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Drexel Furniture

American

While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer's story actually begins decades before its celebrated postwar-era Declaration line took shape.

In 1903, in the small town of Drexel in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, six partners came together to found a company that would become one of the country’s leading furniture producers. The first offerings from Drexel Furniture were simple: a bed, washstand and bureau all crafted from native oak wood, sold as a bedroom suite for $14.50.

One of Drexel’s early innovations was to employ staff designers, something the company initiated in the 1930s. This focus on design, which few other furniture companies were committing to at the time, allowed Drexel to respond to a variety of new and traditional tastes. This included making pieces inspired by historic European furniture, like the popular French Provincial–style Touraine bedroom and dining group that borrowed its curves from Louis XV-era furniture. Others replicated the ornate details of 18th-century chinoiserie or the embellishments of Queen Anne furniture. Always ready to adapt to new customer demands, during World War II, Drexel built a sturdy desk designed especially for General Douglas MacArthur.

In the postwar era, Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. In the 1970s, Drexel introduced high-end furniture in a Mediterranean style.

Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co. and more.

With the manufacturer’s success — spurred by its embrace of advertising in home and garden magazines — it opened more factories in both North and South Carolina. By 1957, the company that had started with a factory of 50 workers had 2,300 employees and was selling its furniture nationwide.

Drexel underwent a series of name changes in its long history. Its acquisition of Southern Desk Company in 1960 bolstered its production of institutional furniture for dormitories, classrooms, churches and laboratories.

In the following decades, contracts with government agencies, hotels, schools and hospitals brought its high-quality furniture to a global audience. U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers bought Drexel Enterprises in 1968, and it became Drexel Heritage Furnishings.

In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant, in Morganton, North Carolina, closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.

The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.

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Creator: Drexel
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Gentleman's Chest
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Gentleman's Chest

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Gentleman's Chest

$2,595

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Gentleman's Chest

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 41"W x 19.25"D x 60.25"H. Ca...

Category

1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Bedside Table

$995

Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Bedside Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

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

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

$3,500

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza By Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line USA, Mid-20th Century Walnut, with original brass hardware. Measu...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert Drexel K4 Low Dresser, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
John Van Koert Drexel K4 Low Dresser, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

John Van Koert Drexel K4 Low Dresser, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

$2,795 / set

John Van Koert Drexel K4 Low Dresser, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

By Henredon, John Van Koert, Karl Johan, Drexel

Located in Chattanooga, TN

K4 low dresser designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. This dresser is a stylish powerhouse of wardrobial organization. There are a total of eight drawers, four...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Fabulous Pair of Drexel Ottomans, Stools, Mid Century Modern
Fabulous Pair of Drexel Ottomans, Stools, Mid Century Modern

Fabulous Pair of Drexel Ottomans, Stools, Mid Century Modern

$2,800 / set

Fabulous Pair of Drexel Ottomans, Stools, Mid Century Modern

By James Mont, Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of unique Drexel Ottomans. Wood frames with gold finish and fabric seats. Original condition, sold as is. Can be used in current condition or refinished, we can help. No damages.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Commode
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Commode

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Commode

$1,495

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Commode

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two-drawer commode or bedside chest By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and...

Category

1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s
Drexel Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s

Drexel Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s

$1,046Sale Price|30% Off

Drexel Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...

Category

1970s Campaign Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6' Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT
Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6' Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT

Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6' Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT

$4,200

Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6' Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT

By Drexel, Heritage Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6' Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers, Circa 1970s
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers, Circa 1970s

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers, Circa 1970s

$2,395

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers, Circa 1970s

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie commode or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered walnut, with hand painted Chinese scenes, painted faux mar...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser

$2,495

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser. Featuring a straight line design, two push button doors that open up to six hidden drawers, four...

Category

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

Materials

Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut

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

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished

$5,995

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

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$5,995

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched walnut, with brass accents. Measures: 6...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Passage Campaign Pecan Dresser
Drexel Passage Campaign Pecan Dresser

Drexel Passage Campaign Pecan Dresser

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

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

Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet

$2,595

Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style flip top rolling buffet server or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware. Sh...

Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

$4,995

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

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dining table in green lacquered walnut By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 74.75"W x 46.25"D x 29.25"H. Professionally r...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

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

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

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s

$7,600 / set

Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in High Point, NC

A set of six wood and green velvet dining room chairs or side chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.75"H x 20.75"W...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet
Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet

Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

Travis Court Drexel buffet Georgian style mahogany buffet cabinet featuring 3 drawers and shelving below. Brass pulls. Measures: 36" Width x 18" De...

Category

1960s North American Federal Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s

$995

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut framed large wall mirror By Drexel USA, 1964 Measures: 53.25"W x 1.75"D x 33.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's
Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's

Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's

$6,520

Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar. The stately collection comprised over 100 pieces for each room of the home, featuring proprietary curled bar...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern 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

$1,200

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table
Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table

Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table

$1,395

Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table. Feature a single top drawer and a double door lower cabinet. Measures: 24.5" in w...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Pecan Wood Table, Newly Refinished
Drexel Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Pecan Wood Table, Newly Refinished

Drexel Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Pecan Wood Table, Newly Refinished

$3,995

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

Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers

Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers

$2,695

Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved mahogany, with ebonized trim, and original brass hardware. Measu...

Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstands Pair
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstands Pair

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstands Pair

$3,795 / set

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstands Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Green lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. Measu...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$3,295 / set

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By George Nakashima, Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs In the manner of George Nakashima By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960s Measures:...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Style Bedside Table
Drexel Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Style Bedside Table

Drexel Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Style Bedside Table

$895

Drexel Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Style Bedside Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Single drawer two tier campaign bed side Table by Drexel Furniture. Good vintage condition. Measures 23.5" in width x 16" in Depth x 24" in height

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 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 Modern Art Deco Nightstands, Pair
Drexel Heritage Modern Art Deco Nightstands, Pair

Drexel Heritage Modern Art Deco Nightstands, Pair

$2,395 / set

Drexel Heritage Modern Art Deco Nightstands, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful pair of Modern Art Deco sculpted maple nightstands By Drexel Heritage USA, 1980s Measures: 24"W x 17.5"D x 24.5"H. Good original vintage condition.

Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa by Drexel

$4,995

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style hexagonal curved sectional sofa by Drexel. Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style large hexagonal curved sectional sofa By Drexel Heri...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959
John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

$2,795

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern roll top writing desk By John Van Koert for Drexel USA, 1959 Sculpted cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 30"W x 22"D x 46.25"H...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel

$870Sale Price|30% 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...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pristine Pair Drexel Heritage Block Front French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Pristine Pair Drexel Heritage Block Front French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Pristine Pair Drexel Heritage Block Front French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

$4,500 / set

Pristine Pair Drexel Heritage Block Front French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pristine Pair of Drexel Heritage Block Front French Country Fruitwood Chest of Drawers. All drawers open and close flawlessly. Dimensions: 34" in width, 19" in depth and 31" in hei...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Extension Dining Table
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Extension Dining Table

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Extension Dining Table

$4,995

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Extension Dining Table

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Walnut, with inlaid parquet top, and brass accents. Measures: ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Drexel Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$5,995

Drexel Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

1940s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch

$3,198

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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Headboard

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Headboard

$3,295

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Headboard

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut King Headboard This headboard measures: 77 wide x 20.5 deep x 41 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Very Light Areas o...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire, 1960s
Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire, 1960s

Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire, 1960s

$4,877

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

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser
Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser

$1,250

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet by...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ming Treasures Yoke Back Gold/Silver Leaf Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage Set o
Ming Treasures Yoke Back Gold/Silver Leaf Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage Set o

Ming Treasures Yoke Back Gold/Silver Leaf Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage Set o

$4,995 / set

Ming Treasures Yoke Back Gold/Silver Leaf Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage Set o

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage “Ming Treasures” line yoke back dining chairs by Drexel Heritage composed of gold & silver leaf or “gliver” finished hardwood frames & square foam filled lo...

Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Drexel Furniture

Materials

Silk, Cane, Foam, Wood

Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet
Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet

Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet

$2,400

Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Denton, TX

Drexel Extendable Top Liquor/Bar Cabinet with brass accents. This Piece has a nice finished back so it can easily be floated. This piece can be wheeled around a home with minimal eff...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

$750

MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous MCM Sun Coast two-tier cantilever end table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good refinished vintage condition (I believe the wood is cherry, bu...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Cherry

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

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

$1,600 / set

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

By Drexel

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of 2 genuine 1950s Drexel Dateline dining chairs feature solid mahogany wood with fabric upholstery. They were produced for a short amount of tim...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

$1,300

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - wit...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Splay Leg Night Stand or End Table by Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration
Sculptural Splay Leg Night Stand or End Table by Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration

Sculptural Splay Leg Night Stand or End Table by Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration

$1,550

Sculptural Splay Leg Night Stand or End Table by Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Splay Leg Night Stand or End Table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel's Declaration Line, American, circa 1960s. It has been cleaned and Danish oiled.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished

$2,995

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern pedestals or plant stands In the manner of Milo Baughman By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched burled olive wood, with ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

$2,450 / set

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

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Pemberton, NJ

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

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern 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...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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

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Questions About Drexel Furniture

  • What wood is Drexel Furniture made of?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Drexel Furniture was known for the use of oak wood, native to the area in North Carolina where the company was based. Their attention to quality and detail highlighted the beauty of the wood they used. Browse a variety of Drexel Furniture pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.

  • What is a shaggy rug called?

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

  • Is Drexel Furniture the same as Drexel Heritage?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 3, 2025
    Yes, Drexel Furniture and Drexel Heritage are the same company. While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer was actually established in the early 1900s in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

    Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Morganton, Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co.

    During the 1960s, after being acquired by the Furnishings Group of Champion International, the company’s name was changed to Drexel Heritage. In 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.

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  • How do I know if my Drexel furniture is vintage?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.

  • How do I identify Drexel furniture?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify Drexel furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. They may be on the back or base, inside of a drawer or under a tabletop or seat. Most pieces will display the Drexel brand name. Other information is often included in the stamp. For example, you will sometimes see the date of production listed either backward or forward and/or a style or collection name. By looking up this information in trusted online resources, you can learn more about your piece. An alternative approach is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect your furniture. Explore a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture on 1stDibs.

  • Is Drexel Furniture good quality?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2024
    Yes, Drexel Furniture is good quality, and owing to the commendable level of craftsmanship that characterizes the company's work, Drexel's furnishings typically retain or increase in value over time. Vintage Drexel dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design.

    The North Carolina manufacturer initially became known for pieces inspired by historic European furniture. In the postwar era, Drexel adapted to changing tastes and embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut. The Profile and Projection collections of the period, designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert, also see demand on today’s secondary market. 

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  • What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJuly 9, 2024
    What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the brand went out of business. In 2014, the last plant operated by Drexel Heritage — known to mid-century modern furniture collectors as Drexel Furniture — closed its doors. The North Carolina company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by an equity investor called KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.

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  • What is Drexel Touraine?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Drexel Touraine is a line of furniture produced by Drexel Furniture. The pieces reflect the stylistic elements of the French Provincial style, and the company manufactured them from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s. In the postwar era, North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture also embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Drexel furniture.

  • Is Drexel Heritage quality furniture?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not Drexel Heritage furniture is considered quality is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the company does produce pieces from carefully selected materials. Many made decades ago still remain in good condition today. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Drexel Heritage furniture.

  • Does Drexel still make furniture?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Drexel Heritage no longer makes furniture and the company has gone out of business. The last company to own Drexel was Heritage Home Group who filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. It has since gone out of business and sold its headquarters and showroom. Shop a collection of authentic Drexel furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

  • Is Drexel furniture still in business?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    No, Drexel furniture is not still in business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors. The company was purchased by United Furniture and rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, United Furniture's parent company, Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy, and Drexel ceased production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Drexel furniture.

  • Is Drexel Heritage considered high end furniture?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Drexel Heritage is indeed high-end furniture. High-end furniture is made using the highest quality materials with the best in craftsmanship and Drexel Heritage furniture is no exception. Shop a collection of Drexel Heritage furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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