$1,995 / set
Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs with Matching Bolster
Cotton
$2,495 / set
Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Drexel Heritage French Country Dining Chairs Set
Oak
Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Edward a division of Drexel Heritage. The near pair have slightly different seats and shade which is
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Drexel Heritage Green & Cream Striped Skirted Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Cookeville, TN
A generous and elegantly tailored pair of Drexel Heritage lounge chairs featuring classic American
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Drexel Heritage Cherry American Chippendale Style Pierced Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of six Drexel dining chairs. Made of cherry featuring American Chippendale styling
Fabric, Cherry
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs By Drexel Heritage
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$1,639Sale Price / set|31% Off
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
Cane
$1,639Sale Price|31% Off
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
Cane
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Dining Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Elegant sculpted black lacquered frames, with walnut seat backs and
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back arm chairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chair, Circa 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern high back side chair or dining chair By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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
Metal
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs By Drexel Heritage
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
MCM Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Dining Chairs for Upholstery, Set of 10
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Drexel Heritage Campaign Style High Back Walnut Dining Chairs For Upholstery
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Set 8 Queen Anne Style Custom Upholstered Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine set of Queen Anne style dining chairs with particularly well figured wood and exceptional
Fabric, Mahogany
Chippendale Winged Back Pair of Arm Chairs by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Bensalem, PA
Pair of Heritage chairs please look at pictures for overall detail feel free to message me with any
Velvet, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Art Deco Inspired Pair of Black Leather Club or Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These heirloom quality top grain black leather chairs are as stylish as they are comfortable
Leather
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back dining chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Walnut
Ming Treasures Yoke Back Gold/Silver Leaf Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage Set o
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage “Ming Treasures” line yoke back dining chairs by Drexel Heritage composed of gold
Silk, Cane, Foam, 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
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Drexel Heritage Italian Tuscan Style Dining Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Lounge Chairs Louis XV Silk
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Lounge Chairs by Drexel Heritage Zippered cushions are silk. The rest of the fabric is Cotton
Cotton, Silk, Mahogany
Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et
Brass
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Arm Chair, circa 1970s. Features a distressed walnut finish with a
Suede, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Louis XV French Armchairs Linen
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergere Lounge Chairs by Drexel
Linen, Wood
Set of 4 Cherry Queen Ann New Alcantara Suede Upholstery Dining Arm Chairs MINT
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Cherry Queen Ann New Alcantara Suede Upholstery Dining Armchairs MINT
Upholstery, Cherry
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
Glass, Wood
Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Oak, Burl
Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of French provincial dining chairs by Drexel Heritage. The 4 side chairs have
Oak
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of 6 MCM Cane Back Dining Chairs by Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
Set of (6) timeless cane back dining chairs for Drexel Heritage Furniture. These chairs feature a
Fabric, Walnut
Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing ArmChair
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing Arm Chair MINT!
Upholstery, Oak
Unavailable|$399 / set
Pair of Drexel Heritage Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Drexel Heritage regency chairs.
Unavailable|$3,895
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
faux leather seating. Perfect conditions. They are manufactured by Drexel Heritage in the 1980s. Themed
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable|$795 / set
DREXEL HERITAGE Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Drexel Heritage. Solid mahogany with
Fabric, Mahogany
Unavailable|$795 / set
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Unavailable|$795 / set
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Unavailable|$795 / set
DREXEL HERITAGE Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining armchairs in the Chippendale style by Drexel Heritage. Solid mahogany with carved
Fabric, Mahogany
Unavailable|$795 / set
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining armchairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Unavailable|$695
Marbleized Cream Painted French Louis XV Bergere Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Louis XV style upholstered armchair, unbranded, similar quality to Drexel Heritage or
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Sold|$2,600
Schilt Armless Chairs by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of Schilt armless chairs on metal bases. Upholstered in grey trimmed in lime
Sold|$1,895 / set
Drexel Heritage Pair of Runway Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of lovely shaped Drexel heritage upholstered chairs The upholstery is in a butter
Hardwood
Sold|$995 / set
Drexel Heritage Velvet Suede Slipper Chairs Pair
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Drexel Heritage Velvet Faux
Brass
English Style Lounge Chair by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
style boudior lounge chair by Drexel Heritage Approximate measurements in inches 39" high at back
Cotton, Wood
Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Mahogany Side Chair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style side chair By Drexel Heritage USA, 1990s Solid mahogany, with
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$2,200 / set
Pair of Silk Club Chairs by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of silk club chairs by Drexel Heritage. Classic tailored cube shape with buttons. Could use a
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Chippendale Design Wing Chairs by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Generous pair of wingback chairs made in the Chippendale style by Drexel Heritage. Featuring large
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$5,800 / set
1950's Walnut Base Slipper Chairs By Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern walnut base slipper chairs by Drexel Heritage, fully restored and newly
Fabric, Walnut
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.