Items Similar to A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bubble Chairs by Stow & Davis. Circa 1970s

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Scoop Chairs by Milo Baughman

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Swivel Chairs by Arthur Umanoff

Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Space Age Swivel Lounge Cone Chairs, 2 pieces

1970's Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Swivel Armchairs, 1960s

Video Loading

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 22

A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bubble Chairs by Stow & Davis. Circa 1970s

About the Item

A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bubble Chairs by Stow & Davis. Circa 1970s Feature a sleek chromed swivel base, the original cobalt blue upholstery, and removable seat cushions. In good original condition with signs of wear consistent with age and history. The upholstery is in a usable condition but deep cleaning or reupholstery is recommended. Please refer to close-up pictures for more details. Dimensions W 27" x D 24"x H 31" Seating H 18" Made in USA

Creator:
Stow Davis (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Chrome,Upholstery
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Miami, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7099244200942

Shop All Stow Davis

Stow Davis

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.

Find vintage Stow & Davis seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and more on 1stDibs.