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manufacturer which is especially noted for its range of
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where their modernist furniture could be displayed. Here they could host architects and interior designers. They won important contracts to supply prestige offices in London and the contract for the furniture for, what would become,
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and her husband met two award-winning
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which used laminated wood and the stackable chairs became popular for public buildings. The partnership with Day was very successful and in 1952 the Hille company set up showrooms in
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sold in millions and became the world's best-selling chair. Today it is regarded as a modern design classic, and has been celebrated by
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