Kipp Stewart Leather Chair
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kipp Stewart Directional Original Leather Stainless Steel Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kipp Stewart and manufactured by Directional in the 1970s. Few of these chairs survived the decades in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32 in W 28 in D 35 in
Kipp Stewart Black Leather and Chrome Arc Lounge Chairs for Directional - a Pair
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of black leather and chrome Arc lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 34.5 in
Vintage Neoclassical Klismos Dining Chairs After Kipp Stuart - Set of 4
By Kipp Stewart
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. The classic Klismos shape done in the
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional Walnut, Cane, and Blue Leather Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in New York, NY
sides and blue leather seat cushions, resting on four tapered legs. (KIPP STEWART FOR DIRECTIONAL
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
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2010s Brazilian Beds and Bed Frames
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Paavo Tynell Model 9602 Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Brass
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s
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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Leather, Cedar
Stunning Custom Designed Round Ottoman with Stainless Steel Base
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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This beautiful ottoman can be used indoors or outdoors, it is perfect for homes with large living or family rooms, ideal for e...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Concha Wall Lights by Gallery L7
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
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H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Side Table 3 Legs in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
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Located in Porto, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
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H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
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Pamio, Toso & Massari Lara Sofa, Stilwood, Italy 1968
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Antonio Citterio "Free Time" Leather and Tubular Chrome Daybed for B&b Italia
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Located in Miami, FL
Charcoal gray leather and tubular chrome daybed or chaise lounge designed by Antonio Citterio and produced by B&B Italia. The leather arm rotates outward to make more room on the bed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
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Chrome
H 26 in W 76 in D 44 in
Matte Black Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Art
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Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
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2010s American Modern Stools
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Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Kipp Stewart "Arc" lounge chairs for Directional. Original brown leather.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Kipp Stewart Drexel "Declaration" Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Nashville, TN
Full restored, rare and stunning Kipp Stewart "Declaration" line lounge chairs in butterscotch
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs
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Kipp Stewart Set of Four Dining Chairs for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of four dining chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel in rich walnut and leather. No rips, tears
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Kipp Stewart - Lounge Chair
By Kipp Stewart
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kipp Stewart for DIRECTIONAL; A lounge chair newly recovered in white leather with stainless steel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Stainless Steel
Kipp Stewart Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pairs of sculptural, curved backed Kipp Stewart Dining Chairs with black leather upholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Pair of Leather Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional, 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Hamburg, PA
Beautifully aged cow hide leather in taupe on stylized stainless steel bases designed by Kipp
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Pair of Leather Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of leather chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Chrome
Kipp Stewart Steel and Leather Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Arc Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Pair of Kipp Stewart White Leather Chairs and Ottoman
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in East Hampton, NY
Newly upholstered white leather on stainless steel frame. The two chairs and single ottoman are
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
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Pair of Kipp Stewart Brown Leather Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Kipp Stewart chrome and leather lounge chairs for Directional. Unique scoop curved design
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Kipp Stewart Pair of Stainless Steel and Camel Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Miami, FL
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Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Drexel Declaration molded plywood and black faux leather lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 36 in W 34 in D 38 in
Arc Lounge Chair by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Polished steel frame with original white leather upholstery. Bold, handsome and exceptionally
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20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
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Kipp Stewart Occasional Bronze Chairs for Terra California Design
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather.
The leather shows minor ware and patina which is conducive to the original ware and patina on
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Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Mid Century Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Arm Chairs for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of four walnut mid century Kipp Stewart “Declaration” arm chairs made for Drexel with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Walnut
Pair of Kip Stewart Directional Barrel Chairs
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Kip Stewart tub or barrel chairs for Directional newly upholstered in a warm golden sand
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Faux Leather, Velvet, Wood
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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Chrome
1970s Pair of 2 Lounge Chair Designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning cantilevered lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional Furniture in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Chrome
Leather and chrome lounge chairs w/ ottoman by Kipp Stewart
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of original leather and chrome lounge chairs with ottoman by Kipp Stewart for Directional
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
White Leather And Walnut Club Chair By Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent single club chair in white leather and walnut by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. The yoke back
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20th Century American Club Chairs
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A Pair of Kipp Stewart Chairs + Ottoman
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Richard Hersberger for Pace Lounge Chair & Ottoman
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Located in Wilton, CT
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Drexel Declaration Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern drexel declaration lounge chair and ottoman designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Drexel Declaration Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern Drexel declaration lounge chair and ottoman designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Kipp Stewart Chrome Framed Chaise and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
leather. Designed by Kipp Stewart .
