Simmons Company Sheraton Series: The “Indestructible” Steel Writing Desk

Industrial Strength meets 18th-Century Elegance.

This remarkable writing desk is a masterclass in early 20th-century innovation. While most recognize the Simmons Company for their mattresses, they were actually pioneers in metal furniture. In 1923, Simmons revolutionized the industry by introducing the first-ever bedroom suite made entirely of folded and pressed steel—a feat of engineering that offered the "durability of a skyscraper" for the home.

To make these "industrial" pieces feel at home in high-end residences, Simmons created the Sheraton Series. This line disguised the fireproof, indestructible nature of steel with slender, tapered legs and elegant proportions that mimicked 18th-century Neoclassical wood furniture.

Why It Is a Collector's Essential:

• The "Indestructible" Factor: Unlike wood desks of the same era, this all-steel frame is impervious to warping, cracking, or rot. It is a literal tank disguised as a delicate writing desk.

• Original Condition: This piece retains its original deep enamel finish and the rare "Simmons Furniture" logo—a specific hallmark of their metal furniture division that is frequently lost to time or repainting.

• Machine Age Pedigree: Produced during the legendary era of Simmons' collaboration with industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes, this series represents the pinnacle of high-quality American manufacturing.

Product Details:

• Brand: Simmons Company (Sheraton Series)

• Era: Circa 1929

• Material: All-steel construction

• Dimensions: 29.5” H | 34.5” W | 19” D

• Price: $1,000.00

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