ROWAC · STOOL
Not a decorative finish — a protective one.
The ROWAC Schemel Naked Steel carries no colour and no stylistic statement on its surface — only zinc-nickel, micrometer-thin, as used in the automotive industry for maximum corrosion resistance. The steel surface is visually unchanged: cold-rolled, direct, without design commentary. Below it lies the same riveted construction that Karl Robert Wagner developed in 1909 and that was faithfully revived in 2020. Made in the Erzgebirge mountain region of Saxony, within a 40-kilometre radius, with steel from Brandenburg. Outdoor-suitable. A sitting object that does not comment — it simply is.
Zinc-nickel coating · Automotive-grade · Cold-rolled steel · Riveted, not welded · 48 cm · 3.8 kg · Outdoor-suitable · Designed 1909
| Material | Cold-rolled steel, formed and riveted |
| Seat plate | Steel (Model MIS) |
| Finish | Zinc-nickel coating (Naked Steel) |
| Seat height | 48 cm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Production | Erzgebirge, Saxony, within a 40 km radius |
| Steel | From Brandenburg |
| Design | Karl Robert Wagner, 1909 |
| Manufacturer | ROWAC GmbH, Wolkenstein / Saxony |
| Spare parts | Available on request |
What makes zinc-nickel the right surface treatment for this stool?
Zinc-nickel is not a colour coat — it is a protective treatment used in the automotive industry because it is micrometer-thin and provides corrosion resistance under extreme conditions. It does not change the visual character of the steel surface: what you see is steel. What you have is steel that remains stable under moisture and outdoor conditions for decades. That is the logic of Naked Steel — maximum protection without any decorative intervention.
Naked Steel or Blueprint Edition — how to decide?
Both are identically constructed. The difference is entirely in the surface: Blueprint carries RAL 5002, a precise cobalt blue with a cultural reference to the Bauhaus centenary. Naked Steel carries nothing over it — only zinc-nickel protection that preserves the steel's appearance. For an interior that manages colour, Blueprint is the design anchor. For an interior that needs none, Naked Steel is the statement.
Which other ROWAC models complement this one?
ROWAC develops the Schemel as a family: Model MI with wooden seat plate at 50 cm (table height) and 75 cm (bar height), Model MIS with steel seat plate at 48 cm and 73 cm — the steel versions are also suitable for outdoor use. The Blueprint Edition complements the Naked Steel as the colour variant of the same model. Find more ROWAC products via the footer on blickfang-designshop.com.
During the Pre-Christmas period in November and December, products are marked with the note ‘🎁 Just in time for the holidays!’. This marking indicates that delivery can be expected at the destination before December 24. Delays caused by shipping service providers or the recipient are beyond our control and responsibility. There is no guarantee of timely delivery; the note should only be taken as a guide. Countries outside the European Union, with the exception of Switzerland, are not included. For orders whose delivery destination is outside the country of origin of the order, the validity of the specified shipping note does not apply.*
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Delivery:
For orders from the BLICKFANG design shop, the prices stated on the respective product page at the time of your order apply. The prices are final prices including statutory sales tax. plus the shipping costs. These are charged separately for your order and displayed during the purchase process. The amount of the shipping costs depends on your desired delivery country.
Deliveries to Switzerland:
Important: For deliveries that are sent directly by our design labels, different customs regulations may apply. You will find this information under 'Customs & Import' below the product price.
For deliveries to Switzerland, additional import fees may apply, which are to be borne by the buyer. For exact import duty rates, please contact your local customs authorities.
You can expect the following costs: 13% of the sales price + CHF 11.50 for the customs clearance service (+ extra duties for precious metals [CHF 20-50]) + other fees.¹
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OVERVIEW OF SHIPPING COSTS FOR ORDERS FROM THE BLICKFANG DESIGNSHOP:
PRODUCTS STANDARD SHIPPING
| Delivery to | shipping costs |
| Germany | 5.90 € |
| Austria | 9.90 € |
| Switzerland | 19.90 € |
| EU Zone 1* | 9.90 € |
| EU Zone 2* | 19.90 € |
* EU Zone 1: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
*EU Zone 2: Estonia, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, Ukraine, Finland, Hungary, Denmark, Greece
PRODUCTS BULKY GOODS
| Delivery to | shipping costs |
| Germany | 19.90 € |
| Austria | 29.90 € |
| Switzerland | 49.90 € |
| EU Zone 1* | 29.90 € |
| EU Zone 2* | 49.90 € |
PRODUCTS SHIPPING & DIRECT SHIPPING THROUGH DESIGNLABELS
The shipping method is indicated directly under the price during checkout. This usually applies to larger pieces of furniture. The shipping costs depend on the packaging size, weight and delivery effort.
DELIVERY
Deliveries are made within Germany, Austria, Switzerland and all other countries in Europe to the delivery address you provide. Delivery takes place during normal business hours.
The shipment will take place when the invoice amount has been fully credited to our account, direct by us or the design label.
The average delivery time for orders in the BLICKFANG Design shop varies, but is stated on the respective product page. Earlier delivery is usually not possible, as the date depends on suppliers and manufacturers. Due to the necessary customs procedures, deliveries from and to Switzerland, the UK and Liechtenstein have longer delivery times.
If you have ordered a product from a scheduled sales promotion, it will not be shipped until the end of the promotion.
PAYMENT
In the BLICKFANG design shop we offer the payment methods credit card, instant bank transfer, Amazon Pay or PayPal. We accept various credit cards, e.g. Visa, MasterCard and Amex. The BLICKFANG design shop will debit the invoice amount from your credit card immediately after receipt of the order.
¹Information without guarantee.
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