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An Expert on chairs, Toronto designer Stephen Hogbin, 28, works at his drawing board
An Expert on chairs, Toronto designer Stephen Hogbin, 28, works at his drawing board

An Expert on chairs, Toronto designer Stephen Hogbin, 28, works at his drawing board

Date7/26/1970
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128490F
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
10/24/1975
President of interiors international, John Geiger, displays one of his company's chairs. His 15-year-old firm is achieving international success.
President of interiors international, John Geiger, displays one of his company's chairs. His 15-year-old firm is achieving international success.
2/15/1977
Ancient charm: Robert Noakes sits in one of his few chairs not covered with art books. To his left is a 1,200-year-old capital.
Ancient charm: Robert Noakes sits in one of his few chairs not covered with art books. To his left is a 1,200-year-old capital.
2/9/1983
Musical chairs, Ward 16 councillor Malcolm Martini, unseated after a recount in favor of Michael Walker, cheerfully packs his possessions with help from aide Sandra Monteath
Musical chairs, Ward 16 councillor Malcolm Martini, unseated after a recount in favor of Michael Walker, cheerfully packs his possessions with help from aide Sandra Monteath
3/15/1989
Traditional style: Robert Dirstein opts for elegance in his living room, mixing an English Hepplewhite setee with Venetian and Georgian chairs on a Savonnerie rug.
Traditional style: Robert Dirstein opts for elegance in his living room, mixing an English Hepplewhite setee with Venetian and Georgian chairs on a Savonnerie rug.
1/13/1992
Clever Carpentry: David Eadie, 68, designed this oak lawn chair. Disadvantaged or unemployed men make the chairs at the Kleinburg Craft Co-operative.
Clever Carpentry: David Eadie, 68, designed this oak lawn chair. Disadvantaged or unemployed men make the chairs at the Kleinburg Craft Co-operative.
4/4/1991
Stan Garnet, 28, owner of two picture-framing shops, works from behind one of his more ornate wares
Stan Garnet, 28, owner of two picture-framing shops, works from behind one of his more ornate wares
8/14/1973
Playful design: Frank Gehry's Easy Edges chairs, first designed in the early 1970s, are made of corrugated cardboard.
Playful design: Frank Gehry's Easy Edges chairs, first designed in the early 1970s, are made of corrugated cardboard.
8/28/1987
Healthy enterprise: Lou Starkman, right, a veteran of the health care business who graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1931, and company manager Jim Garde, believe it takes more than just wheel chairs, commodes and walkers to make a good health care store
Healthy enterprise: Lou Starkman, right, a veteran of the health care business who graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1931, and company manager Jim Garde, believe it takes more than just wheel chairs, commodes and walkers to make a good health care store
2/19/1988
Stephen Malach. He wants to call a halt. The board is drawing final plans for District the first of North York [Incomplete]
Stephen Malach. He wants to call a halt. The board is drawing final plans for District the first of North York [Incomplete]
11/19/1975
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
1/18/1990
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
7/2/1985