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Chair, Dining

Object number2019.18.3

Manufacturer Krueger Metal Products Company

OriginGreen Bay, WI

MediumPlastic; Metal; Paint(?); Rubber; Paper; Adhesive; Ink

Credit LineGift of Steve Zumoff

DescriptionPlastic chair with metal support framework. Yellow plastic body forms connected backrest and seat. Chair body is mounted to chrome metal framework comprised of two crossbars and four legs; each leg has a circular metal foot. Four connections points between the chair body and metal framework have circular black gaskets.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 31.5 × 20.125 × 22 in. (80 × 51.1 × 55.9 cm)
InscriptionsUnderside of seat has off-white paper label adhered in front proper left corner of chair with printed text "No 685"; text is inverted.

Back of back rest has partial white label at top center with black printed text "AMHA / A0253601 / ..."
MarksUnderside of seat has raised text near front edge "KRUEGER METAL PRODUCTS / GREEN BAY WIS."
Historical NotesChair from 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.

Related institution Beehive Coffeehouse and Dessertery (1991 - 2018)

Related person Steve Zumoff

Related person Scott Kramer

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