Steel Furniture

Introduced in the early 1700's, the pie safe was an essential item in American kitchens before the introduction of refrigeration. The punched holes kept perishable goods safe from pests and were highly used up until the introduction of refrigeration in the mid 1880s. This modern take on an old tradition uses naturally rusted steel to bring a warmth to this beautifully constructed pie safe. The punched holes form an intricate floral pattern on three sides. One fixed shelf inside makes this a highly utilitarian yet stunningly beautiful addition to any room. Jim Rose Two Door - Two Drawer Punch Out Cupboard with Sill Edge, 2004 repurposed steel with natural rust patina 41h x 45.50w x 24.50d in 104.14h x 115.57w x 62.23d cm JR0268 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio: Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Education: 1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2017 - 2019 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 1995 - 2016 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2023 Jim Rose CODA, Gallery Victor, Chicago, IL Intersect Palm Springs, Gallery Victor, Palm Springs, CA 2020 Unseen, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2018 Art Market Hamptons, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Bridgehampton, NY Art on Paper, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Metropolitan Pavilion, NY, NY 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds...

A colorful and beautifully detailed heavy steel plaque which was displayed on the factory floor of a Chinese textile and dyeing mill celebrating the workers during the period of the cultural revolution. This plaque was probably part of a series of plaques showing the efforts of Chinese workers...

An icon of industrial esthetics, H stool has traversed periods and styles and become a classic itself, etched in the collective memory as illustrating t...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various washers, nuts, ...

Sculptural Tokyo bar stool, a design icon of the 1980s. Designed by Rodney Kinsman and produced by Bieffeplast. Italy. The stool features a minimalist chromed steel frame and a b...

Werner Langenfeld for ESA, sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s This modern sofa features a splendid construction de...

A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished and re-upholstered in red Maharam Messenger fabric. The bases have been polished, and...

Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. for Sormani Nucleo Division, floor lamp model 'Ponte', Carrara marble, chrome-plated metal, acrylic, Italy, 1971 Lighting sculpture by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. for So...

A black patinated steel adjustable-height stool with an oakwood seat and a ring footrest. Designed and manufactured by Toledo in the USA, 1930s. Adjusts from 25.5" to 28.5" H.

Alton Highboy by Crump and Kwash Features a solid wood case / oiled or acrylic finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid m...

Born from our lifelong obsession with stacking rocks, this totem-like side table features hand-sculpted, organic shaped petrified wood forms, adorned with a striking raw Petrified wo...

Aire Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection...

Diminutive vitreous enamel pendant lights by Coolicon. c.1930 In amazing original condition, with little wear to the enamel. Some shades retain their original paper label. Price is ...

A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel l...

A retro Industrial aluminum wall-mounted flameproof striplight with protective cage by Wittenberg. Reclaimed from supertankers and military vessels th...

DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark. Very decorative piece made with leather and steel. CONDITION: Good vintage condition. Wear consistent...

Inspiration for our objects comes from the most unusual things. The Gift Wrap table is a ribbon of steel wrapping around a volume, just like a box of chocolates. The Center "Gift ...

Pierre Guariche for Meurop, set of six 'Coquillage' dining chairs, lacquered steel, red propylene, France, 1960s. Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), a multi-talented French designer, int...

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...

This set of 2 chairs was made in the style of Gae Aulenti. The light linen upholstery contrasts with the orange tubular steel frame. The chairs are in good condition. Do not hesitate...

Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. Composed with two carefully hand-spun plates...

The contemporary 'Saddle' desk is made with a solid white oak top and blackened steel legs. Standard overall dimensions are 80 W x 32D x 29.75 H. The natural edge saddle leather is o...

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

The "Arabesque Mirror" is made of polished stainless steel and white lacquered wood. It can be put on a sideboard or attached to a wall. The stainless...

"Parova" contemporary console by Zieta top: dark oak base: stainless steel (inox) Dimensions. H: 76 cm W: 98 cm L: 250 cm It is a continuation of the series of PAROVA objects...

This beautiful damascene urn is a wonderful example of Toledo metalwork. The incredibly fine oxidized steel with gold inlay is congruent with the organic motifs used by craftsmen in ...

René Herbst, 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s. The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancements of the...

The "Roots Mirror" listed here is made of brushed brass and a clear mirror. However, the item is also available in customized options: Metal: Stainless steel, brass, or copper (th...