Ottoman measures: 18" Tall x 26" wide x 20 " deep
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Kipp Stewart Walnut & Leather Occasional Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Kipp Stewart for Glenn of California occasional chair circa late 1950's. This example has a black
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
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Leather, Wood
Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Kipp Stewart for Directional, circa 1970
Located in Norwalk, CT
Super fine quality chair and ottoman with chrome frame, covered in original faux leather. Very
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Pair Directional Chrome & Leather Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of tubular chromed steel and dark chocolate leather cantilevered lounge chairs by Directional
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Set of Six Walnut and Leather Chairs by Directional
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Six Modernist Dining chairs in solid Walnut with black leather upholstery by Directional
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
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Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart.
ottoman 20' by 26"by 16' high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Stainless Steel, Steel
Kipp Stewart Walnut Chair for Directional Furniture
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant occasional chair.
Made of solid walnut frame with original cane and reupholstered chic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Wood
Kipp Stewart Lounge Chairs for Directional Furniture
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice pair of timeless designs.
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Kipp Stewart "Arc Lounge Chairs" for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare pair of Arc lounge chairs with one shared ottoman. Polished stainless steel with original
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of Ten Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Finely sculpted set of ten walnut and rosewood inlaid dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Naugahyde, Rosewood, Walnut
Pair of Kipp Stewart Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs for Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Hamburg, PA
A modern pair of Kipp Stewart stainless steel lounge chairs for Directional. These chairs are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Stainless Steel
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart Walnut & Cane Lounge Chair for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and the finest fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic.
• Dedicated to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33.75 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of Four Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut and Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely sculpted walnut and rosewood inlayed dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stuart
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
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Faux Leather, Rosewood, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 21.75 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Metropolitan, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of lounge chairs and ottoman by Kipp Stewart for Directional. The ottoman measures 26" wide x
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Stainless Steel
Kipp Stewart Leather Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Leather lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional furniture Co.
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Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
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Chrome
Set of 8 Stewart & Macdougall Neoclassical Klismos Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight Stewart & MacDougall klismos dining chairs created by Kipp Stewart and Stewart
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Pair of sloped steel & leather lounge chairs by Kipp Stewart
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Two curved back lounge chairs upholstered in a deep brown leather on a solid stainless steel frame
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Exceptional Pair of Mahogany Cane and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Long Beach, CA
Exceptional pair of mahogany cane and leather lounge chairs. Likely by Kipp Stewart for Directional
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
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Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Sloped steel lounge chair & ottoman by Kipp Stewart
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A lounge chair upholstered in olive green leather on a sloped stainless steel frame with matching
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs
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Stainless Steel
Sloped steel lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp Stewart
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A lounge chair upholstered in olive green leather on a sloped stainless steel frame with matching
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sloped steel lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp Stewart
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A lounge chair upholstered in olive green leather on a sloped stainless steel frame with matching
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
A Pair of Kipp Stewart Heavy Steel Chairs & Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome pair of chairs with Brown orginal leather in heavy steel by Kipp Stweart. These chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kipp Stewart Pair of Leather "Arc" Chairs for Directional
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of "Arc" chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional. Upholstered in the original warm
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougal
By Kipp Stewart, Planner Group
Located in Tucson, AZ
Rare, hard to find set of six dining chairs by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougal
for the American
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Cherry, Leather, Wood
Kipp Stewart Pair of Leather "Arc" Chairs for Directional
Located in Loves Park, IL
A stunning pair of Arc chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional. Stainless steel flat bar frames and
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970's Richard Hersberger for Pace Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and ottoman
By Pace Collection, Kipp Stewart, Richard Hersberger
Located in Dallas, TX
Polished chrome, soft brown leather lounge chair and ottoman circa 1970.
Chair is 37" h x 27" W
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37 in W 27 in D 36 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kipp stewart leather chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each kipp stewart leather chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a kipp stewart leather chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each kipp stewart leather chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one kipp stewart leather chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kipp Stewart, Directional and Drexel produced versions that are worth a look.
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Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
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