Stow & Davis Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
American
There was something for everyone in Stow & Davis's offerings during its heyday. Known for its period revival designs — as well as its wood-and-steel framework desks and other Streamline Moderne-inspired works of the late 1920s and '30s — the American manufacturer created sleek and innovative modern office furniture during the mid-century years, too.
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 in 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 later 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 such as its sturdy wood Colonial Revival-style conference 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, amid the rise of what we now call mid-century modernism, Stow & Davis endeavored to innovate, collaborating with several notable designers to produce inspired new collections.
While it continued to offer traditional furniture styles influenced by English design, Stow & Davis began to incorporate curved lines, rounded edges and sleek finishes into its offerings during the postwar years. Its mid-century modern furniture included pieces like Bert England’s stainless steel frame office chairs, walnut and bronzed steel conference tables by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani and sophisticated credenzas by Giacomo Buzzitta, an award-winning alum of the John Widdicomb Company.
In 1985, the Grand Rapids manufacturer Steelcase acquired Stow & Davis.
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Creator: Stow & Davis
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
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1960s Stow Davis Office Desk Chairs in Tan Leather w/ Bronze Bases 3x Available
By Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are large Desk Chairs in Tan leather with Bronze Four-Star Bases, produced by Stow-Davis Furniture of Grand Rapids, MI. in the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and w...
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Steel, Bronze
Set of 12 Stow Davis Black Leather & Chrome Rolling Swivel Desk or Office Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1960s, these chairs were manufactured by Stow Davis, who was known at the time for producing office furniture that competed with the likes of Knoll in terms ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Pair of Stow Davis Black Leather & Chrome Rolling Swivel Desk or Office Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1960s, these chairs were manufactured by Stow Davis, who was known at the time for producing office furniture that competed with the likes of Knoll in terms ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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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...
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1970s Bert England Desk Chair for Stow Davis in Patterned Fabric
By Stow Davis, Bert England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bert England Desk Chair, designed in the 1970s. This piece was produced by Stow Davis in the USA circa the 1970s. The chair is comprised of a steel frame on castors, with a...
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Stow Davis Mid Century Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow Davis Mid Century Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
This executive chair measures: 25.25 wide x 25.75 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearanc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stow & Davis Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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