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Why is Steelcase so expensive?
There are a few reasons why Steelcase is so expensive. Steelcase was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1912 as the Metal Office Furniture Company, promoting steel desks and other furnishings as safer, fireproof alternatives to wooden pieces at a time when smoking in the workplace was common. The company invests heavily in research and development to continue to make advancements in ergonomic design that make its furniture more durable and comfortable. Steelcase also uses quality materials that cost more to source. Plus, demand for Steelcase tends to be high, contributing to high price points. Explore a selection of Steelcase furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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William Andrus for Steelcase Lounge Chair in Fiberglass and Leather
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William C. Andrus for Steelcase, lounge chair, lacquered fiberglass, plexiglass, leather, United States, 1970s Lovely space age easy chair designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcas...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Plexiglass

Steelcase Bivi Rumble Seat Collection: Vibrant Orange Modern Sofa
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your living space with the vibrant allure of the Steelcase Bivi Rumble Seat Collection Sofa. Upholstered in a striking orange hue, this sofa is designed not only to captivate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Steelcase
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Walnut Credenza By Steelcase Black Circular Leather Pulls Black Half Moon Base
By Steelcase
Located in Monrovia, CA
Walnut Credenza By Steelcase Has A Beautiful Walnut Cabinet With Black Circular Leather Pulls And A Black Half Moon Base. This Steelcase Walnut Cabinet Is Amazing Because It Will Als...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Steelcase Broadside Lateral Filing Cabinets on Rolling Base (2)
By Steelcase
Located in Hanover, MA
Two first edition 1966 Steelcase 'Broadside' lateral file cabinets each with four pull-out lateral file drawers and an upper cabinet with a removable single shelf and two sliding doo...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Office Desk Side Dining Chair by Steelcase
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural, ergonomic design office, side desk, dining chairs by Steelcase. The chairs feature yellow tweed continuous seats and backs, with dark gray plastic shells, on chro...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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