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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
Vintage 1960's Drexel Declaration Side Table by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960's Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration walnut side table. Marked 1963. Ebonized band detail to base. Small marks to top. Very good condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Kipp Stewart for Drexel Lounge Chair
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful and seldomly seen Drexel Declaration Eames style lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart. Beautiful molded walnut ply shell with tilt and swivel 5 star base. Amazing details ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Motif Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table with Drawer
By James Mont, Henredon, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional Nineteen-Laties (late 20th Century) Chinoiserie console table by Drexel. Winged tips flanking the ends and the brass medallion drawer pull are classic Chinese elements along with the uniform silhouette. In the West we call it a Parsons leg, truth be told, the Chinese did it first. Here we can see how Drexel understands the parallel between Asian and Modern aesthetics. The black lacquer surface is enlivened with painted scenes featuring figures interacting amongst a backdrop of nature and architecture. This piece is finished in the round. The back side has painted panels throughout. An ever-useful, inconspicuous, drawer can be found at center. This table comes with a sheet of glass to protect the decorative top. The table was not photographed with the glass on… but it is included with purchase. Consider pairing this piece with our Maddox black lacquer Chinoiserie secretary...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

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Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint

Drexel Accolade extendable dining set
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a handsome Drexel dining set that displays brass accents on the curves. It's also expandable and has leaves, so you can alter it's size for e...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Walnut Night Stand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart design for Drexel. Single drawer with overhanging shelf. Drexel stamp in the drawer. 21" wide x 22" deep x 28" high. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid-century design by John Van Koert with luxurious mahogany, blended with wild-grained cherry wood. Inset hardware, rounded lines and tapered legs. Six drawers and center cabi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Gorgeous Vintage Sculptural Parsons Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1970's knockout sculptural chairs by Drexel, either in the style of or designed by Milo Baughman. Ideal for today's cosmopolitan interiors. Each fully upholstered chair embod...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Buffet
By Drexel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Buffet Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Top has been refinished and does not have original factory finish. Back sides ha...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish we...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1960s John Dickinson et Cetera Series Coffee Table John Dickinson Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare John Dickinson designed Faux-Book Coffee Table for Drexel, part of the short lived Rare et Cetera series. Three large stacked Shakespeare books make up the tabletop, with the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

Drexel Heritage Studio Contemporary Modern Blonde Wood Dining Set Table 4 Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Heritage Drexel Studio Contemporary modern blonde wood dining set round table 4 chairs. Set includes (4) cane back arm chairs, (1) round table wit...
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1990s North American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Iron

Masculine Inlaid Wood Rectangular End Table with Geometric Decoration
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome rectangular inlaid wood end table having stunning geometric design and brass medallions in each corner on top of square legs that are eq...
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1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Vintage Chin Hua Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 Drexel heritage Chin Hua side chairs Includes 5 side chairs and 1 armchair Measures: Armchairs 23" W x 18" x 32" H Seat H 17.25", arm H 25.25" Side chairs 20" W x 18" D...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early, modernist Edward Wormley for Drexel coffee table in a trapezoid shape made for the Precedent Collection.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

One Drawer End or Side Table Oxford Square by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
From one of the most stylish line of furniture produced by Drexel, this Oxford square end, or side table is in original, clean and ready to use condition. The table has an open storage space (9.75 in H) over one large drawer. The pecan wood case features the signature faux inlay design, and brass colored metal corners and recessed bail style drawer pull, on bun style feet. 1970's mod meets classic campaign style, equals Drexel Oxford Square...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare John Dickinson Stacked Books End Tables
By Drexel, John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of very rare John Dickinson bibliotheque end tables, a very limited edition design from Drexel's Et Cetera collection. Three large Shakespeare books make up the tabletop, with t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Plaudit by Drexel Two-Toned Wood Nightstands Side Tables
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Drexel Pair of two-tone Plaudit by Drexel walnut nightstands with plinth base and panelled doors. Brass pulls. Measures: 27".
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane

Drexel Heritage Compatibles Blonde Wood Dining Set Table Four Chairs Art Deco
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Heritage Compatibles Dining Room Set. Item features solid wood construction, 4 chairs (2 armchairs and 2 side chairs), beveled edge ...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Drexel “Casa Del Sol” Table Bench by John Van Koert Vintage, 1950s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by John Van Koert for his Casa del Sol Collection and produced by Drexel Furniture in the 1950s. This "Table/Bench" as it is referred to on the makers mark, could be used eq...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Walnut Server with Hidden Electric Dish Warmer
By Drexel, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern walnut rolling server with built in food warmer. Carved fluted doors two drawers built by Drexel.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table
By Drexel, Lorin Jackson
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut pedestal dining table with reverse quatrefoil base, designed by Lorin Jackson & Lee Stone for Drexel. Jackson is best known for his designs for Grosfe...
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1960s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert Casa del Sol Tawny Walnut and Stenciled Tall Cabinet
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
From John Van Koert's Casa del Sol collection for Drexel. Two-piece tall cabinet in bleached walnut, with original hand stenciled green and yellow floral detail on the upper cabinet doors. Pair of upper doors with silver-polished nickel pulls...
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1950s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite set of mid century dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for the classic Profile series, made by Drexel. Circa 1950's. The chairs feature a sculpted frame of solid waln...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Oak, with inlaid burl wood parquet top. Measures: 75.5"W x 45.5"D x 29"...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Burl, Oak

