$1,695.00

The set of 6 Scape Chairs in AS FOUND condition (grey vinyl, needing restoration) SOLD TO ERIN within 2 hours of being listed on this website in 2019- keep following our NEWLY LISTED Category.) The first 6 photos in this listing are DISPLAY PHOTOS of Scape chairs we sold through iNVISeDGE back in 2012- the final photo is of one of the actual chairs that sold in 2019 under consignment from our client’s home in Bulleen, MELBOURNE. If you have interest in buying OR selling a similar set of dining chairs let us know. Go to our CONTACT page for further information.

 

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This set of SIX Scape Chairs in grey vinyl (re-upholstered in the 1990’s) in AS FOUND condition SOLD to ERIN within 2 hours of being listed on the iNVISeDGE website. The first 6 photos in this listing are DISPLAY PHOTOS of Scape chairs we sold through iNVISeDGE back in 2011 and 21012- the final photo in grey vinyl shows what the 6 grey chairs looked like- they sold under consignment for $1695 for six from our client’s home in Bulleen, MELBOURNE in 2019. We organised the full sale on behalf of our client in Melbourne.

These chairs SOLD in AS FOUND condition (they needed restoration)- unrestored Scape chairs suit many buyers. The vendor of these chairs asked me if she should do anything to them before we sold them, I said NO! This listing presented a RARE opportunity to get 6 (SIX are very hard to get!) that could have been refurbished in any way the buyer wanted. I recently saw a set of these with white frames and granny-smith apple green vinyl with a sheen to it. They looked incredible! Some Scape chairs were done with copper-coloured frames back in the 1960’s and I think some had white frames too. If you want the frames a different colour I’d suggest taking them to get powder-coated. Re-upholstery is also possible and you’d get that investment back (if you chose good quality vinyl, leather or even wool). (Read the Condition and Dimensions section in this listing for further information about the condition of this set.)

Provenance and Background Info

Description written in 2012 but updated in 2019.

A set of SIX (6) Scape dining chairs designed by Grant Featherston in 1960. Grant Featherston is arguably the most celebrated Australian furniture designer of all time (it’s either him or Fred Lowen). His designs spanned three decades and his versatility and talent as a designer is obvious when you peruse the huge body of work he has left us. The Scape designs produced by Aristoc in the 1960’s through to the 70’s are the most sought-after of all his metal designs.

Visually the Scape chair is captivating but the triumph of this design goes well beyond that. This is a very comfortable and durable chair. In the 18 years I’ve been in this business I’ve never seen a Scape chair broken- they’re almost indestructible. This is great news for buyers with families and for collectors- Scape chairs are a practical investment that can be used while they reap rewards financially. Most modern dining chairs will lose hundreds or thousands of dollars the second you sit on them- with these, the longer you use them (and look after them) the more chance they’ll increase in value. Scape lounge chairs are part of the collection of the Powerhouse Museum. A Featherston contour chair in my collection is now worth thousands more than what I paid for it at a Sydney auction 14 years ago- this is while I’ve been enjoying it.

In my opinion the Scape design is one of the best in Australian furniture history- I like them more than Featherston contour chairs because the Scape design is so unique in style. If you trawl the world of furniture design you won’t see anything quite like it.

After modern dining chairs have ended up as landfill, these 50 year old chairs will be passed onto yet another generation to enjoy. There are very few better ways to invest in your home and in our environment.

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