$1,195
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 x
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 Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
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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 Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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
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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
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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 Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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 Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Drexel Declaration writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart, signed on the underside. Floating
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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 Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$770Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
John Stuart Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Maple Writing Desk Table Drawers MCM
By John Stuart
Located in Dayton, OH
John Stuart Hairpin Desk, circa 1960s. Features a minimalist open form with plank top set between three dovetailed oak drawers set on turned and tapered legs with brass feet and a h...
Maple
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$6,345 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,450
H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
Teak
$2,450
H 30 in W 78.75 in D 39.375 in
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s
By Coen de Vries, Friso Kramer, EEKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...
Steel
$13,719 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$3,520Sale Price|32% Off
H 33.88 in W 63.75 in D 38 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK Denmark, circa 1970s Item # 405XLG28A This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was off...
Teak
Brutalist Solid Mahogany Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Maxime Old
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a mahogany sideboard inspired by the style of Maxime Old, featuring exquisite brass details. This sideboard embodies a timeless design crafted to enhance any living or di...
Mahogany
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
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
Brass
$3,295
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 24.13 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
Brass
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.