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.
Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Extension Dining Table Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut extension dining table By Kipp Stewart for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture USA, 1960s Measures: 67"W x 39"D x 29"H. ...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Line USA, 1957 Gorgeous book-matched walnut top, with sculpted solid walnut leg...
Walnut
1950s Kipp Stewart three drawer writing desk For Glenn of CA, USA
By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Writing Desk by Kipp Stewart for Glenn of CA, USA. The Kipp Stewart Glenn of California writing desk, designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1950s and 1960s, is a standout piece of ...
Brass
Mid-Century 'Declaration' Cocktail Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and timeless, this “Declaration” cocktail table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel is a classic example of American Mid-Century Modern furniture. Designed with a clean, architectural...
Walnut
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Rosewood, Walnut
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...
Walnut, Cherry
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. ...
Bronze
Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, 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...
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 ) ...
Aluminum
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...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Pair Folding Campaign Style Tray Tables Mid Century Modern Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant walnut Campaign style folding tray tables, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables...
Wood, Walnut
$3,200Sale Price / item|28% Off
Campaign Tray Tables by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, 1960s, Refinished, Signed
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Renowned designers Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart created the folding campaign tray table for Drexel Furniture Company in the 1960s as part of the 'Declaration' line of furnitur...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Bronze Tube Patio Dining Table for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
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...
Bronze
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...
Wood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, 1961
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern two-tier coffee table or cocktail table By Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration USA, 1961 Sculpted walnut, with caned lower shelf. Measures: 30"W x 3...
Cane, Walnut
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 ...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Mid-Century Circular Side Table, Inlaid Design
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Queens, 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) Minor wear to finish.
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, 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 cha...
Walnut
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table (B)
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table (B). Item features removable tray top, folding X-form base, carved finials. Circa Mi...
Walnut
Stewart MacDougall Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table (A)
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart Drexel Walnut Folding Campaign Table (A). Item features removable tray top, folding X-form base, carved finials. Circa Mi...
Walnut
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...
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...
Wood, 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.
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Side Table for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round bronze side table with glass top by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The table features four patinated bronze tubing legs which attach the round frame of the...
Bronze
Mid century Rosewood Danish Modern Extension Dining Table 2 Leaves
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Rosewood Rectangle Danish Modern extension dining table with (2) nesting pull out leaves. This table has Solid rosewood round tapered legs. This table is in good vintage ...
Birch, Rosewood
$2,310
H 29.5 in W 59.5 in D 33.75 in
1930s Newly Refinished Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Newly Refinished George III style Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table. Excellent condition. Totally refinished to the pedestals and legs with hand-rub finish appear...
Mahogany
$7,428
H 29.14 in W 65.36 in D 33.08 in
Ole Wanscher Style Writing Desk of Rosewood by Geog Kofoeds Møbeletabl. 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Georg Kofoed
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Free standing writing desk of rosewood with oil treatment and lacquer most likely designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985). The desk can be used from both sides. The manager side is cr...
Brass
$5,895 / set
H 27 in W 52 in D 20 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesen Writing Desk and Chair for Henredon, Ca. 1950s
By Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Peabody, MA
A mahogany writing desk and chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as part of his collaboration with Heritage Henredon in the 1950s. These are from a series of pieces the firm produced...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,195
H 28.5 in W 101.25 in D 35.5 in
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Walnut Draw-Leaf Dining Table
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Extension Dining Table
By Soborg Mobler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern extendable teak dining table was made in Denmark circa 1960. This beautiful table has clean, minimalist, geometric lines and is sturdy and well...
Wood, Teak
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 65 in D 37 in
Mid century Teak Danish Modern Extension Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Teak Rectangle Danish Modern extension dining table with (2) nesting pull out leaves. This table has Solid teak apron and tapered legs. This table is in beautiful conditi...
Birch, Teak
$2,000 / set
H 16 in W 72 in D 20 in
2 pc. Mid Century Surfboard Coffee Table by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960’s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Rare two part coffee table designed by John Van Koert for Drexel Furniture, as part of their class Profile series, circa 1960’s. As the table consists of two separate pieces, it can...
Wood
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
Brass
$2,495 / set
H 20.25 in W 29 in D 25 in
Set of 2 'Suncoast' Tables, Kipp Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This handsome pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables from Drexel’s sought-after Suncoast collection exemplifies clean, sophisticated 1960s design. Crafted with rich walnut tops and sh...
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Elegant and refined Italian Mid-Century writing desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, a period in which his work reflects the broader cultural dialogue of Italian post-war de...
Brass
$2,950
H 29 in W 58.25 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane Denilator Walnut Dining Table Refinished
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your dining space with this iconic Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane “Delineator” walnut dining table. Expertly refinished, the table showcases a rich walnut grain with...
Wood, Walnut
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H 29.25 in W 88.5 in D 44.25 in
Mid-Century Extendable Round Walnut Dining Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut dining table designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, USA, 1960s. Part of Drexel's celebrated Declaration collection, this iconic dining ...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 39.13 in D 39 in
Vintage Walnut and Rosewood Directional Dining Table by Kipp Stewart for Calvin
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern Directional dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture in walnut, circa 1960's. Features rosewood inlay and a unique shaped top that expands with f...
Rosewood, Walnut
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H 24.38 in W 20 in D 16 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel 'Declaration' Walnut Nightstands or Side Tables - A Pair
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of nightstands designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s Declaration line. These nightstands feature an angled side profile, walnut veneered sides trimmed with solid walnut. Whi...
Porcelain, Walnut
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H 20 in W 22 in D 22 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Pedestal Side Table, Circa 1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern pedestal side table By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Line USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous starburst walnut top, with solid walnut pedestal. ...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 88.5 in D 44.25 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Line USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched walnut top, with sculpted solid wal...
Walnut
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H 21.25 in W 21 in D 20 in
Drexel Declaration Campaign TrayTable by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Drexel Declaration Campaign Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Elevate your space with this rare Drexel Declaration Campaign Table, a celebrated piece from the 1960s designe...
Glass, Walnut
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H 29 in W 88.25 in D 44.25 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” Dining Table by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Dining Set for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio dining set by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The set features four patinated bronze tube framed armchairs with matching bronze table, with original pebble ...
Bronze
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Dining Set with Umbrella Hole for Terra
By Terra, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio dining set by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The set features four patinated bronze tube framed armchairs with matching bronze table, with original pebble ...
Bronze
Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Dining Table for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
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” ...
Bronze
Drexel Declaration Walnut Coffee Table, Kipp Stewart Mid Century Modern
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A beautiful Drexel coffee table in walnut veneer with a circular rosewood inlay. Designed by Kipp Stewart and part of the Declaration line This is one of Stewarts most iconic designs...
Walnut
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H 28 in W 17.75 in D 60 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 Declaration Line in the late 1960's. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Am...
Walnut