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Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Raise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 17.5 in W 38 in D 38 in
Mid Century Parallel End Table Nightstand by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a stylish and understated Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstand designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture's "Parallel Collection". This sleek piece showcases sculpted w...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Sofa Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Sofa Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Rais...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofa Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.5 in W 60 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut King Declaration Headboard by Drexel, c1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and infuse your bedroom with the timeless elegance of this vintage mid-century modern king size headboard, a coveted piece designed by the renowned duo Kipp Stewart...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent professionally restored vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza by Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza by Drexel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern breakfront cabinet by Drexel of the Profiles line offers glass upper over mahogany and ebonized cabinet base, maker label as photographed, 20thC
Measures- 80''H...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 80 in W 66.25 in D 16.25 in
Mid Century Modern Profiles By Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Mirrored Dresser 20thC
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern dresser by Drexel in the Profiles line offers mahogany construction with circular mirror surmounting case having ebonized top over case with drawers of various s...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 71 in W 60 in D 18.75 in
MCM Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Table w/Two Leaves & Six Chairs 20thC
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern dining set by Drexel of the Profiles line offers extension table with mahogany top, two leaves and ebonized cluster column base having brass bands; ebonized chai...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 43 in W 22.5 in D 26.5 in
1960s Drexel Et Cetera Furniture Collection Gilded Lily Cigarette Table
By Drexel
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Art Nouveau and Arthur Court inspired cast aluminum side table, with an aged gilt finish. Base is comprised of three flowering lilies with intertwined stems in a figure eight pattern...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Nouveau End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Credenza Dresser Boho Drexel “Accolade” Campaign Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous, Boho Drexel Campaign mid-century, credenza, dresser. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile, with exceptional construction and style and adorned with original stylish...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and beauti...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
The John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table is a versatile and timeless piece of furniture. This dining table combines Mid-Century Modern design, function...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set Drexel Woodbriar 6 Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Woodbriar series by Drexel 6 chairs
2 Arm Chairs
4 Side Chairs
Table
62? Width x 38.25? Depth x 29? Height
2 Leaves
Each 20? Width x 38.25? Depth
2 Arm chairs
22? Width x 21? ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Late 20th Century Drexel Mahogany and Leather Office Chair with Nailhaed Trims
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century PU Leather Office Chair with Nailhead Trims by Drexel.
Measures 22'5" in width, 24" in depth and stands 33" tall. Seat height is 17" and arm height 25.5". Seat in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Dry Bar Buffet Sideboard Campaign Style Preface by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage Dry Bar Buffet Sideboard Campaign Style Slide Top PREFACE By DREXEL
Featuring 4 drawers and 2...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
4 Dining Chairs Precedent for Drexel 239-4
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful chairs, I feel like they have a crossover look from a Neo Classical design to Midcentury Modern. They are in wonderful condition stamped and marked as you can see in the p...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century "Modulus" Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Behold the splendor of amber waves of wood grain with this gorgeous teak nightstand from Carolina's Drexel Furniture. Coming from their popular "Modulus" series, its laminated cubbyh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Travis Court Mahogany Ornate Urn Wall / Mantle/Fire Pl. Mirror by Drexel, C1940s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Travis Court Mahogany Ornate Urn Wall / Mantle / Fire Place Mirror by Drexel, Circa 1940s.
Very good vintage condition. Measures 51" in width and 41.5" in height. Frame is one inch ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 51 in D 1 in
Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Side Tables, Circa 1970s, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1970s Drexel Heritage Furnishing campaign style side tables. Excellent vintage condition.
Measurements are 21.25"W x 25.75"D x 25"H.
W6033022.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Composite" Swag Tri-Leg Side Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Wilton, CT
This charming and captivating side table was designed by Kipp Stewart and manufactured by Drexel for their “Composite” series circa 1960’s. Beautifully crafted in walnut wood, this t...
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Elm, Walnut
Rare Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart Mac Dougall Walnut Nightstands
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, unbelievably rare pair of A-frame figured walnut nightstands by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Top...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Drexel Walnut End Table One Drawer 2 Pull-Out Shelves
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Made by Drexel, Mid-Century Modern walnut end table with one drawer and two shelves. The drawer has the original brass knobs and below are the two slide shelves. There is some worn f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Side Table by Kipp Stewart and Macdougall for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely walnut occasional table designed by Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel's Declaration collection, dating from the late 1950s. The end table features natural walnut...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Demilune Table
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Demilune entry or console table
Drexel, USA, 1960s
Measures: 50 Wide x 25 Deep x 29.13 High
Mid-Century Modern style black lac...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Ornate Console Cabinet Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Drexel heritage Furnishings Ornate console cabinet table.
