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Vintage Hilleplan Desk by Robin Day
Vintage Hilleplan Desk by Robin Day

Vintage Hilleplan Desk by Robin Day

$2,425

Vintage Hilleplan Desk by Robin Day

By Robin Day, Hille

Located in London, GB

A superb and extremely rare vintage Hilleplan desk by Robin Day. This was made in England by Hille, it dates from the 1950’s. This model is an unusual combination of woods, it is mo...

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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robin Day Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Set of Daystak Table and Chair - Beech & Beech/Walnut - by Robin Day for &T
Set of Daystak Table and Chair - Beech & Beech/Walnut - by Robin Day for &T

Set of Daystak Table and Chair - Beech & Beech/Walnut - by Robin Day for &T

$3,328 / set

Set of Daystak Table and Chair - Beech & Beech/Walnut - by Robin Day for &T

By &Tradition, Robin Day

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Designed in 1951, the Daystak Table exemplifies Robin Day’s meticulous attention to detail and celebration of the material at hand. Showcasing the same striking, A-shaped legs as the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Robin Day Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech, Walnut

Set of Daystak Table and Chair - Beech - by Robin Day for &Tradition
Set of Daystak Table and Chair - Beech - by Robin Day for &Tradition

Set of Daystak Table and Chair - Beech - by Robin Day for &Tradition

$3,328 / set

Set of Daystak Table and Chair - Beech - by Robin Day for &Tradition

By Robin Day, &Tradition

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Designed in 1951, the Daystak Table exemplifies Robin Day’s meticulous attention to detail and celebration of the material at hand. Showcasing the same striking, A-shaped legs as the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Robin Day Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Desk Table by Robin Day, England, 20th Century
Desk Table by Robin Day, England, 20th Century

Desk Table by Robin Day, England, 20th Century

$2,139 / item

Desk Table by Robin Day, England, 20th Century

By Robin Day

Located in Brussels, BE

Robin Day desk table, two available.

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Mid-20th Century English Robin Day Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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Robin Day desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Robin Day desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Robin Day desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Robin Day were created in the mid-century modern style in united kingdom during the mid-20th century. Prices for Robin Day desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,945 and can go as high as $4,313, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,129.
Questions About Robin Day Desks and Writing Tables
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Robin Day made both graphic designs and furniture. The British designer is famous for creating an injection-molded polypropylene stacking chair for S. Hille & Co. in 1963, and his original design continues to be manufactured today. He is also widely known for designing new seating for the Royal Festival Hall in London in 1951. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Robin Day furniture.

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