For the second event in Masterclasses in Sitting public works hosted a series of presentations by manufacturers, designers and historians to discuss High Wycombe’s famous history of bodging and the Windsor Chair. Speakers were renowned furniture historian Dr Bernard ‘Bill’ Cotton, artist craftsman Stuart King and professor in furniture Jake Kaner.
Each gave a short presentation reflecting on the Chair industry and the Windsor Chair in particular. public works will use the opportunity to discuss the proposal for the forthcoming Chair Arch for High Wycombe.
You can find out more about the project here on public works website & here on the Futurecity Website.