Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection" USA, 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats.
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 Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Sculpted walnut frames, with orange upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,390
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.
Walnut
Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Altar / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970S flip top console tables with Ming styling by Drexel Heritage. They open and slide into great serving surfaces! Form, function and fun!
Walnut
$4,900 / set
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 everyday use or extend it when ent...
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchair
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern armchair or dining captain chair By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960s Sculpted walnut frame, with inlaid rosewood, and uph...
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a small, stylish, and understated Mid-Century walnut nightstand part of the "Parallel" collection designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture.
Oak
1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern walnut wedge table tripod base designed by Barney Flagg Parallel for Drexel, USA circa the 1960s.
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel 'Parallel' Mid-Century Walnut Credenza
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A timeless icon of American Mid-Century Modern design, this Barney Flagg for Drexel "Parallel" walnut credenza showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and architectural styling that ...
Walnut
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.
Chrome
$1,800 / set
Drexel Consensus Collection Nightstand-A Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bensalem, PA
This 1970s nightstand by Drexel comes in warm toned wood, with artful bookmatched veneer top on rectilinear legs and crossed stretcher; single drawer with brass pull included. Markin...
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Credenza This credenza measures: 72.25 wide x 20 deep x 31.25 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Top and Sides of Credenza ...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration midcentury Walnut Dining Table This dining table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25 deep x 26.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches All p...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser. Featuring a straight line design, two push button doors that open up to six hidden drawers, four...
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstand Circa 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstand By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Green lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Dresser Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign twelve-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Green lacquered walnut, with ...
Brass
Mid Century Drexel New Generation Nine Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern 9 drawer dresser designed by Drexel "New Generation", circa 1960s. Featuring a solid, beautifully grained walnut wood case housing nine spacious drawers, ...
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.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American modernist design.
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Headboard This headboard measures: 77 wide x 20.5 deep x 41 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Very Light Areas o...
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstands Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Green lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
$1,746Sale Price / set|30% Off
Drexel Esperanto Dining Chairs 1960s Set of 8
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures: 38 wide x 17.25 deep x 71.25 high Fair Vintage Condition - Heavy Wear on Writing...
Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Commode
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two-drawer commode or bedside chest By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and...
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 22.5 inches We take our ...
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers, Circa 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie commode or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered walnut, with hand painted Chinese scenes, painted faux mar...
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1956
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By Drexel USA, 1956 Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green and gold gilt trim, and original brass hardware.
Brass
$3,300Sale Price / set|25% Off
Barney Flagg for Drexel Midcentury Walnut Dining Chairs set of Six
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant set of six Midcentury Modern dining chairs was designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and thoughtful proportions that define American ...
Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Nightstand, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or nightstand By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and original pain...
Brass
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Style Armchairs - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Style Armchairs - Pair Pair of Drexel Heritage French Louis XV style armchairs.
Walnut
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, bar cabinet, or credenza By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Cream lacquered case, with walnut top, and original brass hardware.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Perspective for Milo Baughman Walnut Desk Vanity via
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
A striking example of 1950s American modern design, this Drexel Perspective walnut vanity / desk, designed by Milo Baughman, combines sculptural form with clever functionality.
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Vintage MCM Walnut Coffee Table Designed After Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table Designed After Kipp Stewart for Drexel This low rectangular shaped table has some cool features with its top door that lifts open to ...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza By Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line USA, Mid-20th Century Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-cenutry barrel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, Precedent Collection features a black lacquered walnut frame with off-white cords that are woven into the back as an i...
Fabric, Walnut, Cord
Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel Materials: Walnut Wood, Chrome Pull Handles ________________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mi...
Chrome
Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
The legs and base of the chairs and ottoman are made of walnut and they have a bowed front.
Fabric, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Green Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dining table in green lacquered walnut By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 74.75"W x 46.25"D x 29.25"H.
Walnut, Lacquer
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate the elegance of American mid-century design with this stunning set of Six "Declaration" dining chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, crafted circa 1960. A hallmark of Drexel’s...
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By George Nakashima, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of George Nakashima By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA...
Walnut
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and fabulous MCM single drawer walnut corner desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s "Declaration Collection", circa 1960s.
Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Triple Dresser, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with original hand painted flo...
Brass
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Carved Walnut 5-Drawer Tall Dresser or Chest
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This feature paired with the carved walnut drawer facias led it to be named the Parallel line.
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960s Measures: Side chairs: 18.75"W x 20.5"D x 3...
Walnut
VINTAGE TRIPLE SPOT LiGHT MILITARY CAMPAIGN DREXEL HERITAGE CABINET BOOKCASE
By Drexel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Drexel Heritage Military Campaign style China Cabinet or display case with top lights an...
Glass, Walnut, Pine
Fruitwood Drexel Double Bookcase Credenza Mid Century Modern Vintage MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fruitwood Drexel Double Bookcase Credenza Mid Century Modern Vintage MINT
Brass
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 1970s Walnut frame, with cane back and upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid-Century Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern credenza and hutch from Drexel's iconic Parallel collection, designed by renowned American designer Barney Flagg.
Cane, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart "Declaration" Walnut Nightstands by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Original Brass ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
Brass
Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ultra rare and iconic Drexel Twin platform bed from the coveted Brigade line. One of several Campaign style Brigade pieces we have on Dibs this week. Why not own the best?
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 - Set of 10 Featuring 10 mid century modern walnut dining chairs made by Drexel Herit...
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Empire or Egyptian Revival style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage, "Pavilion" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Walnut and birch, with e...
Birch, Walnut, Giltwood
$2,784Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Tai Ming Burl Wood Nightstands by Drexel, Asian Modern Style, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome pair of Tai Ming nightstands by Drexel, produced as part of the company’s celebrated Asian-inspired Tai Ming collection in the 1970s. These cabinets beautifully blend trad...
Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser or credenza By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection USA, 1961 Sculpted walnut, with original hardware.
Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Walnut End Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern side table in walnut from the Declaration collection designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel Furniture Company, circa 1960's.
Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1959
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection USA, 1959 Sculpted walnut, with original brass hardw...
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art.
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Brass Pull Handles ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we...
Brass
A Pair Of Classic X Base Upholstered Benches By Drexel Heritage ca' 1960's
By Drexel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic X base upholstered benches by Drexel Heritage, ca' 1960's. Dark walnut with original nubby upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
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 piece of American Mid-Century Modern design, this tall chest of drawers was designed...
Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.