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Drexel Furniture

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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 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.

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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 6...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By Drexel USA, Circa 1950s Gorgeous book-matched mahogany, with carved solid mahogany pedestals, an...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Seven-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 60"W x 1...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Coffee Table Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Charleston, SC
Sleekly designed Danish modern style coffee table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. This elegantly executed cocktail table circa 1960s is fabricated from walnut with an attractive grain an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Campaign Tray Tables by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, 1960s, Refinished, Signed
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Renowned designers Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart created the folding campaign tray table for Drexel Furniture Company in the 1960s as part of the 'Declaration' line of furnitur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

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Walnut

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Pecan Wood Nightstand or End Table, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Plainview, NY
A high quality pair of nightstands by Dexel Heritage in campaign style. The Mid-Century pair of nightstands or end -tables are finely crafted of Pecan wood showing very nice wood grain. The nightstands feature a two door cabinet and one drawer for plenty of room to store items. The hardware pulls are original and made of brass. Each nightstand or table is signed inside the drawer and read "By Drexel". The back is also marked by Drexel and dated 10/29 by the manufacturer. The Drexel pair...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black & Gold Square Coffee Table, Drexel Et Cetera
By Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large square Hollywood Regency style burl wood and glass coffee table by Drexel Furniture. This sculptural cocktail table features original gloss black...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand in good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 15" in depth and 25" in height.
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Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
Timeless design meets everyday functionality in this Mid-Century Full-Size Drop Front Storage Headboard, attributed to Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. A masterful blend of beaut...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a floating design, long modern legs attached to the outside, single drawer with open...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Style Mountain Landscape Carving King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Style Mountain Landscape Carving King Size Headboard. Crafted in solid mahogany with brass trims. Meaurses 78" in width and stands 44....
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Parson Style Drexel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery

Parson Style Drexel Lounge Chair
Parson Style Drexel Lounge Chair
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Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

John Van Koert for Drexel - Profile - Walnut Extension Dining Table - 3 Leaves
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel designed sculptural & sophisticated architectural form model K-42-4 dining table, designed as part of the classic Profile series. This large walnut extensio...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1950's Drexel Profile K92 Cocktail Coffee Table by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drexel Profile walnut and pecan cocktail or coffee table, model K92, circa 1950s. The rectangular low profile and streamlined top features a distinct recessed under-shelf raised on a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Kipp Stewart For Drexel Credenza and Top Lighted Cabinet
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great credenza and top cabinet my Kipp Stewart for Drexels Declaration line. The cabinet is a separate piece so the credenza can be used as a stand alone piece if desired. This nice ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Drexel Dateline John Van Koert Mahogany Extension Dropleaf Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Drexel Dateline John Van Koert Mahogany Extension Dropleaf Dining Table. Item features drop sides, extension frame (does NOT include leaves), b...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Dresser for Drexel Perspective
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Mahogany eight drawer dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel. The legs pictured are vintage but not the original.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

A pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel “dateline” Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of 2 genuine 1950s Drexel Dateline dining chairs feature solid mahogany wood with fabric upholstery. They were produced for a short amount of tim...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed wood supports with a gilt finish. The top portion offers cubby-hole storage on either...
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart - Set of Six
By Adrian Pearsall, Drexel, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Hans Olsen, Kipp Stewart
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs crafted in the 1960s as part of the iconic Drexel Declaration collection. This set includes five side chairs and one armchair. These Mid-Century ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Foam, Wood, Walnut

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 stunni...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

"Esperanto" Side Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Hexagon shaped wooden side table with slate top in a arabesque design by Drexel.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Slate

Drexel Heritage Covington Park Collection Serpentine Form Marble Top Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Drexel Heritage Covington Park Collection serpentine form, marble top sideboard cabinet. Inlaid mahogany. The sideboard's marble top lifts off for transportation or storage. The ...
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20th Century American Regency Drexel Furniture

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Marble

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. D...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Linen Press
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut with shell ...
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1970s American Louis XV 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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage Dresser Corinthian Collection
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 handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Drexel Heritage Dresser...
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1970s Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Burl, Wood

2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Drexel Heritage fauteuil armchairs with French Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling that features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landsc...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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. R...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Drexel
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage set of four federal style dining side chairs from Drexel's New Travis Court collection circa 1946. These klismos style chairs feature an x-form and scrolled back, saber leg...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Mahogany

Mid-Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Drop Leaf Dining Table One Leaf
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable drop leaf dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. Features richly grained, walnut, clean lines characteristic of classic...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Banded and Pencil Inlayed Mahogany Bow Front Federal Sideboard Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded and Pencil Inlayed Mahogany Bow Front Federal Sideboard Brass Hardware
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20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960s Drexel Wood Brass Sculptural Bombay Dresser Commode Dresser On Castors
By Drexel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this Bombay chest dresser. Beautifully sculpted with brass details and on castors for easy movement. The ultra rare ...
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1960s North 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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chin...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

