Grant Featherston was Australia's leading 'post modernist' furniture designer. He was born in 1922 in Geelong, and gained prominence in 1947 when he produced his relaxation chairs. They were made from plywood and webbing, although some were upholstered with sponge rubber and fabric.

Featherston's philosophy that a chair should follow the body's contours was confirmed in the design of his contour chairs, which were produced for five years from 1951, Plywood was used for the chair's frame, which was upholstered. Examples are shown.

Mild steel and cane were used for the cane-metal chair, designed in 1954. This was followed by the easy chairs of 1955 that were constructed from plywood, iron, rubber webbing, and were upholstered. The townhouse suite followed in 1956.

From 1957 to 1970 Grant Featherston was consultant to metal furniture manufacturer, Aristoc Industries. Chairs were designed and mass-produced, and may still more...

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Grant Featherston Scape setting for Aristoc, table and six…

Featherston's Aristoc Table and Chairs

Grant Featherston Scape setting for Aristoc, table and six chairs, white vinyl on metal base, faux timber style laminate, Australia, c 1950s, table 74 cm high, 151 cm wide, 87d, chair 78 cm high, 50 cm wide, 56 cm deep

Grant Featherston Eleanor chair, in grey upholstery, Australia,…

Featherston Grey Upholstered Eleanor Chair, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston Eleanor chair, in grey upholstery, Australia, c 1950s, 81 cm high, 108 cm wide, 74 cm deep

Grant Featherston ottoman, original olive upholstery, Australia,…

Featherston Ottoman, Original Olive Upholstery, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston ottoman, original olive upholstery, Australia, c 1950s, 59 cm high, 64 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Rare Grant Featherston 51 Easy Chair, in need of reupholstery,…

Grant Featherston Easy Chair (1955)

Rare Grant Featherston 51 Easy Chair, in need of reupholstery, Australia, c 1955, 82 cm high, 80 cm wide, 75 cm deep

Grant Featherston BS231H settee, in original orange upholstery,…

Original Orange Grant Featherston Settee from 1953 Australia

Grant Featherston BS231H settee, in original orange upholstery, Australia, c 1953, 100 cm high, 115 cm wide, 100 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'Varna' setting for Aristoc, circular table…

Featherston Varna Table and Chairs Set

Grant Featherston 'Varna' setting for Aristoc, circular table and four chairs, Laminate and vinyl on aluminium base, Australia, c 1960s, table 74 cm high, 90d, chair 78 cm high, 39 cm wide, 54 cm deep

Grant Featherston Relaxation chair, satin upholstery, Australia,…

Featherston Relaxation Chair, 1950s Satin Upholstery, Australia

Grant Featherston Relaxation chair, satin upholstery, Australia, c 1950s, 82 cm high, 55 cm wide, 73 cm deep

Grant Featherston coffee table, Australia, c 1950s, 40 cm high,…

Featherston Coffee Table, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston coffee table, Australia, c 1950s, 40 cm high, 116 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Grant Featherston A310 Space chair, in white vinyl upholstery,…

Featherston A310 Space Chair in White Vinyl, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston A310 Space chair, in white vinyl upholstery, Australia, c 1950s, 74 cm high, 66 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Grant Featherston Mark 2 Sound Chair, original burnt orange…

Featherston Sound Chair, Burnt Orange, 1967

Grant Featherston Mark 2 Sound Chair, original burnt orange wool upholstery, full working order, Australia, c 1967, 115 cm high, 71 cm wide, 74 cm deep

Grant Featherston desk by Kennett Bros & Rayner, ash venner on…

Featherston Desk by Kennett Bros & Rayner, c. 1950s

Grant Featherston desk by Kennett Bros & Rayner, ash venner on metal frame, Australia, c 1950s, 75 cm high, 122 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Grant Featherston sideboard, Australia, c 1950s

Featherston Sideboard, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston sideboard, Australia, c 1950s

