Drexel Furniture
American
While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer's story actually begins decades before its celebrated postwar-era Declaration line took shape.
In 1903, in the small town of Drexel in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, six partners came together to found a company that would become one of the country’s leading furniture producers. The first offerings from Drexel Furniture were simple: a bed, washstand and bureau all crafted from native oakwood, sold as a bedroom suite for $14.50.
One of Drexel’s early innovations was to employ staff designers, something the company initiated in the 1930s. This focus on design, which few other furniture companies were committing to at the time, allowed Drexel to respond to a variety of new and traditional tastes. This included making pieces inspired by historic European furniture, like the popular French Provincial–style Touraine bedroom and dining group that borrowed its curves from Louis XV-era furniture. Others replicated the ornate details of 18th-century chinoiserie or the embellishments of Queen Anne furniture. Always ready to adapt to new customer demands, during World War II, Drexel built a sturdy desk designed especially for General Douglas MacArthur.
In the postwar era, Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. In the 1970s, Drexel introduced high-end furniture in a Mediterranean style.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co. and more.
With the manufacturer’s success — spurred by its embrace of advertising in home and garden magazines — it opened more factories in both North and South Carolina. By 1957, the company that had started with a factory of 50 workers had 2,300 employees and was selling its furniture nationwide.
Drexel underwent a series of name changes in its long history. Its acquisition of Southern Desk Company in 1960 bolstered its production of institutional furniture for dormitories, classrooms, churches and laboratories.
In the following decades, contracts with government agencies, hotels, schools and hospitals brought its high-quality furniture to a global audience. U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers bought Drexel Enterprises in 1968, and it became Drexel Heritage Furnishings.
In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant, in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.
The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.
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Creator: Drexel
Dealer: Liberty & 33rd
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Burled Walnut Parquetry Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Book-matched burled walnut, with inlaid parquetry top.
Measures: 66.5"W x 44.25"D x 2...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier
By Drexel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 4...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful banded mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 39.5"...
Category
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nightstand or bedside table
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 17"W x 12.5...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Vanity With Flip Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity with flip up mirror
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 40.63"W x 20...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: ...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Gorgeous book-matched inlaid walnut top, with solid waln...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Burled Mahogany Flip Top Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style rolling flip top bar cart or buffet server
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Beautiful burled mahogany, with brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Modern Cherry Wood Gentleman's Chest With Flip Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern gentleman's chest or chifferobe
By Drexel Heritage
Circa Late 20th Century
Cherry wood, with flip up mirror.
Measures: 57.25"W x 20"D x 51"H.
Good original vin...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1970s
Carved oak, with glass shelves and original brass hardware...
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful burled walnut, with inlaid parquet top.
Measures: 72"W x 42"D...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Nightstand, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style nightstand
By Drexel
USA, 1950s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 21"...
Category
1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Regency Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency or Sheraton style carved mahogany twin size headboards
By Drexel
USA, 1950s
Each measures: 41.25"W x 3"D x 38"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1950s American Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with gorgeous book-matched top and carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 6...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Drexel Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Faux Bamboo Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style faux bamboo nightstands
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved walnut, with faux bamboo trim, rattan drawer fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Beveled Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut framed large beveled glass wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 33.75" W x 1.25" D x 47.75" H.
Very good original vintag...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Beautiful book-matched walnut, with original...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection
USA, 1958
Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with original po...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Spanish Colonial Solid Pine Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid pine, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 79.5"W ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Blue Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bedside chests
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1970s
Blue lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 26...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza.
By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection".
USA, 1970s
Measures:...
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser, credenza, or sideboard
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass ha...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 78"W x 19"D x 30...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Modern Large Walnut Framed Beveled Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern walnut framed large beveled glass mirror.
By Drexel Heritage.
USA, 1980s
Measures: 33.63" W x 1.38" D x 48" H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century Italian Provincial Carved Walnut High Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century Italian Provincial or Mediterranean style high back dining chairs
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bureau with tambour door secretary desk and bookcase
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection
USA, 1966
...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Drexel Exotic Mindoro Wood Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstands or chests of drawers in exotic Mindoro wood
By Milo Baughman for Drexel, "Perspective" Collection
USA, 1950s
Me...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror in Faux Tortoise Finish
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie style wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, circa 1970s
Faux bamboo frame, in faux tortoise shell finish.
