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Creator: David Rowland
40/4 Chairs by David Rowland — Red and Brown, Vintage 1970s, OF USA
40/4 Chairs by David Rowland — Red and Brown, Vintage 1970s, OF USA

40/4 Chairs by David Rowland — Red and Brown, Vintage 1970s, OF USA

By Office Furniture Systems, David Rowland

Located in Dronten, NL

An opportunity to own a piece of modern design history: the iconic 40/4 chair by David Rowland, produced by OF USA. Celebrated for its elegant minimalism and ingenious stackable desi...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage David Rowland Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s
Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

By GF Modern, David Rowland

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find the iconic 40/4 Stacking Chairs, designed by David Rowland in 1964. Known as a landmark of 20th-century modern design, these chairs were the first truly...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage David Rowland Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland

Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland

By David Rowland

Located in Tucson, AZ

Chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Soflex" seat and back in original school bus color vinyl plastisol on tubular chrome frame. - Soflex is a material invented by Rowland in 1973 in which sinuous metal springs are dipped in vinyl plastisol. When cured, the plastisol hardens and holds the springs together, forming a thin, open-mesh, resilient seating material. It is easy to see Rowland's design beginning as early as 1952 with his "Transparent Chair" for The No-Sag Spring Company of Detroit and his 1957 Zig Zag Cantilever Chair. The Softec Chair...

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Late 20th Century American Modern David Rowland Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wire

Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet

Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet

By David Rowland, Thonet

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Presenting a truly rare and exceptional piece of design history - the Child's Softech Chair, designed by the renowned David Rowland for Thonet...

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage David Rowland Chairs

Materials

Metal

1of22 Mid Century Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s
1of22 Mid Century Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

1of22 Mid Century Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

By GF Modern, David Rowland

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find the iconic 40/4 Stacking Chairs, designed by David Rowland in 1964. Known as a landmark of 20th-century modern design, these chairs were the first truly...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage David Rowland Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

40/4 Chair by David Rowland, New Edition
40/4 Chair by David Rowland, New Edition

40/4 Chair by David Rowland, New Edition

By David Rowland, Howe

Located in Courbevoie, FR

40/4 chair by David Rowland, new edition. Its elegant lines, excellent ergonomics, and unsurpassed ability to create space without taking up space continues to attract architects and...

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1960s Scandinavian Vintage David Rowland Chairs

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Plywood

Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business
Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business

Set of 6 Stackable 40/4, Red/Orange Chairs by David Rowland - GF Business

By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company

Located in Beirut, LB

The 40/4 Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed by David Rowland and crafted by the renowned General Fireproofing Company. This iconic chair is celebrated for its exceptional design,...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern David Rowland Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s
Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

Mid Century Dining Chairs 40/4 by David Rowland for GF Furniture, USA 1960s

By GF Modern, David Rowland

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find the iconic 40/4 Stacking Chairs, designed by David Rowland in 1964. Known as a landmark of 20th-century modern design, these chairs were the first truly...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage David Rowland Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of 7-Mid -20th Century4/40 Stackable Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Howe
Set of 7-Mid -20th Century4/40 Stackable Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Howe

Set of 7-Mid -20th Century4/40 Stackable Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Howe

By David Rowland

Located in Beirut, LB

David Rowland's 4/40 dining chairs are very comfortable and have been awarded many design awards. The chairs are stackable, made with metal wire chrome frame and metal sculpted seat and back in blue upholstery fabric...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage David Rowland Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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By Thonet, Gerd Lange

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Excellent Flex 2000 Stacking Chair by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with wooden oak frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. NOTE: We have up to 32 chairs available!! Let us know if you need more-- we can arrange. This listing is for one chair, and you can purchase up to 32! Please let us know how many chairs you would like to purchase, and we can combine shipping for you. Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, the frame is made of ashwood bentwood and veneered beech struts. The seat and back consists of original black painted PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...

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By Karl Schwanzer, Thonet

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By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These are '40/4' chairs, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been praised as one of the most ingenious modern designs of the 20th century, and is credited as the first truly stackable chair. These particular examples were manufactured by GF Business Equipment...

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1970s David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood Stackable Chair 109 Available
1970s David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood Stackable Chair 109 Available

1970s David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood Stackable Chair 109 Available

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21" wide x 19" deep x 30" high x 18" seat height 1989 Pair of 40/4 stacking office chairs by David Rowland. The 40/4 chair is recognized as one of the most important and groundbreaki...

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Step into a realm of enchantment and grace with the iconic Model 40/4 chairs. Crafted by the visionary David Rowland, these masterpieces embody the artistry of dreams and the functio...

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7 David Rowland 40/4 Demi Glaze Stacking Office Dining Chairs MCM, 1997
7 David Rowland 40/4 Demi Glaze Stacking Office Dining Chairs MCM, 1997

7 David Rowland 40/4 Demi Glaze Stacking Office Dining Chairs MCM, 1997

By David Rowland

Located in Dayton, OH

"David Rowland was an American industrial designer famous for his 40/4 chair, named so because it stacks 40 chairs in 4 feet (120 cm) height. Off and on for eight years, Rowland worked on and perfected his design for a revolutionary new stacking chair...

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1990s Mid-Century Modern David Rowland Chairs

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David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair, 1960s
David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair, 1960s

David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair, 1960s

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H 29.93 in W 16.93 in L 29.93 in

David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair, 1960s

By David Rowland, Office Furniture Systems

Located in Karis, Nyland

This chair was designed in 1964 by David Rowland and awarded many design awards. It is also featured in design collections and museums over the world, in recognition of its elegant l...

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Chrome, Steel

David Rowland chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

David Rowland chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of David Rowland chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by David Rowland were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Charles Pollock, Richard Schultz, and General Fireproofing Company. Prices for David Rowland chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $230 and can go as high as $3,794, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,989.