie Clair
Then and Now: Celebrating 50 years since the opening of The London College of Furniture is open now until January 23, 2015 (University closed between December 20 – January 9) Opening hours:  10am – 6pm (Mon – Fri) 11am – 4pm (Sat).