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
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk. The desk measures: 60 wide
Walnut
$1,995
H 31.5 in W 52.5 in D 40.25 in
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
Walnut
$2,850
H 31 in W 52.25 in D 40.25 in
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and fabulous MCM single drawer walnut corner desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Walnut
$3,395
H 29.25 in W 52 in D 22 in
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Desk in Style of Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart.
Located in Seattle, WA
A Mid-Century Modern walnut desk designed in the style of Kipp Stewart's iconic Drexel Declaration
Walnut
$1,195
H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ;...
Walnut
$3,295
H 71.25 in W 38 in D 17.25 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Cincinnati, OH
conical legs with matching stretchers. Manufactured by Drexel for their declaration line.
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
obsessives for the Declaration series he codesigned for North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture, Stewart was
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Desk
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Southampton, NJ
Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart Desk Gorgeous Walnut desk with white porcelain pulls
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Drexel declaration Kipp Stewart walnut writing desk. Item features includes
Glass, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25
Walnut
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration” Period/Style: Mid
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century walnut desk Desk measures: 44 wide x 20 deep x
Walnut
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H 29.25 in W 44 in D 21 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk and Chair
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Declaration line for Drexel. The desk features gorgeous walnut wood grain and sleek midcentury Danish-inspired
Brass
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” writing desk for Drexel.
Walnut
Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration” Period or Style
Porcelain, Walnut
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H 71.25 in W 38 in D 18.25 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations Mid Century Walnut Tambour Bookcase Secretary Desk The
Walnut
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H 24 in W 55 in L 24 in
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Floating-Top Desk for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” floating-top desk for Drexel.
Brass
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H 29 in W 60 in D 23 in
1950s Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Look at this beautiful wood grained Mid century modern writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart for
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary Desk / Bar / Bookshelf
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A unique and handsome Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration piece of furniture that can serve a
Wood
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H 71 in W 38 in D 17 in
Mid Century Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Tambour Door Secretary D
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chicago, IL
38” x 17” x 71.25”H Drexel Declaration series walnut secretary desk. Versatile piece designed by
Porcelain, Glass, Walnut
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H 71.25 in W 38 in D 17.25 in
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall "Declaration" Bookshelf with Desk for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Bookshelf with desk designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s iconic
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Desk
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Desk. Featuring a straight line
Brass
Drexel Declaration Walnut Desk
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
;Declaration" line for the Drexel furniture company. It features rounded corners on the top, a floating
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk The desk measures: 44 wide x 20
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Walnut Desk by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This walnut desk was designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart as part of the "Declaration
Walnut
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H 29 in W 44 in D 20 in
Drexel Declaration Writing DeskFloating Drawers Kipp Stewart Mid Century Modern
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Drexel Declaration writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart, signed on the underside. Floating
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Southampton, NJ
Drexel Declaration series walnut secretary desk Fantastic piece designed by Kipp Stewart and
Wood
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H 71.25 in W 38 in D 18.25 in
Secretary Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Furniture Line
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive secretary designed by Kip Stewart featuring two adjustable shelves on top, tambour door storage compartment, three storage drawers below and a pull-out writing surface. Th...
Walnut
Smart Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Desk
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Slick Kipp Stewart "Declaration" for Drexel desk, recently professionally refinished, clean ready
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful walnut desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. Original porcelain hardware and
Walnut
1950s Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Drexel Declaration desk designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall. Desk has one drawer
Porcelain, Walnut
Vica Light Unlacquered Brass
By Vica, Annabelle Selldorf
Located in New York, NY
The vica light is a rectangular cast metal escutcheon plate with a beveled edge design and porcelain socket. The fixture can be wall or ceiling mounted. The maximum wattage bulb re...
Metal
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Solid Oak Mobley Bench in Natural Golden Finish
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mobley bench in solid 1 3/4" oak using natural oils to give a golden finish Customizable to specifications.
Oak
$4,800
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Wool, Beech
Panoplie White Oak Drink Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly made solid white oak cocktail table with carved ribbed detailing. Natural oak finish. Made in Los Angeles. Multiple quantity and custom sizes available.
Oak
Cerulean Blue French Art Deco Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
French art deco vase with mottled or salted glaze in cerulean blue. Small handles on each side.
Pottery
Richard Ginori Giovanni Gariboldi Vase Ceramic, 1950, Italy
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milano, IT
Richard Ginori Giovanni Gariboldi vase ceramic, 1950, Italy.
Ceramic
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Italian Desk from the 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1960s the desk also features chrome tubular legs. Italian desk from the late 1960s characterize by the sleek and modern aesthetic. Second height 24.7 from the floor ...
Chrome
John Kapel Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser Glenn of California
By John Kapel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This distinguished by John Kapel for Glenn of California dresser features a streamlined design with exceptional craftsmanship and premium materials. Notable elements include elegantl...
Walnut
$6,800 / set
H 20.75 in W 24 in D 28 in
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal, Side Tables, Walnut, Metal, Cane, USA, 1950s
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, cane, and black-lacquered metal side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal and produced by Calvin Furniture, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with ag...
Metal
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
$2,800
H 35 in W 22 in D 34 in
Japanese "Heron" Chair and Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, c1970s
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is an amazing "Heron" chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko. Truly a classic design that any collector would be happy to have. The chair measures approxi...
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of Benches by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elm S35 modular benches by Pierre Chapo. Made in France circa 1960s.
Elm
Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table, Silvio Cavatorta
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Italian Mid-Century dressing table by Silvio Cavatorta (1899-1957), crafted in the 1950s. The table features an adjustable round mirror on the left side and four drawers w...
Brass
$3,145Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 31.11 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made in fine walnut early 1960s. Front with three drawers and a writing flap. Behind the...
Wood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.