Gerald Summers & Marjorie Butcher : Makers of Simple Furniture, 1931-1940

One of the greatest furniture designers of the 20th century, Gerald Summers (1899-1967) worked as an engineer before beginning his career as a designer. In 1931, he and Marjorie Butcher (1909-1996) opened Makers of Simple Furniture in London. They ran the company for almost ten years, producing hundreds of plywood pieces that helped define the idea of the modern interior in Britain. In 1940, the demands of war put an end to the business. 

Based on Marjorie Butcher's recollections and a wealth of previously unpublished material - including photographs, personal correspondence, drawings and workshop documents - this book sheds light on the revolutionary achievements of the furniture company, best known for the iconic Bent Plywood Armchair.