Steelcase Lounge Chairs
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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2010s American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s American Space Age Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Suede
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
2010s American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Polyester, Maple, Plywood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century North American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Leather
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century English Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Metal
1970s American Space Age Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Acrylic, Fiberglass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s American Space Age Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Lucite, Leather, Fiberglass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1990s American Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steelcase Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
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- Why is Steelcase so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024There 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.
- Is Coalesse a Steelcase company?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Coalesse is a Steelcase company. Known for producing contemporary furniture for the workplace, the brand offers seating, desks, workstations and other furnishings. Coalesse debuted at the NeoCon World's Trade Fair in Chicago, Illinois, in June 2008 and has its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Coalesse furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Steelcase is a publicly traded company that manufactures furniture. It has its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Peter Wege founded it as the Metal Office Furniture Company in 1912. Today, Steelcase produces furnishings under a few brand names, including Steelcase, AMQ, Coalesse, Orangebox and Viccarbe. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Steelcase furniture.