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Six "Rubber Chairs" by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture – Steelcase

$7,400per set
£5,630.32per set
€6,487.27per set
CA$10,505.68per set
A$11,270.72per set
CHF 6,045.38per set
MX$135,697.94per set
NOK 76,209.14per set
SEK 69,492.17per set
DKK 48,468.58per set

About the Item

Fabulous set of six bold black armchairs by Metro for Steelcase designed by Brian Kane. These sleek vintage chairs are made of black steel encased in EPDM rubber tubing with comfortable black leather seats and offer a satisfying grip. In good ready to use vintage condition. Add a graphic edge to your dining room. Metropolitan Furniture Company was purchased in the 1980s by Steelcase. The designer, Brian Kane, joined the design staff of Metro in 1977. He became one of four partners and assumed the job of Vice President of Design and Product Development less than three years later and remained 2 years after the purchase by Steelcase.
  • Creator:
    Brian Kane (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1987
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. In good ready to use vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4528224582742

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