Mid Century Mediterranean Drexel Esperanto Buffet
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Drexel Esperanto buffet with pillow tufted facade. Mediterranean design with ample storage with drawers and adjusting shelves. Great visual ap...
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Cabinet on Brass Stand
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Harlingen, TX
A gorgeous vintage Drexel Heritage chinoiserie petite two-door accent cabinet on a brass stand. This exceptional piece features a rectangular cabinet with a black lacquered finish an...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Walnut Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Walnut Framed Wall Mirror. with beautiful walnut veneer and beveled mirror. Measures 48" x26" x 1" deep. Wire on back for hanging. Mirror is stamped on ...
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20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Nightstands - a Pair
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage Drexel campaign nightstands with a boho twist. Featuring iconic brass hardware and a sleek, functional design, these pieces are perfect for adding character...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Carved Burled Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware...
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1970s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut framed wall mirror By Drexel USA, 1961 Measures: 47.5"W x 1"D x 35.75"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, 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!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Drexel Declaration Writing DeskFloating Drawers Kipp Stewart Mid Century Modern
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Drexel Declaration writing desk designed by Kipp Stewart, signed on the underside. Floating drawers with brass and wood dowels, original hardware. Professionally restored with grea...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Vintage Sideboard
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by John van Koert for Drexel Furniture, this sideboard showcases a fine Danish Modernist design that is sure to neatly assimilate into mid-century modern living arrangements...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Drexel Signed Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Five Drawer Tall Dresser Highboy
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and coveted Drexel highboy dresser done in their sought after Passage style. Iconic campaign style including brass inset hardware. Not we have a companion piece also available...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Festive pair of dark emerald green slipper chairs made in the Hollywood Regency style by Frederick Edward a division of Drexel Heritage. The near ...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Drexel "Woodbriar" End Table
By Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Drexel Woodbriar Collection Rustic European. Has some damage on both back ends, see pictures. Please message us for anymore details and/or i...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage 20th Century Drexel Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Sideboard Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Stafford, TX
This is a beautiful mid-20th century Chinese-style (chinoiserie) sideboard or buffet by Drexel! The beautiful Chinese scenes on the golden doors will brighten up any room. These are ...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Drexel Mid Century Modern Rare Campaign Style Nine Drawer Dresser Chest Drawers
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and coveted Drexel nine drawer campaign style dresser. Part of the ultra rare Passage line and one of two cases pieces in this style we have available this week exclusively on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Drexel Tall Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning vintage Drexel tall campaign chest of drawers with a boho flair. Crafted with timeless elegance, it features brass hardware and a sleek, functional design. Perfect for addin...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Fruitwood Bombe Low Commode Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Heritage French Provincial fruitwood bombe low commode nightstand. Item features a banded top, solid wood construction, beauti...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Expanding Two-Tone Dining Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar,. Offered is a handsome mid century blond wood bar cart or serving cart from the Precedent series designed by Edward Wormley ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Burlwood Tray Table
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of vintage sophistication to your home with this Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Burlwood Tray Table. Crafted from luxurious burlwood, the table's rich, intricate grain patt...
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Late 20th Century American Drexel Furniture

Materials

Burl

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 ...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage Hutch Cabinet by Drexel, Triune Collection, Mid Century, MCM, Mahogany
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Hutch Cabinet by Drexel, Triune Collection, Mid Century, MCM, Wood, Display, China, Storage, Buffet, Sideboard, Mahogany Vintage from the 1960s Measurements: 77 3/4" H x 56...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 11 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 11 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This dresser measures: 72.75 wide x 20 deep x 31.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

RARE Mid Century Hexagon Coffee Table by Heritage
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Super RARE and early Mid Century hexagonal coffee table by Heritage. This coffee table is nothing short of incredible with the most beautiful details. The scalloped edge, the warm...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bedroom Dresser Lowboy Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel with Mirrors
By Drexel
Located in Rochester, NY
This piece is in stunning vintage condition. Rattan and faux bamboo design are classic and the workmanship that went into this piece is awe inspiring. Please see other listings for a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and breathtaking black lacquered chinoiserie style armoire that features a gold pagoda with faux bamboo accent detail all around. It alos features hand painted landscape sc...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Stewart MacDougal Kipp Stewart Drexel Octagon Side Table Walnut a Pair
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougal walnut side tables. Solid walnut and walnut veneer, incredibly well made. Octagonal top with a round base supported by eight sculptural sla...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Dresser by Drexel, C. 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Westport, CT
This exquisite walnut nine-drawer dresser by Drexel exemplifies the timeless elegance of mid-century modern design. Meticulously restored to its original splendor, the dresser featur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Declaration Daybed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, 1963
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a stunning vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Declaration Daybed, expertly designed by the renowned Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in 1963. This exquisite ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Walnut

Mid Century Drexel Esperanto Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Highly sought after Spanish Mediterranean, Esperanto, vintage Drexel Dresser. Oak, solid-wood craftsmanship boasts 5 large dovetailed drawers for ample storage. Drawers feature the b...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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.
Questions About Drexel Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    What 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Drexel 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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Drexel 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, 2022
    Whether 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 26, 2024
    No, 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, 2022
    Drexel 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 5, 2022
    Yes, 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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