Robin Day and Polypropylene chair

Question 1

What was Robin Day’s first great success?

Answer 1

Robin Day met Clive Latimer, while both were teaching at Beckenham School of Art, who went on to share Day’s first great success as a designer when, in 1948, the pair won the International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Question 2

What did his MOMA award get Robin Day?

Answer 2

Winning the award resulted in Day being invited to design furniture for Hille, who at the time specialised in the manufacture of high quality reproduction furniture.

Question 3

Why was the polypropylene chair so successful?

Answer 3

It is easily made, a simply design so it’s target audience isn’t too large, stacks easily and is remarkably durable.