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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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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

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lighted Breakfront or Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lighted Breakfront or Bar Cabinet, 1960s

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lighted Breakfront or Bar Cabinet, 1960s

$3,595

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lighted Breakfront or Bar Cabinet, 1960s

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern lighted breakfront, bar cabinet, or sideboard hutch By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Line USA, 1960s Walnut, with glass front doors, and...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman
Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman

Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman

$5,900 / set

Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This nicely upholstered pair of bergere are made by the Drexel Heritage Furniture Company. They are made in the French Provincial style. They have upholstered arms for added comfort...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Drexel Light American Walnut Inlayed Top Console Entry Stand Side Table Dresser
Drexel Light American Walnut Inlayed Top Console Entry Stand Side Table Dresser

Drexel Light American Walnut Inlayed Top Console Entry Stand Side Table Dresser

$2,800

Drexel Light American Walnut Inlayed Top Console Entry Stand Side Table Dresser

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Drexel Light American Walnut Inlayed Top Console Entry Stand Side Table Dresser MINT. Very nice unusual fine quality accent piece.

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs

$1,095 / set

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats. Measures: 22"W...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Accent Tables - Set of 2
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Accent Tables - Set of 2

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Accent Tables - Set of 2

$1,100 / set

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Accent Tables - Set of 2

By Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Flame Mahogany Accent Tables - Set of 2 Vintage Drexel Heritage set of 2 Chippendale Chinoiserie style banded-top flame mahogany accen...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

$2,395 / set

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

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection USA, 1960s Measures: Side chairs: 18.75"W x 20.5"D x 3...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair

Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair

$3,595 / set

Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune consoles or bar cabinets By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and...

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Marble-Top End Table by Drexel
Vintage Modern Marble-Top End Table by Drexel

Vintage Modern Marble-Top End Table by Drexel

$800

Vintage Modern Marble-Top End Table by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish midcentury end table features quality Drexel construction with spacious shelved cabinet storage. Vintage marble-top creates a beautiful contrast with the vintage walnut ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Marble

1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair
1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair

1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair

$2,532

1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair

By Drexel

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of 1970S flip top console tables with Ming styling by Drexel Heritage. They open and slide into great serving surfaces! Form, function and fun!

Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling

$862Sale Price|25% Off

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

Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel
Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel

Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel

$2,760

Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Presenting a small, stylish, and understated Mid-Century walnut nightstand part of the "Parallel" collection designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture. This sleek piece showcases...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk
John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk

John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk

$2,600

John Van Koert for Drexel Modern Leather Top Desk

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern American made desk by Drexel featuring a leather top writing surface. Storage drawers and hiding desktop storage with sliding doors. Please confirm location with v...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser
Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser

$1,250

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet by...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table

$4,500

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.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch

Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table

Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table

$5,995

Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous banded mahogany top, with carved mahogany pedestals, a...

Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint
Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

$6,400

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning, wonderfully detailed, mid-century American desk was designed by John van Koert for Drexel's "Counterpoint" line in 1956. According to Drexel the collection was inspire...

Category

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

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished

$2,995

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern pedestals or plant stands In the manner of Milo Baughman By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched burled olive wood, with ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Drexel Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s

$1,121Sale Price|25% Off

Drexel Campaign Dry Bar Side Board Slide Top Rolling 1970s

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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

Category

1970s Campaign Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Oak Parquet Top Dining Table (chairs available)
French Provincial Oak Parquet Top Dining Table (chairs available)

French Provincial Oak Parquet Top Dining Table (chairs available)

$3,900

French Provincial Oak Parquet Top Dining Table (chairs available)

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a large dining table. The top Is styled like parquet. The elbows on the table are carved and they end in a bun foot. It has 2 leaves that's 24 x 44 each. The table extends to...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Three Drawer Dresser By Drexel Furniture
Vintage Three Drawer Dresser By Drexel Furniture

Vintage Three Drawer Dresser By Drexel Furniture

$800

Vintage Three Drawer Dresser By Drexel Furniture

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant vintage three-drawer dresser by Drexel Furniture showcases the brand’s renowned quality and timeless design. Crafted with attention to detail, it features beautifully fi...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Kipp Stewart Pair Folding Campaign Style Tray Tables Mid Century Modern Drexel
Kipp Stewart Pair Folding Campaign Style Tray Tables Mid Century Modern Drexel

Kipp Stewart Pair Folding Campaign Style Tray Tables Mid Century Modern Drexel

$3,850 / set

Kipp Stewart Pair Folding Campaign Style Tray Tables Mid Century Modern Drexel

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of elegant walnut Campaign style folding tray tables, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch

$4,595

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 72 wide x 20 deep x 32 inches high The hutch measures: 59.5 wide x 12 deep x 4...

