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Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut triple dresser from the desirable declaration line designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in the 1950s. On the right are fou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Accolade Collection II Campaign Style Wood End Tables w Glass Tops Insert
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Drexel Accolade II Collection Campaign style rectangular wood end tables with a single drawer, brass plated hardware, and beveled glass inserts. Beautiful condition,...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign End Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and beauti...
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Raise...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Parallel End Table Nightstand by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a stylish and understated Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstand designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture's "Parallel Collection". This sleek piece showcases sculpted w...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Walnut King Declaration Headboard by Drexel, c1960s
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and infuse your bedroom with the timeless elegance of this vintage mid-century modern king size headboard, a coveted piece designed by the renowned duo Kipp Stewart...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Sofa Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Sofa Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Rais...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Coffee Table By Drexel, Declaration Line, c1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and elevate your living space with this stunning vintage coffee table, a true gem designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for the prestigious Drexel 'Declar...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent professionally restored vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Four Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Ming Style Spindle Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Ming style spindle back dining chairs with semi-loose cushion seats which are upholstered in a black and greige stripe chenille fabri...
Category

Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza by Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza by Drexel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Drexel Heritage fauteuil armchairs with French Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling that features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landsc...
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-Century Credenza Dresser Boho Drexel “Accolade” Campaign Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous, Boho Drexel Campaign mid-century, credenza, dresser. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile, with exceptional construction and style and adorned with original stylish...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern breakfront cabinet by Drexel of the Profiles line offers glass upper over mahogany and ebonized cabinet base, maker label as photographed, 20thC Measures- 80''H...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Midcentury Bench / Coffee Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist bench or table by John Van Koert for Drexel, superior quality and construction. Scaled down version of the Classic dining table, simple, elegant design. solid and sturdy fr...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Curved Front Highboy Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century eight drawer dresser by Drexel features hardwood construction, bleached walnut veneer with original finish, traditional brass hardware, curved drawer fronts, and tap...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Profiles By Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Mirrored Dresser 20thC
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern dresser by Drexel in the Profiles line offers mahogany construction with circular mirror surmounting case having ebonized top over case with drawers of various s...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

MCM Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Table w/Two Leaves & Six Chairs 20thC
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern dining set by Drexel of the Profiles line offers extension table with mahogany top, two leaves and ebonized cluster column base having brass bands; ebonized chai...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Triune Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Buffet Server Console Cabinet 585-407
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Triune buffet or server. Made of mahogany featuring paneled cabinet doors that open to a silverware drawer and two storage shelves. circa 1967. 585-407.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Set Drexel Woodbriar 6 Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Woodbriar series by Drexel 6 chairs 2 Arm Chairs 4 Side Chairs Table 62? Width x 38.25? Depth x 29? Height 2 Leaves Each 20? Width x 38.25? Depth 2 Arm chairs 22? Width x 21? ...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Set Drexel Woodbriar 6 Chairs
Set Drexel Woodbriar 6 Chairs
H 42 in W 24 in D 22 in
Mid Century Curved Front 8 Drawer Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century eight drawer dresser by Drexel features hardwood construction, bleached walnut veneer with original finish, traditional brass hardware, curved drawer fronts, and tap...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Heritage Cherry Touraine III Old World Tuscan Dining Table 100"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage Old World / Tuscan style dining table. Made of cherry featuring oval form with plank top and William and Mary style base. Marked Drexel 211-620 Dimensions:...
Category

Late 20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style mauve, green & beige bird fabric, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that the...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Curved Front Two Drawer Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century nightstand by Drexel features hardwood construction, original bleached walnut veneer, two dovetailed drawers with curved fronts and brass hardware, opened storage sh...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Pecan Wood Nightstand or End Table, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Plainview, NY
A high quality pair of nightstands by Dexel Heritage in campaign style. The Mid-Century pair of nightstands or end -tables are finely crafted of Pecan wood showing very nice wood gra...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Vintage MCM Sears Symphony Coll by Drexel Green Upholstered & Cane Lounge Chair
By Drexel, Sears, Roebuck & Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Sears & Roebuck by Drexel Symphony Collection lounge chair with original silk like green upholstery and walnut toned wood frame with radio wea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1982 Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Chinoiserie End Table Black & Burl with Ormolu
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black painted end table or side table featuring black lacquered insert framed with burlwood top, gold details, or...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie End Tables

Materials

Metal

Drexel Heritage Limited Ed Heirloom Federal Style Breakfront China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
An unusual knotty cherry china display cabinet made by Drexel Heritage Furniture as part of their Heirloom Collection. The heirloom collection provided limited editions of Classic fu...
Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Minimalist Walnut Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, Declaration Line
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional minimalist low profile walnut coffee table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel - Declaration line, circa 1960s. The table has both a gorgeous tone and grain which is contrasted...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th C. Regency Style Drexel Black & Gold Drop Leaf Rolling Server Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Regency style Drexel black & gold detailed drop leaf rolling server, dry bar, or beverage cart. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Revival Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Trenton, NJ
The John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table is a versatile and timeless piece of furniture. This dining table combines Mid-Century Modern design, function...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie or Campaign style off-white lighted display cabinet with faux wrapped rattan edges by Drexel. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Drexel Heritage Ornate Console Cabinet Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Drexel heritage Furnishings Ornate console cabinet table. Good vintage condition. Some minor scuffs. Measures 35" W x 13.5" x 30.25" H W5032322.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

