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Drexel Declaration Tray Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautifully crafted walnut tray table from Drexel's Declaration line designed by Kipp Stewart and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate the golden age of American design with this Drexel Declaration walnut record cabinet, a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch
Above average vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Walnut and Cane Cabinet
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel declaration walnut & cane cabinet designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart. Iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Charleston, SC
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf
Drexel "Declaration" 851
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchair
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern armchair or dining captain chair
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a rare Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs
Above average vintage condition and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$4,500
H 29 in W 82.25 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Declaration Nightstands, Pair
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A stunning pair of Drexel Declaration nightstands, designed in the 1960s by Kipp Stewart and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$4,500
H 29 in W 88.5 in D 44.25 in
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 for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$3,500
H 31.13 in W 72.25 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Dresser Set. Solid Walnut.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Dresser Set. Solid Walnut.
Dimensions. Lowboy. 66 W
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$4,636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31 in W 66 in D 20 in
Drexel "Declaration" Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern dresser by Drexel for their "Declaration" line. Designed by Stewart
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration midcentury Walnut Dining Table
This dining table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,295
H 26.25 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Sculptural Splay Leg Night Stand or End Table by Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Splay Leg Night Stand or End Table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel's Declaration
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
$1,550
H 28 in W 21 in D 22 in
1950s Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, c. 1959
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern King Bed and Headboard, Kipp Stewart, Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drexel's Declaration line. Solid walnut, superior construction, amazing detailing.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
$1,650
H 48.5 in W 78 in D 2.75 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
Buffet measures: 48.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$4,595
H 67.25 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk.
The desk measures: 60 wide
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Double Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960’s. Featuring a solid, beautifully grained walnut wood case and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
This desk measures: 52 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk
This desk measures: 52.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
$1,995
H 31.5 in W 52.5 in D 40.25 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,395 / set
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
$2,495 / set
H 32 in W 20 in D 19.5 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
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24 in W 36 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
$2,995 / set
H 32 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1960s
An iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,750
H 45.25 in W 34 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 11 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 11 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This dresser measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$3,895
H 31.25 in W 72.75 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Credenza
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sideboard. Makers mark "Drexel" on interior
Category
Mid-20th Century 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 Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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
Vintage Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Solid Walnut Dresser or Credenza
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage Drexel Declaration dresser or credenza exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$3,995
H 31 in W 66 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
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
$1,995
H 41 in W 56 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Side Tables, a Pair
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Carlos, CA
Night Stands from the renowned "Declaration" line by Drexel. Designed by the iconic American duo
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,119 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 24.25 in W 20 in D 30 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
Mid-Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Drop Leaf Dining Table One Leaf
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable drop leaf dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,395
H 29.13 in W 27.38 in D 42 in
Drexel "Declaration" Walnut Sideboard with Lit Topper
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A standout piece from the iconic "Declaration" line by Drexel, this walnut sideboard showcases
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.
Located in Seattle, WA
A Mid-Century Modern walnut desk designed in the style of Kipp Stewart's iconic Drexel Declaration
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,395
H 29.25 in W 52 in D 22 in
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Small Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This exquisite Small Dresser is a hallmark of Drexel's premium Declaration line, exemplifying the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Credenza / Buffet
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This exquisite credenza/buffet is a hallmark of Drexel's premium Declaration line, exemplifying the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate the elegance of American mid-century design with this stunning set of Six "Declaration
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / set
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
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
$1,275
H 40.75 in W 56.5 in D 3 in
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
$1,749 Sale Price
30% Off
H 31 in W 66 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line Walnut Coffee Table/ Bench
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kipp Stewart for Drexel 75" long Walnut Coffee Table. Long and Sleek! Nice Scale and only 16
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,550
H 15.25 in W 75 in D 16 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Two Piece Walnut Credenza Circa 1960s
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century modern two piece credenza designed by Kipp Stewart for the Declaration line by Drexel
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$2,950 / set
H 71 in W 72.25 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ;...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,195
H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in
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
$2,800
H 45.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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
$1,800
H 23 in W 21 in D 17 in
Plycraft Style Bentwood Chair, Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, USA, c. 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
for Drexel's lauded Declaration Line. Crafted in the late 1960s this Plycraft-styled molded bentwood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$3,895
H 49 in W 34.5 in D 38 in
Pr. Mid Century Stools Benches Designed by Kipp Stewart Declaration for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated pair of mid century Drexel Declaration benches, designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$1,500 / set
H 16 in W 21.25 in D 14 in
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Drexel Declaration For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drexel declaration you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A drexel declaration — often made from wood, walnut and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the drexel declaration you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right drexel declaration, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drexel declaration 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 Drexel Declaration?
A drexel declaration can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,379, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
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.
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