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 coffee table, Australia c 1950s, 41 cm high,…

Featherston Coffee Table, 1950s Australian Design

Grant Featherston coffee table, Australia c 1950s, 41 cm high, 107 cm wide, 61 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'Stem' setting for Aristoc set of four chairs,…

Grant Featherston's Aristoc Set with 'Stem' Cushion

Grant Featherston 'Stem' setting for Aristoc set of four chairs, table. (Only on cushion), Australia designed 1969, table 76 cm high, 105 cm deep chairs 68 cm high, 56 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Grant Featherston extension table, folding extension top,…

Featherston Folding Extension Table

Grant Featherston extension table, folding extension top, Australia, designed 1953, 78 cm high, 90 cm wide, 84 cm deep, extended 167 cm

A Featherston 'Numero IV' lounge chair and rare matching…

Lime Green Featherston Lounge Chair and Ottoman

A Featherston 'Numero IV' lounge chair and rare matching ottoman, upholstered in lime green.

A pair of green wool upholstered 'Numero IV' chairs by Grant…

Green Wool Featherston Chairs, 1973

A pair of green wool upholstered 'Numero IV' chairs by Grant Featherston, 1973

Grant Featherston 'Z300' chaise for Gordon Mather, Brigh blue…

Blue Featherston Chaise with Blonde Legs

Grant Featherston 'Z300' chaise for Gordon Mather, Brigh blue cotton / wool upholstery, blonde-wood legs, Australia, c 2015, 53 cm high, 180 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'A310' chair, original red / orange vinyl…

Featherston A310 Chair in Original Vinyl Upholstery

Grant Featherston 'A310' chair, original red / orange vinyl upholstery, Australia, c 1953, 79 cm high, 64 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'A310' chair, original red / orange vinyl…

Featherston Red Vinyl Chair, 1953

Grant Featherston 'A310' chair, original red / orange vinyl upholstery, Australia, c 1953, 79 cm high, 64 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'B210H' chair, grey fleck cotton upholstery,…

Featherston Grey Fleck Cotton Chair

Grant Featherston 'B210H' chair, grey fleck cotton upholstery, Australia, c 1953, 82 cm high, 71 cm wide, 74 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'B210H' chair, grey fleck cotton upholstery,…

Featherston Grey Flecked Cotton Chair

Grant Featherston 'B210H' chair, grey fleck cotton upholstery, Australia, c 1953, 82 cm high, 71 cm wide, 74 cm deep

Side chair, Aristoc by Grant Featherston mustard vinyl…

Aristoc Mustard Vinyl Side Chair by Grant Featherston

Side chair, Aristoc by Grant Featherston mustard vinyl upholstery and painted steel base labelled underneath

Grant Featherston 'R5161' settee; original 1950s red upholstery;…

1950s Featherston Settee with Original Red Upholstery

Grant Featherston 'R5161' settee; original 1950s red upholstery; Australia; c 1951; 93 cm high, 118 cm wide, 70 cm deep

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), footstool, designed…

Featherston Footstool with Faux Thai Silk Upholstery

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), footstool, designed c. 1951 with faux Thai silk naugahyde upholstery, wooden legs

Featherston Numero IV lounge chair for Uniroyal, series 1,…

Featherston Uniroyal Lounge Chair

Featherston Numero IV lounge chair for Uniroyal, series 1, plastic base, rubber, fabric, plastic, Australia, designed 1973, 65 cm high, 180 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Grant Featherston Numero VII modular sofa for Uniroyal, Foam…

Featherston's Modular Sofa for Uniroyal

Grant Featherston Numero VII modular sofa for Uniroyal, Foam rubber, plastic, fabric, Australia, designed 1992, 65 cm high, 180 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Stem dining suite by Grant Featherston for Aristoc five piece C.…

Grant Featherston Stem Dining Suite

Stem dining suite by Grant Featherston for Aristoc five piece C.1969, cast polyethylene, steel tube base and orange upholstered cushioned chairs, table diameter 120 cm, height 74 cm

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

Featherston A310H Dining Chair in Grey Wool Upholstery

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) A310H space dining chair, designed 1953 grey wool upholstery, raised on four tapered timber legs

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) six A305H dining…

Featherston A305H Dining Chairs (Set of 6)

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) six A305H dining chairs, designed 1953 black wool upholstery, raised on four tapered wooden legs (6)

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), pair of Relaxation…

Featherston Relaxation Chairs

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), pair of Relaxation Chairs, designed 1947, manufactured by Gordon Mather Industries, cream leather and timber legs, retain manufacturer's labels (2), height 72 cm.

