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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 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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Creator: Drexel
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

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

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$2,995 / set

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 Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table

Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table

$5,995

Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous banded mahogany top, with carved mahogany pedestals, a...

Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage mid century walnut coffee table by Drexel, circa 1960s.
Vintage mid century walnut coffee table by Drexel, circa 1960s.

Vintage mid century walnut coffee table by Drexel, circa 1960s.

$2,000

Vintage mid century walnut coffee table by Drexel, circa 1960s.

By Drexel

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage walnut coffee table by Drexel, circa 1960s. This mid century piece features a walnut frame with inset heavy stone panels that showcase a beautiful, organic pebble pattern. Th...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Walnut Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Walnut Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Walnut Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser

$2,995

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Walnut Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Walnut, with original brass hardware. Shelv...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair
Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair

Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair

$1,995 / set

Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style twin size headboards By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with brass accents. Each measures: 42.5"W x 1.75"D x ...

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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Armoire Dresser
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Armoire Dresser

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Armoire Dresser

$2,995

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Armoire Dresser

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie armoire dresser, linen press, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut and burl wood, with orig...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Drexel Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

Drexel Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$5,995

Drexel Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By Drexel USA, 1949 Gorgeous mahogany, with carved solid mahogany pedestals, and brass-capped feet....

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1940s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase

$3,595

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet By Drexel Heritage, "Ming Treasures" Collection ...

Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Cocktail Table by Drexel
Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Cocktail Table by Drexel

Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Cocktail Table by Drexel

$1,595

Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Cocktail Table by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Coctail Table by Drexel. Measures 42.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 18" in height open, 33" in width, 22" in depth and 23.25" in height close.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser

1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser

$5,000

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...

Category

1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Green Dining Table, Refinished
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Green Dining Table, Refinished

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Green Dining Table, Refinished

$4,995

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. Professionally r...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Drexel Accolade extendable dining set
Drexel Accolade extendable dining set

Drexel Accolade extendable dining set

$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 e...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel
Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel

Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel

$4,871Sale Price / set|25% Off

Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Modern 5 piece modular or sectional sofa Contemporary Classics line by Drexel Heritage composed of 3 corner pieces & 2 armless straight pieces all with levelers...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

$2,795

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Carved oak, with glass shelves and original brass hardware...

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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza

$2,795

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

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4

$2,595 / set

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 18.75 wide x 20.5 deep x 32.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 1...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests

$2,850

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard
Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard

Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard

$1,195

Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size headboard in exotic Mindoro wood By Milo Baughman for Drexel, "Perspective" Collection USA, 1950s Measures: 56.5"W x 1.75"D x 34"H. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

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...

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

Materials

Metal

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

$2,695

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut 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 USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 78"W x 19"D x 30...

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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser
Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser

$3,600

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

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table

$2,247

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent mid century elm magazine library table The table measures: 25 wide x 16 deep x 26.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table
Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

$2,100

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table with large single drawer with ample storage. Measures 33" in width, 23" in depth. 28" in height.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

$1,995

MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. A chip on the back of one leg has been repaired. It has been cleaned and re-Danish oiled. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. We have a DECLARATION to make!!! A DREXEL declaration, that is!! We have a stunning vintage mid-century modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall to offer to you!!! It is comprised of gorgeous walnut with stunning wood grain and features wonderful, cut out sculpted slats across the front of headboard and a lower stretcher. You’ll just need a Hollywood frame to complete it OR hang it on the wall! Modern box springs & mattresses are taller than they used to be and it’s a fabulous way to show off the headboard! It is going to add just the right splash of mid-century modern magnificence to any bedroom in your home where you will be sure to sleep in stylish splendor. Kipp Stewart, a celebrated American designer, born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania did not lead a charmed childhood. Sent to California to live with distant relatives at a young age, you could call him a self-made man. His furniture designing fate was sealed at 15 when hitchhiking to school he passed a storefront shop and studio on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles with pencil industrial drawings in the windows and fell in love with them. Kipp worked hard, turning down a track and field scholarship at USC and instead enrolled at Chouinard Art Institute in the late 1940s. Again, he worked very hard days and nights becoming a renowned artist, architect, and award-winning designer. He currently resides in Carmel, California and is still painting. Alexander Stewart Orton MacDougall was born in the late 1920s in Pasadena and grew up in a Green and Green house which he credits for his fascination and love of design. Judged early with a learning disability which he obviously overcame, Stewart attended Chouinard Art Institute after a short time in the Navy. He then went to work for Victor Gruen and Associates where he met his mentor Rudolf Baumfeld who had studied under Le Courbusier...

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

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet

$2,495

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Cream lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes, painted faux marble top, and o...

