Not currently on display at the V&A

Chair

1979 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

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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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 70cm
  • Width: 55cm
  • Depth: 52cm
Dimensions taken from Fusion Living website. https://www.fusionliving.co.uk/seating-c3/polo-chairs-c36/loft-robin-day-sled-bright-yellow-plastic-polo-chair-p459
Marks and inscriptions
In the centre of this underside is the moulded mark: 'MADE IN BRITAIN/hille/ROBIN DAY DESIGN'
Collection
Accession number
W.55-1979

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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