hard to find early all original and intact antique american industrial "uhl art steel" soda fountain and/or ice cream parlor stationary table manufactured by the toledo metal furniture co., toledo, oh. the stationary table exhibits very impressive cabriole style legs comprised of welded and riveted joint folded and pressed "furniture" steel. traces of the original oxidized copper-plated finish are found throughout. the round beveled edge solid white oak wood top has been sanded and sealed. the toledo soda fountain table remains structurally sound and stable. the toledo metal furniture company, manufacturer of uhl art steel furniture offered to druggists and soda dispensers, factories and offices a line of convenient, durable, economical and serviceable steel furniture. the uhl idea was conceived and the first chair brought into existence through the "sweat of the brows" of the uhl brothers, joe and clem, in a small bicycle repair shop in toledo, several years ago. this first chair when completed, although crude in comparison with the present-day product, proved the idea a success. it at once established the u-shaped formation of cold-rolled steel as the most ingenious method invented for securing in the legs of chairs, stands and tables a maximum of strength with a minimum of weight without any sacrifice of appearance. it proved that the novel patented truss-locking device was a marvel of simplicity and strength. measures 30 x 26 inches.