Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
looks having built in darker toned pulls. Manufactured by the Drexel Furniture company designed by
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
looks having built in darker toned pulls. Manufactured by the Drexel Furniture company designed by
Wood
Vintage Drexel Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Drexel dresser, a true mid-century modern masterpiece. Crafted from high-quality walnut
Brass
$2,695
H 62.25 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in
Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel USA, Circa 1980s
Brass
$1,510
H 46.5 in W 37 in D 19.5 in
Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel Bedroom Furniture Highboy Vintage
By Drexel
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid Century Modern vintage faux bamboo dresser with rattan covered drawers. Dovetailed drawers with all original hardware. This piece is in stunning vintage condition. Rattan and fau...
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
$3,750
H 45.25 in W 34 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1960s An iconic
Brass
$2,595
H 60.25 in W 41 in D 19.25 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By Drexel
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Highboy Dresser, Restored
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
professionally refinished by our in-house cabinet shop. This 1950s Drexel "Modern" dresser looks virtually
Metal
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H 45.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Kipp Stewart For Drexel Highboy Gentlemen’s Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
A handsome walnut dresser designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel having 6 drawers with white porcelain
Brass
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H 48.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
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
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Mid Century Cross Country Highboy Armoire by Drexel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with the Mid-Century Drexel Highboy Armoire. Crafted by Drexel, this timeless
Wood
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
Wood
Drexel Campaign Highboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Fulton, CA
A Drexel Campaign style highboy chest of drawers. Circa. 1970's. Quality materials and
Oak
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel Heritage USA
Brass
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel Heritage USA
Brass
MCM Highboy Dresser Wardrobe WINDWOOD by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Highboy Dresser Wardrobe WINDWOOD by
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Drexel Heritage Chippendale Style Banded Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Chippendale style banded mahogany highboy dresser by Drexel Heritage. The dresser
Brass
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
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser by Drexel, Circa 1970s
By Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century seven drawer highboy by Drexel. This piece is a part of Drexel’s ‘Index’ line. Made
Metal
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century modern sculpted walnut five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser By Drexel
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser By Drexel
Brass
Vintage Colonial Revival Style Mahogany Highboy Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Colonial Revival highboy dresser by Drexel, crafted in the 1950s, captures the
Brass
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H 48 in W 36.25 in D 21.13 in
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style five-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel USA, circa
Brass
Midcentury Kipp Stuart Highboy Dresser by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern highboy dresser designed by Kipp Stuart for Drexel, features six drawers and
Sold
H 74 in W 38 in D 19 in
Rare Vintage Drexel Pine Heritage American Tour Highboy Tallboy Dresser 170-430
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Heritage American Tour highboy dresser, circa 1960s. Made of pine featuring chest on chest
Pine
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Highboy for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” highboy for Drexel.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Highboy
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, walnut highboy with three outer drawers that have brass and
Walnut
Sold
H 43.13 in W 32 in L 43.13 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Highboy Dressers, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern seven-drawer black lacquered highboy dressers By
Brass
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H 43.13 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern seven-drawer black lacquered highboy dresser By Edward Wormley
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Highboy Dresser Chest
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid century highboy dresser chest This highboy measures: 34
Chrome
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sun Coast Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Kipp Stewart for Drexel sun coast Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser. The
Cherry
Sold
H 47.5 in W 4 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Highboy Gentlemans Chest
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid century walnut highboy gentlemans chest The chest
Walnut
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H 42 in W 39 in L 42 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century walnut 5-drawer highboy dresser This dresser is 39
Walnut
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H 46 in W 40 in D 18 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast MCM Walnut Brass Cane Gentleman's Chest Highboy
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast mid century walnut brass and cane gentleman's chest highboy
Brass
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H 45 in W 34 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall Drexel Declaration Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut highboy dresser from the desirable Declaration line designed
Porcelain, Walnut
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H 47.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Drexel Declaration Highboy Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tall, walnut highboy dresser and vanity from Drexel’s popular Declaration collection designed by
Brass
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H 46.75 in W 23.5 in D 17.75 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut, Porcelain Pulls With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage de...
Porcelain, Walnut
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H 44.25 in W 36.25 in D 18.25 in
Newly Refinished- Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
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...
Brass
Sold
H 45 in W 38.25 in D 20 in
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Five Drawer Highboy Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous MCM five drawer highboy walnut dresser designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for
Walnut
Sold
H 47.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart Declaration Highboy Set for Drexel, Newly Restored, circa 1950
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Declaration line for Drexel furniture. Fabricated from veneered walnut with striking wood grain
Porcelain, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser with Limed Oak Finish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern highboy dresser by Drexel features hardwood construction, original oak
Oak
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H 57.25 in W 40 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By
Brass
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H 43.5 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Faux Bamboo and Rattan Highboy Wardrobe with Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid century vintage faux bamboo and rattan highboy wardrobe with built in secretary desk. There is
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Edward Wormley Highboy Chest of Drawers by Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Great highboy chest, with seven drawers in walnut designed by edward Wormley for Drexel. seven
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Dresser measures: 38.5
Wood, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” Highboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Century Modern “Declaration” highboy dresser, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel in the 1950s
Porcelain, Walnut
Vintage Drexel Declaration Walnut Tall Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Drexel declaration highboy dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall. This piece
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Todays Living” Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
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...
