$4,900 / set
Set of 4 Davis Allen 'Exeter' Chairs for Knoll
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refined and minimalist, this set of four “Exeter” chairs — designed by Davis Allen for Knoll — blends functional design with quiet elegance.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
Set of 4 Black Lacquer Spindel Back Dining Chairs Attributed to Davis Allen
By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
It typically features a solid beech frame with a lacquered finish (often black which is the case with this set) and a spindle back. The chairs are known for their sturdy constructi...
Upholstery, Wood
1999 Set of Eight Davis Allen Exeter Armless Dining Chairs with Provenance
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight Exeter Dining Armless Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1993.
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Set of Six Davis Allen for Knoll Studio "Exeter" Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking set of six mid-century modern style low-profile dining chairs crafted with beautiful wood and upholstered in rich green fabric. Designed by Davis Allen for Knoll Studio, t...
Fabric, Teak
$8,000 / set
Exeter Spindle Armchairs 'Set of 8'
By Davis Allen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Classic meet modern in these chairs by Davis Allen for Knoll, 1983. Davis Allen was an American designer and architect for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. These chairs were manufactured ...
Wood
1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Exeter Dining Arm Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1993.
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Spindle "Andover" Armchair By Davis Allen
By Davis Allen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Studio reissued the chair in 1993 and renamed it "Exeter". This chair is not marked so it is unknown as to whether it is the Andover or Exeter issue.
Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Chenille
Set of 14 Vintage Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
These were introduced before Knoll bought the rights and reissued them as the Exeter chair. Davis Allen was educated at Brown University and the Yale University School of Architec...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 14 Yellow Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
Knoll took over distribution in 1993 and sold them as the Exeter Chair. Each chair is signed "Stendig" and "Made in Italy" on the underside.
Upholstery, Lacquer
Six Davis Allen Exeter Chairs
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six Exeter chairs designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1983.
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Pair of 1983 Davis Allen design for Knoll Studio Exeter chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very nice pair of Davis Allen designed chairs for Knoll Studio from 1983 called Exeter chairs.
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Exeter chairs designed by David Allen for Knoll with black lacquered, contoured spindle frames and newly upholstered velvet seats
Maple, Velvet
Davis Allen "Exeter" Chairs Stendig for Knoll, Italy 1983, Set '8'
By Knoll, Davis Allen, Stendig Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Davis Allen "Exeter" chairs Stendig for Knoll, Italy 1983, Set (8) Offered for sale is a set of eight ‘Exeter’ dining chairs designed by Davis Allen and made in Italy by Stendig.
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Davis Allen for Knoll 1983 Exeter Chairs, a Pair
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Davis Allen for Knoll 1983 spindle back armchairs. The Exeter chair embodies design principle of the Austrian Secessionists, American Arts and Crafts and The Bauhaus movement.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Davis Allen for Knoll Studio "Exeter" Chair
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Sherborne, GB
Classic meets modern in these chairs by Davis Allen for Knoll, 1983. Davis Allen was an American designer and architect for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. These chairs where manufac...
Oak
Pair of Modern Davis Allen for Knoll Black Exeter Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Davis Allen for Knoll Exeter chairs in original chevron patterned fabric, made in 1983.
Sold
H 36.25 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Vintage "Andover" Chairs in Rosewood by Davis Allen for Stendig, Set of 10
By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll took over distribution in 1993 and sold them as the Exeter Chair. This set is original to the 1980's.
Rosewood
DAVIS ALLEN
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
KNOLL Studio, Exeter Chairs. Set of Eight, Three arm chairs,Five side chairs.
Set of Eight Tan Davis Allen “Andover” Chairs for Stendig
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
Knoll took over distribution in 1993 and sold them as the Exeter chair. Each chair is signed "Stendig" and "Made in Italy" on the underside.
Wood
Sold
H 36.5 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
Set of 4 Andover Spindle Framed Dining Chairs by David Allen for Stendig
By Davis Allen, Charles Stendig
Located in Houston, TX
Knoll took over distribution in 1993 and sold them as the Exeter chair. Each chair is signed "Stendig" and "Made in Italy" on the underside.
Wood
Sixteen Davis Allen Chairs
By Davis Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
Edelman Cowhide. Net Price per chair - $400. These were introduced before Knoll bought the rights and reissued them as the exeter chair.
Wood, Cowhide
Pair Of Davis Allen For Knoll Exeter Chairs
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern Exeter chairs designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1983.
Fabric, Oak
Ten Davis Allen For Knoll Oak Exeter Chairs
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of ten mid century modern Exeter chairs designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1983.
Oak, Fabric
Ten Davis Allen for Knoll Oak Exeter Chairs
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of ten Mid-Century Modern exeter chairs designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1983.
Fabric, Oak
Davis Allen for Knoll Exeter Armchairs with Crane Upholstery
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of four Davis Allen for Knoll Exeter chairs in asian crane fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 36.25 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Stunning Davis Allen for Knoll "Exeter" Spindle Dining or Office Chairs
By Davis Allen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Davis Allen Exeter chairs. Davis Allen was an American designer and architect for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Upholstery, Beech, Maple
Sold
H 36 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Stendig Knoll Exeter Andover Davis Allen Arm Chairs
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Semi-retired since 1985, he has continued to act as a mentor, design critic, and trusted contributor to this multi disciplined architectural firm whose influence has been felt worldw...
