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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
Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century
Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century

Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century

$2,850

Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century

By Drexel

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stylish vintage Chinoiserie black lacquer console table by Drexel, featuring intricate hand-painted landscapes and traditional motifs. Perfect for entryways or behind a sofa showcas...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch

$2,995

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch Buffet measures: 48.5 wide x 20 deep x 67.25 All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

$1,995

MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

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...

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Mid-20th Century 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.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman
Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman

Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman

$5,900 / set

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...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Burl Front Mid-Century Modern Sideboard By Drexel
Burl Front Mid-Century Modern Sideboard By Drexel

Burl Front Mid-Century Modern Sideboard By Drexel

$1,800

Burl Front Mid-Century Modern Sideboard By Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sophisticated mid-century sideboard manufactured by Drexel, crafted in richly grained walnut. Features clean modern lines with ample storage, including drawers and cabinet space, all...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair

Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair

$1,195 / set

Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Carved oak, with burled olive wood backs, and upholste...

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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Burl

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

$5,377

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...

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

Materials

Fabric

A Pair Of Classic X Base Upholstered Benches By Drexel Heritage ca' 1960's
A Pair Of Classic X Base Upholstered Benches By Drexel Heritage ca' 1960's

A Pair Of Classic X Base Upholstered Benches By Drexel Heritage ca' 1960's

$2,800 / set

A Pair Of Classic X Base Upholstered Benches By Drexel Heritage ca' 1960's

By Drexel

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic X base upholstered benches by Drexel Heritage, ca' 1960's. Dark walnut with original nubby upholstery. Very practical size at 22" long, 14" deep, 16.5" high.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard
Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard

Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard

$1,195

Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size headboard in exotic Mindoro wood By Milo Baughman for Drexel, "Perspective" Collection USA, 1950s Measures: 56.5"W x 1.75"D x 34"H. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Edward Wormley, Drexel

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...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 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

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$3,695

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful mid-century Hollywood Regency Campaign style split pedestal extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Gorgeous book-matched pecan wood, with brass accents o...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel, Nightstands, Maple, Metal, USA, 1950s
Drexel, Nightstands, Maple, Metal, USA, 1950s

Drexel, Nightstands, Maple, Metal, USA, 1950s

$5,800 / set

Drexel, Nightstands, Maple, Metal, USA, 1950s

By Drexel

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of maple and metal nightstands produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 16.0"W x 21.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's
Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's

Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's

$1,800

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 ...

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

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest
Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest

Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest

$1,975

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...

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

Materials

Wood

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

$5,500

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By Drexel USA, Circa 1950s Gorgeous book-matched mahogany, with carved solid mahogany pedestals, an...

Category

1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet

$2,495

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Cream lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes, painted faux marble top, and o...

Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

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: ...

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Profile" Series Dresser by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Profile" Series Dresser by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Profile" Series Dresser by Drexel

$1,600

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Profile" Series Dresser by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic mid-century modern walnut dresser from Drexel’s iconic “Profile” series. Featuring clean architectural lines, beautifully grained walnut, and spacious, well-crafted drawers...

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

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Sideboard
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Sideboard

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Sideboard

$4,000

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Sideboard

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Wormley for Drexel, his Precedent collection sideboard-buffet, originally designed in the late 1940s. Center drawers with end cabinet doors and interior shelves. P...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Elm

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser
Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser

$3,600

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser

By Drexel

Located in Denton, TX

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s chest \ dresser. Tons of drawers for maximum storage. The left side drawers make a perfect jewelry storage space. R...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Near Pair Drexel Mid Century Provincial Style Giltwood Twin Size Headboards
Near Pair Drexel Mid Century Provincial Style Giltwood Twin Size Headboards

Near Pair Drexel Mid Century Provincial Style Giltwood Twin Size Headboards

$1,495 / set

Near Pair Drexel Mid Century Provincial Style Giltwood Twin Size Headboards

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Drexel furniture Near Pair Mid Century Provincial Style Giltwood Twin Size Headboards. Measures 38" and 41" in width, 2" in depth and 41" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel
66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel

66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel

$3,850

66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in South Charleston, WV

Sale jan-march 2026. Model 502-4 by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective in Mindoro Wood 1952. 66" wide, 29.75" tall and 44" deep. Width reduces to only 27" when leafs are dropped and is not an extension table Bold, with angled edges and built in...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair

$995 / set

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats. Measures: 21.25"W x 22.5"D...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk
Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk

Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk

$2,800

Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk

By Drexel

Located in Redding, CT

Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk. Fabulous designer piece with plenty of storage . Signed lower left drawer. Repainted and ready to go. Dimensions:...

Category

1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza

$2,795

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 6...

Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Campaign Dresser by Drexel
Mid-Century Campaign Dresser by Drexel

Mid-Century Campaign Dresser by Drexel

$3,200

Mid-Century Campaign Dresser by Drexel

By Henredon, Bassett Furniture, Drexel, Dixie, Lane 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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Impressive credenza, sideboard, server, designed by Edward Wormley, made by Drexel as part of the classic Precedent line. The cabinet features center bank of five drawers, flanked by...

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

Materials

Metal

Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet
Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet

Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet

$4,600 / set

Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet

By Drexel, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of nice mid-century modern bleached or cerused chestnut wall units curio cabinets for John Stuart. Solid brass hardware. Interior cabinets lights.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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 Dateline Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
Drexel Dateline Mid Century Walnut Dining Table

Drexel Dateline Mid Century Walnut Dining Table

$1,795

Drexel Dateline Mid Century Walnut Dining Table

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Drexel Dateline mid century walnut dining table The table measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches All piec...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table

$4,500

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous book-matched inlaid walnut top, with solid waln...

