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Drexel Furniture

American

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creator: Drexel
Pair of 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

Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel
Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel

Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel

$1,480 / set

Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair of modernist armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexe, amazing original condition, solid. Sturdy construction, superior quality, sculpted walnut, extremely comfortable.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

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

$2,095 / set

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

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table

$4,500

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

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.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch

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

Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel

$9,970

Black Lacquer & Brass 'Consensus' Writing Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Dallas, TX

This amazing writing desk from the 'Consensus' Collection by Drexel is a MUST HAVE!! Circa, Mid-20th Century. Professionally black lacquered top standing on a brushed brass frame and...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch
Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch

Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch

$3,295

Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 60 wide x 20 deep x 30.25 inches high The hutch measures: 60 wide x 17.5 deep x 42 inches high...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Style Mirror
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Style Mirror

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Style Mirror

$1,500

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Style Mirror

By Drexel

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful Chippendale mirror by Drexel Heritage. Classic lines with beveled edge mirror. Nice graining.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 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

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

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...

Category

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

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

$2,818

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Custom-made high-style bird's-eye maple George Washington double-end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather-topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

$3,695

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 60.25 wide x 40 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28....

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959
John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

$2,795

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern roll top writing desk By John Van Koert for Drexel USA, 1959 Sculpted cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 30"W x 22"D x 46.25"H...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser

$3,750

Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1960s An iconic piece of American Mid-Century Modern design, this tall chest of drawers was designed...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel "Profile" Mid-Century Headboard
John Van Koert for Drexel "Profile" Mid-Century Headboard

John Van Koert for Drexel "Profile" Mid-Century Headboard

$700

John Van Koert for Drexel "Profile" Mid-Century Headboard

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crafted in the mid-1950s as part of the celebrated Profile collection designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, this walnut headboard embodies the refined simplicity and architectural c...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Kipp Stewart Declaration Nightstands by Drexel
Pair of Kipp Stewart Declaration Nightstands by Drexel

Pair of Kipp Stewart Declaration Nightstands by Drexel

$4,500 / set

Pair of Kipp Stewart Declaration Nightstands by Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Raleigh, NC

These exceptional Kipp Stewart nightstands from Drexel's prestigious Declaration line represent the pinnacle of American mid-century modern des...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Full Headboard
Walnut Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Full Headboard

Walnut Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Full Headboard

$1,020Sale Price|20% Off

Walnut Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Full Headboard

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern full headboard designed by Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Company, circa 1960's. This slatted bed frame is craft...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs

Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs

$1,440Sale Price / item|79% Off

Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall

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...

Category

20th Century American Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker

$895

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker. Measures 17.5" in width, 26" in depth and 33.5" in height. Seat height is 15".

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Drexel French Regency Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Drexel French Regency Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

Drexel French Regency Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

$5,995

Drexel French Regency Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany extension dining table By Drexel USA, 1958 Measures: 62"W x 42"D x 29.5"H. Extends up to 98"W with three 12" leaves. Pro...

Category

1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Dresser Chest by Drexel
Dresser Chest by Drexel

Dresser Chest by Drexel

$2,390

Dresser Chest by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

$12,500 / set

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Wall Mirror
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Wall Mirror

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Wall Mirror

$895

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Wall Mirror

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie tall wall mirror By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Black lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes. Measures: 17.75"W x 1.25...

Category

1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer

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

Extraordinary Vintage Inlaid Bar Cabinet from Drexel Heritage

$4,450

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

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

$1,495

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

French Provincial Style Pine Wood Wall Tall Mirror by Drexel, a Pair
French Provincial Style Pine Wood Wall Tall Mirror by Drexel, a Pair

French Provincial Style Pine Wood Wall Tall Mirror by Drexel, a Pair

$900Sale Price / set|40% Off

French Provincial Style Pine Wood Wall Tall Mirror by Drexel, a Pair

By Drexel

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of French provincial wall tall mirrors by Drexel Heritage. The quality mirrors 'frame is finely carved of pine wood showing beautiful natural grain. The mirrors are embellished with a large acanthus in the top and feature nice carving details. They are sturdy , well made and signed and numbered by Drexel in the back. This pair of French provincial style Drexel mirrors...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Pine

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

$6,161

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...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair

$425

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern dining chair from Drexel’s iconic Centennial collection, designed by renowned American designer Kipp Stewart, is a timeless example of elegant, functional des...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Pair Drexel-Heritage "Insignia" Ash Burl Travertine Bachelors Chests
Outstanding Pair Drexel-Heritage "Insignia" Ash Burl Travertine Bachelors Chests

Outstanding Pair Drexel-Heritage "Insignia" Ash Burl Travertine Bachelors Chests

$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off

Outstanding Pair Drexel-Heritage "Insignia" Ash Burl Travertine Bachelors Chests

By Drexel

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding pair of Drexel-Heritage "Insignia" ash, burl wood and travertine bachelors chests. We just love the wonderful oval shape and thick travertine marble tops. These are in fa...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Travertine

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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs, set of 6

$3,800

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs, set of 6

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

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

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall

$2,800

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional six drawer chest of drawers designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for Drexel as part of the iconic Declaration series, circa 1950/60’s. The dresser features t...

