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Authentic pair of mid-1970s vintage David Rowland 40/4 upholstered stacking side chairs. Manufactured by GF Business Equipment. Widely celebrated as …
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Authentic pair of mid-1970s vintage David Rowland 40/4 upholstered stacking side chairs. Manufactured by GF Business Equipment. Widely celebrated as one of the most significant, influential furniture designs of the 20th century, this matching pair features sleek, minimalist chrome sled frames paired with original, beautifully preserved harvest gold tweed upholstery.
Key Details
Designer: David Rowland (1964 Original Design)
Manufacturer: GF Business Equipment (Forest City, N.C. Division)
Era: Mid-1970s
Frames: Highly reflective, heavy-duty chrome-plated steel rod sled bases
Upholstery: Original unaltered wool-blend tweed fabric
Color Pattern: Rich textured weave of harvest gold, ochre, and espresso brown
Condition & Provenance
Overall Rating: Very Good vintage condition with honest, age-appropriate character.
Structure: Frames are bright, reflective, and completely structurally sound.
Fabric Condition: Tight to the frames with no sagging; shows a few minor, faint surface spots.
Glides: Stable and sit flat. All base rails present; one chair is missing a single rear plastic glide piece.
Archival Markings:
Full double underside labeling intact, including the David Rowland cleaning patent label and original Law Tag.
Dimensions (Per Chair)
Width: 20.0"Depth: 17.5"Overall Height: 30.0"Seat Height: 17.5"
Styling & Utility
The ultimate versatile, space-saving mid-century modern accent pieces. Ideal for a minimalist dining setup, home office seating, or compact stacking extra seating.
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- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 17.5ʺD × 30ʺH
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Seat Height
- 17.5 in
- Brand
- David Rowland
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Steel
- Tweed
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chestnut
- Condition Notes
- Overall Rating: Very Good vintage condition, showing beautiful age-appropriate character. Frames: The heavy-duty chrome wire frames remain bright, reflective, and … moreOverall Rating: Very Good vintage condition, showing beautiful age-appropriate character. Frames: The heavy-duty chrome wire frames remain bright, reflective, and structurally sound with minimal, light surface scuffs consistent with careful residential use. Glides: Both chairs are stable and sit flat. All original floor glides are present on the base rails, though please note one chair is missing a single plastic glide piece from the rear foot rail. Upholstery: The chairs remain beautifully unaltered, retaining their original, tightly woven wool-blend tweed fabric. The textile is structurally tight to the frames with no sagging, showing only faint surface spots from honest vintage age. Underside & Authenticity: One chair features the full, double archival setup including both the David Rowland cleaning patent label and the original Law Tag. The second chair retains the large, original 40/4 material and cleaning information label. Both pieces are guaranteed authentic mid-1970s GF Business Equipment production runs. less
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