Grant Featherston footstool, green velour upholstery, (stamp to…

Green Velour Footstool by Grant Featherston

Grant Featherston footstool, green velour upholstery, (stamp to base), Australia, c 1953, 40 cm high, 64 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Grant Featherston coffee table, Australian blondewood,…

Featherston Blondewood Coffee Table, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston coffee table, Australian blondewood, Australia, c 1950s, 39 cm high, 118 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'Gyro' chair, purple velour upholstery on…

Purple Velour Gyro Chair by Grant Featherston

Grant Featherston 'Gyro' chair, purple velour upholstery on white painted metal and plastic frame, Australia, c 1960, 70 cm high, 52 cm wide, 54 cm deep

Grant Featherston series 21 chair, black button-back vinyl on…

Featherston Blackwood Chair

Grant Featherston series 21 chair, black button-back vinyl on blackwood, Australia, c 1950s, 81 cm high, 65 cm wide, 64 cm deep

Grant Featherston dining table for aristoc, bespoke glass top,…

Featherston Dining Table with Bespoke Glass Top

Grant Featherston dining table for aristoc, bespoke glass top, original base with glass top, Australia, c 1950s, 72 cm high, 140 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'Pagodaline' coffee table for aristoc,…

Featherston's Pagodaline Coffee Table for Aristoc

Grant Featherston 'Pagodaline' coffee table for aristoc, polished wood top on black metal frame, Australia, designed 1958, 38 cm high, 106 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'Bendix' chair for Aristoc, original green…

Featherston's Bendix Chair with Green Vinyl Upholstery

Grant Featherston 'Bendix' chair for Aristoc, original green viyl upholstery with press stud features. Swivel metal and steel base. Australia, c 1950s, 90 cm high, 62 cm wide, 57 cm deep

Grant Featherston Scape setting for Aristoc, consisting of 6…

Featherston Aristoc Dining Set

Grant Featherston Scape setting for Aristoc, consisting of 6 chairs and table. Oliver green vinyl on powder coated metal. Table top woodgrain laminate print. Australia, designed 1960, chairs 76 cm high, 47 cm wide, 50 cm deep table 74 cm high, 151 cm wide…

Grant Featherston 'Arabesque' dining table with bespoke glass…

Featherston Arabesque Dining Table with Bespoke Glass Top

Grant Featherston 'Arabesque' dining table with bespoke glass top, original Arabesque black metal base with bespoke glass top. Australia, designed 1958, 73 cm high, 147 cm wide, 76 cm deep

Grant Featherston plan drawers, felt lined with perspex…

Featherston Plan Drawers with Felt Lining and Perspex Lids

Grant Featherston plan drawers, felt lined with perspex protective lids, Australia, c 1967, (originally designed for the NGV gallery drawing room), 137 cm high, 183 cm wide, 91.5 cm deep

Grant Featherston plan drawers, felt lined with perspex…

Featherston Felt-Lined Plan Drawers with Perspex Lids

Grant Featherston plan drawers, felt lined with perspex protective lids. Australia, c 1967, (originally designed for the NGV gallery drawing room), 137 cm high, 183 cm wide, 91.5 cm deep

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Relaxation chair,…

Featherston Relaxation Chair

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), Relaxation chair, designed 1947, 2016 collection reissue, hardwood, plywood and grey webbing, height 71 cm width 53 cm depth 78 cm

Scape dining suite, five piece by Grant Featherston for Aristoc,…

Grant Featherston Scape Dining Set - 5 Piece

Scape dining suite, five piece by Grant Featherston for Aristoc, powder coated gun metal grey frames circular peach top table and four chairs, height 74 cm, diameter 106 cm

Grant Featherston 'A310' chair, original black vinyl upholstery…

Featherston A310 Chair with Black Vinyl Upholstery

Grant Featherston 'A310' chair, original black vinyl upholstery on featherston timber base. (stamp to base), Australia, c 1953, 79 cm high, 64 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'Scape' dining setting for aristoc, table,…

Grant Featherston 'Scape' Dining Set with Coffee Table Extension

Grant Featherston 'Scape' dining setting for aristoc, table, six chairs, and extension leaf that turns into a coffee table. Original upholstery, laminate top on painted steel frames. Australia, designed 1960, table: 73 cm high, 153 cm wide, 90 cm deep…

Grant Featherston footstool, original 1950s upholstery on…

Featherston Footstool, Original Upholstery and Base (1950s)

