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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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French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair

French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair

$2,800

French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair

By Drexel

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This lovely Drexel vintage writing desk in the French Louis XV style includes a matching Louis XV style chair and displays lovely French Provincial style having curvaceous cabriole l...

Category

1970s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

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

Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s

Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s

$1,275

Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in good vintage condition by Drexel. Working dovetail drawers. Measures 34" Wide x 19" Deep x 45.5" Ta...

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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four

$2,200 / set

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats. Meas...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Esperanto Walnut Oval Extension Dining Table
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Esperanto Walnut Oval Extension Dining Table

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Esperanto Walnut Oval Extension Dining Table

$4,800

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Esperanto Walnut Oval Extension Dining Table

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Drexel “Esperanto” Dining Table in Walnut, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s An elegant Mid-Century Modern dining table by Drexel, from the sought-after Esperanto Collection. Crafted in wal...

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair
Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair

$1,380 / set

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair

By Drexel

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage 1970s Drexel black and gold lacquered oil drop finish Parsons rectangular wood side tables. Original finish in a distinctive oil drop technique featuring free-form gold spe...

Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand

Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand

$875

Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A stunning figured walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line. The top shelf floats above two drawers with handsome porcelai...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric
Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric

Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric

$2,500 / set

Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric

By Drexel

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Festive pair of dark emerald green slipper chairs made in the Hollywood Regency style by Frederick Edward a division of Drexel Heritage. The near ...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...

Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Full Size Poster Bed, 1960s
Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Full Size Poster Bed, 1960s

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Full Size Poster Bed, 1960s

$2,795

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Full Size Poster Bed, 1960s

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern four poster full size bed By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Sun Coast" Collection USA, 1960s Carved solid cherry wood, with ivory naugahyde, and ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Drexel Heritage French Empire Carved Fruitwood Lingerie Chest or Semainier
Drexel Heritage French Empire Carved Fruitwood Lingerie Chest or Semainier

Drexel Heritage French Empire Carved Fruitwood Lingerie Chest or Semainier

$2,795

Drexel Heritage French Empire Carved Fruitwood Lingerie Chest or Semainier

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Empire or Louis XVI style highboy dresser, lingerie chest, or semainier By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa Late 20th Century Fruitwood, with carved columns, and origi...

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

$2,850

MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in San Diego, CA

Super rare and fabulous MCM single drawer walnut corner desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s "Declaration Collection", circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage c...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands by Drexel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands by Drexel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands by Drexel

$2,495 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands by Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Milo Baughman for Drexel feature hardwood construction, maple veneer with original finish, newly refinished tops, two dovetailed drawer...

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

Materials

Chrome

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

$3,595

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors and original bra...

Category

1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1959
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1959

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1959

$2,595

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1959

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection USA, 1959 Sculpted walnut, with original brass hardw...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size
Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size

Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size

$525

Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Trenton, NJ

Timeless design meets everyday functionality in this Mid-Century Full-Size Drop Front Storage Headboard, attributed to Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. A masterful blend of beaut...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

$1,600 / set

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchair
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchair

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchair

$650

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Armchair

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern armchair or dining captain chair By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960s Sculpted walnut frame, with inlaid rosewood, and uph...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall

$2,800

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional six drawer chest of drawers designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for Drexel as part of the iconic Declaration series, circa 1950/60’s. The dresser features t...

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Shelf
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Shelf

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Shelf

$4,595

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Shelf

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Shelf This bookcase measures: 59 wide x 16.5 deep x 31 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studi...

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

Materials

Walnut

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

MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel

$994Sale Price|20% 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

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair

$2,595 / set

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut with shell motif, hand-painted floral acce...

Category

1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Drexel Parson Style Chairs with Curvaceous Backs Mid Century
Pair of Drexel Parson Style Chairs with Curvaceous Backs Mid Century

Pair of Drexel Parson Style Chairs with Curvaceous Backs Mid Century

$3,850 / set

Pair of Drexel Parson Style Chairs with Curvaceous Backs Mid Century

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Expertly crafted by Drexel, these mid-century Parsons style chairs feature beautifully curved backs for a beautiful 360 degree vision. Perfect for any modern or vintage-inspired spac...

