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Plastic furniture era seen as 25 percent of production by 1978
New York experts say plastics will dominate one quarter of furniture making by 1978 as labor shortages push automation. Garbett cites plastic frames and foam upholstery cutting costs, while demand grows for synthetic veneers and rigid plastics. Wood is scarce and trends shift toward country style with consumer morality shaping merchandising.
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Gay Pauley
New York
UPI
William E. Garbett
Artemide U.S.A. Furniture
Garbett
Haghiwesume
Association
Gloria Vanderbilt
Ralph Nader