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
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...
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern freestanding sculptural pyramid form bookshelf or room divider designed by John Van Koert for Drexel and manufactured in 1956. The walnut frame and shelves, retai...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Flame Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style double pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany top, with satinwood ba...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage chrome spindle armchairs with casters by Drexel, USA, 1970s. 2 available
By Drexel
Located in Hastings, GB
Unusual chrome spindle armchairs with casters, by Drexel, USA, 1970s: two available.
The original velvet upholstery is a very subtle blush colour...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,900 / set
Drexel, Nightstands, Maple, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple and metal nightstands produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 16.0"W x 21.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
$5,800 / set
Vintage Art Deco Style Inlaid Drop Front Bar Cabinet by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous vintage art deco style inlaid drop front bar cabinet by Drexel Heritage, circa 1980s. Very rare to find and in remarkable original vintage condition. Incredible ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch
The credenza measures: 60 wide x 20 deep x 30.25 inches high
The hutch measures: 60 wide x 17.5 deep x 42 inches high...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Drexel
Located in Raymondville, 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
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...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Pecan Wood Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign extension dining table
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful book-matched pecan wood, with brass accents.
Measures: 40"W ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
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
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.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Green Ceramic and Walnut Side End Tables - Pair
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Green Ceramic and Walnut Side End Tables - Pair
Each side table measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 20.5 inches high
Excellent Vintage Condition.
W...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid Century Modern China Cabinet by Declaration from Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern china cabinet from the Declaration line by Drexel features hardwood construction, beautiful walnut veneer with original finish, two adjustable milk glass shel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
$1,815 Sale Price
44% Off
Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style mauve, green & beige bird fabric, a pair. Beautiful conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Elegant sculpted black lacquered frames, w...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet, Faux Painted Stone Top
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet, Faux Painted Stone Top
Offered for sale is a vintage 1980s Chinoiserie style hand painted 2 door cabinet from Drexel Heritage. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Modern Walnut Dresser by Drexel, 9 Drawers, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century nine drawer dresser manufactured by Drexel. This piece is a part of Drexel’s ‘Index’ line. Made from walnut wood and accented with black minimalist drawer pulls. Equipped...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut toned five drawer dresser with top drawer divider bins and two divided bins to the center drawer. This well-crafted Mid Century piece is very functional with plenty of stora...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Wood Mirror
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean Mid Century Drexel Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Wood Mirror
Measures 28.25" w x 1 "D x 45.5"H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Faux Bamboo
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved oak, with bur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak, Burl
1950's Drexel Profile K44 Extending Dining Table by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert, Drexel, Edward Wormley
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
$3,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Campaign Dresser by Drexel
By Lane Furniture, Drexel, Dixie, Henredon, Bassett Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage campaign dresser by Drexel. This piece is a part of Drexel’s Accolade line. Featuring ten smooth sliding drawers, a bank in the middle...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Arm Chair, circa 1970s. Features a distressed walnut finish with a curved back and 'x' frame with round brass medallion. Tag along underside.
Dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Suede, Walnut
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign 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 1980s
Oak, with original brass hardware. Shelves...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a small, stylish, and understated Mid-Century walnut nightstand part of the "Parallel" collection designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture. This sleek piece showcases...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
$1,794 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Drexel Heritage Consensus Mid Century Pecan and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, 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
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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 Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Attractive white elm drop leaf dining table, designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent series, manufactured by Drexel. The table features two large drop leaves, eac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Elm
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Dresser or Credenza, Circa 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style long dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 78.25"W x 20...
Category
1970s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Line
USA, 1957
Gorgeous book-matched walnut top, with sculpted solid walnut leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Collection Chinoiserie Black Gold & Burl Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black & gold painted & burl coffee table with beveled glass insert to...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful burled...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Chinese Chippendale Drexel Heritage Octagon Center or Dining Table w/Glass Top
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Drexel Heritage octagon walnut toned wood fretwork pedestal base with octagon shaped glass top with ogee edge. Beautiful condition, kee...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair Mid Century Drexel Cabernet Series Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Mid Century Drexel Cabernet Series Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables.
Measures 26" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Impressive credenza, sideboard, server, designed by Edward Wormley, made by Drexel as part of the classic Precedent line. The cabinet features center bank of five drawers, flanked by...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant vintage Drexel Brittany Heritage armoire, crafted in carved wood, featuring intricate floral and shell carvings and ample storage.
Design: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut and Cane Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size headboard
By Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture, "Parallel Collection"
USA, 1960s
Sculpted wa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
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.
...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 22"W...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables
Measures 25.5" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height. Both have same color tone stain tone. Just photo lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their "Declaration" line by Drexel has legs set outside of the case in a manner similar to Nie...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk.
The desk measures: 60 wide x 24 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches.
All pieces of fur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Extraordinary Vintage Inlaid Bar Cabinet from Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in North Canton, 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
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 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. - 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 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. - 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Drexel Heritage furniture is considered quality is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the company does produce pieces from carefully selected materials. Many made decades ago still remain in good condition today. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Drexel Heritage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.