A ground-breaking piece of design at the time of its inception, the RFH Armchair’s distinctive form was radically different to what was available on the market during the period of its release in 1951. The armchair is part of an iconic collection designed for an iconic building; the furniture series created by Robin Day for the Royal Festival Hall has been reissued for the first time in decades.
The RFH Armchair’s contemporary aesthetic is achieved by the two-toned effect, composed of beech veneer with a walnut veneer front, and its wing-like form is gained through a process of form-press moulding. The timeless design is ideal for a living room or a range of indoor dining settings.
Born in 1915 in Hertfordshire, British furniture designer Robin Day won a scholarship to his local art school in the early 1930's and worked for a brief period in a local furniture factory before going to the Royal College of Art. Over the last 50 years Robin Day has designed furniture for many important buildings in the UK and abroad, including concert halls and theatres, airports, stations and stadiums. His design influence has had impact on every day life, with his pioneered development of injection moulded plastic one-piece chairs. Tens of millions of Robin Day chairs have been sold bringing design innovation to a truly global audience.
