Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of ten Kipp Stewart chairs. Eight side and two armchairs in solid walnut by Drexel.
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of ten Kipp Stewart chairs. Eight side and two armchairs in solid walnut by Drexel.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Writing Desk - Refinished!
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
A beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration walnut writing desk, showcasing the clean lines and refined craftsmanship that made this collection a design classic.
Wood, Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern American made desk by Drexel featuring a leather top writing surface.
Leather, Wood
Serving Cart # 242-9 By Edward Wormley for Drexel, 1947
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
1947 Serving Cart by Edward Wormley for Precedent for Drexel. Factory no. 252-5 Stenciled label Additional information: Materials: Elm Documentation: Signed Origin: United States Pe...
Elm
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza By Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line USA, Mid-20th Century Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Vintage MCM Walnut Coffee Table Designed After Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table Designed After Kipp Stewart for Drexel This low rectangular shaped table has some cool features with its top door that lifts open to ...
Walnut
Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning chest of drawers from Drexel’s notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar. The stately collection comprised o...
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Refined simplicity designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel. The end tables are part of the Precedent collection that he produced in the 1950s. Professionally restored, stunning off whi...
Brass
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
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 is gorgeous-seems to be glowing. The hardware is the original porcelain white balls...
Walnut
Mid-century vintage Drexel heritage upholstered walnut benches
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid-century vintage French country inspired walnut and velvet benches.
Velvet, Wood
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Maker stamp (by Drexel) on the backside of the desk. Clean lined but robust in design and heritage; gorgeous piece that brings the mid-century spirit to today.
Walnut
$1,119Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Side Tables, a Pair
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Carlos, CA
Revitalize your home with these iconic pieces from Drexel's "Declaration" line. Order now and let the legacy of Mid-Century Modern design grace your living space!
Walnut
$1,900Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Drexel Heritage Connoisseur Book Matched Burl Pedestal Cabinets, 1970s
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Camden, ME
This pair of sculptural block pedestals by Drexel exemplifies the quality and refinement for which the company was renowned in the mid-twentieth century.
Burl, Lacquer
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s. T...
Chrome
Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Drexel , part of his Precedent Collection.
Upholstery, Elm
Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Charleston, SC
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf Drexel "Declaration" 851-313 This rare and stunning space saving table can be used as a sofa table then turne...
Metal
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, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960s Measures: Side chairs: 18.75"W x 20.5"D x 3...
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Carved Walnut 5-Drawer Tall Dresser or Chest
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Barney Flagg, this dresser was made in the 1960s by Drexel, who was the manufacturer for other high-end designers at the time. This line is made in a unique way: the main...
Walnut
$4,636Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Dresser Set. Solid Walnut.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Dresser Set.
Wood
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their "Declaration" line by Drexel has legs set outside of the case in a manner similar to Nie...
Walnut
MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Clean lined but robust in design and heritage; gorgeous piece that brings the mid-century spirit to today. #3733
Walnut, Cherry
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 ;...
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-the original finish glows and the graining is fabulous. The hardware is the classi...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Drexel Projection Coffee Table by Kip Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Projection Coffee Table by Kip Stewart Above average vintage condition and structurally sound.
Walnut
K12 Man's Chest by John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile' Collection
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern K12 Man’s Chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s iconic “Profile” collection, circa 1950s.
Chrome
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel, George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of George Nakashima By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA...
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 and structurally sound.
Walnut
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
Pair of Declaration Nightstands by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an exceptional pair of all original Mid-Century Modern nightstands side tables, designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Drexel furniture.
Brass
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 Line, American, circa 1960s. It has been cleaned and Danish oiled.
Metal
Edward Wormley Precedent Collection for Drexel Bar Cart Server in Dark Espresso
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection bar cart or server. Refinished in dark espresso on silver elm with textured glass top and tapered legs on casters. Edward Wormley also ...
Glass, Elm
$2,137Sale Price|25% Off
Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern dresser bachelor chest designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Tallboy Dresser by Kipp Stewart
Located in Seattle, WA
This authentic mid-century modern tallboy chest of drawers features a premium book-matched American walnut veneer with a highly pronounced natural wood grain across its top surface.
