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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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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

$1,656Sale Price|40% 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

Vintage Directoire Style Painted Accent Table with Slide
Vintage Directoire Style Painted Accent Table with Slide

Vintage Directoire Style Painted Accent Table with Slide

$1,250

Vintage Directoire Style Painted Accent Table with Slide

By Drexel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Directoire-style accent table, by Drexel, having an ivory painted finish showing natural wear. Its round top over an apron containing a slide, raised on a trio of sabre legs....

Category

Mid-20th Century American Directoire Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Esperanto Dining Chairs 1960s Set of 8
Drexel Esperanto Dining Chairs 1960s Set of 8

Drexel Esperanto Dining Chairs 1960s Set of 8

$2,495 / set

Drexel Esperanto Dining Chairs 1960s Set of 8

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

Category

1960s Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 Drexel, Edward Wormley

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 ...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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 Kipp Stewart, Drexel

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...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$2,995 / set

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding set of six of Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid mahogany frames, with ivory Damask upholstered seat...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Burl Wood Pedestals by Drexel Heritage - Set of 2
Mid-Century Burl Wood Pedestals by Drexel Heritage - Set of 2

Mid-Century Burl Wood Pedestals by Drexel Heritage - Set of 2

$3,695 / set

Mid-Century Burl Wood Pedestals by Drexel Heritage - Set of 2

By Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful pair of vintage burl wood pedestals by Drexel Heritage, featuring elegant gold detailing around the base. The light burl wood brings warmth and character, while the swirl...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair of American Striped Pattern Fabric Upholstered Sofas
Pair of American Striped Pattern Fabric Upholstered Sofas

Pair of American Striped Pattern Fabric Upholstered Sofas

$2,650 / set

Pair of American Striped Pattern Fabric Upholstered Sofas

By Drexel

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of American Striped Pattern Fabric Upholstered Sofas, with Drexel labels beneath cushions. 26" H x 59" W x 35" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: From an East 57th Street Estate.

Category

20th Century North American Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Sculptural Walnut Nightstands
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Sculptural Walnut Nightstands

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Sculptural Walnut Nightstands

$6,400 / set

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Sculptural Walnut Nightstands

By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall sculptural walnut nightstands. Nightstands have a single pull-out drawer, white porcelain pulls and a cantilevered lower tier. Nightstan...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Exquisite Barney Flagg cocktail table for Drexel
Exquisite Barney Flagg cocktail table for Drexel

Exquisite Barney Flagg cocktail table for Drexel

$1,293Sale Price|35% Off

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 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

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

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

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

$1,600

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

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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 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

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstand Circa 1970s
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstand Circa 1970s

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstand Circa 1970s

$1,995 / item

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Nightstand Circa 1970s

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstand By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Green lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 28.2...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish
Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish

Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish

$2,990

Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning chest of drawers from Drexel’s notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar. The stately collection comprised over 100 pieces for each room of the home, featuring proprietary curled bar...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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

Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling
Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling

Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling

$1,150

Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More About This Item" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drexel Furniture

Materials

Granite, Brass

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 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

Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6
Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6

Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6

$3,295

Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

Category

1980s Neoclassical Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

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 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

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

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

Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern
Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern

Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern

$2,450 / set

Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel precedent end tables or nightstands. These pieces are in vintage condition and do show wear to the finish-we recommend refinishing or lacquer...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

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

1960s Drexel Sculptural Faux Bamboo Burlwood Smoke Glass Round Coffee Table
1960s Drexel Sculptural Faux Bamboo Burlwood Smoke Glass Round Coffee Table

1960s Drexel Sculptural Faux Bamboo Burlwood Smoke Glass Round Coffee Table

$2,395

1960s Drexel Sculptural Faux Bamboo Burlwood Smoke Glass Round Coffee Table

By Drexel

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sculptured bent bamboo rattan coffee table with striking faux shagreen round top in burlwood tones lending rich texture to clean, modern lines.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart

Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart

$975

Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Smart, sophisticated and stylish side, or end table designed by Kipp Stewart four Drexel as part of the classic Suncoast series. This table features two tiers, the lower ( 13 in H ) ...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

1960s Walnut Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel
1960s Walnut Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel

1960s Walnut Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel

$2,850

1960s Walnut Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern walnut campaign style folding X form tray, side or end table with removable tray. Designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Company, Dec...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

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 Dunbar Furniture, Drexel, Edward Wormley

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

Drexel Heritage Brittany Collection Floral Secretary Desk, 1970s
Drexel Heritage Brittany Collection Floral Secretary Desk, 1970s

Drexel Heritage Brittany Collection Floral Secretary Desk, 1970s

$2,495

Drexel Heritage Brittany Collection Floral Secretary Desk, 1970s

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A charming secretary desk from Drexel Heritage's Brittany Collection, crafted in the United States circa the 1970s. Its tall, space-conscious silhouette combines storage and a drop-f...

Category

1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

$1,995

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

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

VINTAGE TRIPLE SPOT LiGHT MILITARY CAMPAIGN DREXEL HERITAGE CABINET BOOKCASE
VINTAGE TRIPLE SPOT LiGHT MILITARY CAMPAIGN DREXEL HERITAGE CABINET BOOKCASE

VINTAGE TRIPLE SPOT LiGHT MILITARY CAMPAIGN DREXEL HERITAGE CABINET BOOKCASE

$3,983

VINTAGE TRIPLE SPOT LiGHT MILITARY CAMPAIGN DREXEL HERITAGE CABINET BOOKCASE

By Drexel

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Drexel Heritage Military Campaign style China Cabinet or display case with top lights an...

Category

20th Century European Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Pine

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Dresser
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Dresser

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Dresser

$5,010

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Declaration Mid-Century Dresser

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser designed by the celebrated duo Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s iconic Declaration Collection, one of the most recogn...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands by Drexel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands by Drexel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands by Drexel

$2,495 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands by Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Milo Baughman for Drexel feature hardwood construction, maple veneer with original finish, newly refinished tops, two dovetailed drawer...

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

Materials

Chrome

Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern
Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern

Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern

By Drexel

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous pair of extremely rare Campaign chests by Drexel for the Oxford Square Collection. We just love the unusual patterns on all sides done with different colored stains and pai...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, 1960s
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, 1960s

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, 1960s

$3,295

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, 1960s

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, bar cabinet, or credenza By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Cream lacquered case, with walnut top, and original brass hardware. Mea...

Category

1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Drexel Perspective Mahogany Dresser
Vintage Drexel Perspective Mahogany Dresser

Vintage Drexel Perspective Mahogany Dresser

$3,850

Vintage Drexel Perspective Mahogany Dresser

By Drexel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Drexel Perspective line is a celebrated hallmark of American Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by its architectural purity and exceptional use of materials. This double dr...

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

Materials

Mahogany

DREXEL HERITAGE 3 PIECE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY TV CABINET INC LIGHTs
DREXEL HERITAGE 3 PIECE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY TV CABINET INC LIGHTs

DREXEL HERITAGE 3 PIECE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY TV CABINET INC LIGHTs

$6,076

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century 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.

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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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