{"product_id":"set-of-two-antique-soda-fountain-stools","title":"Set of Two Antique Soda Fountain Stools","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair of classic soda fountain stools mounted together on a shared wooden base with a connecting chrome footrail, originally designed for counter service installations. Each stool features a woven wicker back and seat surround with a fitted vinyl seat pad, all supported by porcelain-coated cast iron pedestal stands. The stools swivel and rotate fully, reflecting their original function in busy lunch counters and soda fountains where durability and ease of movement were essential.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe name Buffalo Merchandise Exchange is associated with these stools, likely as a regional distributor or trade house rather than a manufacturer. In the early 20th century, it was common for local fixture suppliers to operate under names such as \"Merchandise Exchange\" or \"Supply Exchange,\" providing soda fountain stools, counters, and retail furnishings to drugstores and cafés throughout their region. Many such firms were catalog-based or locally focused and left limited surviving documentation despite their widespread commercial use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth stools show age-appropriate wear throughout. The wicker exhibits wear and discoloration consistent with long-term use but remains structurally sound. Vinyl seats show surface wear. Porcelain bases display chips and losses, and the chrome footrest shows wear and oxidation. Despite cosmetic wear, the stools are solid, stable, and fully functional, swiveling smoothly as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach stool: 15\" W x 14\" D x 43\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nSeat: 15\" W x 14\" D x 31\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-18656 - 010226\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece will need to ship via freight. For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42711147315243,"sku":"C-18656","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/6cae20a1-d4a5-57e5-b56c-6343be075178.jpg?v=1768863559","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/set-of-two-antique-soda-fountain-stools","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}