$4,900 / set
Set of 4 Davis Allen 'Exeter' Chairs for Knoll
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refined and minimalist, this set of four “Exeter” chairs — designed by Davis Allen for Knoll — blends functional design with quiet elegance.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
Set of 4 Black Lacquer Spindel Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Davis Allen
By Stendig Co., Davis Allen
Located in Chicago, IL
It typically features a solid beech frame with a lacquered finish (often black which is the case with this set) and a spindle back. The chairs are known for their sturdy constructi...
Upholstery, Wood
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 in 1993.
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 wood and upholstered in rich green fabric. Designed by Davis Allen for Knoll Studio, t...
Fabric, Teak
$8,000 / set
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 designer and architect for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. These chairs were manufactured ...
Wood
1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric
By Davis Allen, Knoll
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
Mid-Century Modern Spindle "Andover" Armchair By Davis Allen
By Davis Allen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Studio reissued the chair in 1993 and renamed it "Exeter". This chair is not marked so it is unknown as to whether it is the Andover or Exeter issue.
Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Chenille
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 Allen was educated at Brown University and the Yale University School of Architec...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 14 Yellow Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
Knoll took over distribution in 1993 and sold them as the Exeter Chair. Each chair is signed "Stendig" and "Made in Italy" on the underside.
Upholstery, Lacquer
Six Davis Allen Exeter Chairs
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six Exeter chairs designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1983.
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 Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Exeter chairs designed by David Allen for Knoll with black lacquered, contoured spindle frames and newly upholstered velvet seats
Maple, Velvet
Davis Allen "Exeter" Chairs Stendig for Knoll, Italy 1983, Set '8'
By Davis Allen, Stendig Co., Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Davis Allen "Exeter" chairs Stendig for Knoll, Italy 1983, Set (8) Offered for sale is a set of eight ‘Exeter’ dining chairs designed by Davis Allen and made in Italy by Stendig.
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Davis Allen for Knoll 1983 Exeter Chairs, a Pair
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Davis Allen for Knoll 1983 spindle back armchairs. The Exeter chair embodies design principle of the Austrian Secessionists, American Arts and Crafts and The Bauhaus movement.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Davis Allen for Knoll Studio "Exeter" Chair
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Sherborne, GB
Classic meets modern in these chairs by Davis Allen for Knoll, 1983. Davis Allen was an American designer and architect for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. These chairs where manufac...
Oak
Pair of Modern Davis Allen for Knoll Black Exeter Lounge Chairs
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Davis Allen for Knoll Exeter chairs in original chevron patterned fabric, made in 1983.
Sold
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 1980's.
Rosewood
DAVIS ALLEN
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
KNOLL Studio, Exeter Chairs. Set of Eight, Three arm chairs,Five side chairs.
Set of Eight Tan Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
Knoll took over distribution in 1993 and sold them as the Exeter chair. Each chair is signed "Stendig" and "Made in Italy" on the underside.
Wood
Sold
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
Knoll took over distribution in 1993 and sold them as the Exeter chair. Each chair is signed "Stendig" and "Made in Italy" on the underside.
Wood
Sixteen Davis Allen Chairs
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
Edelman Cowhide. Net Price per chair - $400. These were introduced before Knoll bought the rights and reissued 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.
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.
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.
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
Sold
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 & Merrill.
Upholstery, Beech, Maple
Sold
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
Semi-retired since 1985, he has continued to act as a mentor, design critic, and trusted contributor to this multi disciplined architectural firm whose influence has been felt worldw...
Leather, Ebony
$1,895 / set
H 31 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Black Lacquer Finish & Caned Seats
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four mid century folding chairs features hardwood construction, original black lacquer finish, and beautiful caned seats offering stunning occasional seating but also sui...
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
$12,600Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 37 in
Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. Two armchairs and six side chairs, all expertly reupholstered a grey Maharam fabric. Great style and co...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$23,780Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Maxalto Caratos Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
By Maxalto, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Elevate your dining experience with the Caratos Dining Chair by Maxalto. Crafted with high quality materials and impeccable attention to detail, this chair exudes luxury and sophisti...
Aluminum
$4,084 / set
H 38.98 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Greding, DE
Round dining table with six chairs, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The table is extendable and stands on a round base. The chairs have narrow backrests and stand on tapered legs. Or...