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

Materials

Upholstery

Drexel Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Wood Mirror
Drexel Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Wood Mirror

Drexel Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Wood Mirror

$995

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 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

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...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Campaign Style Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers Drexel Heritage Passage Collection
Campaign Style Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers Drexel Heritage Passage Collection

Campaign Style Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers Drexel Heritage Passage Collection

$2,595

Campaign Style Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers Drexel Heritage Passage Collection

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Campaign style Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers or Armoire by Drexel Heritage the Passage Collection composed of a pecan wood frame with a side door with 2 adjustable wood shelves, 5 smaller side drawers, & 1 larger lower drawer all with brass recessed bail handles & hardware. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, it retains its original finish, which is beautiful and on the body, we didn’t find any outstanding flaws; but there are a few flaws on the top surface ie: stains, nicks, & discoloration. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Well, what do we have here? A gorgeous gentleman’s chest? YES! A lovely chest of drawers? Well, YES!! How about a wonderful wardrobe cabinet or armoire? Also… YES!!!! This is a handsome vintage Passage Collection gentleman’s chest of drawers, wardrobe cabinet, or armoire by Drexel Heritage composed of a beautiful pecan wood frame featuring FIVE smaller drawers on the left side, one larger drawer across the base of the cabinet, and a single side door on the right of the drawers with two adjustable wood shelves behind the door. Each drawer front and the door bear lovely brass recessed bail handles & hardware and AMPLE space for linens, clothing, books, office supplies or ANYTHING included in your stow-away needs. It has a highly functional, timeless presence and it bears an upscale Campaign style flair you will adore in ANY room in your home. This Passage Collection Drexel Heritage cabinet...

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Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$3,499

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

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

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

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

$2,480

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

By Drexel

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

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

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bombe Form Bureau With Drop Front Secretary Desk
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bombe Form Bureau With Drop Front Secretary Desk

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bombe Form Bureau With Drop Front Secretary Desk

$3,295

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bombe Form Bureau With Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Drexel USA, 1968 Gorgeous carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...

Category

1960s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$5,995

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

Pair of Campaign Style End Tables / Night Stands by Drexel Circa 1960s
Pair of Campaign Style End Tables / Night Stands by Drexel Circa 1960s

Pair of Campaign Style End Tables / Night Stands by Drexel Circa 1960s

$2,295 / set

Pair of Campaign Style End Tables / Night Stands by Drexel Circa 1960s

By Drexel

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of campaign style three drawer end tables by Drexel, circa 1960s. At a height of 22", they could also serve quite well as nightstands.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

$1,995Sale Price|30% Off

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish. All solid maple drawers with organizer trays and lowered drawers have deep paper file slots. Very un...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Maple

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 ...

Category

1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut
1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

$3,500

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

By John Van Koert, Drexel

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 French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1956
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1956

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1956

$2,295

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1956

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By Drexel USA, 1956 Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green and gold gilt trim, and original brass hardware. ...

Category

1950s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

$3,695

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 60.25 wide x 40 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28....

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!
Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!

Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!

$3,800

Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Thick hard high gloss black lacquer console sofa table by Drexel MINT!.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk

$2,250

Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk

By Drexel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A masterpiece of classic design, this vintage writing desk by renowned maker Drexel embodies the grace and sophistication of the French Provincial style. The desk's exquisite silhoue...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Bicentennial Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawers Bedside Chest of Drawers
Drexel Bicentennial Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawers Bedside Chest of Drawers

Drexel Bicentennial Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawers Bedside Chest of Drawers

$995 / item

Drexel Bicentennial Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawers Bedside Chest of Drawers

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful bed side chest of drawers / nightstand from the prestigious Drexel's Bi Centennial Collection. Very good vintage condition with few signs of use. Measures 23.5" in widt...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Burl Wood Nightstands, Pair
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Burl Wood Nightstands, Pair

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Burl Wood Nightstands, Pair

$2,795 / set

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Burl Wood Nightstands, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style nightstands or end tables By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut and burl wood, with original brass hardware. Each me...

Category

1970s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Drexel furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Drexel furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Drexel were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Henredon, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Lane Furniture. Prices for Drexel furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,230.

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Questions About Drexel Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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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