The Forum is a real icon of mid-century design. Originally designed in 1964, the chair features a hard-wood frame that is supported by chrome plated legs that are mounted to the outside of the frame. The visible construction is integral to Day’s thoughtfully-realised design, and is purposefully exposed in order to allow these elements to showcase the beauty of the form of the piece.
The Forum is upholstered in leather, giving the piece with a substantial, hard-wearing tone. While the Forum celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024, it remains a timeless classic that inspires a quiet sense of awe.
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.
