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 Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six of Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid mahogany frames, with ivory Damask upholstered seat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
MidCentury Walnut Desk Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
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
Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut toned five drawer dresser with top drawer divider bins and two divided bins to the center drawer. This well-crafted Mid Century piece is very functional with plenty of stora...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Kipp Stewart Declaration Nightstands by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Raleigh, NC
These exceptional Kipp Stewart nightstands from Drexel's prestigious Declaration line represent the pinnacle of American mid-century modern des...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This nicely upholstered pair of bergere are made by the Drexel Heritage Furniture Company. They are made in the French Provincial style.
They have upholstered arms for added comfort...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk.
The desk measures: 60 wide x 24 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches.
All pieces of fur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid-century design by John Van Koert with luxurious mahogany, blended with wild-grained cherry wood. Inset hardware, rounded lines and tapered legs. Six drawers and center cabi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous banded mahogany top, with carved mahogany pedestals, a...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV Console Entertainment Center Cabinet 868-960 72"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV console / entertainment center / bar or liquor cabinet featuring post modern styling. Made from whitewashed oak with paneled doors over an iron ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Iron
Extraordinary Vintage Inlaid Bar Cabinet from Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in North Canton, OH
Just a great piece. Very rare to find. Incredible inlaid drop down front, mirrored interior with two drawers below. Nearly Impossible to replicate this piece. Remarkable original vin...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a small, stylish, and understated Mid-Century walnut nightstand part of the "Parallel" collection designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture. This sleek piece showcases...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
$1,656 Sale Price
40% Off
VINTAGE TRIPLE SPOT LiGHT MILITARY CAMPAIGN DREXEL HERITAGE CABINET BOOKCASE
By Drexel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Drexel Heritage Military Campaign style China Cabinet or display case with top lights an...
Category
20th Century European Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Pine
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
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight line design, push doors on each end that open up to storage space, four center draw...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Bedside Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Tiered single drawer Bedside Table
Measures 20" in width, 17" in depth, 25" in height. LOower Tier Clerance is 9.25".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables
Measures 25.5" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height. Both have same color tone stain tone. Just photo lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Declaration Nightstands, Pair
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A stunning pair of Drexel Declaration nightstands, designed in the 1960s by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall. Crafted in warm walnut, ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser, credenza, or sideboard
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass ha...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Revamp the look of your dining room with this hard to find a set of eight modernist chairs designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel Heritage Furniture's "Collage" Collection, circa 19...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Walnut Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut, with original brass hardware. Shelv...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch
The credenza measures: 60 wide x 20 deep x 30.25 inches high
The hutch measures: 60 wide x 17.5 deep x 42 inches high...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Miint Pair of Stunning 4 Drawer Drexel Solid Mahogany Bachelor Chests Dressers
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Miint Pair of Stunning 4 Drawer Drexel Solid Mahogany Bachelor Chests Dressers
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel “Triune” Hutch Cabinet, Mid-Century Mahogany Bookcase or China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A stately hutch cabinet from Drexel’s sought-after Triune collection, crafted in rich mahogany and exuding timeless mid-century elegance with a traditional twist. This tall display p...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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
John Van Koert for Drexel Green Ceramic and Walnut Side End Tables - Pair
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Green Ceramic and Walnut Side End Tables - Pair
Each side table measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 20.5 inches high
Excellent Vintage Condition.
W...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Drexel Compact 54" Wide Clover Shape Pulls Light Walnut 6 Drawers Dresser MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Compact 54" Wide Clover Shape Pulls Light Walnut 6 Drawers Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Collection Chinoiserie Black Gold & Burl Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black & gold painted & burl coffee table with beveled glass insert to...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Architectural Mid Century Night Table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century nightstand designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel. This nightstand features two levels, the top being a one drawer case, the lower level is a ext...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Campaign Dresser by Drexel
By Dixie, Drexel, Lane Furniture, Henredon, Bassett Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage campaign dresser by Drexel. This piece is a part of Drexel’s Accolade line. Featuring ten smooth sliding drawers, a bank in the middle...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Raised on Straight Square Legs C1950
Measures- 17.5''H x 38''W x 38'...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet, Faux Painted Stone Top
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet, Faux Painted Stone Top
Offered for sale is a vintage 1980s Chinoiserie style hand painted 2 door cabinet from Drexel Heritage. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage 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...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Pair Mid Century Drexel Cabernet Series Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Mid Century Drexel Cabernet Series Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables.
