John Smith b. 1 January 1948

  • Designer (Furniture Designer / Cabinetmaker)
Smith was a furniture design and maker who initially trained in the graphic arts, later turning to 3-D design. Appointed Head of Wood/Furniture Design at the University of Tasmania, Hobart in 1981, he went on to establish the Centre for Furniture Design, an influential for in furniture design and manufacture in Australia.
Tags: furniture design, furniture maker, lecturer
Name
John Smith
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Designer (Furniture Designer / Cabinetmaker)
Tags:
furniture design
furniture maker
lecturer
Birth date
1 January 1948
Birth place
England, UK
Birth note
Chesterfield, England
Death date
1 January 2015
Death place
Hobart, Tasmania
Initial Record Data Source
  • Powerhouse Museum