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Stendig Davis Allen Andover Arm Chairs Set
Stendig Davis Allen Andover Arm Chairs Set

Stendig Davis Allen Andover Arm Chairs Set

$1,800 / set

H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in

Stendig Davis Allen Andover Arm Chairs Set

By Stendig Co.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

upholstered seat cushions. Manufactured for Stendig , the owners Charles and Eleanore were importers of the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Andover Arm Chair by Davis Allen for Stendig - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Modern Andover Arm Chair by Davis Allen for Stendig - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Modern Andover Arm Chair by Davis Allen for Stendig - a Pair

By Stendig Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Andover Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1980s Set of Six Davis Allen Andover Chairs for Stendig in Red Lacquer
1980s Set of Six Davis Allen Andover Chairs for Stendig in Red Lacquer

1980s Set of Six Davis Allen Andover Chairs for Stendig in Red Lacquer

By Stendig Co., Davis Allen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of six Andover Dining Chairs, designed by Davis Allen for Stendig in 1983. This

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

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Set of 14 Yellow Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
Set of 14 Yellow Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig

Set of 14 Yellow Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig

By Davis Allen

Located in Dallas, TX

Offering an exceptional set of 14 "Andover" black lacquered contoured spindle framed dining chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Set of 14 Vintage Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
Set of 14 Vintage Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig

Set of 14 Vintage Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig

By Davis Allen

Located in Dallas, TX

Davis Allen “Andover” armchairs, produced in Italy by Stendig, circa 1980. Solid beech frame with

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Davis Allen for Stendig Andover Black Lacquered Armchairs, Pair
Davis Allen for Stendig Andover Black Lacquered Armchairs, Pair

Davis Allen for Stendig Andover Black Lacquered Armchairs, Pair

By Stendig Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Andover black lacquered spindle armchairs designed by Davis Allen and made

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

Stendig Andover Black Lacquer Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Stendig Andover Black Lacquer Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Stendig Andover Black Lacquer Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Stendig Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering an exceptional set of eight Andover black lacquered spindle dining chairs. The chairs were

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Modern Stendig Andover Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs 1980s Italy
Contemporary Modern Stendig Andover Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs 1980s Italy

Contemporary Modern Stendig Andover Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs 1980s Italy

By Stendig Co.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a spectacular, set of six, Andover rosewood dining side chairs, by

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

8 Andover Rosewood Dining Chairs by Stendig
8 Andover Rosewood Dining Chairs by Stendig

8 Andover Rosewood Dining Chairs by Stendig

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H 34.5 in W 27 in L 34.5 in

8 Andover Rosewood Dining Chairs by Stendig

By Davis Allen, Charles Stendig

Located in Water Mill, NY

Set of Eight Andover Rosewood Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig-Allen was the Head Interio

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Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Andover Arm Chair in Rosewood by Davis Allen for Stendig
Andover Arm Chair in Rosewood by Davis Allen for Stendig

Andover Arm Chair in Rosewood by Davis Allen for Stendig

By Stendig Co., Davis Allen

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice "Andover" arm chair in rosewood by Davis Allen for Stendig, circa 1970s. The chair is in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

‘Andover’ Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig, a Set of 4
‘Andover’ Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig, a Set of 4

‘Andover’ Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig, a Set of 4

By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of four “Andover” chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig. Black lacquer finish and gray vinyl

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Andover Arm Chair in Black Laquer by Davis Allen for Stendig
Andover Arm Chair in Black Laquer by Davis Allen for Stendig

Andover Arm Chair in Black Laquer by Davis Allen for Stendig

By Stendig Co., Davis Allen

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice "Andover" arm chair in black laquer by Davis Allen for Stendig, circa 1970s. The chair is in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Set of 4 Andover Spindle Framed Dining Chairs by David Allen for Stendig
Set of 4 Andover Spindle Framed Dining Chairs by David Allen for Stendig

Set of 4 Andover Spindle Framed Dining Chairs by David Allen for Stendig

By Davis Allen, Charles Stendig

Located in Houston, TX

Set of four "Andover" Mid-Century Modern black lacquered contoured spindle framed dining chairs

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage "Andover" Chairs in Rosewood by Davis Allen for Stendig, Set of 10
Vintage "Andover" Chairs in Rosewood by Davis Allen for Stendig, Set of 10

Vintage "Andover" Chairs in Rosewood by Davis Allen for Stendig, Set of 10

By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

chairs were made in Italy and distributed by Stendig until going out of business in the late 1980's

