Furniture from the British designer Robin Day, 1950s - 60s

Robin Day (1915-2010) was a British furniture designer known for his modernist designs and use of new materials and production methods. He studied at the Royal College of Art in London and went on to work for the furniture manufacturer Hille, where he designed a number of iconic pieces, including the Polypropylene Chair (1963). Day was also known for his work in industrial design, designing mass-produced furniture that was affordable and functional. He was awarded the Royal Designer for Industry in 1955, and was appointed a Royal Designer for Industry in recognition of his outstanding contribution to design.