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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
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

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Upholstery, Elm

Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker. Measures 17.5" in width, 26" in depth and 33.5" in height. Seat height is 15".
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Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Drexel Furniture

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Oak

Vintage Drexel Woven Cane Bamboo Rattan Cabinet Credenza Buffet Dresser
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Drexel bamboo, wood, rattan, woven cane wicker, brass cabinet credenza buffet dresser. Comes with inset glass top. 2 drawers, 3 doors. ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Festive pair of dark emerald green slipper chairs made in the Hollywood Regency style by Frederick Edward a division of Drexel Heritage. The near ...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Walnut Locking Drawer Filing Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Walnut Locking Drawer Filing Cabinet. Measure 31" in width, 19" in depth and 29" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Style Pine Wood Wall Tall Mirror by Drexel, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of French provincial wall tall mirrors by Drexel Heritage. The quality mirrors 'frame is finely carved of pine wood showing beautiful natural grain. The mirrors are embellished with a large acanthus in the top and feature nice carving details. They are sturdy , well made and signed and numbered by Drexel in the back. This pair of French provincial style Drexel mirrors...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Pine

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 Mid-Century Italian Provincial Carved Walnut High Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century Italian Provincial or Mediterranean style high back dining chairs By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with upholstered seats. Measures: ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Accent Tables - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Flame Mahogany Accent Tables - Set of 2 Vintage Drexel Heritage set of 2 Chippendale Chinoiserie style banded-top flame mahogany accen...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern breakfront cabinet by Drexel of the Profiles line offers glass upper over mahogany and ebonized cabinet base, maker label as photographed, 20thC Measures- 80''H...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

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

Drexel Pair of Large Tortoise Finish Vitrines Etageres Cupboards Showcases MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Pair of Large Tortoise Finish Vitrines Etageres Cupboards Showcases Glass Door Cabinets MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut and Cane Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size headboard By Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture, "Parallel Collection" USA, 1960s Sculpted wa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Art Deco Inspired Pair of Black Leather Club or Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These heirloom quality top grain black leather chairs are as stylish as they are comfortable. Pleated and tailored leather details, wonderful proportions, and superior quality materi...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning, wonderfully detailed, mid-century American desk was designed by John van Koert for Drexel's "Counterpoint" line in 1956. According to Drexel the collection was inspire...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing writing desk from the 'Consensus' Collection by Drexel is a MUST HAVE!! Circa, Mid-20th Century. Professionally black lacquered top standing on a brushed brass frame and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Accolade 3 drawer Walnut Campaign Chest
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice looking chest by Drexel. It has 3 drawers and the middle drawer is a double drawer. It's made of walnut and is in a campaign style. The corners and the pulls have bra...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

DREXEL HERITAGE 3 PIECE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY TV CABINET INC LIGHTs
By Drexel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage suite of Drexel Heritage Furniture mid century modern Military Campaign style display cases with a large central section and spotlights Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A good looking and well made suite, they are super elegant and very stylish, crafted in the Military Campaign style which never goes out of fashion, I have a pair of small matching sideboards listed under my other items with match the central bottom section of this suite This is a modular suite so you can remove the central section top which is simply screwed in, the base unit slides out, you then have two matching display cabinets...
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20th Century English Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Drexel Heritage, "Covington Park" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany,...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960s Measures: Side chairs: 18.75"W x 20.5"D x 3...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et-Cetera collection, a timeless masterpiece from th...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a beautiful and rare chair mid century classic design , in solid walnut great condition simple elegant by Drexel part of the Declaration Linenice sculpted back solid and stur...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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...
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Late 20th Century American Empire Drexel Furniture

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Birch, Walnut, Giltwood

Drexel “Casa Del Sol” Table Bench by John Van Koert Vintage, 1950s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by John Van Koert for his Casa del Sol Collection and produced by Drexel Furniture in the 1950s. This "Table/Bench" as it is referred to on the makers mark, could be used eq...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
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1960s North American Federal Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Mohair, Oak

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

Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of modernist armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexe, amazing original condition, solid. Sturdy construction, superior quality, sculpted walnut, extremely comfortable.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Twin Headboards, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century modern sculpted walnut twin headboards By Drexel USA, 1960s Measures: 41.5"W x 1.75"D x 41.25"H. Good original vintage condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of ten Kipp Stewart chairs. Eight side and two armchairs in solid walnut by Drexel.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Drexel Heritage Cherry American Chippendale Style Pierced Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of six Drexel dining chairs. Made of cherry featuring American Chippendale styling with a pierced reticulated back splat and quatrefoil style fabric. Dimensions: 24" x ...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Ming Treasures Fishbowl Pedestal Base Dining Table Drexel Heritage Round Glass
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Chinoiserie “Ming Treasures” line fishbowl pedestal base dining table by Drexel Heritage Made in Taiwan, hand painted in Hong Kong composed of hand painted & ...
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Late 20th Century Ming Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 22"W ...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection. ________________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in good vintage condition by Drexel. Working dovetail drawers. Measures 34" Wide x 19" Deep x 45.5" Ta...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Sideboard
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
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 Declaration Walnut and Cane Cabinet
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel declaration walnut & cane cabinet designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart. Iconic design with walnut and cane- which is very r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Drexel Heritage Connoisseur Book Matched Burl Pedestal Cabinets, 1970s
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Drexel French Regency Louis XVI White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style nightstands or end tables By Drexel USA, Circa 1950s White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. M...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Walnut Nightstand
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Walnut Nightstand This nightstand measures: 28.25 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Stain-loss on top surf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1950s Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Walnut dresser from Drexel’s Declaration collection by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, c. 1959. Features eight drawers with original white ceramic knobs on brass spacers. Includ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern walnut wedge table tripod base designed by Barney Flagg Parallel for Drexel, USA circa the 1960s. Be...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern dresser bachelor chest designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960s. Featuring a solid, beautifully grained walnut wood case and frame housing three dovetailed drawers, each is adorned with original brass pulls with walnut inlay, creating a striking contrast to the walnut wood. Maker Stamp (by Drexel) on the inside of the top drawer. A recessed base of round tapered legs and apron provide stabile support while conveying an airy “floating” effect. Additional Maker Stamp (Declaration by Drexel...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Oak Parquet Top Dining Table (chairs available)
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a large dining table. The top Is styled like parquet. The elbows on the table are carved and they end in a bun foot. It has 2 leaves that's 24 x 44 each. The table extends to...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite Barney Flagg cocktail table for Drexel
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
Exquisite and detailed with tapered features abound. Barney Flagg for Drexel, 1962 in Walnut and in exceptional original condition. Delicate balls suspend the table and the book matc...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Line USA, 1957 Gorgeous book-matched walnut top, with sculpted solid walnut leg...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black & Burl & Ormolu End Tables, a Pair
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this Extraordinary pair of end tables!!! This is a gem by Drexel, from their ET Cetera line. It is comprised of two rectangular wood frames Tables with high...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Gold, Ormolu

Kipp Stewart For Drexel Credenza and Top Lighted Cabinet
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great credenza and top cabinet my Kipp Stewart for Drexels Declaration line. The cabinet is a separate piece so the credenza can be used as a stand alone piece if desired. This nice ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Chest of Drawers Precedent Edward Wormely for Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Drexel Precedent line Chest of Drawers, Dresser, designed by Edward Wormely. Mid Century Chest of Drawers, dresser manufactured by Drexel. Elm wood with brass handles. Works well ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Drexel Heritage Corinthian Nightstand Cabinets
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Absolutely stunning Drexel Heritage bedside cabinets in burl Corinthian Elm. These are part of the Corinthian Collection and features a pull-ou...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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