The Forum designed by Robin Day is an icon of mid-century design. Originally designed in 1964, the sofa and armchair feature a hardwood frame beautifully crafted with a finger joint detail, supported by chrome plated legs mounted to the outside of the frame. The visible construction is integral to the design; Day purposefully exposed these elements to showcase the beauty of its form.
Case has worked in close partnership with the Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation to bring this iconic design back into production, nearly 60 years after it was first launched. Design drawings and an example of the original production were carefully studied and a new production developed which maintains the integrity of Robin Day’s design. Attention to detail has included recreating the exact seat angle and the full width timber plank casing, while incorporating modern materials such as Dacron-wrapped foam cushions to ensure ultimate comfort and cushion structure, solid walnut or oak to replace the tropical hardwood veneers used in the 1960s, and a metal-reinforced frame for strength and longevity.
Bob and friends is a store that hopes to bring a new and exciting collection to New Zealand. Our curated collection of furniture and homewares is sourced from all over the world.
We offer leading brands and have access to a fantastic range of furniture by leading designers such as Mathew Hilton, Donna Wilson, Kay, Stemmer, Lee Kirkbridge, Gareth Neal, Terrence Woodgate, and String Shelving.
Our showroom in Ponsonby is a home-style space in a stunning new building. Lounge around and get a feel for our range in a home-style set up. We are located across the road from some of Ponsonby's most loved coffee spots and amongst all the hustle of Ponsonby Road- a short walk from Ponsonby Central towards the Herne Bay end of the road.