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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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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...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Glass

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. ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stow & Davis Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

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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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    Stuart Davis's art style is largely Cubist. He used the hard-edge painting technique to create dramatic differences in color. Many of his works draw inspiration from jazz and swing music, and historians credit him with influencing the Pop artists that emerged later in the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Stuart Davis art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The Davis Cabinet Company is more than 90 years old. The company, founded by Lipscomb "Lip" Davis in 1929, grew out of a lumber mill operation located on the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Owners of the mill opened the Standard Furniture Company to put leftover lumber to use. Davis worked for Standard Furniture for eight years before he bought out the company and reopened it as the Davis Cabinet Company. Find a diverse assortment of Davis Cabinet Company furniture on 1stDibs.

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