Measur...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size headboard in exotic Mindoro wood
By Milo Baughman for Drexel, "Perspective" Collection
USA, 1950s
Measures: 56.5"W x 1.75"D x 34"H.
...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Refinished
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer dresser chest
By Edward Wormley for Drexel, "Precedent" Collection
USA, 1948
Black lacquered elm wood, with original brass hard...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage, "Devoncourt" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mah...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Edward Wormley for Drexel, "Precedent" Collection
USA, 1940s
Black lacquered elm wood, with original...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Twelve-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style twelve-drawer dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1970s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hard...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1956
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern black lacquered extension dining table
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection
USA, 1956
Measures: 54"W x 36"D x 29.75...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, late 20th century
Cream la...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Barney Flagg for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Triple Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long dresser or credenza
By Barney Flagg for Drexel, "Parallel" Collection
USA, 1961
Mea...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut and Burl Wood Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1983
Burl wood and walnut frame, with carved Asian detail, and beveled glass mirror.
Me...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Triple Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Regency style triple pedestal extension drop leaf dining table
By Drexel, "Travis Court" Collection
USA, 1961
Gorg...
Category
1960s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Provincial style nightstands
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted pine, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24" W x 16" D x 22.25" ...
Category
1970s American Rustic Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Two-Tier Side Table, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted cherry wood two-tier occasional side table or nightstand
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection
USA, 1950s
M...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut and Cane Full Size Headboard
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size headboard
By Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture, "Parallel Collection"
USA, 1960s
Sculpted wa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency king size headboard
By Drexel, "Repertoire" Collection
USA, 1960s
Sculpted walnut and burl wood, with brass accents.
Measu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Carved Mahogany Hollywood Regency Clover-Shaped Occasional Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency chinoiserie occasional table from the connoisseur line by Drexel Heritage. The table features beautiful mahogany wood grain, a unique clover shape, and n...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved oak, with bur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak, Burl
Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Empire or Egyptian Revival style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage, "Pavilion" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Walnut and birch, with e...
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Drexel Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Giltwood
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 "Declaration" Line
USA, Mid-20th Century
Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style nightstands or end tables
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1950s
White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Dresser or Credenza, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1970s
Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 70.5"...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut extension dining table
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1958
Measures: 62"W x 40"D x 29"H. Extends up to 98"W with ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Drexel furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Drexel furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Drexel were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Henredon, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Lane Furniture. Prices for Drexel furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,230.
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Questions About Drexel Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Drexel Furniture makes high-quality furniture in a variety of styles. The company's vintage pieces are highly sought after by collectors. You can find a wide range of Drexel Furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Drexel Heritage and Drexel Furniture are the same thing. The company began as Drexel Heritage, but changed their name in 2017 to reflect their shift toward producing contemporary as well as traditional furniture. You'll find a range of Drexel furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is Drexel Touraine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Drexel Touraine is a line of furniture produced by Drexel Furniture. The pieces reflect the stylistic elements of the French Provincial style, and the company manufactured them from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s. In the postwar era, North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture also embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Drexel Heritage furniture is considered quality is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the company does produce pieces from carefully selected materials. Many made decades ago still remain in good condition today. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Drexel Heritage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Drexel Furniture was known for the use of oak wood, native to the area in North Carolina where the company was based. Their attention to quality and detail highlighted the beauty of the wood they used. Browse a variety of Drexel Furniture pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024No, Drexel furniture is not still in business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors. The company was purchased by United Furniture and rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, United Furniture's parent company, Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy, and Drexel ceased production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Drexel Heritage no longer makes furniture and the company has gone out of business. The last company to own Drexel was Heritage Home Group who filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. It has since gone out of business and sold its headquarters and showroom. Shop a collection of authentic Drexel furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the company went out of business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors when the Heritage Home Group purchased it. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Although a Chinese manufacturer called Samson Holdings bought the Heritage Home Group, production of Drexel furniture never resumed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Drexel Heritage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Drexel Heritage is indeed high-end furniture. High-end furniture is made using the highest quality materials with the best in craftsmanship and Drexel Heritage furniture is no exception. Shop a collection of Drexel Heritage furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.