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About this piece
2 x Grant Featherston R160 Contour chairs from the 1960s, upholstered in original vibrant orange vinyl.
Both chairs are structurally sound with no wobble and have seen next to no use over the past 30 years.
Condition details:
- Repair to the base of one chair; appears to be very well executed.
- All buttons present.
- One chair has slight lifting to the vinyl at the inside seat corner, beneath a button.
- No tears or rips to the vinyl.
- A couple of small, barely visible marks on each chair.
- Overall in very good condition.
- Brand & Designer
- Featherston
- Color
- Orange
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Material
- Vinyl
- Condition
- Good
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 81D 68H 94
Design Story
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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