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Welcome to the Junior Common Room. This is a multi-purpose space. Fellows and members of the Massey community use it as a quiet meeting and lounge space. Often the furniture gets re-arranged for public events and cocktail receptions.
The furnishings feature a mix of Arts and Crafts, and Mid-Century Modern design. These Arts and Crafts Club Chairs and couches were designed by Ron Thom and Joseph Pliss. They were manufactured in Toronto by the Timothy Eaton Company under special commission for the College. The sling back leather and teak mid-century modern chairs in the room were imported from Denmark — also under commission for the college. All furnishings in this room are original and date back to the opening of the college in 1963.
The large ceramic table lamps are the creation of potter John Reeve. This commission also included a collection of urns, vases and ashtrays. All of these pieces feature the stamp for the potter and one for the Massey College Commission.
The windows on the south of the room showcase a walled garden that continues into the private residence of the principal which is attached to the college. The windows on the north look into the Quadrangle and the reflecting ponds and bell tower.
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