Unavailable|$2,150 / set
Pair of Architectural Walnut Occasional Tables
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of end tables that may also be used together as a coffee table, with parquet tops in a golden finish with faux burl painting.
Unavailable|$700
Kipp Stewart Walnut Nightstand
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Hudson, NY
Walnut nightstand by Kipp Stewart for declaration line of Drexel Furniture.
Porcelain, Walnut
Unavailable|$2,800 / set
Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Wood Nightstand Tables, a Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern nightstand tables from 1964 was designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for the iconic Drexel Declaration line. Well constructed from w...
Porcelain, Wood, Walnut
Unavailable|$1,850
Kipp Stewart Walnut Eight-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Hudson, NY
For Drexel Declaration. Original finish. Overall in very good shape.
Porcelain, Walnut
Unavailable|$2,500 / set
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstands
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Cambridge, MA
Unbelievable pair of figured walnut nightstands by Kipp Stewart for his Drexel Declaration collection.
Walnut, Wood, Porcelain
Unavailable|$3,050
Barney Flagg for Drexel Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W72 W90 D43 H29.5 KC28 Leaf W18 VIntage fully restored dining table with drop leaf sides and one center extensions. Dining table is strucutrally sound and sturdy. Table features ico...
Walnut
Unavailable|$2,227
Large Drexel Provinicial Sideboard Dresser with Marble
Located in Wolverhampton, GB
A charming Drexel sideboard / dresser with three drawers either side of the central cupboard doors, opening onto three internal drawers. There is a new piece of white cararra ma...
Walnut
Unavailable|$4,350 / set
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 leather.
Walnut, Leather
Unavailable|$1,995 / set
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, holes, or unusual wear.
Leather, Walnut
Unavailable|$12,872 / set
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, Pair of Sideboards Edition Drexel, USA 1950s.
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Berlin, DE
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, a pair commodes or sideboards in walnut and White porcelain knobs. Model 861-121-2 Edition Drexel, United States 1950s.
Porcelain, Walnut
Unavailable|$2,200
Kipp Stewart Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Kipp Stewart walnut supper table with slight oval form, crafted in walnut with centered rosewood dots inlay. Impeccably refinished.
Walnut, Rosewood
Unavailable|$2,600
Kipp Stewart Secretary
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Kipp Stewart and Stewart Mac Dougall "Declaration" walnut secretary. Rare piece with two positionable top shelves and three drawers beneath tambour doors which reveal two compartment...
Brass
Unavailable|$2,720
Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart 11 Drawer Dresser Cradenza and Mirror
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Bay City, MI
Accented with brass and walnut pulls. Drexel is a classic and iconic maker for the mid-century enthusiast.
Wood
Unavailable|$995
HERITAGE HENREDON Walnut Mid 20th Century Chest of Drawers
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern style chest of drawers by Heritage Henredon, a collaboration between Henredon and Drexel Heritage. Walnut with brass & walnut hardware, solid edge to the to...
Brass
Unavailable|$5,400 / set
Pair of Kipp Stewart Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful and rare pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel barrel lounge chairs in walnut and black lacquer with striking brass accents.
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Drexel Walnut End Tables
By Drexel
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of Drexel walnut end tables with lower shelf and aged brass foot caps.
Wood
Sold|$995
Vintage Drexel Walnut Serving Cart
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Drexel Walnut Serving Cart. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular top, center drawer, two doors that open up to storage space, open space under ...
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Nightstand
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Drexel Walnut Nightstand. In excellent condition
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Drexel Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line design, center travertine insert, single drawer for storage, original hardware, four ...
Travertine, Brass
Sold|$1,495
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut High Chest
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five drawers with original brass hardware, modern legs, and a beautiful dark waln...
Brass
Sold|$1,450
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Armchair
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart designed for Drexel walnut armchair.
Walnut
Sold|$2,159
Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa Unique wood trimmed Drexel sofa.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$1,250 / set
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular top with open space underneath, single drawer with original ...
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Declaration Dining Table & 6 "Centennial" Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Toledo, OH
Kipp Stewart for Drexel walnut declaration dining table with 6 "Centennial" chairs.
Walnut
Sold|$2,100
Drexel Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for declaration line for Drexel Furniture.
Porcelain, Walnut
Stunning Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Kipp Stewart for Drexel figured walnut 8 drawer dresser with white porcelain knobs.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut Three-Drawer Side Stand, Perspective
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern side cabinet by Drexel of the Perspective line offers walnut construction in tower form with three drawers, maker label on drawer interior as photographed, 20th ...
Wood, Walnut
Drexel Walnut and Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Octagon shaped coffee table with iron detail and walnut base.
