Drexel Furniture
American
While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer's story actually begins decades before its celebrated postwar-era Declaration line took shape.
In 1903, in the small town of Drexel in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, six partners came together to found a company that would become one of the country’s leading furniture producers. The first offerings from Drexel Furniture were simple: a bed, washstand and bureau all crafted from native oak wood, sold as a bedroom suite for $14.50.
One of Drexel’s early innovations was to employ staff designers, something the company initiated in the 1930s. This focus on design, which few other furniture companies were committing to at the time, allowed Drexel to respond to a variety of new and traditional tastes. This included making pieces inspired by historic European furniture, like the popular French Provincial–style Touraine bedroom and dining group that borrowed its curves from Louis XV-era furniture. Others replicated the ornate details of 18th-century chinoiserie or the embellishments of Queen Anne furniture. Always ready to adapt to new customer demands, during World War II, Drexel built a sturdy desk designed especially for General Douglas MacArthur.
In the postwar era, Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. In the 1970s, Drexel introduced high-end furniture in a Mediterranean style.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co. and more.
With the manufacturer’s success — spurred by its embrace of advertising in home and garden magazines — it opened more factories in both North and South Carolina. By 1957, the company that had started with a factory of 50 workers had 2,300 employees and was selling its furniture nationwide.
Drexel underwent a series of name changes in its long history. Its acquisition of Southern Desk Company in 1960 bolstered its production of institutional furniture for dormitories, classrooms, churches and laboratories.
In the following decades, contracts with government agencies, hotels, schools and hospitals brought its high-quality furniture to a global audience. U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers bought Drexel Enterprises in 1968, and it became Drexel Heritage Furnishings.
In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant, in Morganton, North Carolina, closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.
The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.
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Creator: Drexel
Drexel 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...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
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
Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Cocktail Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Coctail Table by Drexel. Measures 42.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 18" in height open,
33" in width, 22" in depth and 23.25" in height close.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table
By Drexel
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table
Dimensions : 29" Tall X 36.5" Long X 26" Wide
This game table was made by Drex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1956
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern black lacquered extension dining table
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection
USA, 1956
Measures: 54"W x 36"D x 29.75...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-Century Drexel "Pan-Tempo" High-Boy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add some mid-century rhythm into any interior space with this eye-catching "Pan-Tempo" dresser made by the highly esteemed Drexel Furniture Company of North Carolina. This high-boy s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Expertly Restored- Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Tulip Side Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set Six Drexel Consulate Series Walnut Cane Back & Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Drexel Consulate Series Walnut, Cane Back & Upholstered Dining Chairs
All solid American Walnut. Yellow color upholstery.
Measures 20" in width, 21" in depth x 38" in he...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Drexel Tall Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning vintage Drexel tall campaign chest of drawers with a boho flair. Crafted with timeless elegance, it features brass hardware and a sleek, functional design. Perfect for addin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel mid century walnut drop leaf dining table
This table measures: 71 wide x 42 deep x 30 inches high, e...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
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 Drexel Heritage Burlwood and Brass Pedestals, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Burlwood and Brass Pedestals, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of burlwood-matched grain Drexel Heritage pedestals w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune console or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century
Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and original ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Revival Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Front Buffet and Hutch
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Front Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 72 wide x 16.5 deep x 27.25 inches high
The hutch me...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double door chinoiserie style small credenza server cabinet by Drexel Heritage.
Category
20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
1960s Drexel Wood Brass Sculptural Bombay Dresser Commode Dresser On Castors
By Drexel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this Bombay chest dresser. Beautifully sculpted with brass details and on castors for easy movement. The ultra rare ...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Dateline Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Dateline mid century walnut dining table
The table measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches
All piec...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Carved Ball and Claw Feet Flame Mahogany Book Matched Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombay 4 drawers flame mahogany ball and claw feet dresser chest by Drexel. Campaign style "carry" handles.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard in excellent condition, the top having been recently French polished.
Simple yet sophisticated this be...
Category
Early 2000s American Hepplewhite Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Drop Leaf Dining Table One Leaf
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable drop leaf dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. Features richly grained, walnut, clean lines characteristic of classic...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables
By Drexel
Located in Highland, IN
These delightful little side tables by Drexel are from their "Et Cetera" collection and feature tops of smoked glass supported by wooden frames with casters for mobility. Visually li...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
1960s John Dickinson et Cetera Series Coffee Table John Dickinson Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare John Dickinson designed Faux-Book Coffee Table for Drexel, part of the short lived Rare et Cetera series. Three large stacked Shakespeare books make up the tabletop, with the ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their "Declaration" line by Drexel has legs set outside of the case in a manner similar to Nie...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Drexel, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar,.