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig
Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

By Davis Allen

Located in Raleigh, NC

Vintage armchairs designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, circa 1980s. Armchairs are made from

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Rosewood, Bentwood

Set of Eight Tan Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
Set of Eight Tan Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig

Set of Eight Tan Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig

By Davis Allen

Located in Dallas, TX

Offering an exceptional set of eight "Andover" black lacquered contoured spindle framed dining

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eight Andover Ebonized Dining Chairs by Stendig
Eight Andover Ebonized Dining Chairs by Stendig

Eight Andover Ebonized Dining Chairs by Stendig

By Charles Stendig, Davis Allen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Set of eight Andover ebonized arm dining chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig with original fabric

Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Davis Allen Andover Armchairs for Stendig of Italy
Davis Allen Andover Armchairs for Stendig of Italy

Davis Allen Andover Armchairs for Stendig of Italy

By Charles Stendig, Davis Allen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, these Andover chairs demonstrate an interesting mix of design

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Davis Allen Andover Armchairs for Stendig of Italy
Pair Davis Allen Andover Armchairs for Stendig of Italy

Pair Davis Allen Andover Armchairs for Stendig of Italy

By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, these Andover chairs demonstrate an interesting mix of design

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 6 Andover Chairs for Stendig by Davis Allen
Set of 6 Andover Chairs for Stendig by Davis Allen

Set of 6 Andover Chairs for Stendig by Davis Allen

By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural set of 6 dining chairs designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, known as the Andover

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Andover Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig
Set of 6 Andover Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

Set of 6 Andover Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 6 Andover Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig in black lacquer with red upholstery

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig - Set of Four
Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig - Set of Four

Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig - Set of Four

By Stendig Co., Davis Allen

Located in Raleigh, NC

Vintage armchairs designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, circa 1980s. The set of four armchairs are

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Rosewood

Set of 8 Andover Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig
Set of 8 Andover Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

Set of 8 Andover Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Set of 8 Andover Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig in black lacquer with red velvet

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Mid-Century Stendig Knoll Exeter Andover Davis Allen Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Stendig Knoll Exeter Andover Davis Allen Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Stendig Knoll Exeter Andover Davis Allen Arm Chairs

By Davis Allen

Located in Pasadena, TX

A pair of vintage Davis Allen armchairs for Stendig. With a sturdy ebonized beech hardwood design

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony

Pair of Stendig "Andover" Chairs
Pair of Stendig "Andover" Chairs

Pair of Stendig "Andover" Chairs

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H 37 in W 22 in D 19 in

Pair of Stendig "Andover" Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of "Andover" Chairs designed by Davis Allen for Stendig. Black lacquer with seat newly

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20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Andover Lacquered Chairs by Stendig, 1980s
Pair of Andover Lacquered Chairs by Stendig, 1980s

Pair of Andover Lacquered Chairs by Stendig, 1980s

By Stendig Co., Davis Allen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The Andover chairs, designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, are where classic meets modern. It’s hard

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Black Lacquer 'Andover' Arm Chairs by Allen Davis for Stendig, 1980s
Black Lacquer 'Andover' Arm Chairs by Allen Davis for Stendig, 1980s

Black Lacquer 'Andover' Arm Chairs by Allen Davis for Stendig, 1980s

By Stendig Co.

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Rare Andover chair designed by Allen Davis for Stendig made in Italy circa 1980. Classic design

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Andover  Ebonized  Arm  Chairs  By  Stendig - Set Of 8
Andover  Ebonized  Arm  Chairs  By  Stendig - Set Of 8

Andover Ebonized Arm Chairs By Stendig - Set Of 8

Located in Bedford, NY

SET OF 8 EBONIZED ARM CHAIRS BY STENDIG .SLIP UPHOLSTERED SEATS..DESIGNED BY DAVIS ALLEN FOR

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Late 20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four "Andover" Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig
Set of Four "Andover" Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

Set of Four "Andover" Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig

By Davis Allen

Located in Cambridge, MA

A set of four beech "Andover" chairs designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, circa 1983.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

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Stendig Andover For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the stendig andover you’re looking for. A stendig andover — often made from wood, beech and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the stendig andover you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right stendig andover, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made stendig andover has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Davis Allen, Stendig Co. and Charles Stendig are consistently popular.

How Much is a Stendig Andover?

Prices for a stendig andover can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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