Grant Featherston A310H “Space” Chair — c.1953

An exceptional and rare example of Grant Featherston’s A310H Space Chair, designed and produced in the early 1950s. This model represents a transitional moment in Featherston’s career — bridging the soft, organic sculpting of his celebrated Contour Series with the forward-looking geometry that defined his Space line.

Unlike later iterations featuring a seat–back “void,” this solid-shell variant showcases a seamless silhouette — a continuous, enveloping form that cradles the sitter. The chair’s sculptural presence, accentuated by its splayed solid timber legs, reflects Featherston’s fascination with biomorphic design and modern materials.

Details

• Designer: Grant Featherston (Australia)

• Model: A310H “Space” Chair — solid-shell version

• Year: c.1953

• Materials: Moulded plywood frame, original buttoned upholstery, solid timber legs

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear; structurally sound and beautifully presented

• Dimensions: Approx. 74 H × 64 W × 54 D cm

Why it matters
Featherston’s A310H exemplifies the optimism and ingenuity of post-war Australian design — a piece that feels as relevant today as it did seventy years ago. Highly sought-after by collectors and interior designers alike, it stands as one of the defining silhouettes of Australian modernism.

Available through Two Girls and a Container — rare Australian design, restored with care and available for Australia-wide delivery.