The Michigan-based furniture maker Steelcase has a long and distinguished history, but collectors focus on its vintage office furniture and desk chairs from the 1950s to the ’70s, when, along with such companies as Knoll and Herman Miller, the firm helped define the aesthetics of American mid-century modernism.
Steelcase was founded in Grand Rapids 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. Boston’s first skyscraper — the 32-story Customs House — was furnished by the company in 1915. Frank Lloyd Wright, an American architect and furniture designer whose work had a profound influence on the shape of modern life, turned to the firm in 1937 to fabricate the enameled metal chairs and desks for his Johnson Wax Headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin.
In the 1950s, when Steelcase formally adopted the name it still uses today, the company developed a sleek and functional style employing rectilinear chrome frames for glass-topped tables and upholstered seating pieces. The look is similar to that of the minimal, Bauhaus-inspired designs of Florence Knoll, another icon of furniture design who helped shape the ethos of the postwar business world.
By the 1970s, Steelcase had enlivened its styling, offering such pieces as chairs and side tables designed by Gardner Leaver, with circular bases and curving supports. As you will see on these pages, Steelcase designs offer a perfect foundation for a modernist decor, with a touch of flair.
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Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse 'Bob' Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Custom Tan Leather
By Pearson Lloyd, Coalesse, Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Pearson Lloyd, this great chair was manufactured by Steelcase under the Coalesse name, which has defined itself for its futuristic furniture and excellent production qual...
Steel
Bob Lounge Chair by Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse/Steelcase
By Pearson Lloyd, Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well-crafted beauty. With flared arms, a matte polished aluminum base and a very comfortable feel, the Bob Lounge chair is well-suited for home or a professional space. The line w...
Steel
$880Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Steelcase Coalesse 2i Collaborative Ergonomic Swivel Lounge Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Steelcase I2i Collaborative Ergonomic Dual swivel lounge chair with tablet Designed in collaboration with Thomas Overthun of Ideo. Features an in...
Aluminum
$720Sale Price|20% Off
1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Turnstone for Steelcase Jenny Collection Designed with posture and a better sitting experience in mind, Jenny Modular seating provides ultimate comfort...
Wood
$1,200Sale Price / set|59% Off
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming pair of streel-frame arm chairs built in 1965 by Steelcase Inc. Chairs feature angular, black-painted steel frames, walnut armrests and new saddle-brown vinyl embossed with a classic, western-inspired, paisley motif. With their architectural lines, unique upholstery...
Metal, Steel
Modern Steelcase i2i Collaborative Ergonomic Dual Swivel Graphite Lounge Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern i2i lounge chair is very comfortable and well designed, feature independently dual swivel mechanism, swivel the back or swivel the seat only to shift various postures quic...
Aluminum, Steel
Steelcase Chromed Steel Lounge Chair Draped in Blue Velvet Midcentury
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful lounge chair with generous proportions with a chromed steel frame and upholstered in a luscious blue velvet.
Velvet
$3,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Of Gardner Leaver For Steelcase Lounge Chairs
By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair mid century modern lounge chairs designed by Gardner Leaver and manufactured by Steelcase. Brown leather tufted seat and ...
Stainless Steel
SW1 Coalesse Lounge Chair by Steelcase no. 2
By Steelcase, Coalesse
Located in Chicago, IL
SW1 post modern swivel lounge chair in chartreuse wool and black mesh by Scott Wilson for Coalesse. Marketed by Steelcase. The 16” high seat and wide, splayed arms come together to c...
Aluminum
Mid-century Angular Metal Lounge Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Steelcase Inc. Sleek angular design reminiscent of Florence Knoll. Sturdy metal frames support spacious seating areas which are covered in...
Metal
1998 Pair of 455 Series Lounge Chairs by Gardner Leaver and John Portman
By Gardner Leaver, Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a handsome pair of Series 455 Swivel Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Gardner Leaver and John Portman for Steelcase in 1971. This pair dates to 1998, and the listed price...
Steel, Nickel
Pair High Back Modernist Swivel Lounge Chairs, " Coaleese" for Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair high back Modernist swivel lounge chairs. " Coaleese" for Steelcase, stunning two-tone swivel lounge chairs, superior quality and construction, cas...
Aluminum
Pair of Steelcase Hosu Convertible Lounge Chairs with Ottoman Patricia Urquiola
By Steelcase, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by Patricia Urquiola and manufactured by Coalsse Steelcase US, this pair of Hosu convertible lounge chairs were made for comfort and flexible sitting. They can be easily con...
