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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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 23 in W 24 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern End Table in the Manner of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern end table in the manner of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall. Original 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 24 in W 18.75 in D 24 in
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall "Kitten Ear" Coffee Table Walnut USA 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and sizeable walnut "Kitten Ear" Coffee Table, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 15.9 in W 65.75 in D 30.5 in
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Dresser for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid dresser designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration line in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ten-drawer dresser by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, ten-drawer dresser by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
designed by famed designers Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall. You should DEFINATELY make it yours
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 56 in D 2 in
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Highboy Chest for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Highboy Chest for Glenn of California
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall!!! Absolutely Awesome!!! It features an ergonomically designed seat
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plywood
H 36 in W 34 in D 38 in
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table 'B'
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table (B). Item features removable
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table 'a'
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table (A). Item features a removable
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Glenn of California by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegance and function seamlessly blend together in this beautiful mid-century modern six-drawer dresser. Walnut construction shows off a rich, natural wood grain while complimentary ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century modern dresser designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Glenn of California
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Folding Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Diego, CA
Folding Campaign tray table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall. Beautiful walnut grain. Labeled
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 59.85 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Drexel Magazine Cabinet Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional walnut magazine table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Declaration
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 23 in W 26 in D 18 in
Walnut Side Table by Kipp Stewart and Macdougall for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely walnut occasional table designed by Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 40.75 in W 56.5 in D 3 in
Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Produced by Drexel Sun Coast this coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, is an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart "Declaration" 10-Drawer Dresser for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, 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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart Mac Dougall Walnut Nightstands
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Top floating drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Walnut Chest with Concealed Mirror, Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Midcentury walnut chest with concealed mirror, Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 47.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Set of Two '2' Drexel Sun Coast End Tables by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Deland, FL
Produced by Drexel Sun Coast this set of end tables, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.75 in W 24 in D 21 in
Vintage Cherrywood "Cow Horn" Bench by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid cherrywood bench designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Winchedon (ca. 1950s, USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cherry
H 25.25 in W 54 in D 17.75 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel King Walnut Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern headboard for a Queen sized bed, designed by Kipp Stewart and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Full Bed And Walnut Headboard By Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall For Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, full size, black walnut bed designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 40.5 in W 56 in D 79 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 21.63 in W 20.13 in D 21 in
Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Chest
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern dresser bachelor chest designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern, Asian Inspired Full Bed, After Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Asian inspired full bed. After Kipp Stewart. Superior quality and construction
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of modern Windsor style armchairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal for
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20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart Floating Night Stands for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Night Stand for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Highboy Walnut Dresser Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant Mid-Century Modern tall dresser/highboy/chest of drawers designed by Kipp Stewart and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Set of Five Centennial Dining Chairs for Drexel Circa 1960s
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of five walnut dining chairs designed by Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart for the Drexel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
'Raindrops' by Stewart MacDougall, Mounted Sculpture on Birch Base, c. 2000
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Raindrops' by Stewart MacDougall was executed in early 2000's in Santa Barbara, CA, composed from
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Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
H 75.25 in W 14.5 in D 33 in
Eucalyptus Trees, Sunset Coastal Landscape Watercolor by Kipp Stewart
Located in Soquel, CA
Kipp Stewart (American, b. 1928), late 20th century. This vivid scene uses a soft and dreamy
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Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Kipp StewartEucalyptus Trees, Sunset Coastal Landscape Watercolor by Kipp Stewart, late 20th Century
H 30.5 in W 38 in D 1.25 in
Kipp Stewart ”Declaration” Sculpted Walnut Floating Night Stands for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
MacDougall and Kipp Stewart. Part of Drexel Furniture's "Declaration" line. It epitomizes elegance and serves
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
MCM Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Bowtie Back Side Chairs - Pair
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
mid century modern pair of Danish style side chairs designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Folding Campaign Tray Table by Drexel
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Company, the Declaration Line.
Table
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Drexel "Declaration" Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MacDougal and Kipp Stewart, with modern straight lines, walnut grain and 11 total drawers. Middle drawers
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut King Declaration Headboard by Drexel, c1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
modern king size headboard, a coveted piece designed by the renowned duo Kipp Stewart and Stewart
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table By Drexel, Declaration Line, c1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for the prestigious Drexel 'Declaration' line from the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood
Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Southern California Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Clean and modern landscape by Kipp Stewart (American, b. 1928). This piece is executed in a bold
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Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Polyester, Acrylic
Six Restored Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These dining chairs are Designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart. Part of Drexel Furniture's
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
"Desert Rose" - Still Life on a Retaining Wall with Landscape in the Background
Located in Soquel, CA
Clean and modern still life against a landscape background by Kipp Stewart (American, b. 1928). The
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Late 20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 36.75 in W 40.75 in D 2 in
Rare Pair of End Tables by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Southfield, MI
Super original finish and condition on this pair end tables by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Kipp Stewart Drexel Dresser or Credenza
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Perfectly proportioned midcentury dresser, credenza or cabinet designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Kipp Stewart Walnut Eight-Drawer Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Hudson, NY
For Drexel Declaration. Original finish. Overall in very good shape.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Wood Nightstand Tables, a Pair
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern nightstand tables from 1964 was designed by Kipp Stewart
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Walnut
H 24 in W 20.13 in D 16 in
Kipp Stewart for Glenn of California Hutch
By Kipp Stewart, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall collaborated in designing dozens of iconic pieces for Glenn of
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets
Rare Dresser by Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture
By Drexel, Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Murray Furniture
Located in Framingham, MA
Rare early maple dresser by Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture. Solid Wood. Brass pulls and lowlight details under the outside collar. Patina and wear are just the right amount.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstands
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstands for Drexel
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Kipp Stewart Stewart Macdougall For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic kipp stewart stewart macdougall available at 1stDibs. A kipp stewart stewart macdougall — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kipp stewart stewart macdougall — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A kipp stewart stewart macdougall made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one kipp stewart stewart macdougall that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart produced versions that are worth a look.
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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 legendary 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.
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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