Rare Grant Featherston wing chair, in need of reupholstery,…

Featherston Wing Chair: Rare Vintage Piece for Reupholstery

Rare Grant Featherston wing chair, in need of reupholstery, Australia, c 1951, 97 cm high, 72 cm wide, 84d, as featured on the cover of Featherston chairs NGV by Terence Lane

Grant Featherston series 21 chair, vinyl upholstery on wooden…

Featherston Vinyl Chair, Australia, 1950s

Grant Featherston series 21 chair, vinyl upholstery on wooden base, Australia, c 1950s, 78 cm high, 66 cm wide, 58 cm deep

Grant Featherston Executive Contour chair, in blue vinyl on…

Featherston Blue Vinyl Executive Chair on Wooden Tripod Base

Grant Featherston Executive Contour chair, in blue vinyl on tripod wooden base, Australia, c 1950s, 82 cm high, 63 cm wide, 59 cm deep

Grant Featherston green Numero chair, green upholstery,…

Green Featherston Numero Chair

Grant Featherston green Numero chair, green upholstery, Australia, c 1950s, 61 cm high, 77 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'Stem' setting for Aristoc, circular table…

Featherston's Aristoc Circular Table and Chairs Set

Grant Featherston 'Stem' setting for Aristoc, circular table and four chairs, Laminate and fibreglass, Australia, c 1969, table 7 cm high, 106, chair 71 cm high, 56 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Grant Featherston R161 settee, in cowhide upholstery, Australia,…

Featherston Cowhide Settee, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston R161 settee, in cowhide upholstery, Australia, c 1950s, 90 cm high, 123 cm wide, 88 cm deep

Grant Featherston Obo ball chair, original covering and label,…

Grant Featherston Obo Ball Chair, 1974

Grant Featherston Obo ball chair, original covering and label, Australia, c 1974, 80 cm deep

Grant Featherston two Bendix chairs on swivel base, vinyl on…

Grant Featherston Bendix Swivel Chairs

Grant Featherston two Bendix chairs on swivel base, vinyl on metal frame, Australia, c 1950s, 85 cm high, 61 cm wide, 57 cm deep

Grant Featherston Flip top dining table, Australia, c 1950s, 77…

Featherston Flip Top Dining Table, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston Flip top dining table, Australia, c 1950s, 77 cm high, 90 cm wide, 84 cm deep, Extended 168 wide

Grant Featherston Eleanor chair, in speckled cherry upholstery,…

Featherston Eleanor Chair in Speckled Cherry Upholstery

Grant Featherston Eleanor chair, in speckled cherry upholstery, Australia, c 1950s, 81 cm high, 108 cm wide, 74 cm deep

Pair of Grant Featherston A310 Space chairs, in pink and black…

Featherston Space Chairs in Pink and Black

Pair of Grant Featherston A310 Space chairs, in pink and black 1950s upholstery, Australia, c 1950s, 73 cm high, 65 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Grant Featherston R161 settee, in purple vinyl upholstery,…

Purple Vinyl Featherston Settee, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston R161 settee, in purple vinyl upholstery, Australia, c 1950s, 90 cm high, 125 cm wide, 83 cm deep

Grant Featherston Scape chair, cowhide upholstery on metal…

Featherston Cowhide Scape Chair

Grant Featherston Scape chair, cowhide upholstery on metal frame, Australia, c 1960s, 91 cm high, 66 cm wide, 77 cm deep

A marble circular Granite top table on Grant Featherston stem…

Granite Circular Table on Featherston Base

A marble circular Granite top table on Grant Featherston stem base, grey and brown marble tones, Australia, 72 cm high, 120 cm deep

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Eleanor E1 Chair,…

Featherston Green Velvet Chair

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Eleanor E1 Chair, designed 1954, upholstered in green velvet, raised on four tapered wooden legs, height 84 cm width 10 5 cm depth 75 cm

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Eleanor E1 Chair,…

Pink velvet Featherston chair

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Eleanor E1 Chair, designed 1954, upholstered in pink velvet, raised on four tapered wooden legs, height 84 cm width 106 cm depth 75 cm