Steel
$4,250 / set
Pair of Post Modern Brown Leather Lounge Chairs
By Coalesse, Florence Knoll, Steelcase
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This pair of Steelcase Millbrae lounge chairs offers firm comfort and exceptional support with a sleek, modern design. The quilted leather cushions, inspired by classic tufted uphols...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Chrome Steelcase Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Orange Mohair
By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of Platner style chromed steel swivel lounge chairs with orange mohair. These chairs are so gorgeous in person-i just want to take a bite out of them-like yummy candy. T...
Chrome
Modern Patricia Urquiola for Coalesse Hosu Lounge Chairs with Ottoman - a Pair
By Patricia Urquiola, Coalesse, Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous pair of Hosu convertible chaise lounge chairs with ottoman by Coalesse. Hosu is a habitat to relax, work, think, and read; it encour...
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Plywood
Leather Swivel Chairs by Gardner Leaver for Steelcase, Pair
By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of well constructed side/guest chairs model 455-211 designed by Gardner Leaver, manufactured by the Steelcase Furniture company. Refreshingly modern the bold, curved design an...
Steel
Modern Steelcase i2i Collaborative Ergonomic Dual Swivel Lounge Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern i2i lounge chair is very comfortable and well designed, feature independently dual swivel mechanism, swivel the back or swivel the seat only to shift various postures quic...
Aluminum, Steel
Modern Contemporary Edgar Reuter for Coalesse Khaki Pasio Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Coalesse, Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Pasio lounge is well constructed with high-end quality materials and craftsmanship, Very comfortable and the contemporary modern design make this lounge appropriate for residential and commercial use, Please note the price listed is for a Pair "Two chairs" Specifications: Upholstery: Multiple densities of polyurethane foam and polyester fiber on seat, back and arms Fabric: 100% Polyester, Color Beige Khaki and Brown Solid maple legs dark mahogany finish with non-adjustable glides Frame: Plywood tab construction Model: Pasio Lounge # 263 Designed by: Edgar Reuter...
Fabric, Polyester, Maple, Plywood
Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
By Steelcase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 Steelcase model 233 industrial office chairs featuring an all-steel frame with lime vinyl seating. The Steelcase company has been pro...
Steel
Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Model 62 by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Once described as 'the worlds most comfortable chair' this reupholstered piece in Italian velvet will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in original black the model ...
Velvet
$20,500 / set
H 44.5 in W 36.5 in D 24 in
Georgian, Large Tufted Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Tan Leather, USA, 2000s
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian, Large Lounge Chairs, Ottomans, Tan Leather, USA 2000s Pair of large tufted back leather armchairs with two matching ottomans. These arm chairs have generous, ensconcing backs, nail head detailing and removable seat cushions. Each chair sits on an elaborate stained wood based with cabriole legs. Leather, Stained Wood USA, 2000s Chairs: Height: 44.5 inches Width: 36.5 inches Depth: 24 inches Seat...
Leather, Wood
$28,000 / set
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing, museum quality, modular 'CORBI' seating set, composed of four elements, designed by Klaus Uredat for 'COR', Germany, 1969 complete with the original purchase invoice dated 1972. After receiving many requests to do so, we have carefully unpicked and removed the original custom order pop art upholstery and have now recovered the set in a more neutral, high quality mohair upholstery. A rare, beautiful and highly sculptural pure elemental design, the large dimensions of each .Corbi' seating element allow for them to be used equally as either individual lounge chairs or as a modular sofa. This particular set is a must for serious collectors, this set comes complete with the original German purchase invoice from 1972, which also confirms the additional expense of the custom order upholstery, we have carefully unpicked and kept the original upholstery fabric should the buyer wish to retain it for provenance (please see photos 14 and 15 which illustrate the set with it's original upholstery). The sculptural 'Corbi' modular lounge chair was designed in 1969 and only remained in limited scale production for a few years up to circa 1974. Today this super elegant design is both very popular and now extremely difficult to find due to the passage of time and the limited total production numbers so a large set of elements such as this, is really a rare opportunity. Each 'Corbi' element is composed of two independent Minimalist sculptural forms, one base element and one cylindrical seat back. With the base elements positioned end to end, day beds may...
Foam, Wood, Mohair
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.75 in W 24 in D 27 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin scoop lounge chairs.