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs

$1,495 / set

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchair or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measu...

Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet by John Van Koert, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet by John Van Koert, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet by John Van Koert, 1950s

$2,595

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet by John Van Koert, 1950s

By Henredon, Karl Johan, Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This Drexel Profile K37 buffet credenza by John Van Koert stands as a commanding exemplar of mid-century modern elegance—defined by precision, craftsmanship, and sculptural detail. C...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

John Van Koert Casa del Sol Tawny Walnut and Stenciled Tall Cabinet
John Van Koert Casa del Sol Tawny Walnut and Stenciled Tall Cabinet

John Van Koert Casa del Sol Tawny Walnut and Stenciled Tall Cabinet

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

John Van Koert Casa del Sol Tawny Walnut and Stenciled Tall Cabinet

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Chicago, IL

From John Van Koert's Casa del Sol collection for Drexel. Two-piece tall cabinet in bleached walnut, with original hand stenciled green and yellow floral detail on the upper cabinet doors. Pair of upper doors with silver-polished nickel pulls...

Category

1950s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs
Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs

$4,500 / set

Pair of 1950's Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Drexel , part of his Precedent Collection. The silver elm frames have been ebonized at some point, and reupholstere...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase

$3,595

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet By Drexel Heritage, "Ming Treasures" Collection ...

Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

K12 Man's Chest by John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile' Collection
K12 Man's Chest by John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile' Collection

K12 Man's Chest by John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile' Collection

$2,000

K12 Man's Chest by John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile' Collection

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern K12 Man’s Chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s iconic “Profile” collection, circa 1950s. Crafted in richly grained walnut with sculptural, jewelry-inspire...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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

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

$2,250

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

By Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

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

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet
Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Mid Century Modern breakfront cabinet by Drexel of the Profiles line offers glass upper over mahogany and ebonized cabinet base, maker label as photographed, 20thC Measures- 80''H...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

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 Lorin Jackson, Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Walnut pedestal dining table with reverse quatrefoil base, designed by Lorin Jackson & Lee Stone for Drexel. Jackson is best known for his designs for Grosfe...

Category

1960s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel 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...

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

Materials

Wood

Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel
Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel

Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel

$11,500 / set

Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Dallas, TX

Revamp the look of your dining room with this hard to find a set of eight modernist chairs designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel Heritage Furniture's "Collage" Collection, circa 19...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser

$4,200Sale Price|20% Off

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

1950s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet
Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet

Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet

$4,600 / set

Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet

By Drexel, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of nice mid-century modern bleached or cerused chestnut wall units curio cabinets for John Stuart. Solid brass hardware. Interior cabinets lights.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Blue Mohair Drexel Three Seater Sofa
Blue Mohair Drexel Three Seater Sofa

Blue Mohair Drexel Three Seater Sofa

$23,000

Blue Mohair Drexel Three Seater Sofa

By Drexel

Located in Long Island City, NY

Blue mohair Drexel three seater sofa, newly reupholstered.

Category

1960s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

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

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

$1,600

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

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair
Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair

Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair

$1,615 / set

Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Italian Provincial style nightstands By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Sculpted pine, with original brass hardware. Measures: 24" W x 16" D x 22.25" ...

Category

1970s American Rustic Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

$1,295 / set

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding pair of Chippendale or Georgian style side chairs or dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, 1992 Carved solid mahogany frames, with ivory Damask upholstered seats. ...

Category

1990s American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table

$4,500

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...

Category

1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 John Van Koert, Drexel

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

Drexel Accolade 3 drawer Walnut Campaign Chest
Drexel Accolade 3 drawer Walnut Campaign Chest

Drexel Accolade 3 drawer Walnut Campaign Chest

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Drexel Accolade 3 drawer Walnut Campaign Chest

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice looking chest by Drexel. It has 3 drawers and the middle drawer is a double drawer. It's made of walnut and is in a campaign style. The corners and the pulls have bra...

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Drexel Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table
Drexel Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table

Drexel Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table

$1,795

Drexel Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table

By Drexel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Raised on four square legs with a shaped stretcher acting as lower tier with openwork gallery. One long drawer over two short drawers with brass knobs. Table top with two hinged end...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$6,181

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

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
  • 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 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?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What a shaggy rug is called varies. Many people refer to these types of floor coverings as high-pile rugs, as pile is the name for the soft fibers that form the surface of rugs. You may also sometimes see people refer to high-pile rugs as shag rugs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of rugs.
  • Is Drexel Furniture the same as Drexel Heritage?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 3, 2025
    Yes, Drexel Furniture and Drexel Heritage are the same company. While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer was actually established in the early 1900s in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

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

    During the 1960s, after being acquired by the Furnishings Group of Champion International, the company’s name was changed to Drexel Heritage. In 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.

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  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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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