Simmons Company Furniture
American
Best known for industrial and Art Deco style metal furniture, Simmons Company Furniture was among the leading manufacturers and sellers of steel furniture from the early to mid-20th century.
In 1923, the Chicago-based furniture firm captured international attention when it introduced the world’s first bedroom suite made of steel. This innovative approach to design made waves throughout the furniture manufacturing industry, which, at the time, produced primarily wooden furniture.
Towards the late 1920s, Simmons Company Furniture began collaborating with American modernist industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. Bel Geddes was renowned for his sleek, streamlined, futuristic style, seen in Electrolux appliances, radios for Philco and RCA and the aerodynamic Chrysler Airflow. Bel Geddes was also the designer behind the famed General Motors “Futurama” exhibition at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.
For Simmons, Bel Geddes designed a steel bedroom furniture ensemble in 1929, including an enameled steel vanity, bed frame and dresser, each with chrome-finished accents. In 1933, Simmons exhibited the suite at the Century of Progress World’s Fair in Chicago, garnering critical acclaim. Over the next few years, Bel Geddes designed several other pieces for Simmons, such as an Art Deco-style one-drawer side table, leather-upholstered metal armchairs, vanity benches and chests of drawers.
In addition to these modernist designs, Simmons created American Classical furniture and steel reproductions of Windsor, Chippendale and Sheraton pieces aimed at the upper-middle-class market. To soften the industrial look, many pieces, such as rocking chairs, armchairs, desks and dressers, were enameled in color finishes or imitation wood.
Simmons Company Furniture pieces have had a resurgence in popularity, particularly among interior designers and collectors of early 20th-century furniture. The company’s furnishings are in museum collections across the United States, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Brooklyn Museum in New York.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Simmons Company Furniture seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and more.
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Creator: Simmons Company Furniture
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Full Size Metal Bed by Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
Stylish full size metal bed, designed by Normal Bel Geddes, for the Simmons Furniture Company. We have two of these beds available, offered and p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
Simmons Furniture Art Deco Nightstand by Belgeddes
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
Great example of the classic Bel Geddes line for Simmons Furniture, in very good, clean and original condition. The stand features one pull out drawer, and a lower shelf, for additio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Ottomans by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco ottomans or stools by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons furniture company are brushed steel with re-upholstered gray vinyl tops.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Off White Enameled Steel Night Stand, 1930's
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Single Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Enameled Steel Nightstand. Featuring a rectangular Steel form with rounded square surface, single drawer with original round Brass kno...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel, Enamel
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
Diminutive Metal Bachelors Chest by Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Art Deco, Machine Age bachelors chest designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture. The dresser features a black case, pale...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair Moderne Black & White Lacquered Steel Chests by Norman Bel Geddes, Restored
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Moderne black & white lacquered steel chests by Norman Bel Geddes, USA, circa 1940s, Restored,
Designed by Norman Bel Geddes (1893 – 1958) Noted American theatrical and indu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
Simmons Norman Bel Geddes Steel Metal Art Deco Brown Waterfall Vanity Bench
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simmons Norman Bel Geddes steel metal Art Deco brown waterfall vanity bench. Item features steel metal construction, brown wood grain finish, original label, clean modernist lines, q...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Metal
Simmons Brushed Steel Sheraton Series Desk Vanity Set
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Sheraton Series vanity or desk set by Simmons Company Furniture features an upholstered gray vinyl chair seat with gray d...
Category
Early 20th Century American Sheraton Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
Simmons Brushed Steel and Gunmetal Vinyl Rocking Chair
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, institutional, brushed steel rocking chair upholstered in a gunmetal vinyl is from the Sheraton Series by Simmons Company Furniture.
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
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Art Deco Walnut Side Table Night Stand, France, C.1940
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco figured walnut veneered night stand/cabinet, France, C.1940.
In excellent vintage condition.
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Norman Bel Geddes Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Art Deco Twin Bed with Nightstand
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Studio City, CA
How fabulous is this? Art Deco twin-sized bed and gorgeously designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons in original vintage condition. A really fantastic piece. Apparently hard to find in this two-tone color design. Will stand out and pop in any bedroom.
