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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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Drexel Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair
Drexel Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair

Drexel Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair

$2,495 / set

Drexel Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Spanish Colonial or Mediterranean style nightstands By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection" USA, 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 26"W x ...

Category

1960s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Drexel Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

Drexel Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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

Category

1970s Campaign Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

$2,995

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

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

$2,200

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 43"W x 19.75"D x 34.13"H. Carved fruitwood, with origi...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Reupholstered Drexel Passage Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Reupholstered Drexel Passage Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Reupholstered Drexel Passage Dining Chairs

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Set of 6 Reupholstered Drexel Passage Dining Chairs

By Drexel

Located in Medina, OH

Set of 6 Drexel Passage dining chairs, 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs included. These are recently reupholstered by Copley Upholstery in a high-end JF Fa...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Wood

Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table
Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table

Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table

$1,800

Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table

By Drexel

Located in Long Branch, NJ

​Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table Dimensions : 29" Tall X 36.5" Long X 26" Wide This game table was made by Drex...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Sculpted Walnut Nightstand, Circa 1960s
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Sculpted Walnut Nightstand, Circa 1960s

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Sculpted Walnut Nightstand, Circa 1960s

$1,295

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Sculpted Walnut Nightstand, Circa 1960s

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sculpted walnut nightstand By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 25"W x 18"D x 23.13"H. Very good original vintage condition.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Campaign Tray Tables by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, 1960s, Refinished, Signed
Campaign Tray Tables by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, 1960s, Refinished, Signed

Campaign Tray Tables by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, 1960s, Refinished, Signed

$3,200Sale Price / item|28% Off

Campaign Tray Tables by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, 1960s, Refinished, Signed

By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Renowned designers Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart created the folding campaign tray table for Drexel Furniture Company in the 1960s as part of the 'Declaration' line of furnitur...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration End Tables
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration End Tables

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration End Tables

$1,575 / set

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration End Tables

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This gorgeous pair of vintage modern end tables feature a unique cane lower shelf for storing additional items. Quality construction with raised and bevelled edges along the tabletop...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Restored Postmodern Parsons Style Lounge Chairs in Chenille Fabric by Drexel
Restored Postmodern Parsons Style Lounge Chairs in Chenille Fabric by Drexel

Restored Postmodern Parsons Style Lounge Chairs in Chenille Fabric by Drexel

$3,850 / set

Restored Postmodern Parsons Style Lounge Chairs in Chenille Fabric by Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

A newly restored pair of postmodern Parsons-style lounge or club chairs by Drexel from their Contemporary Classics collection, made in the United States c. early 1980s. The chairs f...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chenille

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished

$2,995 / set

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 22"W ...

Category

1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

$1,600

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

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic mid-century modern walnut buffet 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

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

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

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

$4,995 / set

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

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Drexel Furniture

Materials

Silk, Cane, Foam, Wood

Extraordinary Vintage Inlaid Bar Cabinet from Drexel Heritage
Extraordinary Vintage Inlaid Bar Cabinet from Drexel Heritage

Extraordinary Vintage Inlaid Bar Cabinet from Drexel Heritage

$3,850

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

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker

$895

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".

Category

Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

$1,807Sale Price|35% Off

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

By Drexel, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Houston, TX

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar,. Offered is a handsome mid century blond wood bar cart or serving cart from the Precedent series designed by Edward Wormley ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint
Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

$6,400

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

By Drexel, John Van Koert

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

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Highboy
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Highboy

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Highboy

$2,695

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Highboy

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Drexel USA, 1970s Beautiful book-matched walnut, with original brass hardware...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Architectural Mid Century Night Table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Architectural Mid Century Night Table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

Architectural Mid Century Night Table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

$2,000

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

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables

$2,095 / set

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

$1,995Sale Price|30% Off

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish. All solid maple drawers with organizer trays and lowered drawers have deep paper file slots. Very un...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Maple

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

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser

$1,250

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet
Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet

Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

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

Category

1960s North American Federal Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

$798Sale Price|20% Off

American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

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...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

$3,295 / set

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

By Drexel, George Nakashima, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table

$1,395

Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet
Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

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...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

1960's Campaigner Style Drexel Dynasty Triple Dresser and Mirror
1960's Campaigner Style Drexel Dynasty Triple Dresser and Mirror