Offered is a handsome mid century blond wood bar cart or serving cart from the Precedent series designed by Edward Wormley ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
DREXEL Console Sofa Table with Ottomans
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1970s Queen Anne Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
Wormley Designed Precedent Credenza by Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune consoles or bar cabinets
By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century
Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!
By American of Martinsville, Drexel, Florence Knoll, George Nelson, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!
Finished back.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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MCM Lowboy...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk
This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a c...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection"
USA, 1970s
Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats....
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut and Cane Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Drexel Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Leather Top Desk
By Drexel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 30 in W: 60 in D: 27 in
An exquisite French Louis XV-style leather-top desk by Drexel, featuring stunning chinoiserie hand-painted decorations that add an air of so...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Pair of Large Tortoise Finish Vitrines Etageres Cupboards Showcases MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Pair of Large Tortoise Finish Vitrines Etageres Cupboards Showcases Glass Door Cabinets MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
1950's Drexel Profile Leather Top Desk by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert, Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, in fact that is a new leather desktop. Our team replaced the original Naugahyde surface with genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table
By John Van Koert, Karl Johan, Henredon, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The possibilities are endless for this American made Drexel Eastrend occasional table. This is the first piece we've ever seen from the line and struggled to find any information ab...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. A chip on the back of one leg has been repaired. It has been cleaned and re-Danish oiled. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
We have a DECLARATION to make!!! A DREXEL declaration, that is!! We have a stunning vintage mid-century modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall to offer to you!!! It is comprised of gorgeous walnut with stunning wood grain and features wonderful, cut out sculpted slats across the front of headboard and a lower stretcher. You’ll just need a Hollywood frame to complete it OR hang it on the wall! Modern box springs & mattresses are taller than they used to be and it’s a fabulous way to show off the headboard! It is going to add just the right splash of mid-century modern magnificence to any bedroom in your home where you will be sure to sleep in stylish splendor.
Kipp Stewart, a celebrated American designer, born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania did not lead a charmed childhood. Sent to California to live with distant relatives at a young age, you could call him a self-made man. His furniture designing fate was sealed at 15 when hitchhiking to school he passed a storefront shop and studio on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles with pencil industrial drawings in the windows and fell in love with them. Kipp worked hard, turning down a track and field scholarship at USC and instead enrolled at Chouinard Art Institute in the late 1940s. Again, he worked very hard days and nights becoming a renowned artist, architect, and award-winning designer. He currently resides in Carmel, California and is still painting.
Alexander Stewart Orton MacDougall was born in the late 1920s in Pasadena and grew up in a Green and Green house which he credits for his fascination and love of design. Judged early with a learning disability which he obviously overcame, Stewart attended Chouinard Art Institute after a short time in the Navy. He then went to work for Victor Gruen and Associates where he met his mentor Rudolf Baumfeld who had studied under Le Courbusier...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Cherry
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
Buffet measures: 48.5 wide x 20 deep x 67.25
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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 Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Style Bedside Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Single drawer two tier campaign bed side Table by Drexel Furniture. Good vintage condition. Measures 23.5" in width x 16" in Depth x 24" in height
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Parson Style Drexel Lounge Chair
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Medina, OH
A unique lounge chair by Drexel, what we believe, was attributed by Milo Baughman. What makes this chair so unique is the upholstery throughout the frames along with a barrel back. T...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration midcentury Walnut Dining Table
This dining table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25 deep x 26.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches
All p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A stunning figured walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line. The top shelf floats above two drawers with handsome porcelai...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern China Cabinet by Declaration from Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern china cabinet from the Declaration line by Drexel features hardwood construction, beautiful walnut veneer with original finish, two adjustable milk glass shel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak 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 Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 66"W x 18....
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drexel Woven Cane Bamboo Rattan Cabinet Credenza Buffet Dresser
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Drexel bamboo, wood, rattan, woven cane wicker, brass cabinet credenza buffet dresser. Comes with inset glass top. 2 drawers, 3 doors. ...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Regency Louis XVI style walnut extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 56"W x 40"D x 29.13"H. Extends up to 91.5"W with 11.75" leav...
Category
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Mid Century Modern French Country Hand Painted Drexel Breakfront Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern French Country Style Hand Painted Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel
The Mid Century Modern French Country Style Hand Painted Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
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
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Drexel 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 3, 2025Yes, 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024To 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, 2024What 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.
Find vintage Drexel dressers, sofas, dining tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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, 2024Yes, 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.
Find vintage Drexel Furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - What is Drexel Touraine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Drexel 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether 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, 2022Drexel 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, 2024No, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.