Robin Day Form Group , 1960

Form Group designed by Robin Day in 1960 for Hille.

The Form Group carried through theories on flexibility and modular design that Robin Day had forged with his storage systems in the previous decade.

Using square-section tubular steel frames as a platform, a range of seat units, tables or storage units could be inserted to meet the requirements of the user. The system allowed for a wide range of configurations and offered customers great flexibility. The seat units were latex foam with the seat supported by exposed Pirelli webbing. The loose cushions could be mixed colours to create a dynamic aesthetic. The opportunity to adopt corner arrangements was a highly modern way of designing rooms and spaces.

The design was visually lightweight and the rectilinear form expressed international modernism.

The Form Group was recognised with a Council of Industrial Design Award.

The arrangement offered includes two platforms, three seat modules, a hinged storage unit and table faced in black laminate. The components can be arranged to suit user needs and two platforms joined or separated. The Pirelli webbing and cushions have been replaced.

Dimensions:
1 – 216w x 38/70cmh
2 – 142w x 38/70cmh