refinished early 20th century antique american industrial heavy gauge cold-rolled copper-plated steel factory office clerk or stenographer's typewriter or adding machine table base designed and fabricated by the toledo metal furniture company, toledo, oh. the well-built all-metal riveted joint steel stand contains a fully functional hand lever the adjusts the height of the swivel casters in order to make the stand mobile or stationary. the brushed metal finish has been sealed with a clear coat lacquer. the top is not included. 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 19 1/4 x 15 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches.