Mid-Century Space Age White Swivel Armchair by Robin Day for Hille, England, 1970s
Exceptional original Mid-Century Space Age swivel armchair designed by Robin Day for Hille, England, dating from the 1970s.
This striking chair perfectly captures the futuristic character of British Space Age design, combining a beautifully sculpted white moulded shell with an elegant swivel base and the original red upholstered seat.
The chair features a distinctive organic, curved shell with integrated armrests, creating a continuous sculptural form that is both visually impressive and exceptionally comfortable. Its clean lines and moulded construction reflect the modernist approach of Robin Day, one of Britain’s most influential furniture designers of the post-war period.
The original four-legged star-shaped swivel base gives the chair a light and elegant appearance while allowing comfortable rotation. The contrast between the crisp white shell and the original red seat fabric makes this particularly attractive example for collectors and interiors inspired by the 1960s and 1970s.
A highly versatile piece that works beautifully as a dining chair, desk chair, lounge chair, reading chair or statement accent chair.
Design & Provenance
Designed by Robin Day for Hille in England, this chair belongs to the important tradition of British moulded-shell furniture developed during the post-war period.
Robin Day was renowned for combining innovative industrial production with functional, affordable and visually distinctive furniture. His moulded plastic seating became an important part of British Mid-Century Modern design and remains highly collectible today.
Details
* Designer: Robin Day
* Manufacturer: Hille
* Country of manufacture: England
* Period: 1970s
* Style: Mid-Century Modern / Space Age / British Modernism
* Material: Moulded plastic shell, metal swivel base and textile upholstery
* Colour: White with original red seat fabric
* Base: Original swivel base
* Seat: Original red upholstery
Dimensions
* Height: 75 cm / 29.53 in
* Width: 60 cm / 23.63 in
* Depth: 55 cm / 21.66 in
* Seat height: 45 cm / 17.72 in
Condition
The chair is in great vintage condition, showing some minor signs of age and use consistent with its age.
The original red seat fabric has been preserved, adding to the authenticity and vintage character of the piece.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
Shipping & Pickup
Worldwide shipping available.
Local pickup is possible from Midagevintage, Germany.
A beautiful and authentic example of Robin Day’s iconic British Mid-Century design, ideal for collectors of Hille furniture, Space Age interiors and distinctive 1970s design.