Good vintage condition. Some minor scuffs.
Measures 35" W x 13.5" x 30.25" H
W5032322.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Drexel Accolade Campaign Black Lacquered Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Drexel Campaign Style "Accolade II" black lacquered nine drawer dresser
Drexel Furniture, USA, 1980s
70.5 Wide x 19 Deep x 29.25 High.
Campaign style black lacquered nine dr...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Campaign Dressers
Materials
Wood
English Style Lounge Chair by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Wonderful English style boudior lounge chair by Drexel Heritage
Approximate measurements in inches
...
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Drexel Brass Mount Fruitwood Fold-Top Mini Bar with French Doors
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Drexel Brass Mount Fruitwood Fold-Top Mini Bar with double French Doors.
Very good vintage condition. Measures 30" in width, 60" in width open. 18" in depth and stands 35....
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Fruitwood
Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Travis Court Drexel buffet
Georgian style mahogany buffet cabinet featuring 3 drawers and shelving below. Brass pulls.
Measures: 36" Width x 18" Depth x 33.25" Height.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Federal Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
Set of Vintage Nesting Tables by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century American craftsmanship and quality materials make this set of nesting tables by Drexel truly special. Featuring walnut woodgrain and a minimal stacking design. Please con...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century coffee table made by the Drexel furniture company in North Carolina. An ample tabletop with sculpted raised edges highlight the wood's warm, natural grains. A v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1980s Drexel Heritage Chippendale Walnut Accent Table W/ Fretwork and Banded Top
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
1980s Drexel Heritage Chippendale walnut accent table. Amazing fredwork on all sides.
Walnut veneer banded top.
Finely carved throughout with open and blind fretwork over legs endi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 24.12 in W 27 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Flame Mahogany Banded Chippendale Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Chippendale flame Mahogany side table with banded top. One table Features one large drawer with with two drop down drawer pulls. The second table is larger and without draw...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Dresser Chest by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel modernist three drawer dresser chest. Walnut cabinet with pull rings sitting on a brass plates. Fully re-finished. All drawers come with removable lining covered in faux suede.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish. All solid maple drawers with organizer trays and lowered drawers have deep paper file slots. Very un...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple
1960s Large Faux Stacked Shakespeare Book Kids Table John Dickinson for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare John Dickinson designed Faux-Book Coffee Table for Drexel, part of the short lived Et Cetera series. Three large stacked Shakespeare books make up the tabletop, with the middl...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
H 20 in W 32 in D 26 in
Drexel Captiva Mid-Century Modern Rattan Black Lacquered Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Drexel "Captiva" Mid-Century Modern Rattan Black Lacquered nightstand
Drexel Furniture, USA, 1980s
24.5 Wide x 16.5 Deep x 23.5 High.
Mid Century Modern style rattan black l...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rattan
Drexel Captiva Mid-Century Modern Rattan Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Drexel "Captiva" Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Black Lacquered dresser
Drexel Furniture, USA, 1980s
36 Wide x 19 Deep x 28.75 High
Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency st...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in excellent condition by Drexel.
Smooth gliding dovetail drawers.
Measures 34" Wide x 19" Deep x 45...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Marble-Top End Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury end table features quality Drexel construction with spacious shelved cabinet storage. Vintage marble-top creates a beautiful contrast with the vintage walnut ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk And Chair with Gilt X-Base Legs, Roll Top
By Drexel
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous vintage Campaign style low roll top desk with gilt X-leg base by Drexel.
A handsome desk by Drexel, done in Campaign style with low roll tops or tambour doors on each side ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Drexel Walnut Console Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Drexel console table, console cabinet. This cabinet console is in excellent condition. It measures.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Entryway Table Van Koert Model NºK74-4 Turquoise Boomerang Vintage Mid-Century
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful and original color and finish, shows some wear all around with some chipping / losses to the turquoise painted finish, but still very presentable.