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H 38 in W 53.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
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H 30.25 in W 56 in D 21 in
Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a banded border, which is repeated on each of the four drawers, highlighting the curly...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
French Vintage Painted Full Size Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant, French vintage bed was recently painted in a soft grey. It has a slight arch across the headboard and the footboard with columns on the corners. The width is good for a...
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20th Century French Other Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Full Size Bed Frame in Maple Burl Wood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish American Art Deco 1930s full size bed frame in maple burl wood and was acquired from a Miami Beach, Florida estate.
Bedframe is out...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rattan 7 Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rattan bachelor chest of drawers dresser by Baker in style of Michael Taylor.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Rattan
King Size Art Deco Wood Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
King size Art Deco wooden bed, the "Waterfall" design showing rounded edges to the headboard and a classic curvature to the foot board. The bed was ...
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20th Century Canadian Art Deco Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hickory White Bachelor's Chest of Three Drawers
By Hickory White
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine quality three drawer bachelor's chest in ebony by high-end American furniture maker Hickory White.
Exceptionally hand-crafted in the United States, crafted of solid m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Metal
Full Size Bed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern bed frame in full mattress size.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Barcelona Ottoman Stool in bright yellow Leather for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ottoman or stool for Knoll studio. The classic design that helped define Mid-Century Modernism. Premium leather in a Rare bright yellow...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Simmons Company Furniture
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Previously Available Items
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Writing Desk
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, sophisticated and chic metal writing desk designed by Norman Bel Geddes, for Simmons Furniture. The desk features a long pencil drawer, with two brushed steel pulls, and a w...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 34.25 in D 19 in
Metal Night Table by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co. c 1930s
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco Machine Age nightstand designed by Norman Bel Geddes for the Simmons Furniture Company, circa 1930's. The stand features one drawer, over an exposed lower shelf. Bu...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
Steel Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in San Mateo, CA
Steel dresser by Simmons Company from the Theme line. The dresser has a yellow case with white drawers. The top is a wood grain plastic laminate. There...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
Simmons Industrial Metal Drawers
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful industrial metal drawers made by Simmons. Three large sliding drawers for ample storage. Great organization option for a bedroom or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Simmons Nightstands
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great pair of Simmons nightstands. Unique bare metal style.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Simmons Norman Bel Geddes Steel Metal One Drawer Nightstand Side Table
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Simmons Norman Bel Geddes steel metal one drawer nightstand side table. Item features steel metal construction, lower shelf, original label, 1 drawer, very nice vintage item,...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Simmons Company Furniture
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Metal, Steel
H 28 in W 16 in D 16 in
Refinished Simmons Metal Dresser
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage tall dresser has been restored in a bare metal style finish. Rounded edges and handles.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with d...
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1960s Industrial Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Petite Ladies Rocking Chair Nursery Rocker
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very cool 1930's vintage rocking chair by the Simmons Mfg. Co. Chair features full steel construction with unique steel "caning". Chair has been hand-stripped and polished to expose ...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 30.75 in W 15.75 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Simmons Dresser
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large metal dresser by Simmons, full of unique style and understated design made complete by a brushed metal exterior. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Art Deco Style Metal Dresser by Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage metal dresser produced by Simmons Company Furniture. This dresser features four spacious drawers with beautiful metal and blac...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Metal
Norman Bel Geddes Brushed Steel Nightstand End Table
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Machine-age, brushed steel nightstand or end table by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture features a 3 inch height, top drawer and 13 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Steel Armchairs by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of high back, Art Deco, machine age, armchairs by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture feature newly brushed steel frames wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Simmons Company Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 23.5 in D 36 in
Simmons Company Furniture furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Simmons Company Furniture furniture 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 Simmons Company Furniture furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Simmons Company Furniture were created in the Art Deco style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Frankart, Louis Vincent Aronson, and Hamilton. Prices for Simmons Company Furniture furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $7,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,500.
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