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Drexel Furniture

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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 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.
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Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman storage coffee table, Today,s Living line by Drexel in Birch wood with solid turned legs. Flip-up tops for storage, beveled corners.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch

John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser
By Henredon, Karl Johan, Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K12 Man’s Chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. Collectors revel – this dresser comes with it’s original tag! Van Koert began his career as a jewelry de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with gorgeous book-matched top and carved cabriole legs. Measures: 6...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

Masculine Inlaid Wood Rectangular End Table with Geometric Decoration
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome rectangular inlaid wood end table having stunning geometric design and brass medallions in each corner on top of square legs that are eq...
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1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Impressive credenza, sideboard, server, designed by Edward Wormley, made by Drexel as part of the classic Precedent line. The cabinet features center bank of five drawers, flanked by...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bedroom Dresser Lowboy Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel with Mirrors
By Drexel
Located in Rochester, NY
This piece is in stunning vintage condition. Rattan and faux bamboo design are classic and the workmanship that went into this piece is awe inspiring. Please see other listings for a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Attractive white elm drop leaf dining table, designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent series, manufactured by Drexel. The table features two large drop leaves, eac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Elm

Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer nightstands or chests of drawers By Drexel USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Each measu...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted as Drexel is known for. The two part chest on chest with a broken bonnet top with urn finial. The top chest with three small drawers, the middle with a carved shell, over four graduated long drawers. The lower chest with one long over three small drawers, the middle one with carved shell. Fine brass bat...
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20th Century American American Classical Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Travis Court Drexel buffet Georgian style mahogany buffet cabinet featuring 3 drawers and shelving below. Brass pulls. Measures: 36" Width x 18" De...
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1960s North American Federal Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 6 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 6 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 52.5 wide x 20 deep x ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Provincial Style Mahogany and Partial Gilt and Cream king size headboard Measures 78" in width , 37" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint

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

Materials

Hardwood

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

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous book-matched inlaid walnut top, with solid waln...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1970s Drexel Walnut Console Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Drexel console table, console cabinet. This cabinet console is in excellent condition. It measures.    
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Corinthian Coffee Table
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 handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. We have many other similarly styled furniture pieces listed. To see them, scroll down and click on VIEW ALL below, then MORE FROM THIS SELLER, where you can use SEARCH to view all the items from this Seller. You can also save the seller and be notified whenever new items are posted. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Drexel Heritage Corinthian...
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1970s Neoclassical Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Burl

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

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage modern coffee table by Drexel furniture features beautiful walnut finish, ebonized hardwood sides, and unique drawer pulls. Two in one storage options include...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel
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 MCM Lowboy...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

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...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960s Drexel Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Parsons Table
By Drexel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
1960s Drexel ET Cetera Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Chinoiserie Coffee or Side Parsons Table The vintage brown leather wrapped brass nail head studded side or coffee table was made i...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Barney Flagg "Parallel" Midcentury Coffee Table in Walnut and Leather by Drexel
By Drexel, Barney Flagg, Finn Juhl, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare cocktail table by Barney Flagg for Drexel's Parallel line. Elegant bent solid walnut stretchers span between the legs. Highly figured grain contrasts nicely with the original bl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Drexel Oak Shelves 5' Wide Iron Etagere Bakers Rack 3 Drawer Console MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Drexel Oak Shelves 5' Wide Iron Etagere Bakers Rack 3 Drawer Console MINT
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Drexel Furniture

Materials

Steel

Dorothy Draper styled Mid Century Regency Cetera Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted two door cabinet with a single top drawer with lower storage area . Finished in a wonderful reddish color with accented gold to highlight the detailed wood work ,...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous MCM Sun Coast two-tier cantilever end table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good refinished vintage condition (I believe the wood is cherry, bu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Cherry

Vintage Regency Drexel Fretwork Side Tables - A Pair
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance and exotic flair with this exquisite pair of vintage Regency Drexel fretwork side tables. Each table features a polished brass frame meticulous...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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, ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Sideboard
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Wormley for Drexel, his Precedent collection sideboard-buffet, originally designed in the late 1940s. Center drawers with end cabinet doors and interior shelves. P...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Elm