Chrome
Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Modern lounge chair with ottoman in bright green vinyl fabric. Swivel action with curved modern lines. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Fabric
$396Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in
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...
Chrome
$24,272 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms each...
Alpaca
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant and in excellent vintage condition. Naugahyde remains in top condition and is quite comfy and stylish. Walnut frame is also in like new condition.
Naugahyde, Walnut
Pair of Contemporary Modern Scalloped Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of unique modern lounge chairs make an elegant addition to any living room or office setting. Swivel bases and scalloped rounded s...
Fabric, Upholstery
$2,900 / set
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 36 in
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Swaim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair of decorator slipper lounge chairs circa 1970's and made by Swaim. Well made chairs. Fabric is original and needs recovering. Foam and padding are soft.
Fabric
$19,417 / set
H 28.75 in W 129.93 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole four piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the unders...
Alpaca
Sold
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Leather and Stainless Steel Swivel Chairs by Gardner and Leaver for Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Wichita, KS
Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs Series 455 designed by Gardner and Leaver for Steelcase, circa 1970 in the USA. The Chairs retain their beautiful deep camel color leather with butto...
Chrome
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this lounge chair is considered to be one of the holy grails for Space Age and modern design enthusiasts alike. This coffee table is stunning .With its curved ...
Fiberglass, Leather
Sold
H 31.25 in W 30.5 in D 34 in
Gardner Leaver For Steelcase Lounge Chairs. Series 455 leather and steel
By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of unique lounge chairs Series 455 designed by Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Furniture company, circa 1970s USA. Each exhibits a streamlined, architectural design, you will want ...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 26.25 in W 41 in D 32.5 in
Vintage Leather and Lucite Lounge Chairs by William C. Andrus for Steelcase
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage leather and lucite lounge chairs designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcase in the United States, circa 1970’s. The newly reupholstered chairs are truly a sight to...
Aluminum
Sofa and Chair by William Andrus for Steelcase
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Absolutely stunning next level sofa and chair by William Andrus for Steelcase. Each piece has the appearance to be floating by the acrylic base...
Velvet, Acrylic, Fiberglass
Sold
H 41.5 in W 35 in D 34.25 in
Modern Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse Bob White Swivel Lounge Chair with Headrest
By Coalesse, Steelcase, Pearson Lloyd
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The modern beauty and smart design of the Bob lounge chair fit seamlessly into any environment and among Mid-Century classic designs. An elegant yet contemporary masterpiece that's comfortable and well-designed, a well-crafted beauty for the modern home. Appropriate for home and workplace interiors. Please note I have 2 chairs available, selling them individually (the price listed is for one chair) Features: Fully upholstered in Brisa white faux leather Height and tilt adjustable headrest, 2.75" range 360-Swiveling aluminum matte polished 4-leg Base Flared arm detailing 4 non-marking height adjustable glides Designed by: Pearson Lloyd. Manufacturer: Coalesse and Steelcase Design origin: 2007 Germany Style: Contemporary/Modern Model: Bob Lounge Chair with headrest...
Aluminum
Leather Lounge Chairs Series 455 by Gardner Leaver
By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of unique lounge chairs Series 455 designed by Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Furniture company, circa 1970s USA. Each exhibits a streamlined, architectural design, you will want ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, lounge, armchairs by Steelcase feature angular, painted steel frames with vinyl upholstery and walnut armrests. The chairs present a sleek profile all aro...
Steel
Pair Steelcase Space Age Lounge Chairs by William Andrus
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of space age lounge chairs designed by William Clifford Andrus and produced by Steelcase in 1972 for the Soft Seating Group. Seat width 19”. Sea...
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Pair of Lounge Chairs Series 455 by Gardner Leaver in Cognac Leather
By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of unique lounge chairs Series 455 designed by Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Furniture company, circa 1970s USA. Each exhibits a streamlined, architectural design, you will want ...
Steel
Sold
H 27.5 in Dm 29.5 in
Pair of Excellent Orange and Red Heavy Weave Bucket Swivel Chairs on Chrome Base
By Steelcase
Located in Hudson, NY
Amazing very heavy pair of round swivel bucket chairs in an incredible textured upholstery made by Steelcase. The base is chrome. These chairs swivel smoothly and are extremely comfo...
Chrome
Warren Platner Cognac Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs for Steelcase
By Steelcase, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warren Platner cognac leather and chrome lounge chairs for steelcase.
Chrome