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Kipp Stewart Wall Unit
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall unit designed by Kipp Stewart. One piece unit with cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Kipp Stewart Buffet Server/Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury walnut buffet server/credenza by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration in excellent
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Jewelry or Silver Cabinet
By Kipp Stewart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful collaboration between Kipp Stewart and Glenn of California.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, ten-drawer dresser by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ten-drawer dresser by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mid Century Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s walnut credenza / sideboard designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s “Declaration” line
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mid Century Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s walnut credenza / sideboard designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s “Declaration” line
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Directional Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of spectacular mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart. Scoop frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A stunning figured walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line. The top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional lounge chairs. Upholstered in linen. Legs are wood with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Folding Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Diego, CA
Folding Campaign tray table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall. Beautiful walnut grain. Labeled
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Long Board Coffee Table by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish modern teak Drexel Declaration coffee table
60" long teak coffee table by Kipp Stewart for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table 'B'
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table (B). Item features removable
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table 'a'
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table (A). Item features a removable
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Bachelors Chest Mid-century
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely and rare kipp stewart designed bachelors chest for drexel declaration. The original finish
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel King Walnut Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern headboard for a Queen sized bed, designed by Kipp Stewart and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Credenza mid-century modern
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous kip stewart drexel declaration walnut credenza. This piece has an amazing vintage patina
Category
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Dresser for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid dresser designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration line in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding midcentury walnut dining table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional, American
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, Pair of Sideboards Edition Drexel, USA 1950s.
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Berlin, DE
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, a pair commodes or sideboards in walnut and White porcelain
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 59.85 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Nightstands by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall design for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 23 in W 24 in D 17 in
Lounge Chair by Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome occasional chair with mahogany frame meticulously refinished in dark brown lacquer and upholstered in luxurious charcoal grey velvet. All work done with painstaking quality...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Clean Lined Walnut Mirror by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined walnut mirror by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1950s. Retains it's warm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Terra Bronze Adjustable Chaises
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of bronze frame and cotton rope adjustable patio chaises designed by California designer Kipp
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Glenn of California by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegance and function seamlessly blend together in this beautiful mid-century modern six-drawer dresser. Walnut construction shows off a rich, natural wood grain while complimentary ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Walnut Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Full Headboard
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern full headboard designed by Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 40.75 in W 56.5 in D 3 in
Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall For Drexel Walnut Bookcase, Classic Modernist
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart For Drexel Furniture. " Wishbone " Legs... Classic Mid Centutu
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 60 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Restored Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining
This dining Table Designed by Stewart
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Drexel Magazine Cabinet Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional walnut magazine table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Declaration
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 23 in W 26 in D 18 in
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Walnut Night Stand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart design for Drexel. Single drawer with overhanging shelf. Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart "Declaration" 10-Drawer Dresser for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Apertura Barstools by Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and artist Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture.
Impressively handcrafted of very substantial solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Kipp Stewart Walnut Coffee Table for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Mid Century solid cherry corner desk
This desk measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Cherry
Midcentury Walnut Chest with Concealed Mirror, Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Midcentury walnut chest with concealed mirror, Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 47.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Produced by Drexel Sun Coast this coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, is an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Modern Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kipp Stewart design. Quality vintage craftsmanship by Directional furniture, this pair of club chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall!!! Absolutely Awesome!!! It features an ergonomically designed seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plywood
H 36 in W 34 in D 38 in
MCM Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Bowtie Back Side Chairs - Pair
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Bowtie Back Side Chairs - Pair
Wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern End Table in the Manner of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern end table in the manner of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall. Original 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 24 in W 18.75 in D 24 in
Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in the 1950s. On the right are four smooth sliding
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart Mac Dougall Walnut Nightstands
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Top floating drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Directional Kipp Stewart Two-Piece Tufted Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Kipp Stewart for Directional two-piece tufted sectional sofa. Yes, this piece will need to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 26.5 in W 120 in D 73 in
Pair of Suede Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart Chairs for Directional
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Stamford, CT
A comfortable and sophisticated pair of lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern King Bed and Headboard, Kipp Stewart, Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern king size sculptural headboard, designed by Kipp Stewart, part of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 48.5 in W 78 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Cherrywood "Cow Horn" Bench by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid cherrywood bench designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Winchedon (ca. 1950s, USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cherry
H 25.25 in W 54 in D 17.75 in
Midcentury Walnut Cabinet by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut cabinet designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel in the United States circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
stunning vintage mid-century modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard designed by Kipp Stewart
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 56 in D 2 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 21 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Declaration Dining Table by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home renowned vintage design with this walnut dining table from Kipp Stewart's iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Pair of Walnut and Off White Fabric Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1960’s.
Newly recovered with an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Drexel Declaration Credenza in Walnut by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Oak
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful full size walnut headboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. We have 2 in stock.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Restored Dining Room Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six totally restored chairs by Kipp Stewart for Calvin. Refinished walnut and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Norwalk, CT
Great modern lines on this pair of lounge chairs designed by the notable designer, Kipp Stewart
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Two '2' Drexel Sun Coast End Tables by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Deland, FL
Produced by Drexel Sun Coast this set of end tables, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.75 in W 24 in D 21 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Wooden Inlay Hexagon Circular Tripod End / Side Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
supported by a wooden tripod base. (KIPP STEWART FOR DREXEL).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Full Bed And Walnut Headboard By Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall For Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, full size, black walnut bed designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 40.5 in W 56 in D 79 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the stewart kipp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every stewart kipp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the stewart kipp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each stewart kipp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made stewart kipp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kipp Stewart, Drexel and Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall are consistently popular.
How Much is a Stewart Kipp?
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A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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