Chair Exhibition

[Steve Maskery]

Has anyone been to the exhibition of chairs at the Bradford Museum (Cartwright Hall)? I'm inclined to go, but it is a bit of a jaunt, which is OK if it is worth it but I don't want to waste a day if it's not. Is it worth the trip?

It's on until March 24th.

Cheers
Steve

 

[RogerS]

Well you could also take in the Museum of Film and Photography while you're there then take the road to Haworth and drop in at The Flappit for a fabulous steak and yorkie pud lunch.

 

[Slim]

I didn't know it was on Steve, but now I do, I might head down there tomorrow. It's only 5 minutes away. I will let you know what it is like.

The National Media Museum, as it is now called, is excelent. Or at least it used to be. I haven't been for a number of years. They have an Imax screen, so you could take in one of their awe inspiring films.

I could even get the kettle boiling if you are heading up this way. Or has that put you off.

 

[Slim]

Well Steve, I finally made it down to the exhibition. I have posted here rather than emailing you, so anyone else thinking of going can see.

I can honestly say... DON NOT WASTE YOUR TIME! It was very disappointing. It was in very small room and there were only about 4 or 5 decent chairs there. The Macintosh was nice, but that was about it. Everything else was moulded plastic rubbish.

Sorry to disappoint.

 

[Steve Maskery]

Ah well, thank you for preventing me wasting my time and petrol. What a pity, it sounds a really good idea. I did see a good collection somewhere once. Maybe V&A. Or more likely some castello somewhere. It'll come to me.*

Thanks for doing the legwork!

Cheers
Steve

*Edit - Musée d'Orsay, Paris

 

[ep]

There is also a permenant exhibition of chairs at High Wycombe Museum. I would like to visit, as I am interested in country chairs and vernacular style. If any readers here have already visited, I would be interested to hear of your impressions on this exhibition.

Thanks

Emyr

 

[lurker]

*Edit - Musée d'Orsay, Paris

I thought that was a museum of things equine

 

[Saintsman]

And I thought a coup de grace was a lawnmower

Paul

 

[George_N]

*Edit - Musée d'Orsay, Paris

I thought that was a museum of things equine

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

It also houses the most jaw-droppingly stunning collection of impressionist art in the world. Highly recommended if you are ever in Paris. Sorry to go a bit OT there, it just made such an impression (pun intended) on me.

 

[Chris Knight]

Maybe V&A.

The V&A has the chair that comes apart that you can put back together yourself to see how it is made.