Grant Featherston footstool, original 1950s upholstery on original base. Australia, c 1950s, 50 cm high, 63 cm wide 40 cm deep

In the manner of Grant Featherston planter, Australia, c 1950s,…

Featherston-inspired Planter: Sleek and Modern

In the manner of Grant Featherston planter, Australia, c 1950s, 51 cm high, 105 cm wide, 33 cm deep

Grant Featherston 'Series 21' chair, black and mustard vinyl on…

Featherston Swivel Chair, 1960s Australia

Grant Featherston 'Series 21' chair, black and mustard vinyl on chrome swivel base. Australia, c 1960s, 90 cm high, 64 cm wide, 64 cm deep

Pair of armchairs, Ty/Re chairs, by Grant Featherston, c1950s,…

Grant Featherston Pink Armchairs

Pair of armchairs, Ty/Re chairs, by Grant Featherston, c1950s, pink vinyl with painted steel frame, height 80 cm

Grant Featherston E2 Elastic suspension chair, original red…

Featherston E2 Elastic Chair with Original Red Fabric

Grant Featherston E2 Elastic suspension chair, original red fabric with cushions., Australia, c 1950s, 93 cm high, 78 cm wide, 89 cm deep

Grant Featherston plan drawers, felt lined drawers with perspex…

Featherston Felt-Lined Plan Drawers with Perspex Lids

Grant Featherston plan drawers, felt lined drawers with perspex protective lids., originally designed for the NGV gallery drawing room, Australia, c 1967, 137 cm high, 183 cm wide, 91.5 cm deep

Grant Featherston cabinet, two sliding doors with aluminium…

Featherston Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Perspex Drawers

Grant Featherston cabinet, two sliding doors with aluminium locking handle (no key). Pull out perspex display drawers., originally designed for the NGV gallery drawing room, Australia, c 1967,

A Grant Featherston style chair, with green upholstry and a…

Green Flourish Featherston Chair

A Grant Featherston style chair, with green upholstry and a flourish pattern. Height 76 cm, width 52 cm, depth 43 cm

Grant Featherston Charlton armchair & ottoman for Uniroyal,…

Grant Featherston Charlton Armchair & Ottoman Set

Grant Featherston Charlton armchair & ottoman for Uniroyal, original green upholstery over polyurethane foam, black plastic base, Australia, c 1973, armchair: 86 cm high, 86 cm wide, 95 cm deep, ottoman: 32 cm high, 76 cm wide, 76 cm deep

Grant Featherston four piece Numero VII modular setting for…

Grant Featherston Peach Velvet Modular Setting

Grant Featherston four piece Numero VII modular setting for Uniroyal, peach coloured velvet over polyurethane foam. Consistents of two corner pieces, one single, and one curved two seater, Australia, c 1973, corner pieces: 70 cm high, 80 cm wide, 80 cm…

Grant Featherston Townhouse chair for E & F Industries, this…

Grant Featherston Townhouse Chair - Restoration Project

Grant Featherston Townhouse chair for E & F Industries, this very rare Grant Featherston Townhouse chair is in need of restoration. It retains its original upholstery, frame and legs. No cushion seat present, Australia, c 1956, 83 cm high, 73 cm wide, 86…

Grant Featherston collection of buttons, nine glass and brass…

Featherston's Nature-themed Glass and Brass Buttons

Grant Featherston collection of buttons, nine glass and brass buttons with various nature patterns, Australia, c 1950s, largest: 1.5 cm high, 2.5 cm deep

Grant Featherston Bendix chair for aristoc, brown vinyl, black…

Featherston Bendix Swivel Chair, 1950s Australia

Grant Featherston Bendix chair for aristoc, brown vinyl, black powder coated metal. Swivel base, Australia, c 1950s, 89 cm high, 60 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Grant Featherston set of four Scape chairs for Aristoc,…

Featherston Scape Chairs Set of Four

Grant Featherston set of four Scape chairs for Aristoc, Recovered in black vinyl, powder coated metal frame, brass and steel fittings, Australia, c 1960s, 78 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Set of four office chairs for Featherston interiors, black…

Featherston Interiors' Set of Four Black Office Chairs

Set of four office chairs for Featherston interiors, black vinyl, polished aluminium, black plastic carpet castors. Swivel tops, adjustable height, Australia, c 1970s/80s, Max height: 85 cm high, 56 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Side table in the style of Grant Featherston, Queensland maple,…

Featherston-style Queensland Maple Side Table

Side table in the style of Grant Featherston, Queensland maple, Australia, c 1950s, 39 cm high, 54 cm wide, 54 cm deep

