Stow & Davis Furniture
American
Stow & Davis made history when it introduced the first wood and steel framework desk in 1928. The American furniture company subsequently became a leader of mid-century modern office furniture production and design.
Before the company was Stow & Davis, it was the Stow and Haight Furniture Company, formed by the partnership of Russell Stow and Thomas Haight in 1880. It produced kitchen and dining extension tables from a workshop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1885, businessman George A. Davis purchased Haight’s interest in the firm, and its name was changed to Stow & Davis.
The company turned its attention to manufacturing office furniture, producing its first boardroom table in 1889. By the 1890s, Stow & Davis had established itself as a major supplier of furniture for libraries and offices. By 1916, it was supplying banks with furniture like its sturdy wood Colonial Revival style boardroom tables, leather-upholstered executive and swivel chairs and traditional desks in oak and mahogany.
The Great Depression forced the reorganization of Stow & Davis, and, during World War II, the company was commissioned to manufacture wooden desks, chairs and bunk beds for United States Navy vessels.
During the 1950s and ’60s, Stow & Davis explored innovative elements of mid-century modernism, collaborating with several notable designers to produce new series inspired by the emerging Art Moderne movement. Instead of solid, classic American designs, Stow & Davis furniture now incorporated curved lines, rounded edges and sleek finishes. These included pieces like American designer Bert England’s stainless steel frame office chairs, walnut and bronzed steel conference tables by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani and sophisticated Florence Knoll-style credenzas by Giacomo Buzzitta.
In 1985, the Grand Rapids furniture company Steelcase acquired Stow & Davis, and, in 1992, it continued to produce furniture for offices, hotels and homes under a new name: Stow Davis.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Stow & Davis seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and more.
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Creator: Stow & Davis
Bert England for Stow Davis Swivel Desk Chairs c 1970's pair available
By Bert England, Stow Davis
Located in New York, NY
High end swivel desk chairs designed by Bert England for Stow Davis, circa 1970's. The chairs feature heavy bright steel frames, bases and legs, with original fabric upholstered back...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Steel
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk chair
By Stow Davis
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous brown leather upholstery, with chrome base, and bla...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chairs, Set of Four
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable set of four Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk chairs
By Stow Davis
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous brown leather upholstery, with chrome ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Stow Davis Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Stow Davis
Located in Countryside, IL
Stow Davis Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 25.25 wide x 28 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearance 24.75 inches
All ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oval Dining Conference designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis c 1970's
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, sophisticated, and chic conference dining table designed by Osvaldo Borsani, for Stow Davis. The table has a large oval top with a radiating starburst pattern, of matching ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Iron
1960s Walnut Sideboard by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Stunning walnut color and figure present on this long sideboard designed by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis' "Electa" line.
This credenza features a large 78x20 top surface, flanked ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Stow Davis Kidney Shaped Executive Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in Hanover, MA
Handsome late 1940's American Art Deco kidney shaped desk designed by Giacomo "Jack" Buzzita for Stow Davis' Executive collection.
Beautifully refinished bleached walnut large kidney shaped top overhangs ovoid shaped satin finished dark walnut case of drawers with cast bronze pulls and a crescent moon shaped pedestal support, both on a shaped ebonized plinth.
Case appears like four drawers but is actually three as the middle is double height and fitted for files. Organizer vide poche in top drawer along with metal label "Stow & Davis Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan".
Crescent moon pedestal can be reversed if preferred so the cove faces inside (see last two detail images).
Stylistically similar to designs of Gilbert Rohde.
Depth of top from center is 39 inches.
This particular desk is unusual insofar as all the others I've seen are oriented the other way so that the ovoid case is on the left side and the crescent pedestal is on the right while the kidney top...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1968 Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis Executive Office Suite
By Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Matching executive office suite designed by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis in 1968 as part of the Electa line.
Stunning walnut color and figure present on this expansive executive d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Walnut Executive Desk by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Stunning walnut color and figure present on this expansive executive desk designed by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis' "Electa" line.