Arco da Augusta Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Inspired by Lisbon's historical arch and as a homage to the Portuguese architecture...

4 Memphis design chairs by Belgo Chrom in the 1980s. Heavy and high quality comfortable chairs. The upholstery is Alcantara, it is in original...

Set/2 Mira Wall Lamps, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Simplicity and elegance are the main features of this creation. Inspired by the subtleties o...

Wall lamp model 'Two Rotating Straight-Curved Arms Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall li...

Table lamp designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian designer Joe Colombo in 1965. Back then he designed three la...

This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...

FF Swivel Chrome and Leather Model shown: - Chrome frame - Leather Dakar Nevotex 0197 Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers Price may vary depending on the fabric and type of metal for the legs. Contemporary design studio Friends & Founders was founded in 2003 by Ida Linea and Rasmus Hilderbrand in Copenhagen, Denmark. For this couple, designing and creating is a “geometrical performance act”. The lines and shapes are sleek and pure; often organic. And sometimes, it contrasts with the masculinity of the materials used, as marble or metal. The creations signed by Friends & Founders may look simple. In reality, the pieces are a perfect balance between functional comfort and elegance of lines and design. The FF COLLECTION was developed with a focus on sustainability. At first glance the FF chairs...

Ceiling lamp model 'Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor la...

The Chord Pendant draws inspiration from minimalist jewelry and pure geometries. Light emanates into the central void, the source hidden in an ele...

Gino Sarfatti lamp model 566 by Astep Aluminum body, steel stand, cast alloy base. Manufactured by Astep Model 566 Design by Gino Sarfatti In its refi...

Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by...

Ceiling lights, glass, coated steel, coated aluminum, France, 1950s This set of perforated metal pendants is accompanied with a luminescent holophane bowl of glass. There are severa...

The "Roots Mirror" listed here is made of brushed copper and a clear glass mirror. However, the item is also available in customized options: Metal: Stainless steel, brass, or copp...

Wall lamp model 'Four Rotating Straight Arms Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and...

Castelo console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...

Dining table Sober Round with glass top, 12mm thickness, painted below glass top in blueberry finish. With stell frame under the glass top in bronze finish and with 4 feet in wood ...

Castelo Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...

'Landscape Blue on Blue I' is a unique blue and aqua hand-blown and etched glass sculptural plate by the British artist Kate Jones, with a painted ste...

The Cane Floor Lamp is the first freestanding fixture in our expanding lighting collection. Inspired by the geometry of the Chord collection, the Cane...

Sideboard brass Tubes II with steel structure in gold finish and with black resin marble top. With 2 doors and 1 shelf.

Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) A rare and exceptional pair of lounge chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for their pioneering Brazilian design company,...

This is a totally functional two door cupboard. It is created from natural rusted steel and found steel. The panels on the door fronts and sides are made from salvaged pieces of steel with the original paint and texture making this modern industrial aesthetic a model of sustainable design. Prominent colors in this piece are earthy tones of beige, green and blue with a pop of yellow. There is one fixed shelf inside the cabinet. This piece is available as pictured. Jim Rose Two Door Chinese Coin Quilt Cupboard hot roll and found painted steel 38.25h x 53.88w x 21d in 97.16h x 136.84w x 53.34d cm JR0249 Jim Rose 1966 - 2023 Bio: Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education: 1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery...

Libertine is a grand, crystal chandelier, arranged on a brooding, brass plated frame of steel. Like much of Brazier-Jones' work, the piece focuses on repeating, naturally imperfect, ...

Fall Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. A modern allure emerges with Fall dining table, enhancing any dining space by taking the ...

Outdoors Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed to complement serene outdoor living spaces, this coffee table invites warm ...

The Console Table "Roots" listed here is made in white lacquered wood and polished stainless steel. However, the console is also available in customized options: The console's body...

Palafita Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Palafita marble side table is inspired by the delicate yet resilient nature of stil...

Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa ', fabric, steel, The Netherlands, 1962. This tufted comfortable two-seat sofa shows elegant steel details. The combination of steel and the black u...

Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens designs, dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal, leatherette, France, design 1928, production later Large set of newly lacquered tubular chairs designed by the one of the masters of the Modern architecture; French architect Robert Mallet-Stevens. This model of a chair is one of Mallet-Stevens's best-known pieces of furniture that he created for the Salon des Art...

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, three-seat sofa, chromed steel, leather, Denmark, 1962 Modern and beautiful colored modular sofa, designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudse...