Steelcase Inc. is a company that designs, manufactures and sells office and residential furniture. The company also conducts research on workplace design and behavior, which informs the development of its furnishings, architectural systems, and workplace technologies. Its products are distributed primarily through a global network of independent dealers. Founded in 1912, it is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.[2]
History
Originally known as the Metal Office Furniture Company, it was founded in 1912[3] by Peter Martin Wege, who had filed approximately 25 patents related to the sheet metal and fireproofing industries. Its early products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer metal filing cabinets.[4]
In 1914, the company received its first product patent for "The Victor",[5]