Robin day

Image credit: The Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation

A couple of postings ago I featured the mid-century textile designs of Lucienne Day, half of the dynamic duo, Robin and Lucienne Day. Robin, born 1915, is famous as a furniture designer, in fact he's best known for his injection moulded polypropylene stacking chair, of which over 20 million have been manufactured. It was one of the first pieces of furniture to fully use the mass-manufacturing opportunities of injection moulding. Robin Day graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1938. In…

We bid a fond farewell to one of the greats of British post-war design history.

Robin Day; Walnut, Leather and Chromed Metal 'Forum' Lounge Chair, 1964.

He made his name with innovative furniture, but Robin Day was also an accomplished graphic designer

As originally featured in the September 2010 issue of Wallpaper* (W*138)

You can pick up the standard version elsewhere, but the special edition 1950s Robin Day 675 Chair is only at The Conran Shop

From a personal perspective I can’t think of anything more heartwarming than coming across the entire life’s work of a creative couple. British designers Robin and Lucienne Day are a prime example of two different styles intertwining and complimenting one another, for those that haven’t been inspired by these two already they worked away in the post-war period as furniture and textile designers respectively. I’ve really enjoyed learn …

3 Days of Design in Copenhagen As the incredible 3 Days of Design event in Copenhagen comes to a close, we can't help but spotlight one of our favourites – &tradition. Their introduction of the iconic designer Robin Day has truly been a highlight! Robin Day, renowned for his pioneering work in furniture design, is celebrated for his timeless pieces that blend innovation with functionality. &tradition's tribute to his legacy showcases how classic designs can inspire modern interiors. Swip...