David Rowland for Thonet Patented Softec Chair & Soflex Mesh

Iconic Softec chair by David Rowland. These stackable chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Soflex" seat and back in original mahogany (P5552) color vinyl plastiso on tubular chrome frame. With tags on both chairs, few seperation on seats but shiny condition for the age. "David Rowland’s work is that of innovator, problem solver, futurist, minimalist and artist. It is intelligent, purposeful, refined and enduring." Rowland gave great thought and care in protecting his ideas and inventions with patents. Over his career he was awarded 45 U.S. and foreign patents from 1956-2010. 1973 - Soflex is a material invented by Rowland 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. Previously, if designers wanted a thin seating material, they had to rely on something hard, like plastic or molded plywood. Conversely, if they wanted something soft, had to be thick and unwieldy, such as foam cushioning. Soflex solved this predicament by yielding an extremely thin material that was also soft and flexible, affording a comfortable seat. It is made in individual units to be applied to unique seat frames. Not free shipping with Poshmark due to weight, will be shipped direct after paid shipping. I ship INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY at great rates. Feel free to message or make me an offer on my rare merchandise. Look up Nona Robbie or the five shortys at the gee mail