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Featherston / Geoff Isaac ; photography by Nic Bailey

This study examines the career of Melbourne industrial designer Grant Featherston, focusing on furniture produced between 1947 and 1975. It features archival research and extensive photography of the iconic Contour chairs and collaborative works with Mary Featherston.

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Accession Number: 13946

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