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Kipp Stewart Furniture

American, b. 1928

The ultimate multi-hyphenate, Kipp Stewart (b. 1928) counted painting, photography, architecture and furniture design among his talents. Known to furniture obsessives for the Declaration series he codesigned for North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture, Stewart was actually born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1928 and is most commonly associated with mid-century design movements of his adopted home state of California. There, in 1972, Stewart designed the Ventana Big Sur, a luxury resort near Montecito for which he oversaw architecture, planning, furniture and interior design across 160 acres of land.

By the time Stewart spearheaded the Ventana, he was already well versed in furniture design. After briefly serving in the U.S. Navy as a teenager, Stewart enrolled at the Chouinard Art Institute (present-day CalArts) in Los Angeles. By the time he graduated, he was steeped in the world of modern seating design, experimenting with new chair models that bridged form and function. Charles and Ray Eames were important influences on his early work, which included a chrome-framed lounge chair whose reclined shape bears a striking resemblance to the Eameses’ iconic lounge.

In the late 1950s, Stewart partnered with another West Coast furniture designer, Stewart MacDougall, on a line of modern furniture for Drexel. (The pair were also producing case pieces and more for Glenn of California.) Drexel soon unveiled Stewart and McDougall’s Declaration line, which was constructed entirely of natural walnut and featured the choice of white porcelain or brass drawer pulls and cabinet door handles. Although its stylish credenzas and other pieces reflect the kind of slim-lined, low-slung silhouettes for which mid-century design has become known, there are also elements that nod to earlier American and European furniture design, such as the dining chairs whose flattened spindle backs recall Shaker and Windsor chair design, distinguishing them from the modern designs becoming prolific in Scandinavia at the time. The pieces were so indicative of a particularly American style, in fact, that several items from the collection were selected by the U.S. government to represent the country at the Brussels World’s Fair in 1958.

While Stewart found success as a painter and with his Ventana hotel project — and had also designed chairs, chests and more for Directional — the Drexel Declaration line is his best-known furniture collection and remains highly sought after by collectors today.

Find a wide range of vintage Kipp Stewart furniture on 1stDibs, including dining room chairs, end tables and more.

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Item Ships From: New York
Creator: Kipp Stewart
Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut triple dresser from the desirable declaration line designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in the 1950s. On the right are fou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Table. Original vintage condition with alight wear and finish. well cared for and ready for use. No extensions leaves. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage Drexel Declaration Dining Table by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home renowned vintage design with this walnut dining table from Kipp Stewart's iconic "Declaration" series for Drexel furniture. With a broad walnut table top and solid, almost...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Directional Chairs
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of spectacular mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart. Scoop frame with soft leather set on polished chrome. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Chrome

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 Modern design,, Nice original condition,, Wonderful richly grained walnut,, minor venee...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture

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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 Stewart McDougall as part of the Declaration line for Drexel furniture. Fabricated from w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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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 reupholstered with new foam and cotton velvet fabric. Grea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Wooden Inlay Hexagon Circular Tripod End / Side Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century circular end / side table with an inlaid central hexagonal star design supported by a wooden tripod base. (KIPP STEWART FOR DREXEL).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Wood

Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Smart, sophisticated and stylish side, or end table designed by Kipp Stewart four Drexel as part of the classic Suncoast series. This table features two tiers, the lower ( 13 in H ) ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Aluminum

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Wooden X-Base Tray Top End / Side Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century wooden end / side tables with removable tray tops with two low sides with bracket-shaped cutout handles and folding X-form bases comprised of wooden slats. (KIPP...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional Walnut, Cane, and Blue Leather Chairs
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century pull up chairs with rounded back walnut frames with caned backs and sides and blue leather seat cushions, resting o...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Chrome

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 storage, drawers and sliding g...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Walnut

Richard Hersberger for PACE leather chair and ottoman
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Nice broken in example, tomato orange leather with chrome frame. The frame has very minor pitting at the joint of the base ( pictured ) and the leather is worn, but not torn. It i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture

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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 Drexel's Declaration line. Solid walnut, superior c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Walnut

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 casters.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Linen, Wood

Kipp Stewart Modern Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern "Arc" lounge chairs features heavy chrome frames and sleek Kipp Stewart design. Quality vintage craftsmanship by Directional furniture, this p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture

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Chrome

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Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
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Kipp Stewart Declaration Floating Nightstands for Drexel
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Classic Mid Century Tambour door Bar Cart / server by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
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Kipp Stewart Nightstands for Calvin Furniture
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Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Bookcase by Kipp Stewart
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Table
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Kipp Stewart furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Kipp Stewart furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kipp Stewart furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Kipp Stewart were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lawrence Peabody, Bernhardt, and Steelcase. Prices for Kipp Stewart furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $699 and can go as high as $16,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,295.

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