well-maintained antique american early 20th century heart-shaped profile twisted steel ice cream parlor chair or stool with an old red paint finish. the round seat retains the original varnished oak wood inset. the "royal-chicago" stool was fabricated by the royal metal manufacturing co., chicago, il. the hooped feet remain structurally sound and stable. welded and bolted joints secure and stable. salvaged from an old drugstore in northwestern indiana. measures 18 1/2 inches in height.