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 oak wood, 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, 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
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart "Declaration" Walnut Nightstands by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Biscayne” Walnut Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Two Piece Walnut Credenza Circa 1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century modern two piece credenza designed by Kipp Stewart for the Declaration line by Drexel, circa 1960s. Top cabinet features milk glass shelves and window pane door fronts....
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” 10-Drawer Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” Dining Table by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Lighted Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Beautiful carv...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful mid-century Hollywood Regency Campaign style split pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1970s
Gorgeous book-matched pecan wood, with brass accents o...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six wood and green velvet dining room chairs or side chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.75"H x 20.75"W...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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 Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$980 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six of Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid mahogany frames, with ivory Damask upholstered seat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Flame Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style double pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany top, with satinwood ba...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Triple Dresser, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection"
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 80"W x 20.88"D x 31.13"H.
Carved walnut ...
Category
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bombe Form Bureau With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Drexel
USA, 1968
Gorgeous carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
Category
1960s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Drexel
USA, 1950s
Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Shelves a...
Category
1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved mahogany, with glass front doors and original bra...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional six drawer chest of drawers designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for Drexel as part of the iconic Declaration series, circa 1950/60’s.
The dresser features t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Pair of Drexel Parson Style Chairs with Curvaceous Backs Mid Century
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted by Drexel, these mid-century Parsons style chairs feature beautifully curved backs for a beautiful 360 degree vision. Perfect for any modern or vintage-inspired spac...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
1984 Chinoiserie Drexel ET Cetera Line Petite Entertainment or Storage Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Chinoiserie Drexel Et Cetera Collection petite entertainment or storage cabinet with Ming feet, hand painted scenic designs by Edna Kaylor & brass hardware. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there were some nicks, dings, & scratches on the finish which have been touched up. The top & door fronts were given a fresh clear coat to blend some of this imperfections in. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1984.
Go SHORTY, it’s your Birthday…. Well, even if it’s not, it’s about to feel like it because this fabulous Drexel ET Cetera cabinet is a real GIFT!!!! It is comprised of a shorter or petite (hence; SHORTY lol!!!) deep ebony black frame with wonderful Ming feet embellished with fantastic, intricately hand painted Asian scenes including figures, trees, mountains, streams, and huts or Minka’s in marvelous colors of gold, brown, and green. So beautifully hand composed by Drexel artist Edna Kaylor it feels like a vision in an Oriental paradise. The doors open with brass pulls on brass escutcheons to expose black painted finished inner doors with gold trim details. The top section bears a fixed black painted wood shelf over an open square cut-out meant for a DVD...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Walnut, with inlaid parquet top, and brass accents.
Measures: ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman
Manufacturer: Drexel
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specifications: Wood
Condition
This Milo Baughman dresser for Drexel is in excellent restor...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Kipp Stewart Declaration Nightstands by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
These exceptional Kipp Stewart nightstands from Drexel's prestigious Declaration line represent the pinnacle of American mid-century modern des...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Slat Walnut Headboard By Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougal
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern slat walnut king size headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougal was part of their Declaration line for Drexel Furniture. The model number is 801-578 an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie armoire dresser, linen press, or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved walnut and burl wood, with orig...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Pecan 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Pecan...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Esperanto Walnut Oval Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Drexel “Esperanto” Dining Table in Walnut, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
An elegant Mid-Century Modern dining table by Drexel, from the sought-after Esperanto Collection. Crafted in wal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchair or dining captain chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measu...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Bicentennial Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawers Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful bed side chest of drawers / nightstand from the prestigious Drexel's Bi Centennial Collection.
Very good vintage condition with few signs of use. Measures 23.5" in widt...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
$696 Sale Price / item
22% Off
Drexel Chinoiserie Executive Campaign Desk Brass Leather Faux Bamboo
By Drexel
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A stunning Chinoiserie style Campaign desk by Drexel, 1960s. Fully marked, the desk features hand painted details, bas relief figures, a three panel leather top, brass hardware and g...
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet
By Drexel Heritage, "Ming Treasures" Collection
...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar / Server Cart by Drexel Furniture, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency buffet / dry bar / server by drexel furniture, circa 1960s.
Features a flip open top with a black laminate serving area, a beautiful wo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Exquisite Barney Flagg cocktail table for Drexel
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Charleston, WV
Exquisite and detailed with tapered features abound. Barney Flagg for Drexel, 1962 in Walnut and in exceptional original condition. Delicate balls suspend the table and the book matc...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,293 Sale Price
35% Off
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Oak, with original brass hardware. Shelves...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Cream lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes, painted faux marble top, and o...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table. Feature a single top drawer and a double door lower cabinet.
