Set of 4 Davis Allen 'Exeter' Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refined and minimalist, this set of four “Exeter” chairs — designed by Davis Allen for Knoll
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
$1,950 / set
H 37 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Black Lacquer Spindel Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Davis Allen
By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exeter chair. We aren't sure if this set is a Stendig model (which would have been made in Italy) or a
Upholstery, Wood
$8,000 / set
H 36.25 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
1999 Set of Eight Davis Allen Exeter Armless Dining Chairs with Provenance
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight Exeter Dining Armless Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Set of Six Davis Allen for Knoll Studio "Exeter" Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking set of six mid-century modern style low-profile dining chairs crafted with beautiful
Fabric, Teak
Exeter Spindle Armchairs 'Set of 8'
By Davis Allen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Classic meet modern in these chairs by Davis Allen for Knoll, 1983. Davis Allen was an American
Wood
$2,400
H 36.25 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Exeter Dining Arm Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1993
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Set of 14 Vintage Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
. These were introduced before Knoll bought the rights and reissued them as the Exeter chair. Davis
Fabric, Wood
Set of 14 Yellow Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
as the Exeter Chair. Each chair is signed "Stendig" and "Made in Italy" on the underside.
Upholstery, Lacquer
Six Davis Allen Exeter Chairs
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six Exeter chairs designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1983. They have white lacquer
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Pair of 1983 Davis Allen design for Knoll Studio Exeter chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very nice pair of Davis Allen designed chairs for Knoll Studio from 1983 called Exeter chairs
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Exeter chairs designed by David Allen for Knoll with black lacquered, contoured spindle
Maple, Velvet
Davis Allen "Exeter" Chairs Stendig for Knoll, Italy 1983, Set '8'
By Knoll, Davis Allen, Stendig Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Davis Allen "Exeter" chairs Stendig for Knoll, Italy 1983, Set (8) Offered for sale is a set of
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Davis Allen for Knoll Studio "Exeter" Chair
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Sherborne, GB
Classic meets modern in these chairs by Davis Allen for Knoll, 1983. Davis Allen was an
Oak
Davis Allen for Knoll 1983 Exeter Chairs, a Pair
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Davis Allen for Knoll 1983 spindle back armchairs. The Exeter chair embodies design
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of Modern Davis Allen for Knoll Black Exeter Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Davis Allen for Knoll Exeter chairs in original chevron patterned fabric, made in 1983. In
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H 36.25 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Vintage "Andover" Chairs in Rosewood by Davis Allen for Stendig, Set of 10
By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Knoll took over distribution in 1993 and sold them as the Exeter Chair. This set is original to the
Rosewood
DAVIS ALLEN
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
KNOLL Studio, Exeter Chairs. Set of Eight, Three arm chairs,Five side chairs. Davis Allen's
Set of Eight Tan Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
sold them as the Exeter chair. Each chair is signed "Stendig" and "Made in Italy" on the underside.
Wood
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H 36.5 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
Set of 4 Andover Spindle Framed Dining Chairs by David Allen for Stendig
By Davis Allen, Charles Stendig
Located in Houston, TX
business in the late 1980s. Knoll took over distribution in 1993 and sold them as the Exeter chair. Each
Wood
Sixteen Davis Allen Chairs
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
them as the exeter chair.
Wood, Cowhide
Pair Of Davis Allen For Knoll Exeter Chairs
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern Exeter chairs designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1983. Ebonized oak
Fabric, Oak
Ten Davis Allen For Knoll Oak Exeter Chairs
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of ten mid century modern Exeter chairs designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1983. Medium
Oak, Fabric
Ten Davis Allen for Knoll Oak Exeter Chairs
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of ten Mid-Century Modern exeter chairs designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1983. Medium
Fabric, Oak
Davis Allen for Knoll Exeter Armchairs with Crane Upholstery
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of four Davis Allen for Knoll Exeter chairs in asian crane fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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H 36.25 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Stunning Davis Allen for Knoll "Exeter" Spindle Dining or Office Chairs
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Davis Allen Exeter chairs. Davis Allen was an American designer and architect for Skidmore, Owings
Upholstery, Beech, Maple
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H 36 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Stendig Knoll Exeter Andover Davis Allen Arm Chairs
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
disciplined architectural firm whose influence has been felt worldwide. Pair of Davis Allen Exeter chairs
Leather, Ebony
Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a cherry counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid cherry, with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is...
Leather, Cherry
Set of 8 English Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English set of eight Arts and Crafts style dining chairs of impressive quality and condition from the 1860s. The geometric carvings are restrained in design and implemented to create...
Metal
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A hammered brass and etched glass wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. The brass back piece and socket presents with moderate discoloration. Overall Dimensions (I...
Brass
$4,750 / set
H 13 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Custom-Made 'Black' Galets by Stephane Ducatteu for Decoratum
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
Custom-made 'Black' Galets Centre Table Metal Structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France 2007. Signed. All Ducatteau pieces are available exclusively from Decoratum and are To Order on...
Concrete, Steel
LUart Directional Sconce PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUart Directional Sconce PB is a superbly crafted linear wall sconce designed by Lumfardo Luminaires to feature artwork and/or objets d’art. Each shade is independent and can be dire...
Brass
$2,337 / set
H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 6.375” W x 9.75“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.75...
Brass
$1,172Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 20.08 in Dm 18.12 in
Gervasoni Brise 43 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
By Federica Biasi, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Concrete
On Hold|$925 / item
H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.85 in
Wonderful 5 Barovier & Toso Murano Blown Art Glass Gold Flake Infused Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 5 Barovier & Toso Murano Blown Art Glass Gold Flake Infused Wall Sconces, 4 Are New And Never Opened In Original Packaging. Each Sconce Sold Separately For $925 5...
Brass
$2,799 / set
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
1960s Mid Century Maple Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield - Set of 8
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century maple dining chairs designed and manufactured by Heywood Wakefield in the United States circa 1960s. These chairs boast a sleek and timeless design, featuring a sturdy ma...
Faux Leather, Maple
$419 / set
H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in
Mid Century Modern Cocktail Shaker and Ice Bucket - Aldo Tura for Macabo
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice set of vintage bar items, an ice bucket and a cocktail shaker. Made by the Italian manufacturer Macabo, designed by Aldo Tura. Made of gold-colored metal. Hollywood Regency st...
Metal
Sold|$3,400
H 38 in W 21 in D 19 in
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. Beautiful spindle back design circa 1970 set of (6) chairs with (2) arm chairs (4) sid...
Hardwood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Goatskin Center Table
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Round, sculptural, center or dining table by Karl Springer. Clad in Ivory colored goatskin, with high gloss lacquer finish.
Goatskin
$2,800 / set
H 18.5 in W 20 in D 15.25 in
New Pair of Mirrored Low Nightstand in Black Mirror and Chrome with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
New pair of mirrored nightstands in black mirror and chrome. Beautiful pair of nightstands with mirrored finished drawers and brake stop. Glass and brass handle.
Brass
$6,672Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 48 in W 48 in D 4 in
Brutalist Ghost Mirror by Gregory Nangle, Hand-Poured Silver, Customizable
By Gregory Nangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Hand poured Silver, from the Studio that Invented the Ghost Mirror process. For over 20 years the Artist has been making custom Ghost mirrors to fit many different exciting...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Chrome, Sheet Metal
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