Roger McLay (1922 – 2000) trained at the National Art School, Sydney, and then as an apprenticeship with printing company John Sands in lithography. After serving in World War II from 1939 to 1945, he returned to the Art School from 1945-47.

Roger McLay's Kone chair was contructed from plywood on a painted steel base, with a small amount of rubber to provide stability.

Production of the Kone Chair started in 1948. In its 12 years of production, two styles were manufactured: circular and circular with trimmed sides. Some chairs were upholstered. Like many other mid 20th century furniture designers, mcLay used wood laminate developed during the war, but his unique contribution was not to use moulding to create his chair. Instead the laminate was a single sheet bent into shape and fixed to a metal frame. The first chairs may be identified by the designers name and model. more...

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Roger Mclay Kone chair, moulded single sheet of plywood on…

Mclay Kone Plywood Chair

Roger Mclay Kone chair, moulded single sheet of plywood on black powder coated steel frame with plastic feet caps. Australia, designed 1948, 71 cm high, 76 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948,…

Roger McLay Kone Chair

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948, plywood, black enameled steel frame and legs, one foot deficient, height 68 cm width 74 cm depth 71 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948,…

Roger McLay Kone Chair

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948, lacquered coachwood plywood, black enamelled steel frame and legs, height 71 cm

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948,…

McLay's Kone Chair: Plywood and Steel Design

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948, plywood, black enameled steel frame and legs, height 68 cm width 74 cm depth 71 cm

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000) Kone chair, designed 1948…

McLay's Kone Chair: Plywood and Steel Design

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000) Kone chair, designed 1948 marine plywood, black enamelled steel frame and legs

Roger Mclay 'Kone' chair, plywood on steel base, Australia, c…

Roger Mclay Plywood Chair on Steel Base

Roger Mclay 'Kone' chair, plywood on steel base, Australia, c 1948, 71 cm high, 74 cm wide, 64 cm deep

Kone chair, designed by Roger McLay, 1950's, Bent plywood,…

Bent plywood Kone chair, McLay's 1950's design

Kone chair, designed by Roger McLay, 1950's, Bent plywood, shell on steel frame

Kone chair, designed by Roger McLay, 1950's, Bent plywood,…

Bent plywood Kone chair on steel frame

Kone chair, designed by Roger McLay, 1950's, Bent plywood, shell on steel frame

Roger Mclay Kone chair, plywood and steel (stamp to back),…

Australian Plywood and Steel Chair, 1948 Design

Roger Mclay Kone chair, plywood and steel (stamp to back), Australian, designed 1948, 77w

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000), Kone Chair, designed 1948,…

Roger McLay Kone Chair, 1948

Roger McLay (Australian, 1922-2000), Kone Chair, designed 1948, made of a single sheet of marine plywood, metal frame and legs, retains decal labels, height 72 cm. Other Notes: Kirsty Grant et al, Mid Century Modern, National Gallery of Victoria, 2014,…

Roger Mclay. Kone' chair. Plywood, steel, rubber stoppers.…

Kone' Plywood Chair

Roger Mclay. Kone' chair. Plywood, steel, rubber stoppers. Australia c1950s. Stamped top back- triangle stamp. 72 cm high, 78 cm wide, 63 cm deep

Roger McLay (1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948 manufactured…

Kone Chair by Roger McLay

Roger McLay (1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948 manufactured by Descon, Brookvale, Sydney, Australia, single sheet of marine plywood, black enamelled steel frame, retains decal label 'Kone design, by Roger Mclay'. Height 72 cm. Width 77.5 cm

Roger McLay (1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948 manufactured…

Kone Chair by Roger McLay

Roger McLay (1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948 manufactured by Descon, Brookvale, Sydney, single sheet of marine plywood, black enamelled steel frame. Height 68 cm

Roger McLay (1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948 manufactured…

Kone Chair by Roger McLay

Roger McLay (1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948 manufactured by Descon, Brookvale, Sydney, Australia, single sheet of marine plywood, black enamelled steel frame, retains decal label 'Kone Design, by Roger Mclay'. Height 68 cm

Roger McLay, Kone chair, Australian c. 1948, formed plywood,…

Descon Laminates' Kone Chair, 1948

Roger McLay, Kone chair, Australian c. 1948, formed plywood, black iron frame, manufactured by Descon Laminates. Height 68 cm