There’s something about metallic furniture that is completely undeniable. Although metallic furniture wasn’t always considered the ideal fit for residences and homes. The first piece of metal furniture dates back to 1820, and it was a round three-legged table designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel of Berlin.

With time this genre of furniture took over industrial buildings, outdoors/streets, and the kitchens of restaurants. However, it broke through its industrial and utilitarian stereotypes and eventually found a place in interior design by the 1950s. Today metallic furniture can be found in many homes and offices, since it is durable, strong, and functional, and can be finished in multiple ways.

And, we’ve collected some excellent metallic furniture designs for you – from a coffee table inspired by the simple shape of a safety pin to a unique shelf that attempts to preserve your work-life balance. Named the Morph Chair, this metallic furniture piece was designed by Jiung Yun and Minji Kim for some quiet contemplation, since our everyday lives can become quite chaotic and busy. The subtle Morph Chair is designed for those moments where you really just need to take a break and relax for a bit.

It is created for moments of peace, allowing you to take a break, and rest on it. serves as a space of calmness, enabling users to organize their chaotic worries and thoughts, taking down their stress a notch or two. is a stunning stool designed by the American brand Bestcase to be .