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 for Drexel Declaration Extension Dining Table, Newly 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, 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
$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
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
MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
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
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...
Cherry
Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
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
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 ) ...
Aluminum
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
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
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 Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
$3,250Sale Price / item|27% Off
Campaign Tray Tables by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, 1960s, Refinished, Signed
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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 Patio Side Table for Terra
By Terra, Kipp Stewart
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 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 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
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Wooden Inlay Hexagon Circular Tripod End / Side Table
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 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
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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 Bronze Patio Dining Table with Umbrella Hole 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 and center hole for a patio umbrella. ...
Bronze
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
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
Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Cafe Dining Center Table
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Fun playful wrought iron and glass cafe, dining, center table circa 1970's. The table features a hand wrought base of solid stock with a thick plate glass top, it is in very good, or...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Writing Desk Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A mid-century writing desk attributed to Jean Prouvé, France. The design is defined by its clean, architectural lines and well-balanced proportions. Warm-toned wood is paired with sl...
Metal
Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Sculptura Dining Table by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wrought iron and metal mesh dining table from the Sculptura series, by The Woodard Furniture Company, with custom made glass ...
Wrought Iron
$875
H 19.63 in W 24 in D 18 in
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Walnut End Table for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern side table in walnut from the Declaration collection designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel Furniture Company, circa 1960's. This piece featur...
Walnut
Milo Baughman For Directional Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman designed for Directional dining table with two leaves, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use. Length withou...
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
$1,860
H 29 in W 31 in D 59 in
Grey Table in Wrought Iron, Glass Top, Patio Table, Patio Set, Outdoor Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Grey table in wrought iron, glass top, patio table, patio set. Outdoor furniture. Dining set. Indoor & Outdoor
Wrought Iron
$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
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
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 and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, from the Declaration series. The perfect length...
Walnut
$1,400
H 29.52 in W 31.5 in D 59 in
New Garden, Patio or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New garden, patio or dining table in wrought iron. You can choose this pattern in round or rectangular table and then, choose the top (glass, mosaic, marble, ceramic...) and color...
Wrought Iron
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Desk, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 60.0"W x 27.0"D All items s...
Walnut
$1,950
H 16.5 in W 46 in D 32 in
a Lovely Walnut coffee Table by Kip Stewart for the Drexel Declaration Line
By Drexel
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This is a nice original example from Drexel, designed by Kip Stewart as part of the "Declaration" line from the 1960's. Its in nice original finish, it features a flip top that revea...
Walnut
$3,235
H 29 in W 90.25 in D 40 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Newly Restored
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut extension drop-leaf dining table designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. The table features stunning walnut wood grain and aluminum str...
Aluminum
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
H 29 in W 88.25 in D 44.25 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” Dining Table by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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 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
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
Sold
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
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. This table is a part of Drexel’s iconic Declaration line. Made from rich walnut wood and fantastic wood grain featured a...
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 44 in D 20 in
Drexel Declaration Writing DeskFloating Drawers Kipp Stewart Mid Century Modern
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Drexel Declaration writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart, signed on the underside. Floating drawers with brass and wood dowels, original hardware. Professionally restored with grea...
Brass
Vintage 1960's Drexel Declaration Side Table by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960's Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration walnut side table. Marked 1963. Ebonized band detail to base. Small marks to top. Very good condition.
Walnut