Bruce Hannah Calls for Return of Furniture Manufacturing to US Cities and Material Innovation
By
Ben Dreith
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Industrial designer Bruce Hannah advocates for bringing furniture manufacturing back to major US cities and updating classic designs with modern materials. In this Dezeen interview, he discusses the decline of urban manufacturing since his early career, the evolution of furniture materials for the better, and his priorities for contemporary American design. Hannah reflects on changes in the industry and offers insights on revitalizing domestic production.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMoving manufacturing back to major cities and updating old designs with new materials should be priorities for design in the US
Furniture's ingredients have changed mostly for the better
Hannah mourned the loss of furniture manufacturers from America's big cities compared with when he was starting his career
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