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Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Charleston, SC
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf
Drexel "Declaration" 851
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Drexel "Declaration" Walnut Sideboard with Lit Topper
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ample organization. A timeless American design by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall. Please confirm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
and MCM design by Kipp Stewart for Drexel!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
exceptional combination of quality and MCM design by Kipp Stewart for Drexel!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Declaration Nightstands, Pair
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A stunning pair of Drexel Declaration nightstands, designed in the 1960s by Kipp Stewart and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” 10-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” dresser by Kipp Stewart for Drexel showcases timeless
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
$3,195
H 31.25 in W 62 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
Headboard, attributed to Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. A masterful blend of beauty and practicality
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 5
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of five Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
$1,995 / set
H 31 in W 21.25 in D 18 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,395
H 29.25 in W 52 in D 22 in
Pair of Kipp Stewart Drexel "Declaration" Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Nashville, TN
Full restored, rare and stunning Kipp Stewart "Declaration" line lounge chairs in butterscotch
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstands
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Cambridge, MA
Unbelievable pair of figured walnut nightstands by Kipp Stewart for his Drexel Declaration
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Porcelain
Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart 11 Drawer Dresser Cradenza and Mirror
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Bay City, MI
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern eleven drawer dresser was designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
$2,720
H 30.5 in W 74.25 in D 21 in
Kipp Stewart Secretary
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Kipp Stewart and Stewart Mac Dougall "Declaration" walnut secretary. Rare piece with two
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Wood Nightstand Tables, a Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern nightstand tables from 1964 was designed by Kipp Stewart
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 24 in W 20.13 in D 16 in
Midcentury Kipp Stewart Buffet Server/Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury walnut buffet server/credenza by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration in excellent
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Walnut Nightstand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Hudson, NY
Walnut nightstand by Kipp Stewart for declaration line of Drexel Furniture. Original porcelain knob
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Walnut Tambour-Door Credenza for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Walnut Tambour-Door Credenza for Drexel.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$3,500
H 32.5 in W 43.5 in D 17.75 in
Set of Four Mid Century Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Arm Chairs for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of four walnut mid century Kipp Stewart “Declaration” arm chairs made for Drexel with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
Drexel Kipp Stewart Declaration Walnut Dining Side Chairs Mid Century, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Kipp Stewart Declaration walnut dining side chairs Mid-Century Modern - a Pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$795 / set
H 32 in W 20 in D 19 in
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Nightstands for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Night Stands designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in the United
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Walnut Credenza for Drexel
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart.
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”.
Period/Style
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Coffee Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart "Declaration" Floating Nightstands for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Stewart McDougall
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Bookcase for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$2,800
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 15.75 in
Stewart McDougall
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Bookcase for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart.
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration.”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Stewart McDougall
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Credenza for Drexel
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Stewart McDougall
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Bookshelf for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart.
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”.
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Stewart MacDougall
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Bookcase for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A must-have and Classic bookshelf designed by the famous American duo Kipp Stewart & Stewart
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$4,250
H 32.75 in W 57 in L 32.75 in
Kipp Stewart "Declaration" Walnut Side Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage side table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel as part of their "Declaration" series
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Tambour Door Credenza for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart "Declaration" Storage Coffee Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant coffee table designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s iconic Declaration
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Stewart McDougall
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Coffee Table for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stewart McDougall
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Coffee Table for Drexel
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Bookcase for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Bookcase for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Stewart MacDougall
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Coffee Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,800
H 16.25 in W 46 in D 32 in
Stewart MacDougall
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period or Style
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Magazine Tray Side Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart.
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”.
Period/style
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart ”Declaration” Sculpted Floating Night Stands for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern night stands designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$4,250
H 23.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Kipp Stewart Declaration Floating Nightstands for Drexel, 1950s, Signed
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
, designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall as part of the 'Declaration' line for Drexel furniture. This
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,200 / set
H 23 in W 23.5 in D 17.5 in
Kipp Stewart ”Declaration” Floating Walnut Night Stands for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$3,895 / set
H 23.25 in W 24 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart, Declaration
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer dresser... designed by Kipp Stewart, part of Drexel's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart Declaration Credenza for Drexel, Newly Restored, circa 1950
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern credenza designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall as part of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
$3,900
H 31 in W 60 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart Declaration Floating Nightstand for Drexel walnut Mid Century
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Diego, CA
by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall as part of the 'Declaration' line for Drexel furniture. This
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$1,275
H 23.25 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Walnut Chest by Kipp Stewart, Declaration
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern three-drawer chest designed by Kipp Stewart, part of Drexel's
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
$1,399
H 32 in W 36 in D 20 in
1970s Vintage Kipp Stewart Declaration Full Size Headboard With Sliding Doors
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Saddle River, NJ
This vintage full-size headboard, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, showcases the iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$1,250
H 35.5 in W 54 in D 9 in
Pair of Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Stools for Drexel
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Kipp Stewart Declaration Dresser and Mirror for Drexel, 1950s, Restored, Signed
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer dresser and mirror, designed by Kipp Stewart and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
$5,200 / set
H 31.25 in W 60 in L 31.25 in
Kipp Stewart Declaration Highboy Set for Drexel, Newly Restored, circa 1950
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern tallboy designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall as part of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
$4,800
H 47.5 in W 42 in D 20 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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,595
H 28 in W 17.75 in D 60 in
Mid Century Modern Drexel Kipp Stewart Declaration Credenza Console Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration buffet or credenza by Kipp Stewart and Stewart
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
$1,600
H 31 in W 64.25 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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$1,950
H 21.25 in W 21 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall "Declaration" Nightstands for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration tambour door nightstands with original milk glass
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Vitrolite, Walnut
$2,000 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 12 in
Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall “Declaration” Credenza for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart.
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration.”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,800
H 16 in W 46 in D 32 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic kipp stewart declaration available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and ceramic, every kipp stewart declaration was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kipp stewart declaration — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right kipp stewart declaration, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kipp stewart declaration over the years, but those crafted by Drexel, Kipp Stewart and Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Kipp Stewart Declaration?
Prices for a kipp stewart declaration start at $595 and top out at $11,500 with the average selling for $2,289.
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 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.
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