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Drexel Furniture

American

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creator: Drexel
Drexel 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

$976Sale Price|30% Off

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

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...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

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

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch

$3,198

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch

By Drexel

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish we...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser

$4,200Sale Price|20% Off

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Restored to better than new condition, ten-drawer dresser by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Four exposed drawers with original spherical ...

Category

1950s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs

1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs

$1,530 / set

1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs

By Jim Peed, Drexel

Located in West Chester, PA

Pair of tall back open armchairs by Jim Peed for his Esperanto Collection for Drexel featuring unexpected scrolled wings with brass finials, cabriole front legs, raked rear legs and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Other Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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

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

$4,995

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

By Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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

Materials

Fabric

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

$1,600 / set

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Drexel Heritage Empire Style Egyptian Credenza
Vintage Drexel Heritage Empire Style Egyptian Credenza

Vintage Drexel Heritage Empire Style Egyptian Credenza

$1,836

Vintage Drexel Heritage Empire Style Egyptian Credenza

By Drexel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Drexel Heritage Empire style credenza from their "Pavilion" collection. It features a distinctive Egyptian Revival design, popular in the late 20th century. Constructed from various ...

Category

20th Century American Egyptian Revival Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

$3,295 / set

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

By George Nakashima, Drexel, 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:...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server
20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server

20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server

$1,396Sale Price|30% Off

20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server in great vintage condition edition. Features two top drawer with felt line tray. Measures 38" in width closed, ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table
Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table

$836Sale Price|30% Off

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

A Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table with pull out tray. Measures 13" in width, 13" in depth and 24" in height.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser

$2,480

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser

By Drexel

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Oak, with original brass hardware. Shelves ...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Drexel Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$5,995

Drexel Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

1940s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

$1,300

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Drexel Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s

$1,046Sale Price|30% Off

Drexel Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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

Category

1970s Campaign Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker

$626Sale Price|30% Off

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

Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair

Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair

$1,000

Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Arm Chair, circa 1970s. Features a distressed walnut finish with a curved back and 'x' frame with round brass medallion. Tag along underside. Dimens...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

$5,400

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American modernist design. Part of the distinguished Biscayne collection, this piece draws clear ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Late 20th Century Drexel Mahogany and Leather Office Chair with Nailhaed Trims
Late 20th Century Drexel Mahogany and Leather Office Chair with Nailhaed Trims

Late 20th Century Drexel Mahogany and Leather Office Chair with Nailhaed Trims

$696Sale Price|30% Off

Late 20th Century Drexel Mahogany and Leather Office Chair with Nailhaed Trims

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 20th Century PU Leather Office Chair with Nailhead Trims by Drexel. Measures 22'5" in width, 24" in depth and stands 33" tall. Seat height is 17" and arm height 25.5". Seat in...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather

DREXEL 1970-80 Chinoiserie Side Table In Carved Wood with Aged Gilding
DREXEL 1970-80 Chinoiserie Side Table In Carved Wood with Aged Gilding

DREXEL 1970-80 Chinoiserie Side Table In Carved Wood with Aged Gilding

$2,250

DREXEL 1970-80 Chinoiserie Side Table In Carved Wood with Aged Gilding

By Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

Chinoiserie side table designed by Drexel Heritage. This is a beautiful modernist Chinoiserie design by Drexel Heritage, with an embossed composite Asian scene on top of a parquet p...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Vintage Green Verdigris Gilt Bronze & Glass Lily Flower Side Table by Drexel
Vintage Green Verdigris Gilt Bronze & Glass Lily Flower Side Table by Drexel

Vintage Green Verdigris Gilt Bronze & Glass Lily Flower Side Table by Drexel

$1,600

Vintage Green Verdigris Gilt Bronze & Glass Lily Flower Side Table by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S shipping quote. Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Green Verdigris Gilt Heavy Bronze & Round Glass Lily Flower S...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests

$2,850

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in St. Louis, MO

Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Fabulous Pair of Drexel Ottomans, Stools, Mid Century Modern

$2,800 / set

Fabulous Pair of Drexel Ottomans, Stools, Mid Century Modern

By Drexel, James Mont

Located in Miami, FL

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk

$3,295

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures: 38 wide x 17.25 deep x 71.25 high Fair Vintage Condition - Heavy Wear on Writing...

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

Materials

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 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

Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel
Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel

Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel

$4,871Sale Price / set|25% Off

Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Modern 5 piece modular or sectional sofa Contemporary Classics line by Drexel Heritage composed of 3 corner pieces & 2 armless straight pieces all with levelers...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood

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

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

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

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair
Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair

Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair

$1,995 / set

Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style twin size headboards By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with brass accents. Each measures: 42.5"W x 1.75"D x ...

Category

1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern “Profile” Highboy Dresser w/ Drop-Down Desk
Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern “Profile” Highboy Dresser w/ Drop-Down Desk

Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern “Profile” Highboy Dresser w/ Drop-Down Desk

$3,195

Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern “Profile” Highboy Dresser w/ Drop-Down Desk

By Drexel, John Van Koert

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"
Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

$1,396Sale Price|30% Off

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Huge Solid Wood Drexel Heritage Console...

Category

1980s French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair
Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair

$1,380 / set

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair

By Drexel

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage 1970s Drexel black and gold lacquered oil drop finish Parsons rectangular wood side tables. Original finish in a distinctive oil drop technique featuring free-form gold spe...

Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Drexel Triune Hutch Cabinet, Mahogany, Mid-Century Design, USA, 1960s
Drexel Triune Hutch Cabinet, Mahogany, Mid-Century Design, USA, 1960s

Drexel Triune Hutch Cabinet, Mahogany, Mid-Century Design, USA, 1960s

$4,400

Drexel Triune Hutch Cabinet, Mahogany, Mid-Century Design, USA, 1960s

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A stately hutch cabinet from Drexel’s sought-after Triune collection, crafted in rich mahogany and exuding timeless mid-century elegance with a traditional twist. This tall display p...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

$1,470Sale Price|30% Off

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 Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet
Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet

Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet

$2,400

Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Denton, TX

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

$4,200

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

By Heritage Furniture, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

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

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

$4,995

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

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Book-matched pecan wood, with brass accents. Measures: 62"W x 38.25"D x 29.25"H....

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs

$4,000 / set

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Celebrate the elegance of American mid-century design with this stunning set of Six "Declaration" dining chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, crafted circa 1960. A hallmark of Drexel’s...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Casa Del Sol 3 Drawer Smallboy Dresser Pair by John Van Koert for Drexel c.1957
Casa Del Sol 3 Drawer Smallboy Dresser Pair by John Van Koert for Drexel c.1957

Casa Del Sol 3 Drawer Smallboy Dresser Pair by John Van Koert for Drexel c.1957

$3,200 / set

Casa Del Sol 3 Drawer Smallboy Dresser Pair by John Van Koert for Drexel c.1957

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Lutz, FL

Lovely Casa Del Sol collection Walnut Smallboy Dresser Pair designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in 1957. Previously professionally refinished in a deeper walnut tone by original ow...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, 1961
Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, 1961

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, 1961

$1,895

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, 1961

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern two-tier coffee table or cocktail table By Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration USA, 1961 Sculpted walnut, with caned lower shelf. Measures: 30"W x 3...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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

Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

$5,200

Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This swivel vanity chair was designed by American designer Edward Wormley for Drexel's notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work ...

Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

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.

  • Is Drexel Heritage quality furniture?

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

  • Does Drexel still make furniture?

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

  • Is Drexel furniture still in business?

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

  • Is Drexel Heritage considered high end furniture?

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

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