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The E.W. Rich Collection

Of

Fine Period Furniture

Since 1941

Ernest William Rich founded E.W. Rich Furniture in 1941, during the depressed years of the Second World War.
His father was a skilled furniture craftsman who emigrated from England in 1912 and some years later set up his
own furniture making business in Christchurch. Ernest as a young man worked with his father in this business for
some years, learning and perfecting his craft, before branching out on his own in 1941. Ernest followed in his
father’s footsteps and built a business with a reputation for quality, fine handcrafted furniture - both the business
and his furniture have lasted generations with his daughter and son-in-law taking over the business in 1986.

Laurie’s Furniture in late 2004 acquired The E.W. Rich Furniture Collection, the reputation of E.W. Rich
Furniture for high quality fine furniture is deserved today as ever.

Stephen Laurie has an outstanding reputation for his Fine New Zealand Made English Traditional Heritage
Designs; Handcrafted & Hand carved in his purpose built workshop in Clarkville, North Canterbury.

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