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Fine Flame Mahogany Chippendale Style Wall Mirror by Drexel MINT
Fine Flame Mahogany Chippendale Style Wall Mirror by Drexel MINT

Fine Flame Mahogany Chippendale Style Wall Mirror by Drexel MINT

$2,200

Fine Flame Mahogany Chippendale Style Wall Mirror by Drexel MINT

By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Flame Mahogany Chippendale Style Wall Mirror by Drexel MINT

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

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 Wall Mirror with Brass Trim and Walnut, Mid-Century 1955
Drexel Wall Mirror with Brass Trim and Walnut, Mid-Century 1955

Drexel Wall Mirror with Brass Trim and Walnut, Mid-Century 1955

$1,450

Drexel Wall Mirror with Brass Trim and Walnut, Mid-Century 1955

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large Drexel wall mirror with bottom ledge and brass trim. Unique design that I have not seen before! Came with a complete Drexel bedroom set that I have since sold and the mirror w...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Back Lounge Chairs MINT!
Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

$16,000 / set

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Oiled Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Wrap Around Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser With Travertine Top
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser With Travertine Top

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser With Travertine Top

$2,500

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser With Travertine Top

By Drexel

Located in Elkton, MD

Vintage Drexel dresser, a true mid-century modern masterpiece. Crafted from high-quality walnut wood with a warm, rich finish, this 1960s piece features sleek lines, elegant recessed...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA
Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA

Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA

$1,687

Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A charming French Provincial chest by Drexel, crafted in the mid-20th century from solid wood and showcasing ornate carved drawer fronts, cabriole legs, and original brass hardware. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of John Van Koert Chairs by Drexel Furniture, 1950s
Set of John Van Koert Chairs by Drexel Furniture, 1950s

Set of John Van Koert Chairs by Drexel Furniture, 1950s

$16,250 / set

Set of John Van Koert Chairs by Drexel Furniture, 1950s

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Dallas, TX

These incredibly rare stunners by Drexel Furniture Company, part of the "Counterpoint" series, circa 1950s. Designed by John Van Koert, a visionary in mid-century modern design, craf...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Projection” Highboy Dresser
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Projection” Highboy Dresser

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Projection” Highboy Dresser

$2,750

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Projection” Highboy Dresser

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...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table
1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table

1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table

$1,310

1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern walnut wedge table tripod base designed by Barney Flagg Parallel for Drexel, USA circa the 1960s. Be...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

$3,250Sale Price / item|27% Off

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

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

$1,550

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

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Splay Leg Night Stand or End Table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel's Declaration Line, American, circa 1960s. It has been cleaned and Danish oiled.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Drexel American Treasury Country Pine 2 Tier Nightstands Side Tables Pai
Vintage Drexel American Treasury Country Pine 2 Tier Nightstands Side Tables Pai

Vintage Drexel American Treasury Country Pine 2 Tier Nightstands Side Tables Pai

$1,100

Vintage Drexel American Treasury Country Pine 2 Tier Nightstands Side Tables Pai

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of 1960s Drexel Treasury Collection Nightstands. Made from pine and maple in American Colonial / 18th Century styling. Features a two tier form with turned supports, serpentin...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Drexel Furniture

Materials

Pine

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color

$2,850 / set

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Sculptural Side Tables, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color at no add...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Burl Front Mid-Century Modern Sideboard By Drexel
Burl Front Mid-Century Modern Sideboard By Drexel

Burl Front Mid-Century Modern Sideboard By Drexel

$1,800

Burl Front Mid-Century Modern Sideboard By Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sophisticated mid-century sideboard manufactured by Drexel, crafted in richly grained walnut. Features clean modern lines with ample storage, including drawers and cabinet space, all...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet

$2,595

Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style flip top rolling buffet server or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware. Sh...

Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960s MCM Wood Design Drexel Round Dining Glass Table and Rattan Chairs Set of 5
1960s MCM Wood Design Drexel Round Dining Glass Table and Rattan Chairs Set of 5

1960s MCM Wood Design Drexel Round Dining Glass Table and Rattan Chairs Set of 5

$7,950 / set

1960s MCM Wood Design Drexel Round Dining Glass Table and Rattan Chairs Set of 5

By Drexel

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this low profile MCM dining set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refine...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6

$2,395 / set

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Drexel New Todays living mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x 21 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm h...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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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  • 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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