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
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Walnut and Rosewood Directional Dining Table by Kipp Stewart for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Kipp Stewart
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 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
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 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” ...
Bronze
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
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
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
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
$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
$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
$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
Patio or Garden Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron with glass top Indoor & Outdoor Structure measurements: Depth 27.5 in Width 47.24 in Height 29.52 in.
Wrought Iron
$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
Drexel Dateline Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Dateline mid century walnut dining table The table measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches All piec...
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 ...
Rosewood, Walnut
MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
A mid-century desk designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960’s with incredible form and presence. The desk features a solid, bea...
Porcelain, 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
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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 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
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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
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Restored Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining This dining Table Designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart. Part of Drexel Furniture's "Declaration" line. It epitomizes elegance and serves as a striking statement piece. I have the matching dining chairs listed separately.The last photos shows them paired with the table. They are simply beautiful together. Chairs sold separately… without leafs 60 in wide 40 in...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Table. Original vintage condition with alight wear and finish. well cared for and ready for use. No extensions leaves. ...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 104 in D 40 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut extension dining table By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1959 Measures: 60"W x 40"D x 29"H. Extends up to 104"W with t...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 104 in D 40 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut extension dining table By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1958 Measures: 60"W x 40"D x 29"H. Extends up to 104"W wi...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding midcentury walnut dining table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional, American, circa 1960s. Beautiful grained walnut throughout. It expands from a compact ovaled squ...
Metal
Midcentury Dining Table Designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, circa 1950s. This stunning dining table features a strong solid walnut frame that gi...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 107 in D 40 in
Kipp Stewart for Calvin Walnut and Rosewood Boat-Shaped Dining Table, Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern boat-shaped extension dining table By Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture, "American Design Foundation" Collection USA, 1960s Gorgeous b...
Rosewood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Dining Table with 4 Leaves
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Charleston, SC
Offering a very nice dining table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. The table has a beautiful finish and is in overall excellent condition. The table comes with four leaves offering many d...
Walnut