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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SOLD 12/19/25 M.F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Chrome and Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis, M. F. Harty
Located in Franklin Park, IL
M.F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Credenza This credenza measures: 95.75 wide x 22 deep x 28.25 inches high Good V...
Chrome
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
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 filin...
Steel
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 is constructed of Carrara marble, black lacquer with chromed steel legs a...
Marble, Steel
Stow Davis Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Stow Davis USA, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 33"W x 13"D...
Brass
1960s Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis Walnut Three Position Credenza
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Modern Walnut Three-Position Credenza, designed by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis in the 1960s. The case of the credenza has a walnut veneer facade, and the trim on the pie...
Aluminum, Steel
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. ...
Steel
C. 1968 Alexis Yermakov Electa Series 42 inch Credenza Cabinet in Walnut
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Credenza from the 'Electa Series', designed by Interior Designer Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis in 1968. The series featured freestanding pieces with heavy chromed s...
Steel, Chrome
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Chrome
C. 1968 Alexis Yermakov Electa Series 42 inch Cabinet in Walnut with Vinyl Top
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Cabinet from the 'Electa Series', designed by Interior Designer Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis in 1968. The series featured freestanding pieces with heavy chromed st...
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather pulls a signature Florence Knoll design mark. Two sliding doors open to reveal two ...
Steel
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 83.5 in W 34.25 in D 13.5 in
Pr Globe Wernicke Mahogany 6-Stack Step-Back 1-Drawer Barrister Bookcases c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An exceptional pair of antique Globe Wernicke 'Elastic Bookcase' barrister bookcases, crafted from rich mahogany around 1920. These distinguished stacking bookcases exemplify the inn...
Mahogany
Florence Knoll Mid Century Teak and Chrome File Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Florence Knoll Mid Century Teak and Chrome File Credenza This credenza measures: 74.5 wide x 18 deep x 26 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Gentle Wear on Top Surface and Sides....
Chrome
$8,500
H 34.75 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, this exceptional burl wood credenza was created by the legendary Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s, a collaboration that define...
Chrome
$3,750
H 32 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Raymond Sobota for Mount Airy, 1960s
By Raymond Sabota, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Refined and architectural, this vintage mid-century walnut credenza was designed by Raymond Sobota for Mount Airy Furniture Company. Known for their exceptional American craftsmanshi...
Brass, Enamel
65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Davis Allen joined Skidmore, Owing and Merrill (SOM) in 1950 as a junior architectural designer. In the intervening forty years, and since 1965 with the rank of Associate Partner, Senior Interior Designer, Allen collaborated with three generations of SOM partners. 64" GF Davis Allen...
Stainless Steel
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 34 in D 12 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass Section Signed C1920 Measures - 72”h x 34”w x 12”d An antique Globe Wernicke barrister bookca...
Oak
1960's Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional midcentury walnut file cabinet/credenza by iconic designer Jens Risom, circa 1960s, manufactured in the USA. This absolutely stunning piece features gorgeous walnut, s...
Chrome
$1,895
H 30.75 in W 49.25 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut, Lacquer
$4,082 / set
H 63.78 in W 33.86 in D 11.42 in
1920s Antique Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister's Bookcase, USA
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s & 1940's as noted by both logos Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Se...
Brass
Stow Davis Dark Walnut Knee Hole Credenza Desk
By Attributed to Stow-Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft Stow Davis Dark Walnut Knee Hole Credenza Desk Midcentury Stow Davis walnut kneehole credenza with 4 drawers. The two bottom drawers were desi...
Chrome
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid century Black Lacquer Florence Knoll office Cabinet Credenza leather pulls
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll all black small credenza - Beautiful practical credenza for living or office space. Has (2) front Sliding doors with leather pulls that reveal two adjustable shelves, one on ea...
Leather, Oak, Lacquer
Sold
H 27.75 in W 96 in D 38 in
M.F. Harty for Stow & Davis Mid Century Walnut, Chrome and Glass Executive Desk
By M. F. Harty, Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
M.F. Harty for Stow and Davis Mid Century Walnut, Chrome and Glass Executive Desk This desk measures: 96 wide x 38 deep x 27.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches Good Vinta...
Chrome
Sold
H 26.5 in W 74 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and chrome Credenza by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 74-inch vintage mid-century modern credenza is a standout example of collectible American executive furniture, designed in 1968 by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis. Part of the ic...
Chrome
Sold
H 28.5 in W 96 in D 22 in
A rare chrome and walnut executive credenza by M.F. Harty for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Houston, TX
An incredibly rare executive credenza designed by M.F. Harty for Stow Davis as part of the 1974 “Tomorrow” collection—produced in extremely limited numbers, with only around 30 made....
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 70 in D 42 in
Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Executive Series Kidney-Shaped Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning 1950s "Executive" Series desk by Giacomo "Jack" Buzzita for Stow Davis' Executive collection. Desk features a 70" kidney-shaped top, walnut veneer and nickel-plated brass ha...
Walnut
M.F. Harty 'Tomorrow' Credenza for Stow Davis
By M. F. Harty, Stow Davis
Located in Raleigh, NC
A rare and fine example from Stow Davis. The 'Tomorrow' Collection features organic flowing steel bases in a seating group, credenza, and desk. These pieces are becoming harder to ...
Steel
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...
Aluminum
1960s Walnut Credenza 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 ...
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...
Bronze
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...
Aluminum
Sold
H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
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...
Walnut
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
Walnut
Sold
H 26.5 in W 74 in D 20 in
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...
Chrome