Faye Toogood’s name is practically synonymous with her Roly Poly chair. With its chubby legs and bowl-like seat, the now-iconic piece epitomized the trend toward chunky forms that defined avant-garde furniture design in the 2010s. But the visionary British artist’s contributions go far beyond the chair and its similarly robust companion pieces, in disciplines ranging from textiles and ceramics to fashion and home interiors.
“I design holistically, with an overall vision across fashion, furniture and interiors,” she tells 1stDibs. “Furniture is something I return to over and over again and is a very strong part of this vision. I am interested in humans and the way they live — the spaces they inhabit, the clothes they wear, the objects they surround themselves with.”
After a childhood spent running free in the English countryside with nature as her playground, Toogood studied art history at Bristol University rather than attend art school. Her design approach is underpinned by contrast and understandably informed by art history, particularly the mid-20th-century modernism of such British artists as Barbara Hepworth and Alfred Wallis. “For me, it is about playing around with references and our associations, be that with materials or the precious and the raw, the masculine and the feminine,” she explains. “I’m able to use those contrasts to create friction.”
Toogood has exhibited at Phillips and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Triennale in Milan and D Museum in Seoul. In addition, her works are in the permanent collections of institutions worldwide, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art; Dallas Museum of Art; Denver Art Museum; High Museum of Art, in Atlanta; Corning Museum of Glass, in New York; the National Gallery of Victoria, in Melbourne; and the Fabergé Museum in St. Petersburg.
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Roly Poly Armchair in White by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions i...
Wool, Plastic
Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Flesh by Faye Toogood for Driade
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
Roly Poly Polyethelene Armchair in Brick Red by Faye Toogood for Driade
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
Set of 2 "Roly Poly" Plastic Molded Chairs, Faye Toogood, Driade, Italy, c. 2010
By Faye Toogood
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a playful set of rare junior-sized "Roly Poly" chairs designed by Faye Toogood for the Italian firm Driade. The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Toogood’s Roly-P...
Plastic
Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair with Cushions, 1stdibs Gallery Showroom Sample
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Fabric, Plastic
Roly Poly Armchair in Pink by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions in the ancient Casentino cloth from...
Wool, Plastic
Roly Poly Armchair in Concrete without cushion by Faye Toogood for Driade
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
Roly Poly Armchair in Yellow by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions i...
Wool, Plastic
Roly Poly Armchair in Black by Faye Toogood with Aniline Leather cushions
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the Italian design house takes the rounded, welcoming shapes of her limited-edition Assemblage No 4 range. The low seat has been augmented with upholstered cushions that nestle in its curved, bowl-like form, the collection also features a new sofa...
Plastic, Leather
Roly Poly Armchair in Peat by Faye Toogood for Driade
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Concrete with Cushions by Faye Toogood
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Fabric, Plastic
Spade Ashwood Corner Chair by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spade chair is an ode to the rural life in the English countryside in which designer Faye Toogood grew up and had her first encounters with shapes and colors of the natural world. Th...
Wood
Roly Poly Armchair in Ochre by Faye Toogood for Driade
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
Faye Toogood Contemporary Design Roly-Poly Chair in Charcoal Fibreglass, London
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roly-Poly Chair Raw Manufactured by Faye Toogood London, 2018 Fiberglass Measurements 85cm wide x 59cm deep x 61cm height 33,46 in wide x 23,22in deep x 25,40in height Colors – Cr...
Fiberglass
$12,492 / item
Faye Toogood, Roly Poly Chair, UK, 2018
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roly-poly chair raw London, 2018 Fiberglass. Measurements: 85cm W x 59cm D x 61 H cm 33.46 in W x 23,22in D x 25.40 H in Concept Her furniture ...
Fiberglass
Faye Toogood Cream Contemporary Roly Poly Chair Fibreglass
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roly-Poly Chair Raw Manufactured by Faye Toogood London, 2018 Fiberglass Measurements 85cm wide x 59cm deep x 61cm height 33,46 in wide x 23,22in deep x 25...
Fiberglass
Faye Toogood Roly Poly Contemporary Dining Chair in Cream Fibreglass, London
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roly-Poly Dining Chair Raw Manufactured by Faye Toogood London, 2018 Fiberglass Measurements 68cm wide x 50cm deep x 75cm hight 26.77in wide x 19.68in deep x 29.52in hight Colors ...
