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Numero IV high-back chair by Grant Featherston, upholstered in crisp white bouclé. The contoured shell and refined timber base emphasise a sculptural profile with visual lightness and tactile warmth.
Background: Designed by Grant Featherston in collaboration with Mary Featherston during the early 1970s, the Numero IV is recognised for its bold ergonomic form and use of polyurethane foam—hallmarks of Featherston’s pursuit of comfort, innovation, and clarity of line. Often cited as a leading figure in Australian mid-century furniture, Featherston brought a distinctly local sensibility to international modernist trends. The Numero IV remains valued by collectors for its architectural presence and continued relevance.
Age: 1960s
Condition: Recently reupholstered in white bouclé and briefly placed in a meeting room. The fabric presents clean and vibrant with only subtle evidence of prior use. A well-preserved example of the design.
Dimensions: 51 cm W x 77 cm D x 85 cm H
Seat height: 35 cm
Condition note: Vintage piece, 30 to 60+ years old, with potential signs of age and wear. Minor imperfections may be present; assessment of condition can vary. Dimensions are indicative only.
Background: Designed by Grant Featherston in collaboration with Mary Featherston during the early 1970s, the Numero IV is recognised for its bold ergonomic form and use of polyurethane foam—hallmarks of Featherston’s pursuit of comfort, innovation, and clarity of line. Often cited as a leading figure in Australian mid-century furniture, Featherston brought a distinctly local sensibility to international modernist trends. The Numero IV remains valued by collectors for its architectural presence and continued relevance.
Age: 1960s
Condition: Recently reupholstered in white bouclé and briefly placed in a meeting room. The fabric presents clean and vibrant with only subtle evidence of prior use. A well-preserved example of the design.
Dimensions: 51 cm W x 77 cm D x 85 cm H
Seat height: 35 cm
Condition note: Vintage piece, 30 to 60+ years old, with potential signs of age and wear. Minor imperfections may be present; assessment of condition can vary. Dimensions are indicative only.
- Brand & Designer
- Featherston
- Color
- White
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Material
- Other Fabric and Textiles
- Condition
- Good
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 51D 77H 85
Design Story
Grant Featherston is one of the defining figures of Australian modernist furniture design, known for creating pieces that combined sculptural elegance with a distinctly relaxed Australian sensibility.
Beginning his career in Melbourne during the 1940s, Featherston initially worked in commercial art and illustration before moving into furniture design. At a time when Australia still relied heavily on traditional European styles, his work introduced softer organic forms inspired by modernism and postwar experimentation.
His breakthrough came with the release of the Contour Chair series, which used molded plywood techniques to create flowing, human centered shapes that felt both futuristic and comfortable. Unlike many rigid modernist designs of the era, Featherston’s furniture had warmth and personality, helping define a more approachable version of mid century design.
Over the following decades, Featherston collaborated with manufacturers across Australia and became especially influential in educational and public seating. His designs balanced functionality with visual lightness, often using minimal materials to create strong sculptural identities.
Today, original Featherston pieces are highly collectible and remain deeply associated with Australian design history. Whether in vintage homes, galleries, or contemporary interiors, his work continues to represent a uniquely Australian interpretation of modernism: refined, innovative, and effortlessly relaxed.
Beginning his career in Melbourne during the 1940s, Featherston initially worked in commercial art and illustration before moving into furniture design. At a time when Australia still relied heavily on traditional European styles, his work introduced softer organic forms inspired by modernism and postwar experimentation.
His breakthrough came with the release of the Contour Chair series, which used molded plywood techniques to create flowing, human centered shapes that felt both futuristic and comfortable. Unlike many rigid modernist designs of the era, Featherston’s furniture had warmth and personality, helping define a more approachable version of mid century design.
Over the following decades, Featherston collaborated with manufacturers across Australia and became especially influential in educational and public seating. His designs balanced functionality with visual lightness, often using minimal materials to create strong sculptural identities.
Today, original Featherston pieces are highly collectible and remain deeply associated with Australian design history. Whether in vintage homes, galleries, or contemporary interiors, his work continues to represent a uniquely Australian interpretation of modernism: refined, innovative, and effortlessly relaxed.
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