c. 1910-20 structurally sound four-legged pressed and folded "uhl art steel" stationary stool designed and fabricated by the toledo mental furniture company, toledo, oh. the early 20th century salvaged chicago soda fountain or ice cream parlor stool is reinforced with a multitude of riveted joints throughout. 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. seat height measures 28 inches. brushed metal finished sealed with a clear coat lacquer.