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Expo Mark 2 Chair,…

Expo Mark 2 Chair by Grant Featherston

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Expo Mark 2 Chair, designed 1967, manufactured by Danish De Luxe and Aristoc Industries Pty. Ltd., second generation orange wool upholstery, height 115 cm width 74 cm depth 83 cm, Labels: Originally designed for…

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), A310H Space dining…

Featherston Green Dining Chair, 1953

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), A310H Space dining chair, designed 1953, upholstered in green fabric, raised on four tapered wooden legs, height 73 cm, width 58 cm, depth 66 cm. Provenance: Marion hall Best, thence by descent

A Grant Featherston chair, original pink velvet upholstery

Pink Velvet Grant Featherston Chair

A Grant Featherston chair, original pink velvet upholstery

Grant Featherston by Aristoc 'Varna' chair, Balck leather and…

Featherston's 'Varna' Chair: Sleek Black Leather and Aluminium Design

Grant Featherston by Aristoc 'Varna' chair, Balck leather and aluminium, c1966, Australia

Grant Featherston series 21 chair for Aristoc, black leather,…

Featherston Series 21 Chair for Aristoc, 1957, Australia

Grant Featherston series 21 chair for Aristoc, black leather, c1957, Australia

Grant Featherston A310 Space Chair, original upholstery,…

Featherston A310 Space Chair, c1953, Australia

Grant Featherston A310 Space Chair, original upholstery, stamped, c1953, Australia

Grant Featherston eight Scape chairs for Aristoc, yellow…

Yellow Featherston Scape Chairs for Aristoc, c1960 Australia

Grant Featherston eight Scape chairs for Aristoc, yellow leather and metal, 76 cm high, 47 cm wide, 50 cm deep, c1960, Australia

A pair of Grant Featherston Scope chairs, circa 1960s, original…

Grant Featherston Scope Chairs with Original Upholstery

A pair of Grant Featherston Scope chairs, circa 1960s, original hand stitched upholstery. Provenance: Geoffrey Hatty Art & Design

Three Mary Featherston tan leather Sling chairs

Tan Leather Sling Chairs by Mary Featherston

Three Mary Featherston tan leather Sling chairs

Two pairs of 1950s Aristoc chairs, and a Grant Featherston…

Vintage Chair Collection: Aristoc and Featherston

Two pairs of 1950s Aristoc chairs, and a Grant Featherston Scape chair

A set of four Mary Featherston dining chairs for Moderntone

Mary Featherston Dining Chairs for Moderntone Set of Four

A set of four Mary Featherston dining chairs for Moderntone

A 1950s arm chair in black vinyl attributed to Grant…

Grant Featherston 1950s Black Vinyl Armchair for Aristoc

A 1950s arm chair in black vinyl attributed to Grant Featherston for Aristoc

A 1950s Bendix swivel chair in red vinyl by Grant Featherston

Red Vinyl Featherston Swivel Chair from 1950s Bendix

A 1950s Bendix swivel chair in red vinyl by Grant Featherston

A 1950s Bendix dining setting by Grant Featherston, comprising…

Featherston Bendix Dining Set with Green Vinyl Chairs

A 1950s Bendix dining setting by Grant Featherston, comprising four chairs in green vinyl and a Laminex top table

Grant Featherston. Model A310. In orange nubby fabric.…

Orange Nubby Featherston Armchair

Grant Featherston. Model A310. In orange nubby fabric. Australia c1950s

A 1953 Grant Featherston 210 Chair. In navy upholstery. 80 cm…

Navy Grant Featherston Chair, 1953

A 1953 Grant Featherston 210 Chair. In navy upholstery. 80 cm high, 71 cm wide, 76 cm deep

Grant Featherston. An 'Rs 161' Sette. Original tapestry…

Featherston Sette with Tapestry Upholstery

Grant Featherston. An 'Rs 161' Sette. Original tapestry fleck-fabric upholstery. Australia c1950s

Day Bed. A day bed in the style of 'Grant Featherston. Original…

Featherston Style Day Bed with Original Upholstery

Day Bed. A day bed in the style of 'Grant Featherston. Original upholstery. Australia c1950s. 78 cm high, 194 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Scape Armchair,…

