Michael Hirst was born in 1917, and set up a small furniture factory in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn and was active as designer and manufacturer from 1955-1983 trading as Michael Hirst P/L, Michael Hirst Furniture and/or "H-Line". His furniture was sold through Melbourne retailers such as Andersons and Georges and also through interior decorators. He exhibited his designs at Gallery A, Melbourne. He began designing in collaboration with Clement Meadmore in 1955. Michael Hirst passed away in 2002 and was inducted posthumously into the Design Institute of Australia in 2017

43 items found:

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Clement Meadmore / Michael Hirst Principle coffee table, marble…

Meadmore Marble Coffee Table

Clement Meadmore / Michael Hirst Principle coffee table, marble top on brass legs. Australia, c 1950s, 38 cm high, 107 cm wide, 40.5 cm deep

Michael Hirst (Australian, 1917-2002), Safari chair, c, 1960,…

Teak Safari Chair by Michael Hirst

Michael Hirst (Australian, 1917-2002), Safari chair, c, 1960, teak frame, leather strap arms, canvas back and seat height 84 cm width 57.5 cm depth 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.

Michael Hirst coffee table, black linoleum top with brass…

Black Linoleum Coffee Table with Brass Banding and Metal Legs

Michael Hirst coffee table, black linoleum top with brass banding and metal legs., original stamp, Australia, designed 1959/1960, 38 cm high, 106 cm wide, 38 cm deep

Michael Hirst table, marble top on metal legs., Australia, c…

1960s Marble Top Metal Leg Table

Michael Hirst table, marble top on metal legs., Australia, c 1960s, 38 cm high, 49 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Michael Hirst pair of side tables, marble top on metal legs.,…

Marble-top Metal Leg Side Tables by Michael Hirst

Michael Hirst pair of side tables, marble top on metal legs., Australia, c 1960s, 38 cm high, 51 cm wide, 28 cm deep

Michael Hirst pair of campaign easy chairs, orange stain over…

Orange Stained Leather and Brass Easy Chairs

Michael Hirst pair of campaign easy chairs, orange stain over New Zealand Tawa, black &, brown leather, brass, and plastic chording., Australia, c 1960s, 87 cm high, 58 cm wide, 59 cm deep

A vintage Safari chair stamped 'Michael Hirst, Melbourne,…

Michael Hirst Vintage Safari Chair

A vintage Safari chair stamped 'Michael Hirst, Melbourne, Australia', 20th century, 80 cm high, 53 cm across the arms

Michael Hirst 'Campaign' chair, leather, New Zealand Tawa,…

Michael Hirst Leather Campaign Chair

Michael Hirst 'Campaign' chair, leather, New Zealand Tawa, Australia, c late 1960s, 83 cm high, 52 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Michael Hirst 'Campaign' chair, leather, New Zealand Tawa,…

Michael Hirst Leather Campaign Chair

Michael Hirst 'Campaign' chair, leather, New Zealand Tawa, Australia, c late 1960s, 83 cm high, 52 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Michael Hirst safari armchair, oak and leather, mid 20th…

Michael Hirst Oak and Leather Safari Armchair

Michael Hirst safari armchair, oak and leather, mid 20th century, stamped 'Michael Hirst, Melbourne' on leather fitting at rear, 81 cm high, 53 cm across the arms

Clement Meadmore and Michael Hirst (Australian, 1929-2005 and…

Wire Chairs by Meadmore and Hirst

Clement Meadmore and Michael Hirst (Australian, 1929-2005 and 1917-2002), pair of wire chairs, designed c. 1964, black coated steel rods (2), height 92 cm

Michael Hirst pair of 'H-Flex' Skid chairs, white powder coated…

White 'H-Flex' Skid Chairs by Michael Hirst (1969)

Michael Hirst pair of 'H-Flex' Skid chairs, white powder coated metal, Australia, designed 1969, 80 cm high, 46 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Clement Meadmore and Michael Hirst (Australian, 1929-2005 and…

Four Wire Chairs by Meadmore and Hirst

Clement Meadmore and Michael Hirst (Australian, 1929-2005 and 1917-2002), four wire chairs, designed c. 1955, manufactured by Michael Hirst, Melbourne, black coated steel rods (4), height 90 cm.

