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Interior designer Joseph Cheng outfitted the elegant dining room with fine antique furnishings.
Interior designer Joseph Cheng outfitted the elegant dining room with fine antique furnishings.

Interior designer Joseph Cheng outfitted the elegant dining room with fine antique furnishings.

Date5/1/1989
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125868F
New showroom: Interior designer Randy Christensen and associate Joan Hindley have put together a stylish mix of traditional, contemporary and Oriental furnishings and accessories in his office at 229 MacPherson Ave. He invites the public to drop by for an informal visit to get an idea of the type of work his firm does.
New showroom: Interior designer Randy Christensen and associate Joan Hindley have put together a stylish mix of traditional, contemporary and Oriental furnishings and accessories in his office at 229 MacPherson Ave. He invites the public to drop by for an informal visit to get an idea of the type of work his firm does.
8/1/1986
Not willing to wait: Surge in spending for home furnishings is forecast by Joe McNichols, retailing consultant
Not willing to wait: Surge in spending for home furnishings is forecast by Joe McNichols, retailing consultant
8/13/1979
Relaxing in plywood chair he designed and made, Don McKinley is surrounded with other furnishings he has created using white sewer piping and plastics
Relaxing in plywood chair he designed and made, Don McKinley is surrounded with other furnishings he has created using white sewer piping and plastics
5/15/1974
Joseph Cheng designed the entrance, left, which includes an original handsome stone fireplace and walnut panelling, he also chose the traditional tapestry for chairs in the main dining room, right
Joseph Cheng designed the entrance, left, which includes an original handsome stone fireplace and walnut panelling, he also chose the traditional tapestry for chairs in the main dining room, right
11/3/1991
Stripped of furnishings when the government closed it down, Chorley Park's spacious rooms are now transformed into hospital wards. The Hospital for Si(...)
Stripped of furnishings when the government closed it down, Chorley Park's spacious rooms are now transformed into hospital wards. The Hospital for Si(...)
12/17/1940
Less is more: Designers Denis Huggins (above) and Pauline Cheng believe the packaging is as important as the package and have dremed up these tiny gift boxes, kicking off their own greeting card company
Less is more: Designers Denis Huggins (above) and Pauline Cheng believe the packaging is as important as the package and have dremed up these tiny gift boxes, kicking off their own greeting card company
12/17/1979
Returning upstairs, the walnut-finished dining room meets the eye, with its long table covered with a fine lace cloth and its elegant crystal chandelier
Returning upstairs, the walnut-finished dining room meets the eye, with its long table covered with a fine lace cloth and its elegant crystal chandelier
9/18/1937
Dramatic jump: Yorkville antique dealer and interior designer Robert Dirstein sits in front of a French pine armoire, circa 1800, he says is worth $11,500 today.
Dramatic jump: Yorkville antique dealer and interior designer Robert Dirstein sits in front of a French pine armoire, circa 1800, he says is worth $11,500 today.
4/24/1981
Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
8/20/1971
Colour trade card depicting a lady, girl, and chickens, with text stating, "Glasgow Warehouse B ...
Glasgow Warehouse BELLEVILLE, Dry Goods, Carpets, Tailoring, Gents' Furnishings.
approx 1886
Cover has illustration of large decorative mantle with elaborate carvings and cornices. A perso ...
Decorations and furnishings : [catalogue]
1930
Colour trade card depicting a bloom of daisies and holly, with text stating, "Glasgow Warehouse ...
Glasgow Warehouse BELLEVILLE, Dry Goods, Carpets, Tailoring, Gents' Furnishings.
approx 1886