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Declaration End Tables Nightstands
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut Mid-Century Modern nightstands, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel.
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully restored drop-leaf dining table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel is both functional and stylish. Fully refinished it is in showroom condition. It comes with two leaves in ...
Walnut
Stewart And MacDougall For Drexel Walnut Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern cabinet from Drexel's Declaration series designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall.
Walnut
Sold|$2,200 / set
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Nesting Tables
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a set of three nesting tables in walnut wood, designed by Kipp Steward for Drexel.
Walnut
Restored "Modern" Line By Drexel Walnut Double Dresser Credenza, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our restoration team knocked this one out of the park. Top, sides and drawer fronts have been professionally refinished by our in-house cabinet shop. This 1950s Drexel "Modern" dress...
Walnut
Sold|$3,000
Kipp Stewart For Drexel Walnut Coffee Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
circa 1960, the "declaration" series designed by kipp stewart. flip top with multiple compartments.
Walnut, Wood
1960s Vintage Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tall Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Waxahachie, TX
DOB August 1961 Beautiful Tall Dresser /Chest designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s Declaration Line. Excellent quality, oak interiors, dovetailed drawers. Dividers in some drawers...
Wood
Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall For Drexel Walnut Bookcase, Classic Modernist
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart For Drexel Furniture. " Wishbone " Legs...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Dining Table with 4 Leaves
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Charleston, SC
Offering a very nice dining table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. The table has a beautiful finish and is in overall excellent condition. The table comes with four leaves offering many d...
Walnut
Sleek 1960s John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Extension Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek walnut desk designed by John Van Koert for the Drexel "Counterpoint" line.
Brass
Kipp Stewart Declaration Floating Nightstand for Drexel walnut Mid Century
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabricated from walnut with striking wood grain and dovetail drawer this beautiful nightstand in its original finish very clean .
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut and Rosewood Inlay Coffee Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in New Windsor, NY
Kipp Stewart designed Drexel declaration walnut with rosewood inlay coffee table.
Rosewood, Walnut
John Van Koert For Drexel Walnut & Porcelain Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
By John Van Koert for Drexel.
Walnut, Porcelain
Pair of Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Walnut Nightstands
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
A very nice pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage nightstands designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for the Drexel Declaration line in the 1960s. Each bedside table features a...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bureau with tambour door secretary desk and bookcase By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1966 Walnut, with original porcela...
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest or nightstand By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 28.13"W x 20"D ...
Walnut
Stewart MacDougall and Kip Stewart for Drexel Walnut Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A medium colored walnut desk with hanging drawer and file box , brass details and white porcelain pulls.
Mid-Century John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
The John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table is a versatile and timeless piece of furniture.
Wood, Walnut
John Van Koert For Drexel Walnut And Ceramic Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern side table designed by John Van Koert and made by Drexel. A round walnut top and support with a round striped ceramic base.
Walnut, Ceramic
Sold|$2,650
Pair of Drexel Declaration Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of nightstands by Kipp Stuart for the Declaration line for Drexel. Walnut wood with open storage and pull out drawer underneath.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Pair of John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Side End Tables
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning pair of John Van Koert end side tables. These tables are made of walnut and are very sturdy and in an excellent condition. Dimensions are: 28" x ...
Walnut
Sold|$450 / set
Pair of Drexel Modern Line Pegged Walnut Armchairs
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of modernist design Drexel walnut armchairs dining chairs with beautifully curved bent laminated figured walnut veneer backs and overall pegged construction.
Walnut
Sold|$2,750
Drexel Secretary Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a secretary desk "DECLARATION" designed by Kipp Stewart for DREXEL. Walnut wood. Lower section is a three pull out dresser with original ceramic and brass p...
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Record Cabinet
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Kipp Stewart for Drexel walnut record cabinet Beautiful Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration record cabinet, circa 1960s.
Walnut
Drexel Kipp Stewart Pair Midcentury Walnut Bureau Dresser Chests Drawers
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair Kipp Stewart for Drexel walnut dressers. Very nice quality. Vintage 1960s.
Walnut
Sold|$1,550
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Drexel Walnut desk combines beautifully simple design with storage and workspace to make an excellent addition to any home or office.
Sold|$1,500
Kipp Stewart - Set of 6 Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stuart MacDougall for Drexel. Walnut with Rosewood inlay. Priced individually.
Rosewood, Walnut
Sold|$895
Drexel Paragon Walnut Tall Chest
By Drexel
Located in Wilmington, DE
This piece was made for Drexel's 'Paragon' line, created in 1968. It is made of walnut with black pulls.
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Walnut Full Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration walnut full size headboard.
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.