Safari chair and stool C1950s in the manner of Michael Hirst…

Red Leather Safari Chair and Stool Set

Safari chair and stool C1950s in the manner of Michael Hirst sling chair with turned legs red leather includes one Dissasembled with spare parts parts in box (photographed), chair height 82 cm

Safari chairs C1950s in the manner of Michael Hirst sling…

1950s Safari Chairs with Leather and Timber Sling Design

Safari chairs C1950s in the manner of Michael Hirst sling chairs four black leather and timber, height 82 cm

Clement Meadmore / Michael Hirst pair of 'DC601A' chairs,…

Steel and Rubber Chairs by Meadmore and Hirst

Clement Meadmore / Michael Hirst pair of 'DC601A' chairs, plastic coated steel, rubber, vinyl, Australia, c 1958, 81 cm high, 42 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Michael Hirst (Australian), pair of Safari chairs, c. 1960, oak…

Australian Safari Chairs by Michael Hirst (1960)

Michael Hirst (Australian), pair of Safari chairs, c. 1960, oak frame with cream linen back and seat, strap leather arms, one chair (A/F) (2), height 82 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

Michael Hirst nest of coffee tables; three tables, brass and…

Brass and metal coffee tables from 1950s Australia

Michael Hirst nest of coffee tables; three tables, brass and metal; Australia; c 1950s

Michael Hirst nest of coffee tables; three tables, black…

Brass and Black Nesting Tables from 1950s Australia

Michael Hirst nest of coffee tables; three tables, black laminate top, brass features, metal legs; Australia; c 1950s

Michael Hirst coffee table; marble top on metal legs; Australia;…

Australian 1950s Marble Coffee Table with Metal Legs

Michael Hirst coffee table; marble top on metal legs; Australia; designed 1950s

Michael Hirst chair; black leather, ash; Australia; c 1960s; 84…

Black Leather Chair with Ash Frame

Michael Hirst chair; black leather, ash; Australia; c 1960s; 84 cm high, 53 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Michael Hirst pair of coffee tables, black painted wood, metal…

Michael Hirst Coffee Tables

Michael Hirst pair of coffee tables, black painted wood, metal legs (stamped with paper Michael Hirst), Australia, c 1950s, 33 cm high, 73 cm wide, 36 cm deep

Michael Hirst pair of Safari chairs black leather, ash…

Michael Hirst Safari Chairs, Australia c1960s

Michael Hirst pair of Safari chairs black leather, ash (stamped), Australia c1960s, 84 cm high, 53 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Michael Hirst four H-Flex chairs original white painted metal,…

Michael Hirst's Original H-Flex Chairs - Set of 4

Michael Hirst four H-Flex chairs original white painted metal, Australia 80 cm high, 46 cm wide, 48 cm deep

Michael Hirst H-Flex set of eight chairs black powder coated…

Black H-Flex Chairs with White Vinyl Cushion, c1969

Michael Hirst H-Flex set of eight chairs black powder coated metal, original white vinyl cushion, Australia c1969, 78 cm high, 48 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Michael Hirst marble side table, blue / green marble on metal…

Blue/Green Marble Side Table by Michael Hirst (1950s)

Michael Hirst marble side table, blue / green marble on metal base (stamped), Australia c 1950s

Michael Hirst marble side table, blue / green marble on metal…

Blue-green Marble Side Table by Michael Hirst, 1950s Australia

Michael Hirst marble side table, blue / green marble on metal base (stamped), Australia c 1950s

