Michael Hirst b. 1 January 1917

  • Designer (Furniture Designer / Cabinetmaker)
Michael Hirst was a designer/manufacturer with a small factory in Hawthorn (2-3 workers), dates uncertain. He began designing with Clement Meadmore in 1955 and Hirst was active as designer from 1955-1983 under Michael Hirst P/L, Michael Hirst Furniture and/or "H-Line". Sold through Andersons, Georges , interior decorators, he also exhibited at Gallery A, Melbourne. (info based on telephone interview in 1996).
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Name
Michael Hirst
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Designer (Furniture Designer / Cabinetmaker)
Birth date
1 January 1917
Birth place
United Kingdom
Death date
1 January 2002

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References [<ExternalResource: Additional information supplied by Barbara Hall, design historian and Joy Hirst 2013.>, <ExternalResource: Kirsty Grant, et al. Mid-Century Modern. Australian Furniture Design. Natl Gallery of Victoria, 2014. (chapter and career summary, illust.)>] [<ExternalResource: Additional information supplied by Barbara Hall, design historian and Joy Hirst 2013.>]