This desk features a large 36x70 work surface, f...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Space-Age M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chair Set of 7
By Stow Davis
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is a truly remarkable one of a kind set that came out of the VIP section of Teterboro airport in northern New Jersey adjacent to Newyork it was said that Paul McCartney and Pres...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare 10ft Walnut Mid-Century Modern Conference Dining Table by Giacomo Buzzitta
By Stow Davis
Located in Lafayette, IN
As seen on the Apple TV limited series "Lessons in Chemistry" This actual table was featured in several pivotal scenes in the conference room at Hastings Labs. Table is a model 2612...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stow Davis Walnut and Chrome 24"H Side Coffee End Table MINT!
By Stow Davis, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Stow Davis Walnut and Chrome 24"H Side Coffee End Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Stow Davis Mid-Century Scoop Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern arm chairs with polished chrome frame holding a floating scoop seat. Tufted fabric seat with great curved shape.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminium Desk by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminium Desk by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
1970s
Clean lines with aluminium accents, this minimalist design features ample leg room, 4 drawers (o...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis Dining Table w/ Walnut Top and Chromed Steel Base
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Osvaldo Borsani dining table with walnut top, produced by Stow Davis circa 1970s. This is a gorgeous example, which appears to retain its original wood finish. ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Chrome Credenza by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern credenza by Stow Davis has everything going for it. With its beautifully clean lines by Alexis Yermakov and chrome accents, this credenza is the epi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1970s Osvaldo Borsani Dining Table for Stow Davis with Glass Top and Steel Base
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Osvaldo Borsani dining table with glass top, produced by Stow Davis circa 1970s. This is a gorgeous example, which appears to have a hand cut and ground glass t...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass
72" Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stow Davis Credenza by Alexis Yermakov
Features walnut with aluminum trim.
One file drawer, four drawers and two shelving cabinets.
79"W x 21"D x 27"H
see matching desk available
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Stow Davis Two Bay Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome credenza by Stow Davis is extremely well built and chock full of pleasing details including flat stock legs that go through the teak case and the slender chrome pulls. ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Steel
Stow Davis Midcentury Walnut and Brass Lounge Chair
By Stow Davis
Located in Countryside, IL
Stow Davis midcentury Walnut and Brass Lounge Chair.
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 24 deep x 34.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll Style Stow Davis Oval Dining Conference Table Desk Walnut Bronze
By Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gorgeous midcentury table is incredibly practical. Because of its dimensions and purposeful design, it can serve as a dining table, a conference table, or as a majestic desk. The oval top, which is 1, 1/4 inch thick, has many alluring design elements, including a starburst pattern to the inlaid walnut top. The edge treatment includes an solid walnut bullnose tip crowning a knife-edge profile, as seen in the iconic designs by Florence Knoll. The base consists of a thick column supported by four splayed legs having levelling pods at the end of each. The base is constructed of steel and has a bronzed finish. Both the brass and paper manufacturer labels are intact on the underside of the top.
There is a warm patina to the original finish on the walnut top. There are a few hard-to-see blemishes. And there is minor oxidation to the base. The table is quite heavy, but the design of the splayed legs more than adequately supports the expansive surface. So, no wobbling. You will love the original condition of this vintage and classic...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
"England Chair" by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern office chairs by Stow Davis. Featuring polished chrome frame with swooping arms.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow & Davis
By Osvaldo Borsani, Stow Davis
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Chrome and glass dining table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow & Davis.
Condition notes: In very good vintage condition. Fine surface scratches to the smoked ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Giacomo Buzzitta Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Basel, BS
Sold as a pair--Rare and incredibly stunning 1960's Executive lounge chairs designed by Giacomo "Jack" Buzzitta and manufactured by Stow Davis in the late 1960s. Chairs feature a gor...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Pair Modernist Walnut Arm Chairs by Stow Davis /after Jens Risom
By Jens Risom, Stow Davis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair modernist sculptural walnut arm chairs by Stow Davis /after Jens Risom. Classic Mid-Century Modern Design, beautiful dove-tail joinery, ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stow Davis Walnut Starburst & Steel Dining Table / Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut elliptical starburst design dining table by Stow & Davis furniture company - often attributed to Osvaldo Borsani (we suspect it is). Featuring a rich walnut starburst...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Steel
74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stow Davis
A vintage Stow Davis credenza with a leather top and chrome legs. This large storage unit has six small pencil drawers and three fi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Teak Paper Bin, circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis teak paper bin, circa 1960s
Vintage waste basket bin by Stow and Davis. The bin is made from teak. Good vintage...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Teak
6.5FT Stow Davis Sofa
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Classic lines with a trim in rich walnut with ivory upholstery. Measure: 6.5FT.
