#RobinDay's Lounge Chairs for #RoyalFestivalHall astonished visitors to the #1951FestivalofBritain. Upholstered in lemon yellow with copper legs, the curvaceous back in contrasting veneers sprouted armrests extending out like wings. #Britishdesign could be truly modern - and fun!

NEW LISTING available in my #etsyshop :Extremely RARE Original 1951 Festival Of Britain 'HMV His Master's Voice' Advertisement Print - Ideal For Framing 7 x 9.25" Size https://t.co/QsEfkzbYLH #Rare #Vintage #1951FestivalOfBritain #HMVAdvertPrint #NipperTheDog #70thBirthdayGift

#1951FestivalofBritain - truly beautiful and inspiring footage.

Some great footage from #1951FestivalofBritain

#LucienneDay's most famous textile, #Calyx, was created to complement #RobinDay's Royal Festival Hall furniture in his room-set for the Homes & Gardens Pavilion at the #1951FestivalofBritain. #fromthearchives

Normally it's time to settle down with the #XFactor - guilty pleasure. But this week I'm catching #1951FestivalofBritain.

Superb #bbc documentary on #1951festivalofbritain. After 6 years of post-war austerity it was what the nation needed. Might happen again...

Well worth watching: http://ow.ly/6FQZN #1951FestivalofBritain "how to carve out a bright new future through design and ingenuity"