Grant Featherston Scape Armchair

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Scape Armchair, designed 1960, plywood frame, upholstered in green vinyl, with decal label underneath 'Aristoc Industries Glen Waverley Vic., height 90 cm, width 64 cm, depth 72 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison…

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Scape Armchair,…

Featherston Scape Armchair in Blue Vinyl

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Scape Armchair, designed 1960, plywood frame, upholstered in blue vinyl, with decal label underneath 'Aristoc Industries Glen Waverley Vic., height 90 cm, width 64 cm, depth 72 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison…

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), W180 Chair and…

Grant Featherston W180 Chair and Footstool

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), W180 Chair and Footstool, designed 1953, original mustard tweed wool upholstery, on four wooden tapered legs, height 103 cm, width 69 cm, depth 58 cm, Labels: cf. for comparison Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs,…

A 1954 Grant Featherston E1 Eleanor chair in yellow vinyl 82 cm…

Yellow Vinyl Featherston Chair, 1954

A 1954 Grant Featherston E1 Eleanor chair in yellow vinyl 82 cm high, 103 cm wide, 77 cm deep

Featherston contour 1950's armchair & Tasmanian oak 1960's…

Mid-Century Armchair & Coffee Table Set

Featherston contour 1950's armchair & Tasmanian oak 1960's coffee table. Height 40 cm, width 56 cm, depth 43 cm.

A rare upholstered Grant Featherston chair, circa 1977. This…

Rare 1977 Grant Featherston Upholstered Chair

A rare upholstered Grant Featherston chair, circa 1977. This model was the last of the Numero Suite Model Number 8. NB: Newspaper paper reference included

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). Contour W180 or high…

Featherston Contour Chair with Wool Upholstery

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). Contour W180 or high back chair, designed 1953 wool upholstery on four tapered timber legs

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). A310H Space chair,…

Featherston's Floral Space Chair

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). A310H Space chair, designed 1953 floral upholstery on four tapered timber legs

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). Two A310H Space…

Grant Featherston Space Dining Chairs (Set of 2)

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). Two A310H Space dining chairs, designed 1953 pink upholstery and cream with pink and cream geometric motifs upholstery, on four timber tapered legs, (2)

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). Two A310H Space…

Featherston Dining Chairs (Set of 2)

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). Two A310H Space dining chairs, designed 1953 floral upholstery and mixed wool upholstery, on four timber tapered legs, (2)

A Grant Featherston R161 Contour settee. C. 1951 Australia. (Af…

Featherston R161 Contour Settee (1951)

A Grant Featherston R161 Contour settee. C. 1951 Australia. (Af to base)

A prototype Grant Featherston Numero IV setting. C. 1960s…

Featherston Numero IV Orange Wool Setting with White Base

A prototype Grant Featherston Numero IV setting. C. 1960s Australia. Eight piece setting in orange wool fabric with white plastic base. Stamped. Dunlopillo foam. (the only setting produced with white plastic base from personal Featherston archive)

A Grant Featherston Eleanor Contour chair. C. 1950s, Australia.…

Featherston Contour Chair, 1950s Australia - AF Split Base

A Grant Featherston Eleanor Contour chair. C. 1950s, Australia. (stamped) Af split to base

Grant Featherston Australian B210H television chair. C. 1953…

Featherston B210H TV Chair, 1953, Original with New Upholstery

Grant Featherston Australian B210H television chair. C. 1953 stamp to base, original with new upholstery

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), A310H Space chair, designed 1953…

Featherston A310H Space Chair

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), A310H Space chair, designed 1953 green velvet upholstery, on four timber tapered legs. Height 74 cm, width 65 cm, depth 41 cm

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), Cowhide footstool on four timber…

Featherston Cowhide Footstool on Timber Legs

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), Cowhide footstool on four timber tapered legs. Height 49 cm, width 62 cm. Provenance: Bretag modern Artifacts, Paddington, 1994

