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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Customizable Tacchini Butter 3 Seater Sofa by Faye Toogood
By Tacchini, Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
The Butter sofa reinterprets the enveloping comfort of the Butter Sofa in a fixed composition that retains the spontaneous and authentic character of Faye Toogood’s original design. ...
Upholstery
Roly Poly Polyethylene Sofa 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
Customizable Tacchini Butter Modular Sofa by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric composition Bt6 L 455 P 230 cm W 179,13” D 90,55” 1 × left-hand deep corner terminal module E 2 × central module C 1 × corner module B 1 × right-han...
Upholstery
$14,671 / item
Customizable Tacchini Solar XL Sofa by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
The Solar XL sofa, designed by Faye Toogood for Tacchini, evolves the original project with more generous proportions and enhanced comfort, while maintaining its soft, sculptural cha...
Upholstery
Tacchini Butter Modular Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK
By Tacchini, Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
Butter Sofa is a soft and sculptural modular sofa, shaped from a lump of butter. It is part of the Bread and Butter collection created in collaboration with Faye Toogood. upholstered...
Upholstery
$1,395 / item
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
Roly Poly Polyethylene Sofa in Charcoal 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...
Plastic
Meritalia Crease 170 Sofa Upholstered in soft wool by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection of armchair, sofa, and coffee table inspired by origami, with bold yet simple shapes. Upholstered in soft wool. Crease, the origami sofa What would an armchair look li...
Fabric, Wool
Meritalia Crease 240 Sofa Upholstered in soft wool by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection of armchair, sofa, and coffee table inspired by origami, with bold yet simple shapes. Upholstered in soft wool. Crease, the origami sofa What would an armchair look li...
Fabric
Meritalia Crease 170 Sofa Upholstered in soft wool by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection of armchair, sofa, and coffee table inspired by origami, with bold yet simple shapes. Upholstered in soft wool. Crease, the origami sofa What would an armchair look li...
Fabric, Wool
Meritalia Crease 240 Sofa Upholstered in soft wool by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection of armchair, sofa, and coffee table inspired by origami, with bold yet simple shapes. Upholstered in soft wool. Crease, the origami sofa What would an armchair look li...
Fabric
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Luxury Armchair Red Wool - Origami-Inspired
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sweater? British designer Faye Toogood answers this playful question with the disruptive "Crease" collection for ...
Wool
Meritalia Crease 170 Sofa Upholstered in soft wool by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection of armchair, sofa, and coffee table inspired by origami, with bold yet simple shapes. Upholstered in soft wool. Crease, the origami sofa What would an armchair look li...
Fabric, Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Two-Seater Sofa in Red Wool Origami-Inspired
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sweater? British designer Faye Toogood answers this playful question with the disruptive "Crease" collection for ...
Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Luxury Armchair Taupe Wool - Origami-Inspired
By Meritalia, Faye Toogood
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sweater? British designer Faye Toogood answers this playful question with the disruptive "Crease" collection for ...
Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Three-Seater Sofa Taupe Wool Origami-Inspired
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sweater? British designer Faye Toogood answers this playful question with the disruptive "Crease" collection for ...
Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Luxury Armchair Green Wool - Origami-Inspired
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sweater? British designer Faye Toogood answers this playful question with the disruptive "Crease" collection for ...
Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Three-Seater Sofa Cream Wool Origami-Inspired
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sweater? British designer Faye Toogood answers this playful question with the disruptive "Crease" collection for ...
Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Two-Seater Sofa in Taupe Wool Origami-Inspired
By Faye Toogood, Meritalia
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Faye Toogood for Meritalia "Crease" Two-Seater Sofa in Taupe Wool: An Origami-Inspired Sculptural Masterpiece What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sw...
Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Luxury Armchair Cream Wool - Origami-Inspired
By Meritalia, Faye Toogood
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sweater? British designer Faye Toogood answers this playful question with the disruptive "Crease" collection for ...
Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Three-Seater Sofa in Red Wool Origami-Inspired
By Meritalia, Faye Toogood
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sweater? British designer Faye Toogood answers this playful question with the disruptive "Crease" collection for ...
Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Two-Seater Sofa in Musk Wool Origami-Inspired
By Meritalia, Faye Toogood
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Faye Toogood for Meritalia "Crease" Two-Seater Sofa in Musk Wool: An Origami-Inspired Sculptural Masterpiece What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a swe...
Wool
Faye Toogood for Meritalia Crease Two-Seater Sofa in Cream Wool Origami-Inspired
By Meritalia, Faye Toogood
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
What would an armchair look like if it were turned inside out like a sweater? British designer Faye Toogood answers this playful question with the disruptive "Crease" collection for ...
Wool
$5,077
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
$1,727 / item
H 19.88 in W 74.65 in D 29.5 in
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
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
$14,104 / item
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 37.8 in
Modern Almourol Leather Sofa, Olive Green, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Almourol Leather Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Almourol leather sofa draws inspiration from the distinctive contours of Almourol Castle, reflecting its irregular yet captivating silhouette. The asymmetrical design brings a unique allure to any room, while maintaining a harmonious aesthetic and contemporary elegance. Upholstered in premium Italian leather, the Almourol leather sofa reveals meticulous craftsmanship, with every stitch highlighting its refined artistry. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Almourol Sofa...
Leather, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Upholstery, Velvet
$995
H 18.5 in W 24.75 in D 16.5 in
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
$8,462
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
$10,683Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.32 in W 94.89 in D 44.89 in
Wittmann Vuelta Lounge Sofa by Jaime Hayon in STOCK
By Wittmann, Jaime Hayon
Located in New York, NY
upholstered in Trieste ivory legs: Black grey powder coated Left facing Eclectic, exciting, Mediterranean Baroque – and yet wonderfully timeless. These are the characteristics that define the eye-catching style brought into being by the playful collaboration between Spanish artist and designer Jaime Hayon and Austrian furniture maker Wittmann. If the brief was to create furniture to counteract boredom, then it’s safe to say mission accomplished. Jaime Hayon’s collection for Wittmann truly brings colour into the picture, in every respect. Vuelta Lounge...
Fabric, Bouclé
$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 Faye Toogood, Driade
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
$7,880Sale Price|78% Off
H 25.98 in W 111 in D 37.99 in
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
CAT M- MALVA 02 WOOL PADDING MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIP T148 WITH CAL117 INTERLINER The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went ...
Velvet
$4,980Sale Price|59% Off
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 78.75 in
Tacchini Solar Daybed by Faye Toogood in STOCK
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
Solar Daybed Upholstered in: VITE/01 CAT V Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that ...
Fabric
$45,133
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Roly Poly Daybed/Chaise by Faye Toogood UK 2018 Contemporary Design Fibreglass
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
In a translucent fibreglass that appears almost faded, this rounded two-piece daybed comprises a spherical headrest and tablet-like body, both formed from glossy fibreglass. Fibregla...
Fiberglass
$11,847 / 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
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa designed by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions n...
Upholstery
Faye Toogood, Roly-Poly Daybed Raw, Fiberglass, London, 2018
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faye Toogood Roly-poly daybed raw London, 2018 Fiberglass Edition of 4 of 8 Measurements: 200cm wide x 85cm deep x 90cm height 78.74in wide x 33.46in deep x 35.43in height...
Fiberglass
$7,049 / item
H 28.74 in W 92.12 in D 42.12 in
Customizable Tacchini Polar Modular Sofa by PearsonLloyd
By PearsonLloyd, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric Polar is a seating system inspired by the icebergs of the northern seas. Its components all feature solid volumes and oblique lines, which can be co...
Leather, Fabric, Textile
Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood - Tacchini Italia
By Tacchini, Faye Toogood
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
Tacchini Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK
By Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
FABRIC ZURAH/03 - INTERNATIONAL - CAT.Z Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that at f...
Fabric
Tacchini Solar White Sofa by Faye Toogood in STOCK
By Tacchini, Faye Toogood
Located in New York, NY
CAT. T - TASSOS 01 WITH INTERLINER Calm and sophisticated manifesto of contemporary style, Solar sits at the heart of Toogood’s Cosmic collection. An upholstered sofa that at first ...
Upholstery
