Kipp Stewart Furniture
American, 1928-2022
The ultimate multi-hyphenate, Kipp Stewart counted painting, photography, architecture and furniture design among his talents. Known to furniture obsessives for the Declaration series he codesigned for North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture, Stewart was actually born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1928 and is most commonly associated with mid-century design movements of his adopted home state of California. There, in 1972, Stewart designed the Ventana Big Sur, a luxury resort near Montecito for which he oversaw architecture, planning, furniture and interior design across 160 acres of land.
By the time Stewart spearheaded the Ventana, he was already well versed in furniture design. After briefly serving in the U.S. Navy as a teenager, Stewart enrolled at the Chouinard Art Institute (present-day CalArts) in Los Angeles.
By the time he graduated, Stewart was steeped in the world of modern seating design, experimenting with new chair models that bridged form and function. Charles and Ray Eames were important influences on his early work, which included a chrome-framed lounge chair whose reclined shape bears a striking resemblance to the Eameses’ iconic lounge.
In the late 1950s, Stewart partnered with another West Coast furniture designer, Stewart MacDougall, on a line of modern furniture for Drexel. (The pair were also producing case pieces and more for Glenn of California.)
Drexel soon unveiled Stewart and McDougall’s Declaration line, which was constructed entirely of natural walnut and featured the choice of white porcelain or brass drawer pulls and cabinet door handles. Although its stylish credenzas and other pieces reflect the kind of slim-lined, low-slung silhouettes for which mid-century design has become known, there are also elements that nod to earlier American and European furniture design, such as the dining chairs whose flattened spindle backs recall Shaker and Windsor chair design, distinguishing them from the modern designs becoming prolific in Scandinavia at the time.
The Declaration pieces were so indicative of a particularly American style, in fact, that several items from the collection were selected by the U.S. government to represent the country at the Brussels World’s Fair in 1958.
While Stewart found success as a painter and with his Ventana hotel project — and had also designed chairs, chests and more for Directional — the Drexel Declaration line is his best-known furniture collection and remains highly sought after by collectors today.
Find a wide range of vintage Kipp Stewart furniture on 1stDibs, including dining room chairs, end tables and more.
Color: Brown
Creator: Kipp Stewart
Set of 8 Kipp Stewart Dining Chairs - Refinished & Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Curvaceous Dining Chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Calvin, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Set of Six Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Restored Dining Room Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six totally restored chairs by Kipp Stewart for Calvin. Refinished walnut and reupholstered with new foam and cotton velvet fabric. Grea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Drexel "Sun Coast Collection" Six Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawer dresser in the "Sun Coast Collection" for Drexel Furniture designed by Kipp Stewart. Circa 1959. Cherry, sits on a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Set of Six Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall and produced by Drexel in the 1950s and 1960s. 2 arm chairs and 4 side ch...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, Directional, Kipp Stewart, Edward Wormley
Located in Decatur, GA
Exceptional and rare pair of barrel back lounge chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional with all original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. Solid dark mahogany bases with brass casters. An el...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
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Velvet
Rare Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart Mac Dougall Walnut Nightstands
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, unbelievably rare pair of A-frame figured walnut nightstands by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Top...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional Walnut, Cane, and Blue Leather Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century pull up chairs with rounded back walnut frames with caned backs and sides and blue leather seat cushions, resting o...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, 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 x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 First Cabin Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 12 chairs in total or 3 sets of 4.
Introducing the Set of 4 First Cabin Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture, the perfect addit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Wooden Inlay Hexagon Circular Tripod End / Side Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century circular end / side table with an inlaid central hexagonal star design supported by a wooden tripod base. (KIPP STEWART FOR DREXEL).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Wooden X-Base Tray Top End / Side Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century wooden end / side tables with removable tray tops with two low sides with bracket-shaped cutout handles and folding X-form bases comprised of wooden slats. (KIPP...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut dining table
This table measures: 60.5 wide x 40 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches
All pieces of furn...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century 6 Drawers Walnut High Chest Dresser W/ Porcelain Ball Pulls Mint!
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century 6 drawers walnut high chest dresser W/ Porcelain ball pulls mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart Walnut Coffee Table for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, American, circa 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Wood, 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 "Declaration" Line
USA, Mid-20th Century
Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Centennial Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Centennial mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
Each side chair measures: 18 wide x 20.25 deep x 37 high, with a se...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Smart, sophisticated and stylish side, or end table designed by Kipp Stewart four Drexel as part of the classic Suncoast series. This table features two tiers, the lower ( 13 in H ) ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Mid Century solid cherry corner desk
This desk measures: 47.5 wide x 36.25 deep x 22.25 inches high...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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 x 20 deep x 67.25
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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 the Drexel Declaration line. The table has a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mcm Black Laminate and Walnut Nesting Table Set
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century black laminate and walnut nesting table set
This set measures 38 wide x 38 deep x 16.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Kipp Stewart Wall Unit
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall unit designed by Kipp Stewart. One piece unit with cabinet storage, drawers and sliding g...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent professionally restored vintage condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Clean Lined Walnut Mirror by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined walnut mirror by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1950s. Retains it's warm original patina. Has been cleaned and Danish oiled. Can be hung vertically or horizonta...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Mirror, 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 gra...
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1970s American Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Lounge Chair by Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome occasional chair with mahogany frame meticulously refinished in dark brown lacquer and upholstered in luxurious charcoal grey velvet. All work done with painstaking quality...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
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 Drexel's Declaration line. Solid walnut, superior c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart 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 shelf floats above two drawers with handsome porcelai...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
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.
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1960s American Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional lounge chairs. Upholstered in linen. Legs are wood with casters.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
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 Drexel Furniture. Handcarved back splats with flattened form, bentwood arm and car...
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20th Century American Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Restored Pair of Walnut Cane Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert custom...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Walnut Tabletop Vanity Mirror by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Dorchester, MA
Kipp Stewart designed this rare tabletop vanity for Calvin Furniture's Directional line. A swiveling mirror hangs within a walnut frame above a single ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Directional Kipp Stewart Two-Piece Tufted Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Kipp Stewart for Directional two-piece tufted sectional sofa. Yes, this piece will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for anyway-right?
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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 their Drexel Declaration collection. Four exposed drawers with original spherical ...
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1950s American Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional 1960s
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional 1960s
Newly upholstered in slate gray / dark indigo cotton fabric with fiv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Kipp Stewart Buffet Server/Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury walnut buffet server/credenza by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration in excellent original condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Richard Hersberger for PACE leather chair and ottoman
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Nice broken in example, tomato orange leather with chrome frame. The frame has very minor pitting at the joint of the base ( pictured ) and the leather is worn, but not torn. It i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Kipp Stewart furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Kipp Stewart furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kipp Stewart furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Kipp Stewart were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lawrence Peabody, Bernhardt, and Steelcase. Prices for Kipp Stewart furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $699 and can go as high as $16,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,295.
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