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Vintage Aluminum Steelcase Stacking Chairs Model #1278 1 White 3 Black Set of 4

$1,995per set
£1,507.97per set
€1,732.93per set
CA$2,778.03per set
A$3,090.44per set
CHF 1,620.05per set
MX$37,764.41per set
NOK 20,629.28per set
SEK 19,419.61per set
DKK 12,935.66per set
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Gorgeous vintage steelcase stacking chairs model #1278 1 white & 1 black set of 4. Great Mid-century modern industrial look. Comprised of extruded aluminum frames and molded plastic seat and backs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor nicks & dings in the aluminum legs. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1968. Did someone say Steelcase?? We sure did!! This is a magnificent set of four mid-century modern Industrial style Steelcase stackable model #1278 dining or office chairs. They are comprised of beautiful, extruded aluminum frames and molded plastic seats and backs. We have one white and three black chairs in this awesome set. They’re obviously attractive but, talk about durable! They are all but bulletproof! So, you don’t have to sacrifice style for durability! They will be wonderful used as dining chairs, but they would be equally as fabulous around an office or conference table, or at the family game table. Did company show up unexpectedly? No problem! These are great for extra seating! And they’re conveniently stackable! When company leaves, stack them neatly away in the storage closet. Steelcase was founded as the Metal Office Furniture Company in 1912 by Peter M. Wege in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Metal Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and manufactured for the Macey Company. In 1914, the company received its first product patent for "The Victor," a fireproof steel wastebasket. The Victor gained popularity due to its light weight achieved through a patented process of bending flat steel at right angles to create boxes, and its ability to prevent fires at a time when smoking was common indoors, particularly in the workplace. In 1915, the company began manufacturing and distributing steel desks and in 1937, the company collaborated with Frank Lloyd Wright on office furniture. The partnership lasted two years and resulted in some of the first modern workstations. The company officially changed its name to Steelcase, Inc. in 1954 and became known as the leader of the furniture industry in the late 1960s due to the volume of its sales and in 1973, the company debuted the Series 9000 furniture line. Steelcase merged three of its subsidiaries, Brayton International, Metro Furniture and Vecta to form Coalesse in 2008. The three main brands of Steelcase Inc. are Steelcase, Coalesse, and Turnstone. The company's current headquarters was built in 1983 and is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sturdy, Stackable, Stylish, and Steelcase!! What more could you ask for? Don’t wait… make them yours!! Chairs each: • Height – 31 inches • Width – 19 inches • Depth – 20.5 inches • Seat height – 18 inches • Inside seat width – 17.25 inches • Inside seat depth – 18.5 inches • Inside back height – 15 inches • Weight – 11.5 pounds Crated size: • Height – 46 inches • Width – 25 inches • Depth – 27 inches • Weight crated – 130 pounds.
  • Creator:
    Steelcase (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1968
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor nicks & dings in the aluminum legs. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections.
  • Seller Location:
    Topeka, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LED-SEA-4671stDibs: LU1873326234682

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