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta
By Stow Davis
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful credenza with matching file cabinet designed by Giacomo Buzzittan for Stow Davis. The matching set has Carrara marble tops, black lacquer cabinets with chromed steel bases ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Pair of Stow Davis Cube Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic Stow Davis cube armchairs. Very comfortable and stylish, original upholstery, on plinth bases.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Pair of Midcentury Solid Walnut Lounge Chairs by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair midcentury solid walnut lounge chairs by Stow Davis, handsome architectural profile in the style of Jens Risom. Superior quality and construction, retains original orange wool f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Pair of Midcentury Solid Walnut Lounge Chairs by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair midcentury solid walnut lounge chairs by Stow Davis, handsome architectural profile in the style of Jens Risom. Superior quality and construction, retains original orange wool f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Stunning Pair of Stow Davis Walnut Lounge Chairs, Classic Modernist Design
By Jens Risom, Stow Davis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of Stow Davis sculpted walnut lounge chairs, Classic modernist design, extremely comfortable, retain original mustard green Naugahyde floating seat and back, also retai...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Single Pedestal Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
This piece has three drawers, one of which is a filing drawer. A very distinctive desk with unique capped off point stainless steel legs.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair Walnut and Shagreen Leather Armchairs by George Reinoehl for Stow & Davis
By Stow Davis, George Reinoehl
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome and solid pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut armchairs designed by George Reinoehl for Stow Davis, Grand Rapids, MI. The clean lines and minimalist design invoking the beau...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stow & Davis Cognac Leather Modern Tuxedo Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Stow Davis
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Stow & Davis cognac leather modern tuxedo or Chesterfield style sofa with a walnut plinth base, loose seat cushions and deep tufted button detail. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There was a scuff on the upper right arm corner that has been repaired. Other scuffs have been touched up and the base has been refinished but still has a light spot where the wood grain was different. And the zipper in one seat cushion has been replaced. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1978.
Have you been looking for a sofa that makes a statement? Look no further!! This is an absolutely gorgeous saddle or cognac leather sofa by Stow & Davis. It is comprised of a tuxedo or modernized chesterfield style frame with stunning tight, deep tufted button detail on the back and inner arms, three loose leather seat cushions with fabric backs, and a walnut plinth base. WOW!! It is magnificent! It’s going to look outstanding in your Modern living room, but it would be equally as awesome in an office, sitting room, or flanking your fireplace. It would be gorgeous in your industrial loft, mountain lodge, or contemporary apartment. Stow & Davis is well known for their eclectic style, profound comfort and superb quality, and this sofa is no exception!! It is nothing short of spectacular!
Stow & Davis furniture company was founded in 1885 by George A. Davis when he purchased Thomas Haight’s interest in Stow & Haight and changed the name to Stow & Davis. Since then, the company has consistently grown and expanded to become one of the foremost leaders of the industry and is still in business today. The firm primarily produced kitchen, dining, and office extension tables. In 1928, the firm acquired Grand Rapids Desk...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Walnut & Stainless Steel Oval Dining Table, c. 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Stow Davis
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy 1970s oval dining table for 8 by Italian Designer Osvaldo Borsani for Stow & Davis Furniture Company featuring a rich walnut starburst tab...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stow & Davis furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Stow & Davis furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Stow & Davis furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Stow & Davis were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gunlocke, Monteverdi-Young, and William Doezema. Prices for Stow & Davis furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $475 and can go as high as $19,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,999.
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