Ep #101: Leonard Eisen

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Ep #101: Leonard Eisen

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Oct 17, 2016

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Industry legend Leonard Eisen (Pulaski Furniture) talks with John about his inspiration for Keepsakes, Accentrics, and other stories from his long career.

Released:

Oct 17, 2016

Format:

Podcast episode

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Design Between the Lines is the only Design and Home Furnishings Podcast where we talk with the real game-changers, industry innovators, and lifetime legends of the Home Furnishings Industry. It is here that we sit down with the people who craft the furniture industry into what it is today and to learn a little bit more about life in their world.

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Ep #101: Leonard Eisen

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