Chair
1979 (made)
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Moulded high density polypropylene stacking chair, yellow. The legs are formed of narrow gauged white enamel steel tube. The legs slope inwards at the back and front and are joined under the seat to form its supports. The seat which slopes slightly towards the back is rounded upwards at the sides and continues in an upward curve to form the low back. Both the seat and back are pierced with three rows of four round holes.
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Brief description | 'Polo' yellow plastic stacking chair, English, 1979, designed by Robin Day and manufactured by Hille International |
Physical description | Moulded high density polypropylene stacking chair, yellow. The legs are formed of narrow gauged white enamel steel tube. The legs slope inwards at the back and front and are joined under the seat to form its supports. The seat which slopes slightly towards the back is rounded upwards at the sides and continues in an upward curve to form the low back. Both the seat and back are pierced with three rows of four round holes. |
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Marks and inscriptions | In the centre of this underside is the moulded mark:
'MADE IN BRITAIN/hille/ROBIN DAY DESIGN' |
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Accession number | W.55-1979 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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