Pair of Iconic Robin Day Polyprop Armchairs by Hille
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The Robin Day Poly Armchair is a significant piece in the history of modern furniture. It was a progression of Day’s highly successful Polyside Chair of 1963, the first mass-produced chair made from injection-moulded polypropylene. The chair was elegant, lightweight, durable, and cost-effective, realising Day’s ambition of making good design accessible to a wide audience.
In recognition of its design excellence, the Polyside chair received a Design Centre Award in 1965. The Poly Chair range was also used in the 1968 Olympic stadium in Mexico City. Today it remains a celebrated example of progressive mid-century modern design.
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
The items showcased in our gallery are constantly changing – not all items are on display at once.
Please enquire if there is a specific piece you would like to view and we’ll make sure it’s in the gallery.
All pieces are available for collection in person from our Ponsonby gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.
Please enquire for delivery options.
Pair of Iconic Robin Day Polyprop Armchairs by Hille
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
