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
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
Midcentury "Perspective" Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel´s “Perspective” collection in the United States, circa 1950s. This dresser has been constructed from an exotic and be...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Style Drexel Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chippendale style wall mirror in mahogany by Drexel Heritage, made for their Collectors Collection. The mirror has a serpentine beveled edge that follows the serpentine inner carve...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
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
1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie
By Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie
24 h x 41.75 w x 20 d, Drawer 7 h x 14.75 d x 37 w top and bottom
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Drexel Heritage Floral Ivory Parsons Three-Seater Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage Parsons-style sofa by Drexel Heritage, circa the 1980s. The bold, squared-off frame and fully upholstered block legs exemplify the clean, arch...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier
By Drexel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
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
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
$2,700 Sale Price
45% Off
Pair Drexel Provincial Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Bedside Chests
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of mid Century Drexel Provincial Style Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream painted bedside chest of drawers / Nightstands.
Measures 24" in width , 17" on depth, 30.5" i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint
Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Cabinet Style Pair of Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign cabinet style nightstands or end or side tables with brass plated hardware. Beautiful condit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bedroom Dresser Lowboy Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel with Mirrors
By Drexel
Located in Rochester, NY
This piece is in stunning vintage condition. Rattan and faux bamboo design are classic and the workmanship that went into this piece is awe inspiring. Please see other listings for a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Walnut Night Stand
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Hutch Cabinet by Drexel, Triune Collection, Mid Century, MCM, Mahogany
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Hutch Cabinet by Drexel, Triune Collection, Mid Century, MCM, Wood, Display, China, Storage, Buffet, Sideboard, Mahogany
Vintage from the 1960s
Measurements: 77 3/4" H x 56...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Drexel Consensus Collection Nightstand-A Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bensalem, PA
This 1970s nightstand by Drexel comes in warm toned wood, with artful bookmatched veneer top on rectilinear legs and crossed stretcher; single drawer with brass pull included. Markin...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made high style bird's-eye maple George Washington double end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair, Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Step End Tables by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of Mid-Century Modern step end tables by John Van Koert for Drexel feature exceptional lines and contrasting wood grain. They are from the "Profile" line for the furniture ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash, 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
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish we...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Profile K37 Buffet by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert, Karl Johan, Henredon
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
Edward Wormley for Drexel Walnut Office File Cabinets
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of handsome, walnut, office, filing cabinets by Edward Wormley for Drexel roll on casters with front and top loading, drawer and hanging file storage. One cabinet is shallower a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection
USA, 1960s
Measures:
Side chairs: 18.75"W x 20.5"D x 3...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drexel Furniture
Materials
Granite, Brass
Drexel Light American Walnut Inlayed Top Console Entry Stand Side Table Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Light American Walnut Inlayed Top Console Entry Stand Side Table Dresser MINT.
Very nice unusual fine quality accent piece.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
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 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
1982 Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Chinoiserie End Table Black & Burl with Ormolu
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black painted end table or side table featuring black lacquered ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Beveled Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut framed large beveled glass wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 33.75" W x 1.25" D x 47.75" H.
Very good original vintag...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
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 ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Denton, TX
Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, 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
1960s Drexel Et Cetera Furniture Collection Gilded Lily Cigarette Table
By Drexel
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Art Nouveau and Arthur Court inspired cast aluminum side table, with an aged gilt finish. Base is comprised of three flowering lilies with int...
Category
1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$633 Sale Price
35% Off
American Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table Designed by Barney Flagg Drexel
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful walnut original finish on this classic American walnut coffee table , designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel , circa 1950's nice original finish we have cleaned and oiled look...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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 Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel Extendable Top Liquor/Bar Cabinet with brass accents. This Piece has a nice finished back so it can easily be floated. This piece can be wheeled around a home with minimal eff...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
881-210 Declaration Series Coffee Table, Designed by Kipp Stuart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Denver, CO
A beautiful cocktail table model 881-210 from the widely popular Declaration series by Drexel.
Designed by Kipp Stuart and Stuart McDougall, pieces from the timeless Declaration lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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
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
Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of modernist armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexe, amazing original condition, solid. Sturdy construction, superior quality, sculpted walnut, extremely comfortable.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Twin Headboards, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century modern sculpted walnut twin headboards
By Drexel
USA, 1960s
Measures: 41.5"W x 1.75"D x 41.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet by Kipp Stewart for Dexel ✨
Transform your living space with this exquisite mid-century walnut cabinet, expertly designed by Kipp Stewart for Dexel. The...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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 Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Lingerie Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style gentleman's chest or lingerie chest with flip-up vanity mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut, with lift...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Triple Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Regency style triple pedestal extension drop leaf dining table
By Drexel, "Travis Court" Collection
USA, 1961
Gorg...
Category
1960s American Georgian 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 Provincial Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Triple Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Drexel Provincial Style Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream painted Triple Dresser
Measures 63.5" in width , 22" on depth, 35" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Style End Table Cabinet or Chest
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Drexel weatherwood Collection Campaign style end table, cabinet, or chest with one drawer, 2 doors with brass plated hardware, and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Countryside, 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
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel mid century walnut drop leaf dining table
This table measures: 71 wide x 42 deep x 30 inches high, e...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1960s Walnut Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern walnut campaign style folding X form tray, side or end table with removable tray. Designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Company, Dec...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Drexel Declaration Walnut and Cane Cabinet
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel declaration walnut & cane cabinet designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart. Iconic design with walnut and cane- which is very r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and green mohair slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s.
Seat height: 20.5” .
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign 9 Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless style to your bedroom with this Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign 9-Drawer Dresser. Perfect for American-style interiors, this dresser features the signature Campa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century night table designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for Drexel as part of the iconic Declaration series. The nightstand features a walnut case with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Pair of Drexel Heritage Corinthian Nightstand Cabinets
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Absolutely stunning Drexel Heritage bedside cabinets in burl Corinthian Elm. These are part of the Corinthian Collection and features a pull-ou...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern 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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- 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.