Reviewed for sustainabilityComosum Meter · Case 3.0 / 5Show the six category scores
Forum Armchair is made by Case. We review every brand we carry against published evidence in six categories; Case scores 3.0 out of 5 (18 of 30).
- Material 3 out of 5Solid oak, walnut, teak; no certificate
- Transportation 3 out of 5Mostly made in Asia; tables in Lithuania
- Manufacturing 3 out of 5Country of make stated for every product
- Labor 2 out of 5No supplier code of conduct published
- Energy 3 out of 5No factory energy data published
- Durability 4 out of 5Contract-rated; Cross table since 2006
Forum Armchair
Est. 2005 · London
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The maker · Est. 2005 · London, UK
Case
London-designed furniture by Royal Designers for Industry
Paul Newman founded Case in 2005. Matthew Hilton and Terence Woodgate, both Royal Designers for Industry, have designed for it since the first collection, and it reissues Robin Day's 1964 Forum sofa with the Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation.
- Design Guild Mark winners since 2008
- BIFMA-tested commercial seating
- Replaceable components on most pieces
DesignersMatthew Hilton · Terence Woodgate · Robin Day
Forum Armchair
In 1964, Robin Day put the frame on the outside — finger joints, outboard chrome legs, structure as the signature.
Case Furniture reissued the Forum Armchair in close partnership with the Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation, working from original drawings to preserve the exact seat angle and proportions. The construction is quietly modernized: solid oak or walnut replaces the 1960s tropical hardwood veneers, reinforced by a steel sub-frame, with Dacron-wrapped foam cushions.
Materials
Solid oak or walnut frame; steel sub-frame; chrome-plated legs; Dacron-wrapped foam cushions
Dimensions
36.8 in W × 32.3 in D × 27.2 in H; seat height 17.9 in
Designer
Robin Day, 1964; reissued by Case
Made in
Thailand
Warranty
2 years
Finishes
Oak or walnut; leather (black, dark brown) or bouclé (chalk, moss, slate)
Common Questions
Is this a faithful reissue of the original?
Yes. Case developed it with the Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation, recreating the 1964 seat angle, proportions, and exposed finger-joint frame. Paula Day has endorsed it as an authentic reissue true to the original dimensions.
What changed from the 1964 version?
The frame is now solid oak or walnut instead of tropical hardwood veneer, with a steel sub-frame added for strength and Dacron-wrapped foam cushions for lasting comfort. Form and geometry are unchanged.
How should I care for it?
Have the upholstery professionally cleaned rather than using solvents, and keep the timber frame out of prolonged direct sunlight, which naturally darkens the wood over time.
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30-day returns, no restocking fee. Return shipping is paid by the customer. Full terms: Shipping & Returns.
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Thailand
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Case Sustainability Meter
Reviewed for sustainability by Comosum: Case scores 3.0 out of 5 (18 of 30) across six categories, from published evidence.
- MaterialSolid oak, walnut, teak; no certificate3 out of 5
- TransportationMostly made in Asia; tables in Lithuania3 out of 5
- ManufacturingCountry of make stated for every product3 out of 5
- LaborNo supplier code of conduct published2 out of 5
- EnergyNo factory energy data published3 out of 5
- DurabilityContract-rated; Cross table since 20064 out of 5
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