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
Mid Century Drexel Esperanto Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Highly sought after Spanish Mediterranean, Esperanto, vintage Drexel Dresser. Oak, solid-wood craftsmanship boasts 5 large dovetailed drawers for ample storage. Drawers feature the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Mahogany
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart - Set of Six
By Drexel, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Adrian Pearsall, 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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Foam, Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut triple dresser from the desirable declaration line designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in the 1950s. On the right are fou...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Walnut Locking Drawer Filing Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Walnut Locking Drawer Filing Cabinet. Measure 31" in width, 19" in depth and 29" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale 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
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 Georgian Carved Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage, "Devoncourt" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mah...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 6 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 6 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 52.5 wide x 20 deep x ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Exquisite Barney Flagg cocktail table for Drexel
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Charleston, WV
Exquisite and detailed with tapered features abound. Barney Flagg for Drexel, 1962 in Walnut and in exceptional original condition. Delicate balls suspend the table and the book matc...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Louis XV French Armchairs Linen
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1990s French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 22"W ...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walnut Chest of Drawers by Drexel, C. 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Westport, CT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Drexel, circa 1950s. Expertly restored by Stamford Modern, this piece showcases five drawers that elegantly escalate in size, offering ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Drexel dresser, a true mid-century modern masterpiece. Crafted from high-quality walnut wood with a warm, rich finish, this 1960s piece features sleek lines, elegant brass pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Carved Burled Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware...
Category
1970s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
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...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Drexel Esperanto Mid Century Walnut Octagonal Spanish Style Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Drexel Esperanto Mid Century Walnut Spanish Style Octagonal Dining Table with (2) 12" Leaves. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 26.5" H x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Walnut, with inlaid parquet top, and brass accents.
Measures: ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern 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 mahogany, with carved mahogany pedestals, and brass-capped feet...
Category
1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Black & Burl Drexel Heritage 3 Pc Lighted Wall Display or Vitrine
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Modern Drexel Heritage 3 piece lighted wall display, vitrine, or storage unit comprised of black & burl wood, glass front & side doors, glass shelves with double pl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Drexel Club Chair & Ottoman with Casters Original Tan Chenille
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Drexel club chair & ottoman with original tan chenille fabric with welting trim. Chair has front casters & the ottoman has fo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chenille
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Marble
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line
USA, Mid-20th Century
Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Profiles By Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Mirrored Dresser 20thC
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern dresser by Drexel in the Profiles line offers mahogany construction with circular mirror surmounting case having ebonized top over case with drawers of various s...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut Nightstands With Travertine Tops
By Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Drexel nightstands, a true mid-century modern masterpiece. Crafted from high-quality walnut wood with a warm, rich finish, this 1960s piece features sleek lines, elegant rece...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Burl
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line Walnut Coffee Table/ Bench
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kipp Stewart for Drexel 75" long Walnut Coffee Table. Long and Sleek! Nice Scale and only 16" deep! Original finish shows scratches but overall presents well. Add a cushion to us...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1960s Drexel Sculptural Faux Bamboo Burlwood Smoke Glass Round Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sculptured bent bamboo rattan coffee table with striking faux shagreen round top in burlwood tones lending rich texture to clean, modern lines.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of ten Kipp Stewart chairs. Eight side and two armchairs in solid walnut by Drexel.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1970s American Campaign Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
"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.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Slate
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
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
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 ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Dresser Corinthian Collection
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Burl, Wood
Chinoiserie Motif Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table with Drawer
By Drexel, James Mont, Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional Nineteen-Laties (late 20th Century) Chinoiserie console table by Drexel. Winged tips flanking the ends and the brass medallion drawer pull are classic Chinese elements along with the uniform silhouette. In the West we call it a Parsons leg, truth be told, the Chinese did it first. Here we can see how Drexel understands the parallel between Asian and Modern aesthetics. The black lacquer surface is enlivened with painted scenes featuring figures interacting amongst a backdrop of nature and architecture. This piece is finished in the round. The back side has painted panels throughout. An ever-useful, inconspicuous, drawer can be found at center. This table comes with a sheet of glass to protect the decorative top. The table was not photographed with the glass on… but it is included with purchase. Consider pairing this piece with our Maddox black lacquer Chinoiserie secretary...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie or Campaign style off-white lighted display cabinet with faux wrapped rattan edges by Drexel. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a few dings or nicks in the finish and along the bottom edge of piece at floor but nothing major. There is also an overall yellowing or fading to the finish which we consider patina. The inside is purposefully a lighter color than the outside. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Is this a marvelous Display Cabinet? Yes! What about a stunning Bookcase? Yes! Could it be a wonderful China Hutch? Also, YES!! This gorgeous cabinet is comprised of a one-piece off-white painted unit with four lower doors (or 2 double doors) with antiqued brass plated rings or handles and open storage with a shelf behind each set of double doors. The top portion is lighted and features two tall narrow double doors with glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut and Burl Wood Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1983
Burl wood and walnut frame, with carved Asian detail, and beveled glass mirror.
Me...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Extraordinary Vintage Inlaid Bar Cabinet from Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Hartville, OH
Just a great piece. Very rare to find. Incredible inlaid drop down front, mirrored interior with two drawers below. Nearly Impossible to replicate this piece. Remarkable original vin...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. This table is a part of Drexel’s iconic Declaration line. Made from rich walnut wood and fantastic wood grain featured a...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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 Heritage Consensus Mid Century Pecan and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel heritage consensus mid century pecan and brass 9 drawer lowboy dresser.
Dresser measures: 72 wide x 18.75 deep x 30.5 inches high.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood and ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Profile K37 Buffet by John Van Koert
By Karl Johan, Henredon, John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K37 Buffet designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. The luxurious American walnut wood sideboard is a powerhouse of storage. Two cabinets at left and right each ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Small Mahogany Precedent Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dorchester, MA
From the Precedent line of North Carolina–based Drexel furniture, this small cabinet features two deep tray-style shelves that slide out for easy access. The...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Hartville, OH
Fabulous vintage hand painted Chinoiserie Credenza from Drexel Heritage. This is a rare one. Not often do you find the interior doors that have been hand painted as well. It’s also ...
Category
1970s North American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Charleston, SC
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf
Drexel "Declaration" 851-313
This rare and stunning space saving table can be used as a sofa table then turne...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser
By Drexel, Karl Johan, John Van Koert, Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K12 Man’s Chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. Collectors revel – this dresser comes with it’s original tag! Van Koert began his career as a jewelry de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model 502-4 by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective in Mindoro Wood 1952. 66" wide, 29.75" tall and 44" deep. Width reduces to only 27" when leafs are dropped and is not an extension table Bold, with angled edges and built in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Drexel Heritage Spanish Colonial Solid Pine Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid pine, with ori...
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Passage Campaign Pecan Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Campaign style Drexel dresser
circa 1970s
Drexel Passage Series dresser in flaxen flared grain. Brass recessed pulls. This dresser provides compact ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Drexel Heritage Consensus Pecan Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Drexel Heritage consensus pecan nightstands
1970s Campaign style nightstands made by Drexel Heritage for the Consensus line.
Nig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Walnut Night Stand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart design for Drexel. Single drawer with overhanging shelf. Drexel stamp in the drawer. 21" wide x 22" deep x 28" high. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of
A Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern vintage Drexel Klismos leg caned high back d...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
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 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.
- What is a shaggy rug called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 3, 2025Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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, 2024Yes, 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.
Find vintage Drexel Furniture for sale 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 ExpertJuly 9, 2024What 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.
Find vintage Drexel dressers, sofas, dining tables and other furniture for sale 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 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 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.