Leather, Ebony
$1,895 / set
H 31 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Black Lacquer Finish & Caned Seats
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four mid century folding chairs features hardwood construction, original black lacquer finish, and beautiful caned seats offering stunning occasional seating but also sui...
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Set of Six Mid-Century Spindle-Backed Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of six mid-century modern dining chairs featuring warm-toned solid wood frames and clean, timeless lines. The set includes two armchairs and four side chairs, all with ...
Wood
$12,600Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 37 in
Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. Two armchairs and six side chairs, all expertly reupholstered a grey Maharam fabric. Great style and co...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,359 / set
H 32.09 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs. Design by Kurt Østervig for Sibast. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid teak frames and the seats are...
Leather, Teak
$3,359 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of four dining room chairs with original velvet upholstery and wood structure. The structure of the chairs is in really good vintage conditions. The sea...
Velvet, Wood
$23,789Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Maxalto Caratos Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
By Maxalto, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rochester, England
Elevate your dining experience with the Caratos Dining Chair by Maxalto. Crafted with high quality materials and impeccable attention to detail, this chair exudes luxury and sophisti...
Aluminum
$4,099 / set
H 38.98 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Greding, DE
Round dining table with six chairs, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The table is extendable and stands on a round base. The chairs have narrow backrests and stand on tapered legs. Or...
Wood, Fabric
Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dark walnut dining armchairs with tapered legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushions have been reupholstered with blue and green velvet with a lin...
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
$272Sale Price / set|84% Off
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Four Early 1970s Dining Chairs in the Style of Preben Fabricius / Knoll
By Knoll, Preben Fabricius
Located in Markington, GB
Set of 4 Vintage Dining Chairs, 1970s — In the Style of Preben Fabricius for Knoll A stylish set of four vintage dining chairs from the early 1970s, designed in the style of Preben...
Fabric, Bentwood
$48,000 / set
H 31 in W 21 in D 22 in
Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs in Linherr Hollingsworth
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the epitome of mid-century elegance with this set of eight dining chairs designed by Edward J Wormley for the esteemed Dunbar Furniture Company. Featuring the impeccable M...
Brass
$2,363 / set
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Beech, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM set of four Swedish modern high-back dining chairs in beech. The tall ergonomic backs slightly bow and lend to hours of comfortable dining for those long dinner parties and holid...
Upholstery
$2,695 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture Co.
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) Co. Solid maple with a spindle supported backrest and signature inlay screw on each sea...
Wood
$3,950
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Hollywood Regency Ebonized Channel Back Dining Side Chairs, circa 1940s
By William Billy Haines
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four elegant Hollywood Regency dining side or game chairs in dark espresso mahogany frames. Only one of the four chairs has been refinished, also will be reupholstered with CO...
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Four Onasis Chairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Onassis chairs in Oak by Karl Springer. Updated upholstery in White Boucle. An iconic form by Karl Springer, the Onassis Chairs, originally commission by Jacquelyn Kennedy O...
Bouclé, Oak
Set of Twelve A. Rudin No. 442 Upholstered Dining Armchairs
By A. Rudin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A grand sophisticated set of twelve "No. 442" upholstered dining armchairs designed by A. Rudin, Los Angeles, CA. The bespoke large set consists of all generous sized dining armchair...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Four Vintage Danish Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of four vintage Danish dining chairs by Ole Wanscher. They were recently imported from Denmark, they date from the 1960’s. They are of outstanding quality, with a fin...
Leather, Wood
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,570 / item
H 15 in W 71 in D 9.5 in
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Black / White Shade
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other domestic or commercial spaces that...
Aluminum
Custom Made Dining Chairs by BH&A as Seen in "It's Complicated"
Located in Sheffield, MA
Made to order, the chairs were originally made by us for the movie "It's Complicated". We have now added side chairs to compliment the arm chairs. Now seats can be also be caned or s...
Poplar
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$12,799 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
$3,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940 We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,190 / item
H 16.93 in Dm 24.41 in
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Modern Console Table by J.M. Szymanski, Blackened Steel, USA
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 4 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 A sleek table, bent from a seamless piece of 3/8” thick steel. The table appears to float on a single peg. The table is attached to a wall from...
Steel, Cut Steel
$46,800 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of six. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pre...
Leather, Walnut
$1,805Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30 in W 20.75 in D 18.5 in
Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully worn set of four handcrafted dining chairs, likely of French origin, dating to the mid-20th century. These chairs exhibit the timeless charm and utilitarian elegance as...
Wood, Rush
Pair of cocoon sconces with pine, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Pair of Cocoon wall sconces, designed and crafted in Italy during the 1970s, epitomizes Italian design innovation. Hand-applied resin over a metal structure creates a captivating coc...
Pine
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.