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 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.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Creator: Drexel
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 widt...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Midcentury "Perspective" Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel´s “Perspective” collection in the United States, circa 1950s. This dresser has been constructed from an exotic and beautiful Mindoro wood imported from the Philippines and belongs to one of the designer's most Exclusive Design lines. The dresser features eight wide dovetailed drawers that feature structurally detailed pulls in the form of lips that adorn the edge of the drawers. The case sits on solid conical legs that perfectly complement the structure. Due to their design and versatility, this dresser will cover your storage needs in your home. It still has the original manufacturer’s label. Matching chests of drawers...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Flame Mahogany Flip Top Rolling Buffet Sideboard Dry Bar
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
VTG Drexel Flame mahogany flip top rolling buffet sideboard dry bar server cart
Approximate Measurements in Inches
40" wide with top closed. ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Folding Campaign Tray Table by Drexel
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful midcentury Campaign folding table with removable tray and folding scissor base. Designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Revamp the look of your dining room with this hard to find a set of eight modernist chairs designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel Heritage Furniture's "Collage" Collection, circa 19...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved oak, with bur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak, Burl
Parson Style Drexel Lounge Chair
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Medina, OH
A unique lounge chair by Drexel, what we believe, was attributed by Milo Baughman. What makes this chair so unique is the upholstery throughout the frames along with a barrel back. T...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Drexel Declaration Credenza in Walnut by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Kipp Stewart
Manufacturer: Drexel
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements: 72.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 31″ tall
Condition: In good original condition with typic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Drexel Declaration molded plywood and black faux leather lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Plywood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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.
Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 crest rail, curved arms, carved seat back, ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut and Cane Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Attractive white elm drop leaf dining table, designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent series, manufactured by Drexel. The table features two large drop leaves, eac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Elm
DREXEL 18th Century Collection Banded Mahogany Curio / Display Cabinet - B
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style display cabinet by Drexel, from their 18th Century Collection. Banded mahogany with brass hardware. Upper cabinet with dual glass doors, lighted interior and two ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Centennial Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Centennial mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
Each side chair measures: 18 wide x 20.25 deep x 37 high, with a se...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made high style bird's-eye maple George Washington double end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Impressive credenza, sideboard, server, designed by Edward Wormley, made by Drexel as part of the classic Precedent line. The cabinet features center bank of five drawers, flanked by...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman storage coffee table, Today,s Living line by Drexel in Birch wood with solid turned legs.
Flip-up tops for storage, beveled corners.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Birch
Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Provincial style nightstands
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted pine, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24" W x 16" D x 22.25" ...
Category
1970s American Rustic Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer dresser chest
By Edward Wormley for Drexel, "Precedent" Collection
USA, 1948
Black lacquered elm wood, with original brass hard...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Walnut Buffet with Hutch
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut buffet with hutch.
The buffet measures: 72.25 wide x 20 deep x 31 inches high
The hutch measures: 48.5 wide x 12 deep x 40 ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Light Pickled Walnut Brass Pulls 5 Drawers Chest Dresser Mint
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light pickled walnut brass pulls 5 drawers chest dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Drexel drop front desk from the Sandia Collection, circa 1960s. Interesting writing desk marrying the form of a Govenor Winthrop drop front desk with early English Jacobean...
Category
1970s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman
Manufacturer: Drexel
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specifications: Wood
Condition
This Milo Baughman dresser for Drexel is in excellent restor...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A stunning figured walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line. The top shelf floats above two drawers with handsome porcelai...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Composite" Swag Tri-Leg Side Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Elm, Walnut
Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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 grained walnut wood case and frame housing three dovetailed drawers, each is adorned with original brass pulls with walnut inlay, creating a striking contrast to the walnut wood. Maker Stamp (by Drexel) on the inside of the top drawer. A recessed base of round tapered legs and apron provide stabile support while conveying an airy “floating” effect. Additional Maker Stamp (Declaration by Drexel...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Mahogany and Grasscloth Credenza Dresser
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, mahogany, credenza dresser by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint features a custom grasscloth facade treatment that contrasts nicely with his signature round brass plated...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Grasscloth, Mahogany
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut dining table
This table measures: 60.5 wide x 40 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches
All pieces of furn...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Drexel Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Edward Wormley for Drexel, "Precedent" Collection
USA, 1940s
Black lacquered elm wood, with original...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency king size headboard
By Drexel, "Repertoire" Collection
USA, 1960s
Sculpted walnut and burl wood, with brass accents.
