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Monobloc Plastic Furniture
1946


Two designs by D.C. Simpson in collaboration with engineer James Donahue as part of a National Research Council project to re-purpose technology like plastics and moldable plywood  that had been used in World War 11 gliders and other military technology. Only the table still exists owned by a private collector.


CNN Feature on the History of the Monobloc Chair



The Monobloc Chair


Invitation for Design in Industry Exhibition



The Monobloc Table



Newspaper clipping for the Design in Industry Exhibition


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