Drexel Declaration was designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart.
I was recently so fortunate to connect with Stewart MacDougall — principal designer of this furniture line.
Mr. MacDougall told me that Kipp Stewart was generally responsible for designing the upholstery.
Stewart MacDougall’s interest lay in the design of the furniture. MacDougall put incredible thought and craftsmanship into designing this line of furniture, and it really hit the mark in terms of its consumer appeal.
Aboe: An amazing Drexel Declaration grandfather clock that I later spotted. See the full story here.
Above: Reader Troy found a Drexel Declaration bed for his midcentury modern house. The art: Supergraphics!
Above: Catherine bought this Drexel Declaration dresser from her great-grandmother — the story shows reader Rob’s Drexel furniture too.
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Ski Sullivan says
We are settling my mother’s estate in northern Ohio. She has an entire bedroom suite of these beautiful pieces. Are there collectors or markets for these pieces?
Pam Kueber says
Possibly/probably. Talk to local dealers.
Amelia RossGilson says
Hi There! I have searched the internet (in vain) for one missing Brass and Walnut drawer pull for the Drexel Declaration bedside table I just bought. Do you have any recommendations for where to find such parts online? Thanks for being a resource!
Ralph says
Hi, I’m looking for retail cost on a Drexel dining room set back when it was purchased. I hear Drexels arent made like they used to be. Is that true?
TABLE – Dining Room Table Oval Says Francis Ca (Francesca) By Drexel No. 562-336-3 / 3- 736233684931972 64In X 44In X 29-1/4In High
BUFFET – 1/1 Hutch Says Francis Ca (Francesca By Drexel No. 562-134-6 63-1/2In X 19In Wide X 30-1/24In
High
CHINA CLOSET – China Cabinet 2-Piece Set 3-Glass Doors On Top Half & 3 Cabinets On Bottom No. 562424-6 Says Francis Ca (Francesca)By Drexel
ARM CHAIRS – 2/2 Dining Room Chairs With Arms Upholstered Seat Wicker Back
CHAIRS – Dining Room Chairs Armless Upholstered Seat Wicker Back 21 1/2 X 17 1/2 X 40In. High
pam kueber says
We do not do valuations here. And, I don’t know whether and if so how manufacturing has changed – you would need to ask the company about that.
Brandon says
Hi, I am looking for any help, I just bought this coffee table, I think. It has 3 sliding covers to open to storage, and one open area that can be closed by sliding covers on the bottom it Says Drexler 514-4 declaration. I can not find any info just that it has the same style as this series. Any help given would be appreciated
Tami Gallegos says
Hi, I’m looking for details on a desk I just bought at a yard sale. The markings are 09/01…980-101-2… Parallel… By: Drexel. I’m not sure how to read the date code on this piece of furniture to figure out a value. Any info would be appreciated!
Teri says
I recently aquired what i think to be an out door furniture set. A couple of wood peices need replaced. Also im wondering how to figure out when it was made and how much to sell it for? It says kipp stewart design, summit furniture, carmel by the sea, indonesia? Do you have an email address for him?
pam kueber says
Too many designs to know…
Melissa Gheith says
Any information provided will be greatly appreciated. I recently purchased a pair of nightstands that have Drexel stamped inside the drawers. On the back of the nightstands it says 801-612-2 Declaration by Drexel. I have found very limited information on these nightstands. Possibly, they are Kipp Stewart? Thanks in advance.
Kim Garretson says
I think these are your pieces: https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/tables/night-stands/pair-of-drexel-declaration-night-stands-kipp-stewart/id-f_2569822/
Bonnie says
I have a ? I recently bought an adorable coffee/side table and there was a tag saying that the seller tho’t it might have been designed by Kipp Stewart. It’s a small square/round with the most wonderful set of legs, a shelf, and I’m thinking it’s walnut. The only mark I can find looks like a small red stamp, but I cannot make it out. Does anyone know anything at all about any markings on Kipp’s designs or whoever mfg’d it? Any ideas would be appreciated.
pam kueber says
Hi Bonnie, hard to say. Be sure to type drexel declaration into our Search box and get to all the stories we’ve written
Dawn says
Hi! Just wondering if you ever got around to that follow-up post about Stewart MacDougall? You alluded to a “great story” after speaking with him… Did I miss it??
pam kueber says
alas, I never wrote it up….
Dawn says
I am working on a project and would love to learn more… If you were amenable… my website has my contact info… I understand if not… Either way, great post!
pam kueber says
Dawn, it was so long ago, I fear my memory is not good and my notes, ummm, golly where are they? I think that SMcD can be found on the internet — that’s how I found him!
Dawn says
Will do; just think it’s interesting there is so little info about his partnership with Kip Stewart and wondered if you knew of any backstory as to why. Ah, well… search and research!
pam kueber says
email him!
Dawn says
Thanks again… LOVE your blog!!! So much great info!!
Sandra says
Hi! I just purchased a 2000/2 “The Kent Group” by Drexel side table/nightstand. I believe it is Mohogony. Any information. You can give me would be lovely!
Thank You!
S. L. Bradford
pam kueber says
Hi Sandra, Congrats. There are so many lines, we only have info on a few of them.
Sandra Bradford says
Can you suggest anybody else that may have info? 😉
pam kueber says
Sorry, no… google… that’s the way we do it!