Measu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their "Declaration" line by Drexel has legs set outside of the case in a manner similar to Nie...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel Extendable Top Liquor/Bar Cabinet with brass accents. This Piece has a nice finished back so it can easily be floated. This piece can be wheeled around a home with minimal eff...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Edward Wormley Precedent End Tables
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley tiered end tables precedent line for Drexel. An early pair of Edward Wormley modernism designed end tables. Architecturally brilliant and stunning these tables...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Elm
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1956
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern black lacquered extension dining table
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection
USA, 1956
Measures: 54"W x 36"D x 29.75...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
DREXEL HERITAGE Sonora Pine Spanish Mission Armoire / Linen Press
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish Mission style armoire / linen press by Drexel Heritage, from their Sonora Collection. Solid pine with an antiqued finish, metal hardwar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mission Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Walnut Chest with Concealed Mirror, Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Midcentury walnut chest with concealed mirror, Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexal, superior quality and construction, amazing design, three g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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. Pleated and tailored leather details, wonderful proportions, and superior quality materi...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel New Todays living mid century dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x 21 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm h...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
DREXEL Velero Mid 20th Century Spanish Style Square End Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish style square end table by Drexel, from their Velero Collection. Pecan with distressed finish, parquetry top, undertier shelf and turned legs. Features one drawer of dovetai...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration Walnut and Cane Cabinet
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel declaration walnut & cane cabinet designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart. Iconic design with walnut and cane- which is very r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / 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!
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, late 20th century
Cream la...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Edward Wormley, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Drexel, United States, 1940s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech, and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, United States, 1940s.
Measure: seat hei...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Barney Flagg for Drexel Mid Century Parallel Lowboy Dresser
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Barney Flagg for Drexel mid century parallel lowboy dresser
Dresser measures: 62 wide x 20 deep x 32 high
All pieces of furniture can be ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Jacobean Style Drexel Sandia Drop Front Desk-A Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of drop front Drexel desks from their Sandia Jacobean style line.Lots of storage and lots of look perfect for your library.
Category
1970s Jacobean Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
DREXEL Chippendale Cherry Block Front Goddard Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale Goddard style block front bachelor chest by Drexel. Solid cherry with brass hardware, block front, shell carvings to top drawer and ogee brac...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Deland, FL
Produced by Drexel Sun Coast this coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, is an exquisite example of early American mid-century de...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
American Mid Century Modern Olive Wood Glass & Mirror Bookcase by Heritage Light
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant double door mirrored glass cabinet, lighted interior with black lacquer flat base comes with 3 thick glass shelves, its in gre...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Olive
Vintage Drexel Heritage Hispana Brutalist Walnut Nightstand Chest Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Hispana Drexel Heritage low chest, nightstand or side table, circa 1960s. Made of walnut featuring two drawers with paneled fronts, brass knocker pulls, and turned bun feet. Item number 493-312-6.
Drexel Furniture Company was established 1903 in Drexel, North Carolina. Although Samuel Huffman managed the enterprise, he and five other men founded the business with an investment of $14,000. By 1935, Sam Huffman died, and his son Robert O. Huffman became president.
The younger Huffman made several changes in operations, including manufacturing medium-priced furniture instead of low-priced and spending more on advertising. By 1950, Drexel had grown from a small factory of fifty workers who made dressers and washstands to being a leading manufacturer in traditional and modern furniture.
In the process, the company had partnered with other manufacturers to create new product lines. In 1951, for instance, Drexel acquired Table Rock Furniture and Heritage Furniture Company, and in 1956, Morganton Furniture Company. By 1957, Drexel employed 2,300 workers, and its furniture was sold nationwide in approximately 2,500 stores.
By the late 1960s, the company manufactured laboratory, dormitory and hospital...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 Drawers One Door Compartment Dresser Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 drawers One Door Compartment dresser credenza MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Profile by John Van Koert circa 1950
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite set of mid century dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for the classic Profile series, made by Drexel. Circa 1950's ( 1957 ) the chairs feature a sculpted frame of so...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
DREXEL HERITAGE "Repertoire" Mid 20th Century End Side Tables - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of mid-century side tables by Drexel Heritage, from their Repertoire Collection. Walnut with banded top, brass hardware, undertier shelf and spade feet. Features burl to drawf...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
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Questions About Drexel Furniture
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is Drexel Touraine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Drexel 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, 2022Whether 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 5, 2022Drexel 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 ExpertApril 26, 2024No, 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, 2022Drexel 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024To 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the company went out of business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors when the Heritage Home Group purchased it. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Although a Chinese manufacturer called Samson Holdings bought the Heritage Home Group, production of Drexel furniture never resumed. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Drexel Heritage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.