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1970s Vintage Kipp Stewart Declaration Full Size Headboard With Sliding Doors
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Saddle River, NJ
This vintage full-size headboard, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, showcases the iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 54 in D 9 in
Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Kipp Stewart, Declaration Line, Drexel, USA, c. 1960's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a drop-leaf dining table designed by the influential Kipp Stewart for Drexel's lauded
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28 in W 17.75 in D 60 in
Pair of Kipp Stewart Walnut Bachelor Chests by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of lovely Kipp Stewart Declaration by Drexel 3-drawer walnut bachelor chests from the 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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
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
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 & Stewart MacDougal Declaration Line Side Tables for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougal Declaration Line side tables designed for Drexel Furniture, U.S.A
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Walnut Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Full Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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
H 40.75 in W 56.5 in D 3 in
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Walnut Night Stand
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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
1950s Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
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
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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
1960s Kipp Stewart Walnut Armchair Pair Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chula Vista, CA
by Kipp Stewart Walnut Armchairs for Drexel Declaration
set of two
Label is no longer present
32 h
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in the 1950s. On the right are four smooth sliding
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern King Bed and Headboard, Kipp Stewart, Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern king size sculptural headboard, designed by Kipp Stewart, part of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 48.5 in W 78 in D 2.75 in
Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional six drawer chest of drawers designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
H 45.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary Desk / Bar / Bookshelf
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A unique and handsome Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration piece of furniture that can serve a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
stunning vintage mid-century modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard designed by Kipp Stewart
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 56 in D 2 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, 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
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Declaration Nightstands by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
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
Plycraft Style Bentwood Chair, Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, USA, c. 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a truly extraordinary bentwood lounge chair designed by the influential Kipp Stewart
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 49 in W 34.5 in D 38 in
Drexel Declaration Walnut Coffee Table, Kipp Stewart Mid Century Modern
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Stewart and part of the Declaration line This is one of Stewarts most iconic designs for Drexel. The table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, 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" 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
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, 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
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, 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
Tall Boy Five Drawer Dresser, Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, USA, c. 1960s
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
, and designed by influential Kipp Stewart in the 1960s. This quintessentially American Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 45.25 in W 38 in D 20 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Coffee Table Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Charleston, SC
Sleekly designed Danish modern style coffee table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. This elegantly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
8-Drawer Dresser in Walnut, Kipp Stewart, Drexel's Declaration Line, USA, 1960's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
ntroducing a rare 8-drawer dresser designed by the influential Kipp Stewart for the venerated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 60 in D 20 in
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
H 31.13 in W 72.25 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 11 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, 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
H 31.25 in W 72.75 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Storage Headboard
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Storage Headboard
This headboard
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 79 in D 10 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
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 6 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 6 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 52.5 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Small Walnut Credenza With Lit Display Hut
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 71.25 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Large Walnut Credenza With Lit Display Hut
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 71.25 in W 60 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration MCM Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 27.75 in W 60 in D 17.75 in
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mcm Black Laminate and Walnut Nesting Table Set
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century black laminate and walnut nesting table set
This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 16.75 in W 38 in D 38 in
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
H 29.13 in W 27.38 in D 42 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
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Long Board Coffee Table by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish modern teak Drexel Declaration coffee table
60" long teak coffee table by Kipp Stewart for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, 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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 23 in W 24 in D 17 in
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
Kipp Stewart Walnut Coffee Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1960s Walnut Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in St. Louis, MO
. Designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Company, Declaration Line, Mod. no
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 21.63 in W 20.13 in D 21 in
Kipp Stewart For Drexel Credenza and Top Lighted Cabinet
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great credenza and top cabinet my Kipp Stewart for Drexels Declaration line. The cabinet is a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Walnut
881-210 Declaration Series Coffee Table, Designed by Kipp Stuart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Denver, CO
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Designed by Kipp Stuart and Stuart McDougall, pieces from the timeless Declaration line were built sturdily
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart - Set of Six
By Kipp Stewart, Adrian Pearsall, Hans Olsen, Drexel, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Kipp Stewart exemplify timeless elegance and innovative design. Constructed from rich, solid walnut
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
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Credenza / Buffet
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
brand's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned Kipp Stewart and Stewart
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
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
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 Small Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
brand's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned Kipp Stewart and Stewart
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Eleven Drawer Dresser / Credenza
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid Century Drexel Declaration 11 Drawer designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1950’s. This iconic design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. This table is a part of Drexel’s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, 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 Side Tables, a Pair
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Carlos, CA
, Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart, this set of rectangular, two-step tables is a true masterpiece of Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
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
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Find many varieties of an authentic kipp stewart declaration available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and ceramic, every kipp stewart declaration was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kipp stewart declaration — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right kipp stewart declaration, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kipp stewart 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 Kipp Stewart Declaration?
Prices for a kipp stewart declaration start at $595 and top out at $11,500 with the average selling for $2,289.
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.