Drexel Declaration
Drexel Declaration was designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall.
Here is a short biography of Kipp Stewart. He is also a painter, and the Ventana Gallery in Big Sur, California carries works like “Three Lemons” to the left. There also is a series of three, less expensive art prints available at various e-stores; find them easily via google. An article in the Sept. 200 issue of Interior Design said: “Inspired by furniture from early Greek to Art Nouveau, from 18th-century European to Art Deco, Stewart’s main aim is ‘to create forms that are not fashionable so much as timeless.’” My online research indicates that Stewart is still a very active designer today, working mostly on outdoor furniture for such companies as Summit Furniture. Also see, for example, this outdoor bench from Smith & Hawken. He is a founder of the Big Sur Land Trust, and with Jeff Norman, he is the author of Big Sur Observed.
He’s also an architect, here’s a house that he designed in 1984. Here’s another one, which was owned by Philip Johnson and David Whitney. Stewart also designed the Ventana Inn & Spa in Big Sur.
His son Bradford Stewart is a renowned LA-area artist.
On Stewart MacDougall: I can’t find much info. In fact: none.
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I recently purchased five Drexel Declaration chairs and a round table on craigslist and am hoping to find another captain’s chair (or even just another side chair) to complete the set. Can anyone tell me how hard these are to find? I saw four side chairs (but no arm chair) on ebay for $400+… wondering if this is a good price. (My craigslist find was a steal, so I’m spoiled!) Thank you for any advice you might be able to offer.
Hello,
Congrats on your craigslist find! I’m not too sure what constitutes a good price for these chairs. I was fortunate to find two side chairs for only $16. I would suggest hitting the yard sales and thrift stores. Go to as many thrift stores as possible, several times a week. Ask the thrift stores what day of the week (and time) they bring “new” merchandise out onto the floor. I have found that a lot of antique dealers and re-sellers are like vultures at these thrift stores. They wait in droves while the merchandise is stocked on the shelves or floor. It makes it tough for collectors to get anything. Best of luck in your treasure hunts!
I just found a Drexel Declaration dining room table (drop leaf) 6 chairs (one is a captain) and a hutch. It is really too big for my space and I am looking to sell all or part of it. I love the china hutch. Any ideas?
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I have purchased a bookshelf Declaration by Drexel #881-435-3. Could someone give me some info on it .Thanks