Measures 26" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune consoles or bar cabinets
By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century
Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s.
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Set of Six Mid Century Profile Dining Chairs by John Van Koert for Drexel 1950s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean set of Mid Century Dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel as part of their Profile series. This set consists of six chairs, two arm, and four side chairs. A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Style Mirror
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Chippendale mirror by Drexel Heritage. Classic lines with beveled edge mirror. Nice graining.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
2 pc. Mid Century Surfboard Coffee Table by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960’s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Rare two part coffee table designed by John Van Koert for Drexel Furniture, as part of their class Profile series, circa 1960’s.
As the table consists of two separate pieces, it can...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency king size headboard
By Drexel, "Repertoire" Collection
USA, 1960s
Sculpted walnut and burl wood, with brass accents.
Measu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Two-Tier Side Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted cherry wood two-tier occasional side table or nightstand
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection
USA, 1950s
M...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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
Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Cocktail Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Coctail Table by Drexel. Measures 42.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 18" in height open,
33" in width, 22" in depth and 23.25" in height close.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Drexel Drop-Leaf Table by Barney Flagg
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Drop-Leaf Dining Table or Console, designed by Barney Flagg. Beautiful exposed Hinge detail that adds an elegant flair to this boat shaped table when opened! Looks equally g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Drexel
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage set of four federal style dining side chairs from Drexel's New Travis Court collection circa 1946. These klismos style chairs feature an x-form and scrolled back, saber leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Mahogany
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
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 Heritage Modern Large Walnut Framed Beveled Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern walnut framed large beveled glass mirror.
By Drexel Heritage.
USA, 1980s
Measures: 33.63" W x 1.38" D x 48" H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
John Van Koert Casa del Sol Tawny Walnut and Stenciled Tall Cabinet
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Chicago, IL
From John Van Koert's Casa del Sol collection for Drexel. Two-piece tall cabinet in bleached walnut, with original hand stenciled green and yellow floral detail on the upper cabinet doors. Pair of upper doors with silver-polished nickel pulls...
Category
1950s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back arm chairs or dining captain 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
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection"
USA, 1970s
Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats....
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of vintage Drexel dining chairs in solid walnut. Features splayed legs, flat seats, and spindle backs with sculptural geometric slats. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 22"W...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6' Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
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
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
Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Drexel , part of his Precedent Collection. The silver elm frames have been ebonized at some point, and reupholstere...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Drexel furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Drexel furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Drexel were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Henredon, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Lane Furniture. Prices for Drexel furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,230.
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Questions About Drexel Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Drexel Furniture was known for the use of oak wood, native to the area in North Carolina where the company was based. Their attention to quality and detail highlighted the beauty of the wood they used. Browse a variety of Drexel Furniture pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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- 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Drexel Heritage no longer makes furniture and the company has gone out of business. The last company to own Drexel was Heritage Home Group who filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. It has since gone out of business and sold its headquarters and showroom. Shop a collection of authentic Drexel furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024No, Drexel furniture is not still in business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors. The company was purchased by United Furniture and rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, United Furniture's parent company, Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy, and Drexel ceased production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Drexel Heritage furniture is considered quality is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the company does produce pieces from carefully selected materials. Many made decades ago still remain in good condition today. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Drexel Heritage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Drexel Heritage is indeed high-end furniture. High-end furniture is made using the highest quality materials with the best in craftsmanship and Drexel Heritage furniture is no exception. Shop a collection of Drexel Heritage furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.