Measures: 24.5" in w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$976 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Declaration Nightstands by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an exceptional pair of all original Mid-Century Modern nightstands side tables, designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Drexel furniture. They are part of the Decl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Trenton, NJ
Timeless design meets everyday functionality in this Mid-Century Full-Size Drop Front Storage Headboard, attributed to Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. A masterful blend of beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely Drexel vintage writing desk in the French Louis XV style includes a matching Louis XV style chair and displays lovely French Provincial style having curvaceous cabriole l...
Category
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 22"W...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Cocktail Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Coctail Table by Drexel. Measures 42.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 18" in height open,
33" in width, 22" in depth and 23.25" in height close.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,116 Sale Price
30% Off
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line Walnut Coffee Table/ Bench
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kipp Stewart for Drexel 75" long Walnut Coffee Table. Long and Sleek! Nice Scale and only 16" deep! Original finish shows scratches but overall presents well. Add a cushion to us...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Drexel Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Provincial Style Mahogany and Partial Gilt and Cream king size headboard
Measures 78" in width , 37" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint
$976 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Drexel Three Drawer Dresser by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Trenton, NJ
This elegant three-drawer chest from Drexel embodies the sophisticated lines and warm finishes that define the best of Mid-Century design. Crafted in beautifully grained mahogany fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stereo Record Cabinet by Edward Wormley / Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted two door stereo record cabinet in mahogany with a medium toned walnut finish having brass pulls . Inside the olive green painted finish gives the piece a stunning...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel - Profile - Walnut Extension Dining Table - 3 Leaves
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel designed sculptural & sophisticated architectural form model K-42-4 dining table, designed as part of the classic Profile series. This large walnut extensio...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
A Pair of Mid Century Modern 2 Drawer Walnut Night Stands by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
A pair of vintage walnut nightstands, by Drexel. Each nightstand includes two smooth-gliding drawers offering ample bedside storage.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut toned five drawer dresser with top drawer divider bins and two divided bins to the center drawer. This well-crafted Mid Century piece is very functional with plenty of stora...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
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 to...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Drexel Dresser Gentleman’s Chest Meridian Collection
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning MidCentury dresser / gentleman's chest designed by James Bouffard for Drexel circa 1960's from the Meridian collection features a top drawer with divider. Makers Label on th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 gorge...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous banded mahogany top, with carved mahogany pedestals, a...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard in excellent condition, the top having been recently French polished.
Simple yet sophisticated this be...
Category
Early 2000s American Hepplewhite Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 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.
- What is a shaggy rug called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What a shaggy rug is called varies. Many people refer to these types of floor coverings as high-pile rugs, as pile is the name for the soft fibers that form the surface of rugs. You may also sometimes see people refer to high-pile rugs as shag rugs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of rugs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 3, 2025Yes, Drexel Furniture and Drexel Heritage are the same company. While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer was actually established in the early 1900s in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
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 Morganton, Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co.
During the 1960s, after being acquired by the Furnishings Group of Champion International, the company’s name was changed to Drexel Heritage. In 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.
Find vintage Drexel dining chairs, buffets and other furniture 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 ExpertJuly 9, 2024What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the brand went out of business. In 2014, the last plant operated by Drexel Heritage — known to mid-century modern furniture collectors as Drexel Furniture — closed its doors. The North Carolina company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by an equity investor called KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.
Find vintage Drexel dressers, sofas, dining tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Drexel furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. They may be on the back or base, inside of a drawer or under a tabletop or seat. Most pieces will display the Drexel brand name. Other information is often included in the stamp. For example, you will sometimes see the date of production listed either backward or forward and/or a style or collection name. By looking up this information in trusted online resources, you can learn more about your piece. An alternative approach is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect your furniture. Explore a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2024Yes, Drexel Furniture is good quality, and owing to the commendable level of craftsmanship that characterizes the company's work, Drexel's furnishings typically retain or increase in value over time. Vintage Drexel dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design.
The North Carolina manufacturer initially became known for pieces inspired by historic European furniture. In the postwar era, Drexel adapted to changing tastes and 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. The Profile and Projection collections of the period, designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert, also see demand on today’s secondary market.
Find vintage Drexel Furniture for sale 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 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 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 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, 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.
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