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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

A Pair Of Classic X Base Upholstered Benches By Drexel Heritage ca' 1960's
A Pair Of Classic X Base Upholstered Benches By Drexel Heritage ca' 1960's

A Pair Of Classic X Base Upholstered Benches By Drexel Heritage ca' 1960's

$2,800 / set

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. Very practical size at 22" long, 14" deep, 16.5" high.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950's Drexel Profile K44 Extending Dining Table by John Van Koert
1950's Drexel Profile K44 Extending Dining Table by John Van Koert

1950's Drexel Profile K44 Extending Dining Table by John Van Koert

$3,596Sale Price|20% Off

1950's Drexel Profile K44 Extending Dining Table by John Van Koert

By Drexel, Edward Wormley, John Van Koert

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This Drexel Profile Model K44 extending dining table is both striking in scale and versatile in function. Its walnut and pecan top, supported by robust metal glides, opens effortless...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished

$5,500

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

MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel
MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel

MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel

$994Sale Price|33% Off

MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Lowboy...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

A pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel “dateline” Arm Chairs
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel “dateline” Arm Chairs

A pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel “dateline” Arm Chairs

$1,600 / set

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

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Double Dresser
Mid Century Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Double Dresser

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Double Dresser

$3,295

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Double Dresser

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern double dresser designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960’s. Featuring a solid, beautifully grained ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair
Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair

Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair

$1,615 / set

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" ...

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1970s American Rustic Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table

$4,500

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous book-matched inlaid walnut top, with solid waln...

Category

1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$5,995

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut extension dining table By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection USA, 1956 Measures: 62"W x 40"D x 29.25"H. Extends...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s

$13,500

Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Drexel

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 35” H x 79” W x 30.75” D Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 28.25" All items s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

John Van Koert for Drexel - Profile - Walnut Extension Dining Table - 3 Leaves
John Van Koert for Drexel - Profile - Walnut Extension Dining Table - 3 Leaves

John Van Koert for Drexel - Profile - Walnut Extension Dining Table - 3 Leaves

$5,250

John Van Koert for Drexel - Profile - Walnut Extension Dining Table - 3 Leaves

By John Van Koert, Drexel

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

Drexel Heritage Corinthian Elm King Size Sleigh Bed
Drexel Heritage Corinthian Elm King Size Sleigh Bed

Drexel Heritage Corinthian Elm King Size Sleigh Bed

$2,415Sale Price|30% Off

Drexel Heritage Corinthian Elm King Size Sleigh Bed

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

A Drexel Heritage Corinthian King Size Sleigh Style Bedframe. These are very well-made and solid pieces. Made of solid wood with Ash Burl Venee...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch

$2,995

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch Buffet measures: 48.5 wide x 20 deep x 67.25 All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair

Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair

$1,195 / set

Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Carved oak, with burled olive wood backs, and upholste...

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Burl

Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's
Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's

Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's

$1,800

Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Mid Century night table designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for Drexel as part of the iconic Declaration series. The nightstand features a walnut case with ...

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror

$895

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style carved mahogany framed wall mirror By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 29.75"W x 0.75"D x 49"H Very good original vintage condi...

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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman
Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman

Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman

$5,900 / set

Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This nicely upholstered pair of bergere are made by the Drexel Heritage Furniture Company. They are made in the French Provincial style. They have upholstered arms for added comfort...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel
John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel

John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel

$2,000

John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Great mid-century design by John Van Koert with luxurious mahogany, blended with wild-grained cherry wood. Inset hardware, rounded lines and tapered legs. Six drawers and center cabi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern
Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern

Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern

$2,450 / set

Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel precedent end tables or nightstands. These pieces are in vintage condition and do show wear to the finish-we recommend refinishing or lacquer...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century
Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century

Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century

$2,850

Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century

By Drexel

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stylish vintage Chinoiserie black lacquer console table by Drexel, featuring intricate hand-painted landscapes and traditional motifs. Perfect for entryways or behind a sofa showcas...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950s Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser
1950s Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser

1950s Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser

$1,900

1950s Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Walnut dresser from Drexel’s Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, c. 1959. Features eight drawers with original white ceramic knobs on brass spacers. Includ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs

Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs

$1,440Sale Price / item|79% Off

Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs

By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautiful pair of modern Windsor style armchairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal for Drexel Furniture. Handcarved back splats with flattened form, bentwood arm and car...

Category

20th Century American Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

$2,845

MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Baltimore, MD

A mid-century desk designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960’s with incredible form and presence. The desk features a solid, bea...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel
Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel

Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel

$11,500 / set

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 Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet
Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet

Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet

$2,400

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

Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Bedside Table
Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Bedside Table

Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Bedside Table

$995

Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Bedside Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Tiered single drawer Bedside Table Measures 20" in width, 17" in depth, 25" in height. LOower Tier Clerance is 9.25".

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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
  • What wood is Drexel Furniture made of?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a shaggy rug called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What a shaggy rug is called varies. Many people refer to these types of floor coverings as high-pile rugs, as pile is the name for the soft fibers that form the surface of rugs. You may also sometimes see people refer to high-pile rugs as shag rugs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of rugs.
  • Is Drexel Furniture the same as Drexel Heritage?
    1 Answer
    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.

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  • How do I know if my Drexel furniture is vintage?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify Drexel furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Drexel Furniture good quality?
    1 Answer
    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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  • What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company?
    1 Answer
    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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  • What is Drexel Touraine?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Drexel Heritage quality furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Does Drexel still make furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Drexel furniture still in business?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Drexel Heritage considered high end furniture?
    1 Answer
    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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