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.
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Creator: Kipp Stewart
Kipp Stewart Bronze Tube Patio Woven Dining Chair for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio dining armchair by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The chair features a patinated bronze tubing frame with the original woven seat and seatback. Two availa...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Windsor Chairs in Solid Walnut by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, USA, c. 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of visually captivating "Centennial" Chairs designed by the iconic design duo of Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal for the lauded Drexel Furniture Co. Taking inspi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Pair Kipp Stewart Dining Armchairs Jack Lenor Larsen, Calvin Furniture
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Jack Lenor Larsen dining chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Calvin, American, circa 1960s. The original Larsen fabric is amazing, vibrant, and in relatively good c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Drexel Sun Coast Collection Tall Gentlemen's Dresser by Kipp Stewart, c. 1950's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
This beautiful American black walnut tall dresser is designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s Sun Coast line. Classic, iconic style with great quality wa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration midcentury Walnut Dining Table
This dining table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25 deep x 26.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches
All p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, 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
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
$1,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Kipp Stewart Declaration Nightstands by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Raleigh, NC
These exceptional Kipp Stewart nightstands from Drexel's prestigious Declaration line represent the pinnacle of American mid-century modern des...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1950s 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 & 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
$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous MCM Sun Coast two-tier cantilever end table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good refinished vintage condition (I believe the wood is cherry, bu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Cherry
Kipp Stewart Bronze Tube Patio Dining Table for Terra
By Terra, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio table by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features a curved patinated bronze tubing pedestal base of with a 60" piece of thick glass at the table t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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. Has some expected slight ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Wood, 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
Pair of Walnut and Off White Fabric Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1960’s.
Newly recovered with an off white fabric. The walnut legs are in original vintage condition, they show minor ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 for Drexel's lauded Declaration Line. Crafted in the late 1960s this Plycraft-styled ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of vintage Drexel dining chairs in solid walnut. Features splayed legs, flat seats, and spindle backs with sculptural geometric slats. Includes side chairs and armchairs. The des...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight line design, two drawers at the top with original milk glass knobs, four push butto...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
1960s Directional Petrified Needlepoint Cotton Felt Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare 1960s Directional Furniture designed by
Kipp Stewart, Needlepoint Cotton Felt Upholstered and Tufted Rolling Lounge Chair. Petrified Needlework throughout.
Measures 27" in widt...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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. Has some expected sl...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a rare Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard. Featuring a straight line design and beautiful walnut finish. This is an exceptional comb...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Walnut Tabletop Vanity Mirror by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
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
Pair Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of barrel back lounge chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional in original upholstery. White painted mahogany bases with brass casters. An elegant and modern silhouette lends to a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,800 / set
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
Mid Century 6 Drawers Walnut High Chest Dresser W/ Porcelain Ball Pulls Mint!
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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 for Drexel Wooden X-Base Tray Top End / Side Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Queens, 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
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 structurally sound. Have some expected sligh...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Sculptural Walnut Nightstands
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall sculptural walnut nightstands. Nightstands have a single pull-out drawer, white porcelain pulls and a cantilevered lower tier. Nightstands a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
Drexel Declaration Tray Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautifully crafted walnut tray table from Drexel's Declaration line designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart Macdougall.
Tray is removable and base folds for convenient shipping.
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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
$850 Sale Price
43% Off
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Calvin Furniture, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 18 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 18 inches
All pieces of furn...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk.
The desk measures: 60 wide x 24 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches.
All pieces of fur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Deland, FL
Produced by Drexel Sun Coast this coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, is an exquisite example of early American mid-century de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Dining Table for Terra
By Terra, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio dining table by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features a bronze tube frame with original pebble glass top.
Dimensions
48.5” diameter x 27.25” ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional, USA, 1960s
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional, USA, 1960s
Newly upholstered in slate gray / dark indigo cotton fabric wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,600 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Dining Table with Umbrella Hole for Terra
By Terra, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio dining table by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features a bronze tube frame with original pebble glass top and center hole for a patio umbrella.
...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Channeled Postmodern Lounge Chair by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Brass base with new nubby wool upholstery. Designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kipp Stewart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
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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