1950's Drexel Profile Leather Top Desk by John Van Koert
By Drexel, Edward Wormley, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, in fact that is a new leather desktop. Our team replaced the original Naugahyde surface with genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

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Fruitwood, Walnut

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 gorge...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet
By Drexel, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice mid-century modern bleached or cerused chestnut wall units curio cabinets for John Stuart. Solid brass hardware. Interior cabinets lights.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
The walnut dresser by Drexel dates to the 1960s. It showcases the clean lines and timeless appeal of mid-century modern design. Featuring four spacious drawers and two smaller upper ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 e...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Raised Panel 5 Doors 4 Drawers Mid Century Modern Dark Chestnut Dresser Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Raised Panel 5 Doors 4 Drawers Mid Century Modern Dark Chestnut Long Dresser Credenza Mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Festive pair of dark emerald green slipper chairs made in the Hollywood Regency style by Frederick Edward a division of Drexel Heritage. The near ...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Drop Front Compartment 5 Drawer High Chest 46" Tall Dresser Mid Century MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drop Front Compartment 5 Drawer High Chest 46" Tall Dresser Mid Century MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of Vintage Drexel Cane back Dining Chair
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very handsome walnut and cane dining chair set by Drexel. It has a nice high back and beautiful curves. It's a set of 6. 4 sides and 2 armchairs. We also have it a Drexel Accolade ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Carved Ball and Claw Feet Flame Mahogany Book Matched Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombay 4 drawers flame mahogany ball and claw feet dresser chest by Drexel. Campaign style "carry" handles.
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20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV Console Entertainment Center Cabinet 868-960 72"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV console / entertainment center / bar or liquor cabinet featuring post modern styling. Made from whitewashed oak with paneled doors over an iron ba...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Iron

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 66"W x 18....
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Wicker Tolled Leather Brass Accents King Size Slight Bed Headboard MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Wicker Tolled Leather Brass Accents King Size Slight Bed Headboard MINT
Category

20th Century Philippine American Empire Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar / Server Cart by Drexel Furniture, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency buffet / dry bar / server by drexel furniture, circa 1960s. Features a flip open top with a black laminate serving area, a beautiful wo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Contemporary Classics Lounge Chair
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Contemporary Classics Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 29.5 wide x 33 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clearance 24.75 inches About P...
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Early 2000s American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

2 Drexel Heritage Grand Tour Mid Century Oak Slate Side Tables Sculpture Stand
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of 1960s Drexel Grand Tour pedestal side tables. Made from oak with inset slate top over a central column with round carved medallion and stepped plinth base. Marked along underside Heritage Grand Tour, 23-507-43. Great for use as end tables, pushed together for use as a coffee table or sculpture / plant stands...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Slate

Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel USA, 1950s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Shelves a...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Table with Leather Inlay
By Drexel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautifully crafted wood side table combines classic elegance with rustic charm, making it a versatile addition to any space. The tabletop features a rich leather inlay, offerin...
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Late 20th Century North American Drexel Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard in excellent condition, the top having been recently French polished. Simple yet sophisticated this be...
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Early 2000s American Hepplewhite Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of ten Queen Anne or Georgian style dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Carved oak, with burled olive wood backs, and upholstered seats. Measur...
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Burl

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.
Questions About Drexel Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 3, 2025
    Yes, Drexel Furniture and Drexel Heritage are the same company. While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer was actually established in the early 1900s in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

    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 Morganton, Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co.

    During the 1960s, after being acquired by the Furnishings Group of Champion International, the company’s name was changed to Drexel Heritage. In 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.

    Find vintage Drexel dining chairs, buffets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Drexel 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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify Drexel furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. They may be on the back or base, inside of a drawer or under a tabletop or seat. Most pieces will display the Drexel brand name. Other information is often included in the stamp. For example, you will sometimes see the date of production listed either backward or forward and/or a style or collection name. By looking up this information in trusted online resources, you can learn more about your piece. An alternative approach is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect your furniture. Explore a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2024
    Yes, Drexel Furniture is good quality, and owing to the commendable level of craftsmanship that characterizes the company's work, Drexel's furnishings typically retain or increase in value over time. Vintage Drexel dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design.

    The North Carolina manufacturer initially became known for pieces inspired by historic European furniture. In the postwar era, Drexel adapted to changing tastes and 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. The Profile and Projection collections of the period, designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert, also see demand on today’s secondary market. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To 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 ExpertJuly 9, 2024
    What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the brand went out of business. In 2014, the last plant operated by Drexel Heritage — known to mid-century modern furniture collectors as Drexel Furniture — closed its doors. The North Carolina company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by an equity investor called KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Drexel 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, 2022
    Whether 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, 2022
    Drexel 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 ExpertApril 26, 2024
    No, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.

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