Classic Collection
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Classic Collection

Race Furniture was founded immediately after the Second World War, under the design direction of Ernest Race who before the war had earned a strong reputation for textile and interior design. Like many designers of the post-war era, Race was inspired by new technologies and materials that had been developed during the War. Furthermore, under the Government’s ‘utility furniture scheme,’ companies were encouraged to work with alternative materials in order to preserve the country’s limited reserves of timber and other scarce commodities. His first design for Race Furniture, the BA3 chair,...

THE BA3 1945 The BA3 was Ernest Race’s first design for the company. Wood was scarce at this time and the British Government encouraged manufacturers to use new materials that were more available – like aluminium – which was plentiful due to the decommissioning of weapons and aircraft. It was an immediate success, becoming the showpiece of the ‘Britain Can Make It’ exhibition of 1946. One of the first mass produced, cast aluminium chairs in the world, over 250,000 were made. It won a Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale of 1954 and is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York and...

Interior design - WaldoWorks

BA3 with upholstered arms (the BA3A) BA3 with Oak veneered ply back. (the BA2) THE BA3

The BA3 Bezug – Bute Clyde oder Stoff des Kunden (In able in leather) Leder erhältlich) Options - Available with a timber backrest (BA2) Optionen - Mit Holzrückenlehne (BA2) und mit and with arms (BA3A) Armlehnen (BA3A) erhältlich Bâti - Fonte d’aluminium. Revêtement époxyde ou Bastidor - Aluminio fundido. Revestido de en vernis transparent epoxía o barnizado con laca transparente Tapisserie d’ameublement - Bute Clyde ou celle Tapizado - Bute Clyde o propio del cliente (dis- du client (disponible en cuir) ponible en piel) Options - Disponible avec dossier en bois (BA2) Opciones - Disponible...

THE ANTELOPE 1951 The Antelope, designed for the ‘Festival of Britain’ heralded the ‘New Elizabethan’ spirit with sculptural, playful form. It won a silver medal at the Tenth Trienalle furniture fair in Milan, making it an internationally recognised icon. THE ANTELOPE

The Antelope with matching frame and seat The Antelope Bench with Gaboon Ply seat (below left), Bench with painted seat (below) THE ANTELOPE

The Antelope Seat - formed Gabon ply available unfinished, Sitz – aus Gabunholzschichten geformt, lacquered or painted in customer’s choice unbehandelt, lackiert oder in Farbe nach Wunsch des Kunden erhältlich Frame - Steel rod frame, epoxy powder coated or antiqued and lacquered Rahmen – Stahlstangenrahmen. 800mm Epoxidpulverbeschichtet oder künstlich gealtert Options - Available with white or black ball feet und lackiert Siège - Contreplaqué okoumé formé, disponible Optionen – Mit weißen oder schwarzen non fini, vernis ou peint selon le choix du client Kugelfüßen erhältlich Bâti - Bâti en...

THE ROCKER 1948 The Rocker preceded the Antelope chair and though not a fashionable concept at the time, it has become a highly collectable design icon. The Rocker comes with a websprung removable seat, optional back cushion and hardwood armrests, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. THE ROCKER

CHange this inmmage of the rocker Rocker upholstered in ‘Kathryn Ireland’ fabric

Solid Ash arms, with back cushion metal and lacquer finish THE ROCKER Painted black Ash arms. Raw frame with antiqued Solid Ash arms, without back cushion

The Rocker Sitz – Abnehmbarer, elastisch gefederter Sitz. Mit Bute Bute Clyde fabric or customer’s own Clyde-Stoff oder Stoff des Kunden bezogen Arms - In hardwood ash or oak. Lacquered or stained Armlehnen – Aus Eschen- oder Eichenhartholz. Lackiert and lacquered oder gebeizt und lackiert Frame - Steel rod frame with epoxy powder coating or Rahmen – Stahlstangenrahmen. Epoxidpulverbeschichtet antiqued and lacquered oder künstlich gealtert und lackiert Options - Available with detachable back cushion Optionen – Mit abnehmbarem Rückenpolster erhältlich Siège - Siège à ressort élastique...

THE ROEBUCK 1951 The Roebuck was originally designed as a low-cost, stacking alternative to the Antelope for café and dining venues. A mark of its success is that it was manufactured right up until 1968, the only variation being a change from spherical feet to molded plastic ferrules. Now re-issued in the original style with spherical feet. The chair is available in a wide choice of wood veneer and paint finishes. THE ROEBUCK

The Roebuck is the stackable alternative to the Antelope. Ideal for use in cafés etc

The Roebuck geformt, unbehandelt, lackiert oder in Farbe nach choice Wahl des Kunden erhältlich Frame - Steel rod frame with epoxy powder Rahmen – Stahlstangenrahmen. Epoxidpulverbes- coating or antiqued and lacquered chichtet oder künstlich gealtert und lackiert Options - Available with white or black ball Optionen – Mit weißen oder schwarzen feet Kugelfüßen erhältlich Siège et dossier - Contreplaqué okoumé formé, Asiento y respaldo - Disponible en madera disponible non fini, vernis ou peint selon le choix contrachapada del Gabón formada no acabada, du client lacada o pintada según la...

THE DA 1946 Originally conceived with Heals of London as a series of easy chairs and settees for the modern home. With its light anatomical construction, the DA series was a radical departure from the traditional bulky armchairs of the past, while still providing exceptional comfort. THE DA

The DA1x (150mm taller, 60mm deeper) Upholstered in Roger Oates Fabric - Kew, Charcoal www.rogeroates.com