Wood, Fabric
Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dark walnut dining armchairs with tapered legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushions have been reupholstered with blue and green velvet with a lin...
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
Mid century italian dining chairs, set of 6 - 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modern 'boomerang' design dining chairs with new beige skai upholstery. Beautiful elegant design. 1950s - Italy Good overall condition, newly upholstered Dimensions H...
Faux Leather, Wood
$2,363 / set
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Beech, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM set of four Swedish modern high-back dining chairs in beech. The tall ergonomic backs slightly bow and lend to hours of comfortable dining for those long dinner parties and holid...
Upholstery
$3,347 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of four dining room chairs with original velvet upholstery and wood structure. The structure of the chairs is in really good vintage conditions. The sea...
Velvet, Wood
$3,950
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Hollywood Regency Ebonized Channel Back Dining Side Chairs, circa 1940s
By William Billy Haines
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four elegant Hollywood Regency dining side or game chairs in dark espresso mahogany frames. Only one of the four chairs has been refinished, also will be reupholstered with CO...
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Twelve A. Rudin No. 442 Upholstered Dining Armchairs
By A. Rudin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A grand sophisticated set of twelve "No. 442" upholstered dining armchairs designed by A. Rudin, Los Angeles, CA. The bespoke large set consists of all generous sized dining armchair...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Four Vintage Danish Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of four vintage Danish dining chairs by Ole Wanscher. They were recently imported from Denmark, they date from the 1960’s. They are of outstanding quality, with a fin...
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage set of six dining chairs in walnut with slat backs. Two armchairs and four side chairs with original fabric. Armchairs: 30.5h, 22w, 20d Side chairs: 30.5h, 18.5w, 20d Please ...
Walnut
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 25 in D 17 in
Set of 4 Midcentury Post Modern Black Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini Italy
By Ello Furniture, Pietro Costantini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing Set of 4 midcentury Post Modern Dining Chairs by Italian Designer Pietro Costantini. Very delicate Post Modern Designed Black Lacquer dining chairs with upholstered Seats. Al...
Wood, Lacquer
Set of Eight Carrocel Custom Chameau Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of eight Carrocel custom Chameau dining chairs. This transitional style side chair is made to order. Crafted out of solid maple, this side chair has a decorative backrest covered...
Fabric, Maple
$1,800 / set
H 38.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Milo Baughman for Directional Model 332/333
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Set of six mid century dining chairs, designed by Milo Baughman for the Directional Furniture Company, circa 1950/70's. The set consists of four side, and two arm chairs, constructed...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s-1960s Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century sculptural solid oak side chairs.
Oak
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
Italian Verdigris Iron Armchair with Ottoman, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian armchair and ottoman from the 1950s, crafted in wrought iron. The chair’s high back unfolds in a rectilinear grid, crowned with ball finials and anchored by splayed feet. ...
Iron
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,570 / item
H 15 in W 71 in D 9.5 in
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Black / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other domestic or commercial spaces that...
Aluminum
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Custom Made Dining Chairs by BH&A as Seen in "It's Complicated"
Located in Sheffield, MA
Made to order, the chairs were originally made by us for the movie "It's Complicated". We have now added side chairs to compliment the arm chairs. Now seats can be also be caned or s...
Poplar
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chair for Cassina, 1967
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chair for Cassina, wood, Italy, 1967 These eccentric, easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the 1960s Italian manufacturer Cassina ar...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Modern Console Table by J.M. Szymanski, Blackened Steel, USA
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 4 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 A sleek table, bent from a seamless piece of 3/8” thick steel. The table appears to float on a single peg. The table is attached to a wall from...
Steel, Cut Steel
$1,190 / item
H 16.93 in Dm 24.41 in
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$46,800 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of six. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pre...
Leather, Walnut
Large Italian Wardrobe in Teak with Brass Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, teak, maple, brass, Italy, 1950s This exquisite large Italian wardrobe from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. This piece is crafted in rich teak wood ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Chandelier, Murano by Carlo Nason ca. 1968
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern chandelier manufactured by Mazzega and designed by Carlo Nason in opalescent blue Murano glass, ca 1970 It consists of four separate slabs of glass fit...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,490 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
Pair of cocoon sconces with pine, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of Cocoon wall sconces, designed and crafted in Italy during the 1970s, epitomizes Italian design innovation. Hand-applied resin over a metal structure creates a captivating coc...
Pine
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
Steel
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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