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Mid Century Modern China Cabinet by Declaration from Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern china cabinet from the Declaration line by Drexel features hardwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
Headboard, attributed to Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. A masterful blend of beauty and practicality
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Declaration Nightstands by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Drexel furniture. They are part of the Declaration series, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
881-210 Declaration Series Coffee Table, Designed by Kipp Stuart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Denver, CO
A beautiful cocktail table model 881-210 from the widely popular Declaration series by Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut triple dresser from the desirable declaration line designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in New York, NY
Drexel as part of the iconic Declaration series, circa 1950/60’s.
The dresser features two smaller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
H 45.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
leading furniture manufacturers in the world.
This is an iconic piece of Drexel Declaration furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 56 in D 2 in
Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century night table designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for Drexel as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart - Set of Six
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Adrian Pearsall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel, Hans Olsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs crafted in the 1960s as part of the iconic Drexel Declaration
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 21.75 in D 17.5 in
Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart circa 1960 walnut credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Long Credenza
Great condition all around with the top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Dining Table by Kip Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Dining Table by Kip Stewart
Above average vintage condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Highboy by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Model 801-430
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Highboy by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Model 801-430
This elegant highboy
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart 11 Drawer Dresser Cradenza and Mirror
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Bay City, MI
MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960’s. Featuring a solid, beautifully grained walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 74.25 in D 21 in
Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
obsessives for the Declaration series he codesigned for North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture, Stewart was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Modern Walnut Magazine Side Table by Kip Stewart
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern walnut magazine stand or side table by Kip Stewart for Drexel from Declaration
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Danish Modern Declarations Walnut Dining Room Set by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Danish modern declarations dining set by Drexel and designed by Kipp Stewart and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery, Walnut
Walnut Pedestal Based Side Table by Drexel for the Declaration Collection
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
lower bottom for detail and a round base, manufactured by the Drexel Furniture company for their
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Declaration Credenza by Drexel, circa 1960
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
Midcentury Danish modern declaration credenza by Drexel features designing by by Kipp Stewart and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Rare Walnut High-back "Declaration Bench by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Walnut High-back "Declaration" Bench by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougal for Drexel.
Category
Vintage 1960s Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lowboy 9 Drawer Dresser from Declaration by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern lowboy dresser from the Declaration line by Drexel features hardwood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Dresser By Drexel For Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eleven drawer dresser by Drexel for their Declaration line, designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Declaration Floor Clock by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
Declaration floor clock by Kipp Stewart for Drexel in wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Metal
Drexel "Declaration" Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dresser designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel's famous "Declaration
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Pedestal Side Tables by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, pedestal side or end tables by Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" line are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration swiveling lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Bentwood
Mid Century MODERN DRESSER / Credenza by DREXEL Declaration by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Drexel "Declaration" designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
H 31 in W 52.5 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Nightstands
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
line by Drexel Furniture. Lightly restored original finish in excellent condition.
20" wide, 24.5
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Mid Century Walnut Floating Nightstands by Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Drexel Declaration nightstands or bedside tables designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Declaration Triple Dresser for Drexel by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Declaration triple dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel. This ten-drawer
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Chest of Drawers
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Drexel Furniture. Lightly restored original finish in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Walnut Extension Dining Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s walnut dining table supported by elegant, tapered legs designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 104.1 in L 29 in
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 59.25 in D 17.5 in
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Ceramic
Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century Drexel declaration low dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall. This piece features
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel dresser
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration High Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Server/Bar Cart, by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern server/bar cart, designed by Kipp Stewart, Drexel declaration, tambour
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration Cube Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A model 881-314 mobile storage cube or side table from Drexel’s famed Declaration line features its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.25 in W 19.25 in L 18.25 in
Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Drexel Declaration molded plywood and black faux leather lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plywood
H 36 in W 34 in D 38 in
Drexel Declaration Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the iconic Drexel Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, this is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration Dining Set by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration dining set by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall. Drop-leaf table
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Side Table by Kipp Stewart and Macdougall for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Miami, FL
Modern to more traditional or eclectic decors. Makes a great plant stand as well.
Drexel Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Credenza Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MacDougall for the Drexel Declaration line. This piece has its original finish and is in great condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass
Drexel Declaration Three-Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Buffet / Sideboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous MCM walnut buffet / sideboard designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Eight-Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in W 60 in D 20 in
Men's Dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Dorchester, MA
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall designed this gentlemen's dresser as part of Drexel's popular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut King Declaration Headboard by Drexel, c1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
McDougall for Drexel's iconic Declaration line. Masterfully constructed with a rich walnut finish, this
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Highboy Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tall, walnut highboy dresser and vanity from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut Dresser Or Credenza By Kipp Stewart For Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
Drexel for their Heritage series circa 1965.
In outstanding vintage condition having one tiny mark on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in W 60 in D 21 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Walnut Floating Nightstands
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
by Drexel Furniture. The nightstands feature beautiful walnut wood grain, original porcelain drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
H 23.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
6 Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
MacDougall for their Declaration furniture line for Drexel. There are two host and hostess armed chairs and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Rosewood, Walnut
H 32 in W 22 in L 32 in
MCM Drexel Declaration China Hutch Cabinet by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 1-piece lighted walnut china hutch cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Milk Glass, Walnut
H 67.25 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Midcentury Custom Two-Tone Drexel Declaration Buffet Credenza by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Drexel declaration credenza by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall featuring four center
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 72.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Declaration Daybed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, 1963
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Chino Hills, CA
furniture. Their collaboration with Drexel, a prestigious American furniture manufacturer known for its high
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Walnut
H 31 in W 81 in D 30.25 in
Vintage Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century Drexel declaration dresser designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in W 72.5 in L 31.25 in
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Eight Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Diego, CA
Drexel’s "Declaration Collection", circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 60.25 in D 20 in
Declaration Vanity Dresser for Drexel by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Declaration vanity dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel. This clean walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Drexel Declaration King-Sized Headboard by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A king-sized headboard from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection designed by Kipp Stewart and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 79 in D 4 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of declaration by drexel furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and ceramic, every item from our selection of declaration by drexel furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of declaration by drexel furniture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of declaration by drexel furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of declaration by drexel furniture over the years, but those crafted by Drexel, Kipp Stewart and Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Declaration By Drexel Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of declaration by drexel furniture at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $975 on the low end and $4,400 for the highest priced.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.