Michael Hirst marble side table, blue / green marble on metal…

Blue-Green Marble Side Table by Michael Hirst, 1950s Australia

Michael Hirst marble side table, blue / green marble on metal base (stamped), Australia c 1950s

Michael Hirst marble coffee table, blue / green marble on metal…

Blue-Green Marble Coffee Table by Michael Hirst (1950s)

Michael Hirst marble coffee table, blue / green marble on metal base (stamped), Australia c 1950s

Clement Meadmore & Michael Hirst set of six stools, plastic…

Meadmore & Hirst Stools with Rope Seats

Clement Meadmore & Michael Hirst set of six stools, plastic coated metal, original rope seat, Australia, c 1950s, 86 cm high, 36 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Michael Hirst (Australian, 1917 -2002), Safari chair, designed…

Michael Hirst Safari Chair and Footstool

Michael Hirst (Australian, 1917 -2002), Safari chair, designed c. 1960, self-assembled oak frame, with cream linen back and seat, brown strap leather armrests, together with matching footstool (2), height 84 cm. Provenance: from the collection of George…

Michael Hirst (Australian, 1917 -2002), pair of Safari chairs,…

Australian Safari Chairs with Leather Upholstery

Michael Hirst (Australian, 1917 -2002), pair of Safari chairs, designed c. 1960, self-assembled oak frames, with black leather backs and seats, brown strap leather armrests (2), height 84 cm

Tile top coffee table attributed to Clement Meadmore & Michael…

Meadmore & Hirst Tile Coffee Table

Tile top coffee table attributed to Clement Meadmore & Michael Hirst, brown tile on metal frame, Australia, c. 1950s, 42 cm high, 120 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Pair of Michael Hirst Safari chairs, black and brown leather…

Michael Hirst Safari Chairs, Black/Brown Leather, 1960s Australia

Pair of Michael Hirst Safari chairs, black and brown leather (Af wobbly legs), Australia, c 1960s, 84 cm high, 53 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Michael Hirst two tier side table and one other side table,…

Brass and Formica Side Tables, c. 1950s Australia

Michael Hirst two tier side table and one other side table, brass and formica (stamped), brass and plywood, Australia, c 1950s, 51 cm high, 45 cm deep

Michael Hirst marble top coffee table, metal base, stamped,…

1950s Australian Michael Hirst Marble Coffee Table

Michael Hirst marble top coffee table, metal base, stamped, Australia, c 1950s

Michael Hirst. A 'Safari' chair. Leather and oak. Australia…

1960s Australian Safari Chair

Michael Hirst. A 'Safari' chair. Leather and oak. Australia c1960s

Michael Hirst / Clement Meadmore. A tile toped coffee table on…

Tile Coffee Table by Hirst and Meadmore

Michael Hirst / Clement Meadmore. A tile toped coffee table on metal legs. Australia c1950s. (two pieces of tile missing)

A 1950's Clement Meadmore and Michael Hirst marble top coffee…

Meadmore and Hirst Marble Coffee Table

A 1950's Clement Meadmore and Michael Hirst marble top coffee table stamp to base

A 1950's Michael Hirst marble top coffee table

1950s Marble Top Coffee Table by Michael Hirst

A 1950's Michael Hirst marble top coffee table

Michael Hirst Australian coffee table. C. 1959 tile topped on…

Australian Tile Coffee Table, 1959

Michael Hirst Australian coffee table. C. 1959 tile topped on metal base

Clement Meadmore, (1929-2005) A set of four chairs manufactured…

Meadmore's Set of Four Wire Chairs

Clement Meadmore, (1929-2005) A set of four chairs manufactured by Michael Hirst plastic coated steel wire

Clement Meadmore, (1929-2005) A set of four DC601A chairs,…

Set of Four DC601A Chairs by Clement Meadmore

Clement Meadmore, (1929-2005) A set of four DC601A chairs, designed c.1959 manufactured by Michael Hirst, Australia plastic coated steel wire