Cosco

In 1941, the name was shortened to "Cosco." After supporting the military during WWII, the company pivoted to consumer goods, launching an iconic line of all-metal household stools.

Founded as the Columbus Specialty Company in Columbus, Indiana, the business began with a simple but clever invention: a tin matchbox that dispensed new matches and stored used ones. In 1941, the name was shortened to "Cosco

By the 1950s, Cosco’s colorful, chrome-and-vinyl step stools, chairs, and utility carts became staples of the American suburban kitchen. the company pivoted to consumer goods