Inventors:
Thomas E. Brock - Hendersonville NC
Karen S. Besselsen - Grandville MI
Kenneth J. Burke - Hendersonville NC
Orrin W. DeJonge - Hendersonville NC
John E. Halberg - Hendersonville NC
John J. Hasbany - Kentwood MI
Brian J. Kane - San Francisco CA
Alfred F. Mittl - Fairview NC
Robert D. Smith - Fletcher NC
Glenn F. Stroupe - Arden NC
Jerry L. Whiteford - Arden NC
Assignee:
Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
A47B 1302
Abstract:
An article of furniture is provided which is readily assembleable with a minimum of parts and tools, and yet provides a neat, finished appearance. The furniture article includes at least one rigid elongate connector bracket interposed between at least one side panel and a top panel, the connector bracket including separate portions which fixedly secure the side panel to the top panel. The top panel and side panel form a groove-like seam therebetween which the connector bracket covers to provide a neat finished appearance. In one embodiment, the furniture article includes snap-lock.