$240.00

These chairs sold through iNVISeDGE for $240 the PAIR back in 2005. Today in 2019 I’d price the same pair at around $700. Since this listing appeared online we’ve had various enquiries from people wanting to buy these chairs. If you have a similar set TO SELL get in contact with us!

 

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Background Info and Provenance

These chairs sold through iNVISeDGE for $240 the PAIR back in 2005. Today in 2019 I’d price the same pair at around $700. Tables in iNVISeDGE are priced SEPARATELY unless specifically stated otherwise. These chairs form an important part of Australian furniture history and the quality is incredible! Look at them after 5 decades of use (some of it would have been in full weather too).

These chairs (known as the H-Flex chair) were designed exclusively by Michael Hirst in the late 1960’s. It is my understanding they came about 10 YEARS AFTER a similar design he did in collaboration with the famed Clement Meadmore. He tweaked the earlier design to make it more durable and comfortable. I remember this pair of chairs well (even though I sold them 14 years ago now). There was a flex in the back which aided comfort. The comfort was at least as good as similar chairs designed by Breotex at the same time. I also remember them because back in 2005 the information online about Australian furniture design was not around like it is today and other dealers didn’t buy them because they were not by Clement Meadmore (and didn’t know who did them- I didn’t either! I just liked them!). I feel this design is as valuable as the design that came 10 years before when he collaborated with Meadmore. These are a rare part of Australian furniture history and therefore even at $700 the pair today (in 2019) would offer a very solid investment. The iNVISeDGE buyer who got these for $240 back in 2005 did very well.

I just found the description for these chairs that I wrote for these chairs back in 2005…

A 1960’s Matrix outdoor pair of chairs that’s an excellent investment no matter which angle you look at it from. These chairs are reminiscent of the work done by celebrated Australian sculptor, Clement Meadmore. Meadmore’s work is highly sought-after making it a solid investment. I don’t think these chairs are Meadmore’s work but the style is very similar nevertheless (and the suite is certainly vintage- c. 1960s). Have a close look at the design- the shapes produced are striking but also conducive to comfort. These chairs are surprisingly comfortable to settle back in- the curves fit the contours of the body well and the wire design backs are flexible providing extra comfort. These chairs have stood the test of time with regards to workmanship and the stunning design. Prices for outdoor furniture like this are rapidly increasing because outdoor furniture of this QUALITY is not produced anymore (it’s too costly to do this furniture as well as it was done back in the 50’s and 60’s – using the same metals etc).

These vintage matrix-type settings in particular are very hard to come by and when they come up it’s highly competitive to get them. If you’re in the market for an outdoor setting you won’t buy better- brand new settings without the quality, character and history sell for around this price.