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John Hall: furniture builder

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 2:19 pm
by jps
I recently read an article in American Bungalow (issue 87/88) which mentions that John Hall built the furniture for the Gamble House. :shock:

Re: John Hall: furniture builder

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 2:47 pm
by sloop_john_b
Seems to be a common name: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hall

Re: John Hall: furniture builder

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 3:15 pm
by sfuentes
"Musical instruments" is just another phrase for furniture that makes a sound, anyway. :D

Re: John Hall: furniture builder

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 3:16 pm
by jps
Yeah, years ago I read about him being a jazz guitarist, among other things. Still, when the name pops up it does jog the brain. The Gamble House furniture is just as well known, and loved by many, as Rickenbacker instruments are.

Re: John Hall: furniture builder

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:03 pm
by wim
I read about a dentist named John Hall, who appeared to be up to no good