Description
Robin Day (1915 - 2010) is one of the most influential British designers of the 20th century. Working as a duo with his wife Lucienne Day in the 1950s, Robin Day overturned the traditional, bourgeois vision of furniture by focusing on functionality. Working in a post-war context, he designed furniture that was both economical and practical: innovative, compact and stackable, to fit into small spac ...
Robin Day (1915 - 2010) is one of the most influential British designers of the 20th century. Working as a duo with his wife Lucienne Day in the 1950s, Robin Day overturned the traditional, bourgeois vision of furniture by focusing on functionality. Working in a post-war context, he designed furniture that was both economical and practical: innovative, compact and stackable, to fit into small spaces.
In 1948, Robin Day won first place in the International Low-Cost Furniture Competition at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The competition aimed to explore the potential of affordable Molded plywood in the construction of low-cost furniture suitable for compact living spaces. Thanks to this award, Robin Day became well known and received numerous commissions. Among them, Hillestak: a series of furniture for the British company Hille, which included his first Stacking chair. Reissued and renamed Daystak, this series includes a chair and a Desk that work in perfect harmony. These pieces demonstrate Robin Day's ability to marry form and utility.
Stackable, handy and compact, the Daystack chair and desk have been an incredible success. They were manufactured in large quantities and used in schools, canteens and church halls, as well as in domestic spaces.
The Daystack chair and Desk feature an "A" shaped leg. These pieces illustrate the designer's passion for craftsmanship. The complex construction belies the visual simplicity and minimalist silhouette.
On this version, the Desk's Tray is covered with Fenix NTM® matt laminate. The silky-matt surface is fingerprint-resistant and easy to maintain (resistant to solvents and rubbing). What's more, this material is highly resistant to scratches, abrasion, impact and heat.
In 1948, Robin Day won first place in the International Low-Cost Furniture Competition at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The competition aimed to explore the potential of affordable Molded plywood in the construction of low-cost furniture suitable for compact living spaces. Thanks to this award, Robin Day became well known and received numerous commissions. Among them, Hillestak: a series of furniture for the British company Hille, which included his first Stacking chair. Reissued and renamed Daystak, this series includes a chair and a Desk that work in perfect harmony. These pieces demonstrate Robin Day's ability to marry form and utility.
Stackable, handy and compact, the Daystack chair and desk have been an incredible success. They were manufactured in large quantities and used in schools, canteens and church halls, as well as in domestic spaces.
The Daystack chair and Desk feature an "A" shaped leg. These pieces illustrate the designer's passion for craftsmanship. The complex construction belies the visual simplicity and minimalist silhouette.
On this version, the Desk's Tray is covered with Fenix NTM® matt laminate. The silky-matt surface is fingerprint-resistant and easy to maintain (resistant to solvents and rubbing). What's more, this material is highly resistant to scratches, abrasion, impact and heat.
In detail:
Variation : Green Comodoro / Beechwood
Brand : &tradition
Designer : Robin Day
Type : Desk
Colour : Tray: Comodoro green (Fenix laminate) - Structure: Beechwood
Material : Beechwood plywood top covered with Fenix NTM® matt laminate (nanotechnology combined with thermosetting resins) - Structure: solid beechwood - FSC-certified wood and water-based lacquer - Plastic glides.
- Dimensions : W 122 x D 61 cm x H 71 cm
- Weight : 39.82 lb
- Characteristics : Designed in 1951 by Robin Day (1915 - 2010), one of the most influential British designers of the 20th century - Design icon - Silky matte Tray, fingerprint resistant, high scratch, abrasion and impact resistance, easy to maintain - FSC wood - Stackable (x 3)
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