When ‘Cheaper’ Costs You More: Mild vs Stainless Steel
When cheaper costs you more. Mild versus Stainless Steel.
- 21 jul 2025
CHRIS GORIS | Head of Sales
cgoris@streetfurniture.com
02 8774 8888
Chris has extensive experience in furniture design, interior design and specification sales.
What inspires you?
Architecture and design are close to my heart. I have always enjoyed the sale of products to designers more than the design process on its own.
As a salesperson, collaboration with architects and designers gives you the privilege to be connected to the bigger picture of urban design and the many talented people in the industry.
Your favourite product and why?
Classic Plaza Seat. Versatile, practical, good-looking and a timeless product.
The seats can be modified to suit any need, such as DDA compliance, external power supply for students at Sydney University, and any installation situation.
Opening hours are from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
When cheaper costs you more. Mild versus Stainless Steel.
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