Model Nº K74-4 is fro...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 22.75 in W 25.5 in D 15.5 in
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black & Burl & Ormolu End Tables, a Pair
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this Extraordinary pair of end tables!!! This is a gem by Drexel, from their ET Cetera line. It is comprised of two rectangular wood frames Tables with high...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie End Tables
Materials
Gold, Ormolu
H 22.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s chest \ dresser. Tons of drawers for maximum storage. The left side drawers make a perfect jewelry storage space. Refinished in a walnut color with ch...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern dresser bachelor chest designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960s. Featuring a solid, beautifully gr...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Furniture Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dresser with Brass Hardware
By Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Drexel Furniture Mid-Century Modern black lacquered eight drawer dresser.
Drexel Furniture, USA, 1960s
Measures: 61.25 wide x 18 deep x 29.63 high.
Mid-Century Modern black ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 29.63 in W 61.25 in D 18 in
Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent professionally restored vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Black Lacquered Nightstands - a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Black Lacquered Three Drawer Pair of Nightstands or End Tables
Drexel, USA, 1970s
Measures: 26.5 Wide x 18 Deep x 22.5 High
Mid Century Campaign sty...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Lacquered Console Table
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Cream colored Drexel Heritage console table, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Lacquer
John Van Koert for Drexel Coffee Table, 1950s, USA
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful vintage condition John Van Koert for Drexel Coffee Table from the Casa del Sol Collection. 1957 USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, ten-drawer dresser by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Four exposed drawers with original spherical ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
1960s Black Stained Walnut Four-Drawers Nightstand by Edward Wormley for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century nightstand of black stained walnut features steel drawer pulls and drawers in graduating sizes. The largest drawer, at the bottom, measures 7.50 inches high and the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Kipp Stewart Walnut Nightstand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Hudson, NY
Walnut nightstand by Kipp Stewart for declaration line of Drexel Furniture. Original porcelain knob and gorgeous walnut wood grain. Overall in excellent shape except one super minor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Consensus Side Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A lovely Consensus side table by Drexel in walnut with parquetry top and caned shelf. Marvelously well preserved.
A few important notes about all items available through this 1stdib...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Arthur Court Style Lily Table
By Drexel
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Often attributed to Arthur Court, this Lily occasional table by Drexel is a lovely vision of aluminum dipped in gold.
Although this example has an attractive patina to the metal, we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Gold
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drexel on sale you’re looking for. Each drexel on sale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are many kinds of the drexel on sale you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A drexel on sale made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular.
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While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer's story actually begins decades before its celebrated postwar-era Declaration line took shape.
In 1903, in the small town of Drexel in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, six partners came together to found a company that would become one of the country’s leading furniture producers. The first offerings from Drexel Furniture were simple: a bed, washstand and bureau all crafted from native oakwood, sold as a bedroom suite for $14.50.
One of Drexel’s early innovations was to employ staff designers, something the company initiated in the 1930s. This focus on design, which few other furniture companies were committing to at the time, allowed Drexel to respond to a variety of new and traditional tastes. This included making pieces inspired by historic European furniture, like the popular French Provincial–style Touraine bedroom and dining group that borrowed its curves from Louis XV-era furniture. Others replicated the ornate details of 18th-century chinoiserie or the embellishments of Queen Anne furniture. Always ready to adapt to new customer demands, during World War II, Drexel built a sturdy desk designed especially for General Douglas MacArthur.
In the postwar era, Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. In the 1970s, Drexel introduced high-end furniture in a Mediterranean style.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co. and more.
With the manufacturer’s success — spurred by its embrace of advertising in home and garden magazines — it opened more factories in both North and South Carolina. By 1957, the company that had started with a factory of 50 workers had 2,300 employees and was selling its furniture nationwide.
Drexel underwent a series of name changes in its long history. Its acquisition of Southern Desk Company in 1960 bolstered its production of institutional furniture for dormitories, classrooms, churches and laboratories.
In the following decades, contracts with government agencies, hotels, schools and hospitals brought its high-quality furniture to a global audience. U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers bought Drexel Enterprises in 1968, and it became Drexel Heritage Furnishings.
In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant, in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.
The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.
Questions About Drexel
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Drexel Furniture makes high-quality furniture in a variety of styles. The company's vintage pieces are highly sought after by collectors. You can find a wide range of Drexel Furniture on 1stDibs.
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