1980’s David Allen Stendig “Andover” Arm Chairs, a Pair

Design Plus Gallery presents a Pair of Andover Arm Chairs by Stendig. Designed by Davis Allen in 1983. A Stunning and sculptural black wood spindle chair. Classic meet modern in these chairs. Davis Allen was an American designer and architect for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Metal plate label is underneath. Visible and minor wear from usage + age. Made in Italy.

Additional Measurements:
Arm Height: 26.5 inches
Seat Height: 17 inches

(Davis Allen 1916-1999)
“Davis Allen was one of a handful of talented individuals responsible for the elevation of interior design in post-World War II America. Educated at Brown University, the Kungliga Tekniska in Sweeden, and Yale University, Allen went on to work at the Knoll Planning Unit and the architecture firm of Harrison and Abramowitz, which served as master planners for the United Nations and Lincoln Center, among other sites. Allen was the longtime director of interiors for the architecture firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and was elected to the Interior Design Hall of Fame.
He designed furniture for Steelcase, GF, Stow Davis, Bernhardt, Stendig and Hickory Business Furniture. In 1983, Allen designed the Andover Chair for Stendig International. The chair became a staple in many corporate interiors, especially those designed by SOM. Unfortunately Stendig went out of business, leading many designers to greatly miss the Andover Chair. Recognizing the appeal, Knoll reintroduced the popular design as the Exeter Chair in 1993.”

Additional Measurements:
Arm Height: 26 inches
Seat Height: 18 inches