Category

1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk
Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk

Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk

$3,500

Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk

By Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Drexel drop front desk from the Sandia Collection, circa 1960s. Interesting writing desk marrying the form of a Govenor Winthrop drop front desk with early English Jacobean...

Category

1970s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Pecan Wood Nightstand or End Table, a Pair
Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Pecan Wood Nightstand or End Table, a Pair

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Pecan Wood Nightstand or End Table, a Pair

$800Sale Price / item|63% Off

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Pecan Wood Nightstand or End Table, a Pair

By Drexel

Located in Plainview, NY

A high quality pair of nightstands by Dexel Heritage in campaign style. The Mid-Century pair of nightstands or end -tables are finely crafted of Pecan wood showing very nice wood grain. The nightstands feature a two door cabinet and one drawer for plenty of room to store items. The hardware pulls are original and made of brass. Each nightstand or table is signed inside the drawer and read "By Drexel". The back is also marked by Drexel and dated 10/29 by the manufacturer. The Drexel pair...

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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table
Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table

Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table

$3,580

Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

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

Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair
Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair

Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair

$1,615 / set

Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Italian Provincial style nightstands By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Sculpted pine, with original brass hardware. Measures: 24" W x 16" D x 22.25" ...

Category

1970s American Rustic Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair
Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair

Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair

$1,678 / set

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

Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley
Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley

Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Attractive white elm drop leaf dining table, designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent series, manufactured by Drexel. The table features two large drop leaves, eac...

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

Materials

Elm

K12 Man's Chest by John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile' Collection
K12 Man's Chest by John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile' Collection

K12 Man's Chest by John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile' Collection

$2,000

K12 Man's Chest by John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile' Collection

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern K12 Man’s Chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s iconic “Profile” collection, circa 1950s. Crafted in richly grained walnut with sculptural, jewelry-inspire...

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

Materials

Chrome

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair

$1,395 / set

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

Pair of Drexel Heritage Connoisseur Book Matched Burl Pedestal Cabinets, 1970s
Pair of Drexel Heritage Connoisseur Book Matched Burl Pedestal Cabinets, 1970s

Pair of Drexel Heritage Connoisseur Book Matched Burl Pedestal Cabinets, 1970s

$1,900Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Drexel Heritage Connoisseur Book Matched Burl Pedestal Cabinets, 1970s

By Heritage Furniture, Drexel

Located in Camden, ME

This pair of sculptural block pedestals by Drexel exemplifies the quality and refinement for which the company was renowned in the mid-twentieth century. Each pedestal presents a cle...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinet

$1,995 / item

Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune console or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and original ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical 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...

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

Materials

Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut

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

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

Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions
Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions

Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions

$4,050

Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Empire or Egyptian Revival style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage, "Pavilion" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Walnut and birch, with e...

Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Giltwood

Drexel, Side Chair, Oak, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Drexel, Side Chair, Oak, Mohair, USA, 1950s

Drexel, Side Chair, Oak, Mohair, USA, 1950s

$2,800

Drexel, Side Chair, Oak, Mohair, USA, 1950s

By Drexel

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and beige mohair side chairs designed and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 23.0"W x 20.0"D Seat Height (inches): 17.0" Arm Height (inc...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Oak

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 Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl King Size Headboard
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl King Size Headboard

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl King Size Headboard

$1,435

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Style Mirror
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Style Mirror

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Style Mirror

$1,500

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 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
  • 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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  • 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.
  • How do I know if my Drexel furniture is vintage?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
  • How do I identify Drexel furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify Drexel furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. They may be on the back or base, inside of a drawer or under a tabletop or seat. Most pieces will display the Drexel brand name. Other information is often included in the stamp. For example, you will sometimes see the date of production listed either backward or forward and/or a style or collection name. By looking up this information in trusted online resources, you can learn more about your piece. An alternative approach is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect your furniture. Explore a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Is Drexel Furniture good quality?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2024
    Yes, Drexel Furniture is good quality, and owing to the commendable level of craftsmanship that characterizes the company's work, Drexel's furnishings typically retain or increase in value over time. Vintage Drexel dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design.

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

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

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  • What is Drexel Touraine?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Drexel Touraine is a line of furniture produced by Drexel Furniture. The pieces reflect the stylistic elements of the French Provincial style, and the company manufactured them from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s. In the postwar era, North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture also embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Drexel furniture.
  • Does Drexel still make furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Drexel Heritage no longer makes furniture and the company has gone out of business. The last company to own Drexel was Heritage Home Group who filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. It has since gone out of business and sold its headquarters and showroom. Shop a collection of authentic Drexel furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Is Drexel furniture still in business?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    No, Drexel furniture is not still in business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors. The company was purchased by United Furniture and rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, United Furniture's parent company, Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy, and Drexel ceased production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Drexel furniture.
  • Is Drexel Heritage quality furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not Drexel Heritage furniture is considered quality is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the company does produce pieces from carefully selected materials. Many made decades ago still remain in good condition today. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Drexel Heritage furniture.
  • Is Drexel Heritage considered high end furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Drexel Heritage is indeed high-end furniture. High-end furniture is made using the highest quality materials with the best in craftsmanship and Drexel Heritage furniture is no exception. Shop a collection of Drexel Heritage furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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