A310 Contour armchair design by Grant Featherston, for Kennett…

Grant Featherston A310 Contour Armchair

A310 Contour armchair design by Grant Featherston, for Kennett Bros. & Rayner, c.1953, restored and reupholstered, stamped underneath, olive woollen upholstery, height 79 cm, width 68 cm, depth 61 cm

A310 Contour armchair design by Grant Featherston, for Kennett…

Featherston's A310 Contour Armchair

A310 Contour armchair design by Grant Featherston, for Kennett Bros. & Rayner, c.1953, restored and reupholstered, not stamped underneath, olive woollen upholstery, height 78 cm, width 65 cm, depth 61 cm

Grant Featherston for aristoc 'Scape' dining table and six…

Grant Featherston Aristoc Dining Set with 6 Chairs

Grant Featherston for aristoc 'Scape' dining table and six chairs, Grant Featherston for aristoc 'Scape' dining table and six chairs, the table with wood grain laminate top raised on tapering black powder coated tapering legs, the chairs with original…

Grant Featherston five piece Numero VII modular setting for…

Featherston's Modular Uniroyal Seating Set

Grant Featherston five piece Numero VII modular setting for Uniroyal; original burnt orange velour fabric over moulded foam with metal frames. Australia; c 1973; two corner seats:; two single seats:; one two seater:

Grant Featherston ottoman, black fabric upholstery with buttons.…

Featherston Ottoman, Black Fabric, Australia 1950s

Grant Featherston ottoman, black fabric upholstery with buttons. Stamp present. Australia, c 1950s, 40 cm high, 62 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Grant Featherston pair of Numero IV high back lounge chairs for…

Featherston Uniroyal High Back Lounge Chairs in Green Boucle Fabric

Grant Featherston pair of Numero IV high back lounge chairs for Uniroyal, original green wool/acrylic boucle fabric over moulded foam with metal frames. Grey plastic bases. Australia, designed 1973, 85 cm high, 78 cm wide, 78 cm deep

Grant Featherston four piece Numero setting for Uniroyal, one…

Featherston Uniroyal Four-Piece Seating Set

Grant Featherston four piece Numero setting for Uniroyal, one Numero IV single seat chair with two armless Numero VII single seat chairs and a Numero VII curved two seat sofa. Made from moulded polyurethane foam, tubular metal, steel webbing, and rigid…

Featherston 'Contour' footstool, mid 1950s, 41 cm high, 62 cm…

Mid-century Featherston footstool

Featherston 'Contour' footstool, mid 1950s, 41 cm high, 62 cm wide, 39 cm deep

Grant Featherston R161 Contour settee, textured black fabric…

Featherston R161 Contour Settee: Elegant Australian Mid-Century Design

Grant Featherston R161 Contour settee, textured black fabric upholstery with buttons over a contoured wing-backed formed plywood frame with out swept tapered hardwood legs, Australia, designed 1951, 90 cm high, 120 cm wide, 87 cm deep

A Grant Featherston Expo chair, Australian, circa 1958,…

A Grant Featherston Expo chair, Australian, circa 1958, original orange upholstery on structured body, 114 cm high, 63 cm wide, 78 cm deep

A Grant Featherston Expo chair, Australian, circa 1958,…

A Grant Featherston Expo chair, Australian, circa 1958, original orange upholstery on structured body, 114 cm high, 63 cm wide, 78 cm deep

A Grant Featherston Numero IV chair, Australian, circa 1970's,…

A Grant Featherston Numero IV chair, Australian, circa 1970's, in need of restoration, 84 cm high, 77 cm wide, 74 cm deep

A Grant Featherston Numero IV ottoman, Australian crica 1970's,…

A Grant Featherston Numero IV ottoman, Australian crica 1970's, recovered in patterned fabric, 35 cm high, 75 cm wide, 75 cm deep

Featherston for Bendix vintage T.Y. Chair, mid 20th century

Featherston for Bendix vintage T.Y. Chair, mid 20th century

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). Numero VII Lounge…

Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995). Numero VII Lounge Set, designed 1973, comprising of two single-seat chairs, and one curved two-seat sofa, made from moulded polyurethane foam, tubular metal frame, steel webbing, and rigid plastic base, with red…

Grant and Mary Featherston Numero VII modular sofa setting for…

Grant and Mary Featherston Numero VII modular sofa setting for Uniroyal, comprising six single and two corner modules. Polyurethane foam with original wool upholstery. Australia, c 1973, 67 cm high, 80 cm wide, 80 cm deep (each)