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Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A stunning figured walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line. The top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Walnut Night Stand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart design for Drexel. Single drawer with overhanging shelf. Drexel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mid Century Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s walnut credenza / sideboard designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s “Declaration” line
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mid Century Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s walnut credenza / sideboard designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s “Declaration” line
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Bachelors Chest Mid-century
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely and rare kipp stewart designed bachelors chest for drexel declaration. The original finish
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Credenza mid-century modern
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous kip stewart drexel declaration walnut credenza. This piece has an amazing vintage patina
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Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern King Bed and Headboard, Kipp Stewart, Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern king size sculptural headboard, designed by Kipp Stewart, part of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 48.5 in W 78 in D 2.75 in
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mcm Black Laminate and Walnut Nesting Table Set
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century black laminate and walnut nesting table set
This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 16.75 in W 38 in D 38 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful full size walnut headboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. We have 2 in stock.
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Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Dresser for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid dresser designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration line in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drexel Declaration Dining Table by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home renowned vintage design with this walnut dining table from Kipp Stewart's iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 21 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Credenza in Walnut by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Oak
Walnut Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Full Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern full headboard designed by Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 40.75 in W 56.5 in D 3 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 72.25 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Bookcase
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Bookcase
This bookcase measures: 59 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration midcentury Walnut Dining Table
This dining table measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart "Declaration" 10-Drawer Dresser for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
done, but you are going to relax in iconic Drexel Declaration style!!!
Kipp Stewart, a celebrated
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plywood
H 36 in W 34 in D 38 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in the 1950s. On the right are four smooth sliding
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 62
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
Buffet measures: 48.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut dining table
This table measures: 60.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk
This desk measures: 52.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
stunning vintage mid-century modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard designed by Kipp Stewart
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 56 in D 2 in
Mid Century MODERN DRESSER / Credenza by DREXEL Declaration by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Drexel "Declaration" designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
H 31 in W 52.5 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 31.13 in W 72.25 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser
This dresser measures: 36
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Storage Headboard
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Storage Headboard
This headboard
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 79 in D 10 in
Minimalist Walnut Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, Declaration Line
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional minimalist low profile walnut coffee table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel - Declaration
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 15.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet and Hutch
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet and Hutch
This buffet and hutch
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Credenza and Hutch
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Credenza and Hutch
The credenza measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 71.25 in W 72.25 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Walnut Buffet with Hutch
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut buffet with hutch.
The buffet measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Night Stand for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Highboy Walnut Dresser Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960’s. Featuring a solid, beautifully
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers
This chest measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration MCM Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
This table
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 27.75 in W 60 in D 17.75 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart ”Declaration” Sculpted Walnut Floating Night Stands for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Walnut Side Table by Kipp Stewart and Macdougall for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely walnut occasional table designed by Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32 in W 22 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Walnut Coffee Table for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, American, circa
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
MCM Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Bowtie Back Side Chairs - Pair
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Bowtie Back Side Chairs - Pair
Wonderful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Chest
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern dresser bachelor chest designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel King Walnut Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stewart McDougall as part of the Declaration line for Drexel furniture. Fabricated from walnut with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart For Drexel Credenza and Top Lighted Cabinet
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great credenza and top cabinet my Kipp Stewart for Drexels Declaration line. The cabinet is a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern dresser bachelor chest designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
10-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Declaration by Drexel, USA, c. 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
designers such as the aforementioned Kipp Stewart. Drexel is still producing pieces to this day with much
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 62 in D 20 in
Full Bed And Walnut Headboard By Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall For Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, full size, black walnut bed designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 40.5 in W 56 in D 79 in
Drexel "Declaration" Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern dresser by Drexel for their "Declaration" line. Designed by Stewart
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
their Drexel Declaration collection. Four exposed drawers with original spherical porcelain knobs and
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
1960s Walnut Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in St. Louis, MO
. Designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Company, Declaration Line, Mod. no
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 21.63 in W 20.13 in D 21 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection
USA, 1966
Walnut, with original porcelain and brass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 71.25 in W 38 in D 17 in
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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kipp stewart drexel declaration for your home. Each kipp stewart drexel declaration for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kipp stewart drexel declaration — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each kipp stewart drexel declaration bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one kipp stewart drexel declaration that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Kipp Stewart and Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall produced versions that are worth a look.
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A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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