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About the maker
Rubery Owen was a major Midlands engineering firm whose work ranged from precision metal components to robust workshop furniture. Based in Darlaston and active from the late 19th century, the company became known for its disciplined fabrication and the strong, functional geometry that defined much of British industrial design.
Their blade‑leg stools are among their most recognisable pieces: pressed‑steel legs formed in the firm’s distinctive splayed profile, paired with a simple timber seat and a smooth, height‑adjustable column. Built for factories, laboratories and technical classrooms, these stools embody Rubery Owen’s approach — tough, purposeful and engineered with a clarity that has made them enduring favourites among collectors of industrial furniture.
Dimensions
Seat Height: 450 - 580mm
Width: 500mm
Weight: 5kg
