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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Alexis Yermakov for Stow & Davis Electra Series Walnut and Chrome Credenza
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alexis Yermakov for Stow & Davis Electra Series Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Credenza This credenza measures: 78.5 wide x 20 deep x 26.25 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Mino...
Chrome
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
SOLD 12/19/25 M.F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Chrome and Walnut Credenza
By M. F. Harty, Stow Davis
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
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
$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
Stow & Davis Mid Century Walnut, Leather and Chrome Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow & Davis Mid Century Walnut, Leather and Chrome Credenza This credenza measures: 73.75 wide x 20 deep x 26.25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Credenza has Areas of Stain W...
Chrome
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
C. 1968 Alexis Yermakov Electa Series 42 inch Cabinet in Walnut with Vinyl Top
By Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
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
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
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
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
Handcrafted Two-Tone Mahogany Credenza, Six Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted of two-toned mahogany, it features six drawers and provides generous storage. Addition features include square drawer pulls that double as striking accents, and a tall T-...
Mahogany
Florence Knoll Eight-Drawer Credenza in Teakwood
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Eight-Drawer Credenza in Teakwood, features Notch pulls with chrome details, Four file drawers and Four pencil drawers, chrome plated adjustable feet, with lock. [Kno...
Chrome
$14,393Sale Price|37% Off
H 42.92 in W 127.96 in D 23.23 in
Midcentury Italian Credenza with Solid Marble Top and Base
By Cantu
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Prepare to be captivated by the allure of this extraordinary piece, lovingly crafted in Cantu, Italy. Behold the breathtaking beauty of this lacquered parchment sideboard, meticulous...
Marble
$5,800
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Black Lacquered Italian Credenza with Gold Leaf Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury black lacquered credenza with a sets of drawers and shelves, red lacquered inside. Gold leaf glass top.
Wood, Lacquer
$4,700
H 29.75 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza
By Ello Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek minimalist cabinet by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features mirror polished chrome sides, mirrored doors, mirrored top, and tons of storage. Clean and ready to use.
Chrome
1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut credenza designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll Associates Inc. circa 1950s. This exceptional piece showcases a gorgeous walnut frame supported by fo...
Chrome
$4,850 / set
H 70.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley. It is mostly walnut with geometric rosewood inlays on the fronts and has turned aluminum pulls. The lower cabine...
Aluminum, Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Dresser
Located in Wilmington, DE
A handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza / dresser featuring warm wood tones, clean architectural lines, and beautifully figured grain. At 71 inches wide, the substantia...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Credenza File Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably Mid-Century, black Formica top file office credenza by Kimball Office Furniture. A beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship. Expertly crafted with a fully finished b...
Formica, Walnut
$6,500
H 29.25 in W 63.25 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Brushed Steel Herringbone Credenza or Cabinet by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning five door cabinet made by Ello circa 1970's. This hard to find model features brushed brass and brushed steel fronts in a herringbone / chevron design. The top is mirror a...
Brass, Steel
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
Mid-Century Walnut Credenza by Cavalier Furniture
By Cavalier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This attractive vintage modern walnut credenza features nine hefty drawers hidden by unique sliding doors. Sleek design with recessed drawer pulls, dovetail joints, and a sculpted st...
Walnut
Walnut Credenza by George Nakashima for Widdicomb, c.1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut credenza by George Nakashima for Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company Widdicomb, c.1960s for their "Origins" collection. The credenza two sliding front drawers that open to re...
Walnut
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 Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
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
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
1960s Walnut Credenza by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
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
72" Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
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 Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
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
Sold
H 26.5 in W 75 in D 21 in
Mid Century Walnut Credenza with the Original Vinyl Top and Chrome Detailing
By Stow Davis
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from walnut and chrome polished steel. The cabinet is great for the office or for use at home. The top of the cabinet is found in it's original vinyl. The far left and ri...
Walnut
Mid Century Stow Davis Small Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Mid Century small credenza in medium dark walnut with satin black leatherette top and great aluminum metal details...
Aluminum
5' Stow Davis Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Great companion credenza to paired with a Stow Davis desk.
Wood
Stow and Davis Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow and Davis mid-century walnut and brass sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 78 wide x 17 deep x 26.75 inches high All pieces of furnitu...
Brass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 96 in D 22 in
'Tomorrow' Floating Executive Credenza by M.F. Harty for Stow Davis, 1974 Signed
By M. F. Harty, Stow Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly rare and special executive credenza designed by M. F. Harty and produced by Stow Davis as part of the 'Tomorrow' collection in 1974; a series of designs that were futur...
Chrome
Sold
H 26 in W 76.5 in D 20 in
Beautiful Midcentury Abstract Marble Top Credenza Black Lacquer by Stow Davis
By Florence Knoll, Stow Davis
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and sophisticated Stow Davis low credenza in black lacquer. Featuring two deep lower file cabinet drawers, two top shallow drawers and two cabinet doors with adjustable she...
Marble, Chrome
Stow Davis Walnut Credenza in the Style of Knoll
By Stow Davis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted dark walnut credenza with doors and storage to each end and three large and three smaller drawers having cast chrome metal pulls sitting on polished steel legs an...
Walnut
Sold
H 27.5 in W 59 in D 18.75 in
Petite Mid-Century Walnut Credenza / Dual Filing Cabinet by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive American Modern walnut credenza By Stow Davis featuring an open storage compartment with a metal "tab" pull flanked on either side by a shallow drawer atop a filing cabine...
Metal
Sold
H 25.25 in W 64.25 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stow Davis Walnut Credenza TV Stand by Alexis Yermako
By Stow Davis
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern credenza by Stow Davis is full of unique features. Designed by Alexis Yermakov as part of the "Transition" line, this credenza features beautifully ...
Walnut