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) Town house chair,…

Featherston Town House Chair

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) Town house chair, design introduced 1956, the body of moulded ply in orange upholstery raised on outswept hardwood legs Literature: Terence Lane, Featherston chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 1988, p.37

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) Expo Mark II sound…

Grant Featherston's Expo Mark II Sound Chair

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) Expo Mark II sound chair, design introduced 1967, curved high back and body of fibreglass and expanded rigid polystyrene, upholstered in wool and polyurethane, paper and fabric manufacturer's labels 113.5 cm high.…

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) A310H Space dining…

Featherston A310H Space Dining Chair

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) A310H Space dining chair, design introduced 1953, body of moulded ply with an open back, upholstered in brown vinyl raised on later swivel base Literature: Terence Lane, Featherston chairs, National Gallery of…

Grant Featherston (Australian,1922-1995) set of four Scape…

Featherston Scape Dining Chairs

Grant Featherston (Australian,1922-1995) set of four Scape dining chairs, design introduced 1960, steel, red vinyl

Grant Featherston, (1922-1995), two A310H Space dining chairs,…

Featherston A310H Space Dining Chairs (Pair)

Grant Featherston, (1922-1995), two A310H Space dining chairs, designed 1953 upholstered in red fabric, on timber tapered legs (2). Height 70 cm. Width 65 cm. Provenance: Literature: National Gallery of Victoria, 'Featherston chairs', 30 March - 7 August…

Featherston style wing back chair. Studded velvet upholstery,…

Studded Velvet Wingback Chair on Black Legs

Featherston style wing back chair. Studded velvet upholstery, on painted black legs. No label apparent. Height 89 cm

Grant Featherston, a set of six contour dining chairs,…

Splayed leg dining chairs in grey upholstery

Grant Featherston, a set of six contour dining chairs, upholstered in grey fabric on splayed tapering legs

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), coffee table circa 1953, silky…

Featherston Silky Oak Coffee Table

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), coffee table circa 1953, silky oak, 40 x 106 x 61 cm. Notes: for a similar example refer to Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 1988, p. 26

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), Expo Mark 2 Sound Chair, circa…

Expo Mark 2 Sound Chair by Grant Featherston

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), Expo Mark 2 Sound Chair, circa 1967 red upholstery. Literature: Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 1998, p.56

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), Expo Mark 2 sound chair circa…

Expo Mark 2 Sound Chair by Grant Featherston

Grant Featherston (1922-1995), Expo Mark 2 sound chair circa 1967, blue upholstery. Literature: Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 1998, p.56

Grant Featherston, Wing Chair, Contour series, 1951, burnt…

Burnt Orange Contour Wing Chair

Grant Featherston, Wing Chair, Contour series, 1951, burnt orange upholstery on four timber tapered legs. Height 95 cm

Grant Featherston, 51 Easy Chair, 1955, original upholstery and…

Featherston Easy Chair

Grant Featherston, 51 Easy Chair, 1955, original upholstery and removable cushion, frame strung with Italian rubber webbing, on four splayed and tapered legs, manufactured by 'E & F. Industries Pty Ltd'. Height 84 cm. Literature: Featherston Chairs,…

Grant Featherston, cane metal chair, c. 1954, steel, cane,…

Featherston Cane Metal Chair, 1954

Grant Featherston, cane metal chair, c. 1954, steel, cane, manufactured by E. and F Industries Pty Ltd. Height 82 cm. Provenance: designed for ray Grounds Toorak house, Melbourne

Grant Featherston, (1922-1995), a desk designed for the…

Featherston Desk for Brighton Municipal Chambers, 1959

Grant Featherston, (1922-1995), a desk designed for the Brighton Municipal Chambers, 1959 Australian hardwood, cane, aluminium label to inside of drawer, City of Brighton - Civics 74 cm high, 228 cm wide, 94 cm deep note: This desk is accompanied by an…

Grant Featherston, dining suite with four contour chairs in…

Featherston Dining Set with Contour Chairs and Extension Table

Grant Featherston, dining suite with four contour chairs in original white vinyl covering and a double extension Formica dining table