James Farrell b. 17 August 1902

Also known as James F Farrell
  • Designer (Furniture Designer / Cabinetmaker),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Ceramist)
Melbourne-trained tram conductor who worked as a painter, potter and designer. Farrell designed a pedestal chair with the seat formed from Perspex for Module and Company, Fairfield, Victoria, ca.1970. Company shifted from Bulleen to Fairfield and was in operation 1965-1992.

Citations

  • Terence Lane. One Hundred Modern Chairs. National Gallery of Victoria, 1974

  • Kirsty Grant, et al. Mid-Century Modern. Australian Furniture Design. Natl Gallery of Victoria, 2014. Career summary and illust.