1960s Drexel Et Cetera Furniture Collection Gilded Lily Cigarette Table
By Drexel
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Art Nouveau and Arthur Court inspired cast aluminum side table, with an aged gilt finish. Base is comprised of three flowering lilies with intertwined stems in a figure eight pattern...
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Nouveau End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four dining chairs by Drexel feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, beautiful cane backing, and vintage upholstery.??Complimentary drop leaf dining table ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Travis Court Mahogany Ornate Urn Wall / Mantle/Fire Pl. Mirror by Drexel, C1940s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Travis Court Mahogany Ornate Urn Wall / Mantle / Fire Place Mirror by Drexel, Circa 1940s. Very good vintage condition. Measures 51" in width and 41.5" in height. Frame is one inch ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vinta...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Late 20th Century Drexel Mahogany and Leather Office Chair with Nailhaed Trims
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century PU Leather Office Chair with Nailhead Trims by Drexel. Measures 22'5" in width, 24" in depth and stands 33" tall. Seat height is 17" and arm height 25.5". Seat in...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk And Chair with Gilt X-Base Legs, Roll Top
By Drexel
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous vintage Campaign style low roll top desk with gilt X-leg base by Drexel. A handsome desk by Drexel, done in Campaign style with low roll tops or tambour doors on each side ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Collection Chinoiserie Black Gold Burl Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black & gold painted & burl coffee table with beveled glass insert top. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century "Modulus" Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Behold the splendor of amber waves of wood grain with this gorgeous teak nightstand from Carolina's Drexel Furniture. Coming from their popular "Modulus" series, its laminated cubbyh...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart Mac Dougall Walnut Nightstands
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, unbelievably rare pair of A-frame figured walnut nightstands by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Top...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

4 Dining Chairs Precedent for Drexel 239-4
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful chairs, I feel like they have a crossover look from a Neo Classical design to Midcentury Modern. They are in wonderful condition stamped and marked as you can see in the p...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in excellent condition by Drexel. Smooth gliding dovetail drawers. Measures 34" Wide x 19" Deep x 45...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s chest \ dresser. Tons of drawers for maximum storage. The left side drawers make a perfect jewelry storage space. Refinished in a walnut color with ch...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern sofa by Drexel Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage blue upholstery with removable cushions, beautifully crafted armrests...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Single Drawer Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern nightstand by Drexel features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with limed oak finish, single dovetailed drawer with copper accented hardware, an opened st...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Pair of Nightstands Precedent Line Drexel, 1950s / 1960s
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
Edward Wormley pair of nightstands for the Precedent collection by Drexel, circa 1947 The pair of silver elm nightstands have been refinished in a black brown espresso finish with p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Bombe Style Hand Painted Chest or Commode by Lilian August
By Drexel
Located in Plainview, NY
A charming Drexel for Lilian August French Provincial bombe style chest or commode. The commode is beautifully hand-painted over beige antiqued color and features three drawers. The ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Drexel Declaration molded plywood and black faux leather lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made high style bird's-eye maple George Washington double end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Side Tables, Circa 1970s, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1970s Drexel Heritage Furnishing campaign style side tables. Excellent vintage condition. Measurements are 21.25"W x 25.75"D x 25"H. W6033022.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut Side Table by Kipp Stewart and Macdougall for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely walnut occasional table designed by Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel's Declaration collection, dating from the late 1950s. The end table features natural walnut...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century coffee table made by the Drexel furniture company in North Carolina. An ample tabletop with sculpted raised edges highlight the wood's warm, natural grains. A v...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern dresser bachelor chest designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960s. Featuring a solid, beautifully gr...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Composite" Swag Tri-Leg Side Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Wilton, CT
This charming and captivating side table was designed by Kipp Stewart and manufactured by Drexel for their “Composite” series circa 1960’s. Beautifully crafted in walnut wood, this t...
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Elm, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Demilune Table
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Morgan, UT
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Demilune entry or console table Drexel, USA, 1960s Measures: 50 Wide x 25 Deep x 29.13 High Mid-Century Modern style black lac...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood

John Van Koert for Drexel Coffee Table, 1950s, USA
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful vintage condition John Van Koert for Drexel Coffee Table from the Casa del Sol Collection. 1957 USA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Drexel Accolade Campaign Black Lacquered Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Drexel Campaign Style "Accolade II" black lacquered nine drawer dresser Drexel Furniture, USA, 1980s 70.5 Wide x 19 Deep x 29.25 High. Campaign style black lacquered nine dr...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Campaign Dressers

Materials

Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drexel on sale you’re looking for. Each drexel on sale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are many kinds of the drexel on sale you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A drexel on sale made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular.

How Much is a Drexel On Sale?

Prices for a drexel on sale can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $7,920, while the average can fetch as much as $1,568.

Drexel for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Questions About Drexel
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 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.