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Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Night Stands for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Night Stands for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$2,400
H 23 in W 23.75 in D 17 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Nightstand
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration nightstand
This nightstand measures: 24 wide x 18 deep x 23
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Drexel Declaration Desk by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel with simple and sophisticated modern lines. Large file drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Highboy for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” highboy for Drexel.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall "Declaration" Nightstands for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of "Declaration" nightstands for Drexel, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 23.13 in W 24.5 in L 23.13 in
Kipp Stewart Credenza / Sideboard for Drexel Declaration Collection
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Cincinnati, OH
open manufactured by the Drexel Furniture company for their Declaration collection designed by Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
$3,100
H 31.25 in W 72.25 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Drexel declaration dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall. This piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Credenza
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration sideboard credenza by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall “Declaration” Bookshelf 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 Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Bookcases 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 Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall Drexel Declaration Credenza
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century Drexel declaration sideboard credenza by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Nightstands for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall Drexel Declaration Lowboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1960s Mid-Century Modern eight drawer dresser or credenza designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$1,795
H 31.25 in W 60 in L 31.25 in
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Dresser for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century dresser designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexels “Declaration” line in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall “Declaration” Hutch for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period/Style: Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Nightstands
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of nightstands or end tables designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Declaration
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall Drexel Declaration Coffee Table Circa 1960s
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Peabody, MA
A walnut coffee table with contrasting teak inlay designed by Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
$1,195
H 15.25 in W 60 in D 22 in
Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall “ Declaration ” Bookcase for Drexel, c.1960
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall “Declaration” Bookcase for Drexel, United States, c.1960
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$2,850
H 30.88 in W 59.5 in D 16.5 in
Declaration Buffet by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modestly sized, yet substantial buffet cabinet for Drexel by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Drexel "Declaration" Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dresser designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel's famous "Declaration
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “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 D 15.75 in
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Dresser for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid dresser designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration line in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Dresser for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid dresser designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration line in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration by Kipp Stewart circa 1960 walnut credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Long Credenza
Great condition all around with the top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$2,800
H 31 in W 59.25 in D 17.5 in
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Ceramic
$2,400
H 31.25 in W 60 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Writing Desk for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” writing desk for Drexel.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Declaration Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Six declaration line dining chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Walnut and rosewood construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall "Declaration" Coffee Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall "Declaration" coffee table for Drexel. This piece has been
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,100
H 16.25 in W 46 in D 32 in
Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century Drexel declaration low dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall. This piece features
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Walnut Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration King Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century king headboard designed by Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Co
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
$1,275
H 40.5 in W 78 in D 2 in
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” 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
$2,450
H 31.25 in W 72.25 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Dining Chairs 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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Walnut
$2,895
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “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
$2,800
H 16.25 in W 46 in D 32 in
Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall
Declaration
Walnut Tambour-Door Credenza
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern tambour door credenza designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$4,750
H 31 in W 66 in D 20 in
Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel dresser
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall "Declaration" Coffee Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
Manufacturer: Drexel
Country of origin: United States
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Pedestal Side Tables
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Declaration collection.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Three Drawer Dresser
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart Drexel Furniture's "Declaration" line was an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall "Declaration" Shaker Bench for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall "Declaration" Shaker Bench for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Shaker Bench
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent bench or settee designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel. Curved arms
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Record Cabinet
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Kipp Stewart for Drexel walnut record cabinet
Beautiful Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$1,390
H 31 in W 36 in D 20 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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$3,250
H 24 in W 55 in L 24 in
1958 Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration End Tables Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful walnut side tables with solid construction designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel from their
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,200 / set
H 19.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Declaration Floor Clock by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
Declaration floor clock by Kipp Stewart for Drexel in wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair Kipp Stewart
Stewart Mac Dougall "Declaration" Walnut Night Stands
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Top floating drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$4,500
H 28 in W 21 in D 22 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Chest of Drawers
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
An eight-drawer dresser designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Declaration line by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougall “Declaration” Tambour Door Credenza 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 Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$1,550
H 31.5 in W 43.5 in D 19.25 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Dresser measures: 66 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Dresser measures: 38.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$1,947
H 45 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Bookcases for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel “Declaration”
Period
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$2,895
H 31 in W 59.5 in D 16.5 in
Drexel Declaration Credenza Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful walnut mid century modern credenza designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,125
H 31 in W 72 in D 20 in
Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser for Drexel Declaration. Featuring six
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Porcelain
$2,395
H 31.5 in W 52.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mini Buffet Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Near perfect example of an exceptional Kipp Stewart designed small buffet cabinet by Drexel. Three
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Esperance, NY
Gorgeous walnut table designed by Kipp Stewart. Table looks amazing and is very well made. Great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
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Kipp Stewart Declaration For Sale on 1stDibs
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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