Utility Furniture of the Second World WarThe 1943 Utility Furniture Catalogue
Jon Mills
When furniture shortages in Britain hit an all-time high following the Blitz, the government responded by setting up the Utility Furniture scheme. This comprehensive guide, which accompanies a facsimile reproduction of the first catalogue, offers an insight into the privations of the war years and, for those that remember this sturdy furniture, a chance to reminisce.