J. R. Clarke
From Graces Guide
Furniture maker of Criterion Works, High Wycombe
1893 Founded by John Clarke.
WWII Utility furniture maker
Post-WWII Reverted to reproductions; carving sub-contracted and hand polishing.
1965 Criterion line.
1975 Reproduction chairs
Survived on small orders and one-offs
1985 Maurice Clarke and son Laurence did all the skilled work.
1986 Company closed because of lack of skilled labour
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Sources of Information
- Furniture Makers of High Wycombe [1]