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Why is Steelcase so expensive?
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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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1970's Space Age William Andrus Steelcase Sofa
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's Space Age Steelcase three seat sofa by William Andrus. Fiberglass haul and red/orange fabric. In good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Lucite
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$495 / item
Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant blue upholstered continuous seat and back, a off white plastic shell, and a chro...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair. Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth and 36" in height. Seat height is 19" and armheight 27.5". Seat interior width i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Steelcase Wood & Steel Four Drawer File Cabinet, Circa 1920
By Steelcase
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Steelcase veneered Wood Four Drawer Filing Cabinet. Room Divider. Featuring a refinished warm Brown and Chestnut grained veneered hardwood to top, and drawer fronts, with side ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Brass
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


