Vintage Luxury
Pre - order- Authentic Featherston MKII sound chair with working audio
$20,000
Product Description Title:
Pre -order, currently under restoration - authentic Featherston mach II talking chair
Pics shown is unrestored version, enquire within as pre order if you want it fully restored including working audio and fabric upholstery. Note the bottom is not on wheels the photos and video is to show it floating to not touch the bottom
EXPO MARK II SOUND CHAIR' BY GRANT AND MARY FEATHERSTON
The Expo '67 talking chair was designed for the Australian Pavilion at Expo '67 held in Montreal, Canada. A separate headpiece component attached to the inside of the chair contained earphones through which taped programs on various aspects of Australian life were played. A slightly modified design which integrated the headphones into the head bolster was released onto the Australian market as the Expo mark II sound chair in 1967.
Overall Condition:
9/10
Cosmetic Condition:
9/10:
Frame/wood/timber: 9/10 will be restored fully once fabric has been taken off the poly mould will be inspected for cracks and loose areas, these will applied with strong poly glue and mesh where needed for stronger support to last another 50 years
Cushions & Upholstery: unrestored price is as is orange fabric, otherwise choose your own fabric at additional cost
Functional Condition:
9/10
Structural: Will be Excellent, functionally no wobbles. No cracks sturdy and strong. Will be restored fully once fabric has been taken off the poly mould will be inspected for cracks and loose areas, these will applied with strong poly glue and mesh where needed for stronger support to last another 50 years
9/10
Audio: Original function playing sound behind two small speakers near the headrests facing inwards, there will be a dial for volume control and input jack (as per original specification and design). On the inside of the seat there will be a removable portable (not hard wired) Bluetooth that will allow sound to be played remotely without the need for wires e.g spotify, youtube etc Note this does this alter the design rather enhances it to todays standards.
Product:
MCM furniture
Product Category:
Armchair
Product Manufacturer / Brand:
Featherston
Product Model Number:
mach II talking chair
Country of Manufacturer:
Australia
Vintage Year:
1960s
Product Rarity:
4/5 rare
Scale from 1 to 5 (numbers can occur in between)
1 = MANY available on the market very common, many listings and competition
3 = COMMON in between Many and Gems, they're common in the market
5 = GEMS we see these maybe once every couple of years these are almost not available
Scale from 1 to 5 (numbers can occur in between)
1 = MANY available on the market very common, many listings and competition
3 = COMMON in between Many and Gems, they're common in the market
5 = GEMS we see these maybe once every couple of years these are almost not available
Product Specification URL:
https://www.nma.gov.au/explore/collection/highlights/expo-mark-ii-sound-chair
Dimensions: (Approx)
740l x 840w x 450sh / 1170bh
Weight: (Approx)
50kgs