1960's Campaigner Style Drexel Dynasty Triple Dresser and Mirror

$2,200

1960's Campaigner Style Drexel Dynasty Triple Dresser and Mirror

By Drexel

Located in Alhambra, CA

Large-scale mid-century campaigner style dresser by Drexel. Tri-fold matching mirror attached from behind the frame. Burl and mahogany toned wood with brass hardware. 12 total storag...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dresser Chest by Drexel
Dresser Chest by Drexel

Dresser Chest by Drexel

$2,390

Dresser Chest by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Drexel modernist three drawer dresser chest. Walnut cabinet with pull rings sitting on a brass plates. Fully re-finished. All drawers come with removable lining covered in faux suede.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT
Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT

Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT

$1,600 / set

Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT

Category

20th Century American Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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 Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair

Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair

$3,595 / set

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

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

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

$2,595

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

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fully Refinished Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser 1950's
Fully Refinished Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser 1950's

Fully Refinished Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser 1950's

$3,800

Fully Refinished Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration 8 Drawer Dresser 1950's

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Lutz, FL

Fully Refinished Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, dated May 1959 on back. Professionally refinished with striking grain pattern t...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel
Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel

Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel

$1,518Sale Price|44% Off

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

Drexel Walnut & Brass 4 Drawer Campaign chest 20th Century
Drexel Walnut & Brass 4 Drawer Campaign chest 20th Century

Drexel Walnut & Brass 4 Drawer Campaign chest 20th Century

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Drexel Walnut & Brass 4 Drawer Campaign chest 20th Century

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice looking chest by Drexel. It has 4 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...

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

$2,795

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

Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel
Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel

Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel

$9,970

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...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table
Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table

Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table

$5,750

Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table

By Drexel, Lorin Jackson

Located in Chicago, IL

Walnut pedestal dining table with reverse quatrefoil base, designed by Lorin Jackson & Lee Stone for Drexel. Jackson is best known for his designs for Grosfe...

Category

1960s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut
1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

$3,500

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern freestanding sculptural pyramid form bookshelf or room divider designed by John Van Koert for Drexel and manufactured in 1956. The walnut frame and shelves, retai...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire
Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire

Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire

$4,877

Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A vintage Drexel Brittany Heritage armoire with a tall French Provincial silhouette, carved floral and shell details, paneled doors and an architectura...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Oak Cube Coffee Table w/Glass Top Sketchbook Collection by Drexel
Chinoiserie Oak Cube Coffee Table w/Glass Top Sketchbook Collection by Drexel

Chinoiserie Oak Cube Coffee Table w/Glass Top Sketchbook Collection by Drexel

$2,495

Chinoiserie Oak Cube Coffee Table w/Glass Top Sketchbook Collection by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Chinoiserie oak cube coffee table with irregular octagon compound beveled glass top from the Sketchbook Collection by Drexel Heritage. Beautiful condition, keeping i...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs

$1,495 / set

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchair or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measu...

Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs, set of 6
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs, set of 6

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs, set of 6

$3,800

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs, set of 6

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Set of 6 Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs, 1950s A beautifully matched set of 6 dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for the Drexel Declara...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Restored Barney Flagg for Drexel “Parallel” Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Restored Barney Flagg for Drexel “Parallel” Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

Restored Barney Flagg for Drexel “Parallel” Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

$3,850

Restored Barney Flagg for Drexel “Parallel” Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

A newly refinished nine-drawer walnut lowboy chest of drawers designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel’s “Parallel” collection, produced in North Carolina in 1962. The design is defined ...

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Mid-Century Italian Provincial Carved Walnut High Back Dining Chairs
Drexel Mid-Century Italian Provincial Carved Walnut High Back Dining Chairs

Drexel Mid-Century Italian Provincial Carved Walnut High Back Dining Chairs

$3,200 / set

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: ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie
1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie

1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie

By Drexel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie 24 h x 41.75 w x 20 d, Drawer 7 h x 14.75 d x 37 w top and bottom Preowned vintage condition Refer to...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs

$4,500 / set

Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice set of French provincial dining chairs by Drexel Heritage. The 4 side chairs have cane backs and the two armchairs are fully upholstered in a rich mauve fabric. The ba...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!
Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!

Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!

$3,800

Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Thick hard high gloss black lacquer console sofa table by Drexel MINT!.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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 Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table
Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

$2,100

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Drexel Heritage Provincial Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Inset Vanity Table with large single drawer with ample storage. Measures 33" in width, 23" in depth. 28" in height.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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

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Questions About Drexel Furniture

  • What wood is Drexel Furniture made of?

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

  • What is a shaggy rug called?

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

  • Is Drexel Furniture the same as Drexel Heritage?

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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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  • 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 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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