Details
Mid-Century extension dining table designed by Grant Featherston.
The extension leaf is the coffee table. The legs screw off and store under the table when table is extended.
In very good vintage condition, small nick out of table top as shown in photos.
Laminate table top and metal base.
Measurements:
1960mm long extended x 1500mm long unextended x 900mm wide x 735mm high
coffee table - 900mm wide x 455mm deep x 405mm high
Brand & Designer
Featherston
Color
Brown
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Material
Other Wood
Condition
Good
Dimensions (cm)
150.0W x 90.0D x 73.5H
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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