Drexel Consensus Dresser Campaign Style Mid Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. 1970's Drexel Consensus Dresser Campaign Style Mid Cent...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Provincial Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Double Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Drexel Provincial Style Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream painted Double Dresser Measures 53.5" in width , 22" on depth, 35" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Drexel Bicentennial Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawers Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful bed side chest of drawers / nightstand from the prestigious Drexel's Bi Centennial Collection. Very good vintage condition with few signs of use. Measures 23.5" in widt...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Drexel Double Tier One Drawer Nightstands or End Tables
By Drexel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite nightstand set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Touraine Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Touraine Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Wall Mirror Measures 44.5" in width , 37" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Composite" Swag Tri-Leg Side Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Wilton, CT
This charming and captivating side table was designed by Kipp Stewart and manufactured by Drexel for their “Composite” series circa 1960’s. Beautifully crafted in walnut wood, this t...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Elm, Walnut

2 pc. Mid Century Surfboard Coffee Table by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960’s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Rare two part coffee table designed by John Van Koert for Drexel Furniture, as part of their class Profile series, circa 1960’s. As the table consists of two separate pieces, it can...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Mid-20th C. Regency Style Drexel Black & Gold Drop Leaf Rolling Server Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Regency style Drexel black & gold detailed drop leaf rolling server, dry bar, or beverage cart. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind th...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Revival Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Wood

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of modern Windsor style armchairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal for Drexel Furniture. Handcarved back splats with flattened form, bentwood arm and car...
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20th Century American Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1950's Drexel Profile K92 Cocktail Coffee Table by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Drexel Profile walnut and pecan cocktail or coffee table, model K92, circa 1950s. The rectangular low profile and streamlined top features a distinct recessed under-shelf raised on ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather

Drexel Oxford Square Geometric Painted Parsons Style Console Desk Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Oxford Square Geometric Painted Parsons Style Console Desk Dining Table. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H x 60" W x 30" D x 26" ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 78"W x 19"D x 30...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dry Bar Buffet Sideboard Campaign Style Preface by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Dry Bar Buffet Sideboard Campaign Style Slide Top PREFACE By DREXEL Featuring 4 drawers and 2...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ultra rare and iconic Drexel Twin platform bed from the coveted Brigade line. One of several Campaign style Brigade pieces we have on Dibs this week. Why n...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern 6 Tier Oak Etagere Shelf Display MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern 6 Tier Oak Etagere Shelf Display MINT
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Oak

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk This desk measures: 54 wide x 33 deep x 35.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches The height to the des...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Drexel Compact 54" Wide Clover Shape Pulls Light Walnut 6 Drawers Dresser MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Compact 54" Wide Clover Shape Pulls Light Walnut 6 Drawers Dresser MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Walnut Veneer Two Tier Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic vintage walnut veneer two tier bar cart having 2 tiers and lovely scalloped bottoms and stunning pattern to the grain. By Drexel and called "Tourinelle" design. On casters.
Category

1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Drexel Heritage Accolade Walnut Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Drexel Heritage Accolade Walnut Wall Mirror. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular beveled mirror, and b...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

Materials

Bamboo

Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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

    Find vintage Drexel dining chairs, buffets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Drexel Furniture was known for the use of oak wood, native to the area in North Carolina where the company was based. Their attention to quality and detail highlighted the beauty of the wood they used. Browse a variety of Drexel Furniture pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify Drexel furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. They may be on the back or base, inside of a drawer or under a tabletop or seat. Most pieces will display the Drexel brand name. Other information is often included in the stamp. For example, you will sometimes see the date of production listed either backward or forward and/or a style or collection name. By looking up this information in trusted online resources, you can learn more about your piece. An alternative approach is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect your furniture. Explore a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2024
    Yes, Drexel Furniture is good quality, and owing to the commendable level of craftsmanship that characterizes the company's work, Drexel's furnishings typically retain or increase in value over time. Vintage Drexel dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design.

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJuly 9, 2024
    What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the brand went out of business. In 2014, the last plant operated by Drexel Heritage — known to mid-century modern furniture collectors as Drexel Furniture — closed its doors. The North Carolina company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by an equity investor called KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.

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

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