Fiberglass
Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Red Brick with Cushions by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Fabric, Plastic
Roly Poly Armchair in Black by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions i...
Wool, Plastic
Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Charcoal by Faye Toogood for Driade
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
$5,354
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Faye Toogood Roly-Poly Stool Raw, Fiberglass, London 2018, Contemporary Seating
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faye Toogood Roly-Poly stool raw London, 2018 Fiberglass Measurements: 40cm wide x 40cm deep x 40cm height 15.74in wide x 15.74in deep x 15.74in hei...
Fiberglass
Spade Ashwood Corner Chair by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spade chair is an ode to the rural life in the English countryside in which designer Faye Toogood grew up and had her first encounters with shapes and colors of the natural world. Th...
Wood
$1,719 / item
H 24.8 in W 22.4 in D 33 in
Roly Poly Polyethylene Armchair in Concrete with Cushions by Faye Toogood
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Fabric, Plastic
Roly Poly Polyethylene Sofa in Ochre by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
$1,670
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Vino Armchair made from various Brazilian woods. Showroom sample
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Vino armchair is an exclusive piece, created from leftover premium wood from other projects. With a design that combines softness and clean lines, it elegantly explores the flexi...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,500 / set
H 33 in W 22.4 in D 24.8 in
Pair of Roly Poly Armchairs in Pink with Cushions by Faye Toogood
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faye Toogood’s signature Roly-Poly furniture, known for its bold, comforting curves, takes on a new life in her latest partnership with Italian design brand Driade. This updated coll...
Plastic
$954 / item
H 24.8 in Dm 22.4 in
Roly Poly Armchair in Concrete without cushion by Faye Toogood for Driade
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
Roly Poly Armchair in Peat by Faye Toogood for Driade
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
$2,907 / item
H 24.8 in W 33 in D 22.4 in
Roly Poly Armchair in Yellow by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions i...
Wool, Plastic
$8,923
H 15.56 in W 50.99 in D 27.56 in
Faye Toogood Roly-Poly Contemporary Dining Chair Raw, Fiberglass, London, 2018
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faye Toogood Roly-Poly dining chair raw Manufactured by Faye Toogood London, 2018 Fiberglass Measurements 68cm wide x 50cm deep x 75cm hight 26.77in wide x 19.68in deep x 29...
Fiberglass
Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood - Tacchini Italia
By Faye Toogood, Tacchini
Located in Carson, CA
Solar Sofa Designed by Faye Toogood Solar is a comfortable, padded sofa that almost resembles a stack of cushions: in reality, between sculptural shapes and softness, it offers a new...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$12,492 / item
H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 23.23 in
Faye Toogood Contemporary Design Roly-Poly Chair in Charcoal Fibreglass, London
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roly-Poly Chair Raw Manufactured by Faye Toogood London, 2018 Fiberglass Measurements 85cm wide x 59cm deep x 61cm height 33,46 in wide x 23,22in deep x 25,40in height Colors – Cr...
Fiberglass
Faye Toogood Roly Poly Chair - Pale Pink
By Faye Toogood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Standing on four chunky legs, Faye Toogood's dish-shaped seat is crafted in a single piece of fiberglass for strength and durability. Meticulously handmade by master artisans one pie...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 24.8 in W 33 in D 22.4 in
Roly Poly Armchair in White by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions - in stock
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions in the ancient Casentino cloth from...
Wool, Plastic
Roly Poly Armchair in White by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions - Display
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Showroom sample available for immediate pick up in Brooklyn. Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, ...
Wool, Plastic
Sold
H 24.8 in W 33 in D 22.4 in
Roly Poly Armchair in Yellow by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions - Sample
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Showroom sample available immediately for pick up in Brooklyn. Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driad...
Wool, Plastic
Roly Poly Small Chair in Concrete by Faye Toogood for Driade
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Plastic
Roly Poly Raw Chair by Faye Toogood, Uk, 2018
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Standing on four chunky legs, this dish-shaped seat is crafted in milky translucent for strength and durability. Fiberglass Measures: 59cm deep x 85cm wide x 61cm high 23.22 in x ...
Fiberglass