Elm
Mid-Century Highboy Dresser by Basic Witz
By Henredon, Drexel, Dixie Furniture Co., Lane Furniture, Basic Witz
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century highboy dresser designed by Basic Witz Furniture. Made from walnut wood and featuring
Wood, Walnut
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H 49.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Highboy Dresser by Arthur Umanoff for Cavalier Dimension Group
By Arthur Umanoff, Kipp Stewart, Milo Baughman, George Nelson, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century highboy dresser designed by Arthur Umanoff for Cavalier Dimension Group, circa 1960s. A
Metal, Chrome
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rare Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Highboy tall chest of drawers. The dresser has a black lacquer
Wood
Vintage "Meridian" Highboy Dresser by Drexel Furniture
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
This mid-century highboy dresser from the Drexel "Meridian" furniture lines offers a wonderful
Brass
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Bleached Mahogany Highboy Dresser, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern five-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel USA, 1950s Bleached
Brass
Drexel Chippendale Style 10-Drawer Solid Cherry Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous solid cherrywood Chippendale style highboy dresser by Drexel Furniture. The dresser
Brass
Milo Baughman for Drexel Blonde Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays living mid century elm blonde highboy dresser. This dresser
Brass
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H 43 in W 32 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Refinished
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Edward
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Mid-Century dresser/ highboy designed by Kipp Steward for Drexel. Feature
Brass
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H 45.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Drexel Declaration Highboy Dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Littleton, CO
A late 1950s/early 1960s Drexel Declaration highboy dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
Walnut
Sold
H 45.5 in W 38.25 in D 20 in
Mid Century Highboy Walnut Dresser Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant Mid-Century Modern tall dresser/highboy/chest of drawers designed by Kipp Stewart and
Walnut
Sold
H 45.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart Declaration Highboy Dresser for Drexel, 1950s, Restored, Signed
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-drawer highboy dresser, designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart
Porcelain, Walnut
Sold
H 60.5 in W 41 in D 20 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By Drexel
Brass
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H 48.5 in W 19 in D 38 in
Vintage Drexel Heritage Passage Oak Campaign Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Heritage Passage Collection Highboy Dresser, circa 1988, no 915-410-2. Features a
Oak
Sold
H 46.25 in W 36 in D 18.75 in
Tommi Parzinger Styled White Lacquer Brass Campaign Dresser by Drexel, Signed
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this Mid-Century Modern Campaign piece by quality maker Drexel. This highboy dresser has just completed
Brass
Antique English Burlwood Voting Box / Still Bank
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and scarce antique English Victorian era burlwood voting box. Hand-crafted in the 19th century, the small table box having a rectangular case with hinged lid top fitted w...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,404 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research whic...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gold Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano modernist chandelier of over 40 “Triedi” avventurina stems fused with 23-karat gold flecks. The stems shoot out from a brushed gold steel sphere to form this dynamic a...
Steel
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$2,769Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$1,995
H 48.25 in W 37 in D 20.5 in
Landstrom French Regency Louis XVI Carved Burled Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1940s
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage French Regency Louis XVI style highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Landstrom Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Beautiful book-matched burled walnut, with original b...
Brass
Pins Medium Side Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful and sophisticated, this side table will make an elegant statement in a contemporary living room, where it can be displayed alone or combined with others in the same Pins col...
Brass
Sold|$1,995
H 32 in W 66 in D 19 in
Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Italian Tuscan Style Walnut & Cane Triple Dresser
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
A Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Italian Tuscan Style Walnut & Cane Triple Dresser in good vintage condition. This is a part of a bedroom set as illustrated in the last picture and list...
Cane, Walnut
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Superb Quality Satinwood Inlaid Marble Top French Louis XVI Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style commodes represents the height of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Constructed from richly figured satinwood, each commode featu...
Breccia Marble, Brass
Davis Cabinet Company French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Dresser
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or credenza By Davis Cabinet Co. USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 66"W x 20"D x ...
Brass
Pair of Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Jacob Petit Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique Old Paris hand painted Jacob Petit vases, circa 1850. Jacob Pettit was a porcelain maker and decorator in 19th century France. His work is very pleasing and highly co...
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Superb pair of Murano Art Deco style sconces. Three thick glass leaves (smoked, ridged and gold leafed) overlap on a solid brass structure to create a very high style decorative impa...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$9,800 / set
H 36 in W 14.5 in D 14 in
20th Century Italian Set of Six Modernist Brass Dining Room Chairs by Chiavari
By Chiavari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Italian Modernist dining chairs made of hand crafted gilded brass, designed and produced in Chiavari in good condition. The legs of the small detailed side chairs ...
Metal, Brass
West Michigan Furniture Co. Mid-Century Modern Walnut Double Dresser
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in West Chester, PA
A mid-century modern low dresser by West Michigan Furniture Co. in solid walnut with unique brass drawer pulls and six spacious dovetailed drawers. The top is a wood grain laminate w...
Brass
$3,595
H 32.13 in W 76 in D 19.75 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid walnut, with original brass hardware. ...
Brass
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.
Antique, new and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror.
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.