Chair, Dining
Chair, Dining
Chair, Dining

Chair, Dining

Object number2019.18.2
Manufacturer
MediumPlastic; Metal; Paper; Adhesive; Ink
Credit LineGift of Steve Zumoff
DescriptionPlastic chair with metal framework. Red orange plastic backrest and seat. Continuous chrome metal framework forms two rounded triangular legs, armrests, backrest support, and seat support.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 30.25 × 20 × 20.75 in. (76.8 × 50.8 × 52.7 cm)
InscriptionsUnderside has strip of yellowed masking tape adhered along front edge; label has handwritten numbers in black ink "04424".
MarksUnderside of seat has raised text at center "Acton / Stacker / AMERICAN / SEATING".
Historical NotesChair fom the Beehive Coffeehouse. The Beehive Coffeehouse, located at 1327 E. Carson Street was a South Side institution for 28 years. It opened in 1991 at the nascent end of a developing coffee shop culture that would soon proliferate in urban centers throughout the country. It was one of the first coffee shops in Pittsburgh. For many years it served as a gathering place for local artists that lived in the neighborhood that often worked there as well. Co-owners Steve Zumoff and Scott Kramer cited rising rents, increased competition, and low sales as the reason they were closing the shop. They also had a shop in Oakland that closed in 2002. The décor of the Beehive was made up of thrifted objects and pieces by local artists. The collection reflects the unique décor and atmosphere of the Beehive.
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