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Drexel Style Walnut Toned Lowboy Credenza.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Dresser features 3 dovetailed drawers with original white toned hardware next to two hinge doors opening to cabinet space with one adjustable shelf. Tapered legs. We believed th...
Wood
Set of John Van Koert Chairs by Drexel Furniture, 1950s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Dallas, TX
Each piece reflects Koert's contribution to the enduring allure of mid-century modern craftsmanship.
Upholstery, Walnut
1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
By Drexel, Jim Peed
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of tall back open armchairs by Jim Peed for his Esperanto Collection for Drexel featuring unexpected scrolled wings with brass finials, cabriole front legs, raked rear legs and ...
Upholstery, Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Side Tables, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color at no add...
Wood, Walnut
Rare "Counter Point" Night Stand by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, 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 precis...
Wood, Walnut
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 ‘Declaration’ line, circa 1960s.
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart "Declaration" Walnut Nightstands by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Original Brass ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs, set of 6
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Crafted from solid walnut, these chairs embody the refined elegance of American mid-century modern design, with graceful lines, contoured backrests, and tapered legs.
Fabric, Walnut
John Van Koert Drexel Profile Desk Vanity with Original Chair c 1950's
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Mid Century Modern writing desk / vanity designed by John Van Koert for Drexel as part of the sought after Profile series, circa later 1950's.
Metal
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.
Brass
Set of 6 Cane Tall Back Pecan Mid-Century Modern Chairs Mint
By Drexel, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 cane tall back pecan Mid-Century Modern chairs mint! Natural organic Safari pattern upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker. Measures 17.5" in width, 26" in depth and 33.5" in height. Seat height is 15".
Oak
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Walnut End Table for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern side table in walnut from the Declaration collection designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel Furniture Company, circa 1960's.
Walnut
Low 4 Door 2 Drawers Mid-Century Modern Credenza Light Walnut Finish Mint!
By Tomlinson, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Low 4 door 2 drawers Mid-Century Modern credenza light walnut finish mint!
Walnut
Light Walnut American Mid-Century Modern Boat Shape Dining Table 3 Leaves Mint!
By Tomlinson, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut American Mid-Century Modern Boat Shape Dining Table 3 Leaves MINT! Three leaves measuring 12 inches across each Total length of table with leaves equals 97.5 inches.
Walnut
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Brass Pull Handles ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we...
Brass
Round Sunburst Pattern Mid-Century Modern Dining Table with Two Leaves Mint
By Drexel, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
2 - 12 inch leaves for a total length of 68 inches extended.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 6-Drawer Dresser by Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel
Located in Seattle, WA
This six drawer dresser was designed by Barney Flagg for a Drexel as part of the parallel collection, introduced in the mid 20th century.
Wood
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser, credenza, or sideboard By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with original brass ha...
Brass
Casa Del Sol Nightstand Pair by John Van Koert for Drexel c.1957
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of Lovely Casa Del Sol collection Walnut Nightstands designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in 1957. Done in a light tawny finish with Spanish or Mediterranean flare, drawer fron...
Metal, Enamel
1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern freestanding sculptural pyramid form bookshelf or room divider designed by John Van Koert for Drexel and manufactured in 1956.
Walnut
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer MINT!
Hardwood, Lacquer
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall.
Walnut
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Drexel “Casa Del Sol” Table Bench by John Van Koert Vintage, 1950s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
The smooth and subtle curved ends blend exceptionally well with the clean horizontal lines, appealing to a modernist or mid-century modern enthusiast. The outstanding craftsmanship o...
Metal
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel, George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs In the manner of George Nakashima By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960s Measures...
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century 5 Drawer Dresser Attributed to John Van Koert for Drexel.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage Mid Century Modern five-drawer dresser is attributed to John Van Koert for Drexel and reflects the clean-lined, functional aesthetic associated with American modern desi...
Wood
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautifully crafted and richly grained, this 1960s Mid-Century Modern secretary chest by Drexel showcases the brand's signature American walnut construction and timeless design.
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel, George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of George Nakashima By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960...
Walnut
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.