Robert Heritage (1927-2017) was one of the most celebrated British furniture designers of the mid-20th century. He was known for his innovative and elegant designs, which often incorporated new materials and technologies. Heritage was also a highly influential educator, and he served as Professor of Furniture Design at the Royal College of Art from 1974 to 1985.

Heritage was born in Birmingham, England, in 1927. He studied art at Birmingham College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. While at the Royal College of Art, he met his future wife, Dorothy. Together, they founded their own design studio in 1953.

In the early 1960s, Heritage began designing furniture for the East London firm Archie Shine. He quickly gained a reputation for his innovative and elegant designs. His furniture was often made from teak and rosewood, and it featured clean lines and simple geometric forms more...

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A set of 8 Archie Shine Hamilton dining chairs, 1958, British,…

Robert Heritage Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 8

A set of 8 Archie Shine Hamilton dining chairs, 1958, British, design by Robert Heritage. In teak with original upholstery, height 83 cm, width 45 cm, diameter 560m

A Robert Heritage slim storage unit, crafted in rosewood with…

Rosewood Storage Unit with Display Shelves and Brass Pulls

A Robert Heritage slim storage unit, crafted in rosewood with four drawers underneath a tall open display with one fixed shelf and two adjustable shelves. Drawers finished with symmetrical brass ring pulls. Raised on a platform base. Height 176 cm, width…

Robert Heritage (English, b. 1927), Drum Centre Table, c. 1965,…

Robert Heritage Rosewood Drum Table

Robert Heritage (English, b. 1927), Drum Centre Table, c. 1965, manufactured by Archie Shine, rosewood, circular top above a frieze incorporating four drawers, height 72 cm diameter 143 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW. Other Notes: Robert Heritage…

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, rosewood dining table with…

Rosewood Dining Table with Twin Pedestal Base

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, rosewood dining table with one leaf on twin pedestal base

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine England, tallboy with wooden…

Heritage Tallboy with Wooden Handles

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine England, tallboy with wooden handles. Width 75 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 126 cm

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, Award Winning 'Hamilton'…

Award-winning 'Hamilton' Sideboard by Robert Heritage

Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, Award Winning 'Hamilton' sideboard. Length 230 cm. Depth 52 cm. Height 77 cm

Robert Heritage, teak extending dining table, with stretcher…

Teak Extending Dining Table by Robert Heritage

Robert Heritage, teak extending dining table, with stretcher subframe, raised on tapering legs. Length 180 cm extending to 240 cm