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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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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 Drexel, Edward Wormley

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

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...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1960s John Dickinson et Cetera Series Coffee Table John Dickinson Drexel
1960s John Dickinson et Cetera Series Coffee Table John Dickinson Drexel

1960s John Dickinson et Cetera Series Coffee Table John Dickinson Drexel

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

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 ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

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 Drexel, Kipp Stewart

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

Stewart MacDougal Kipp Stewart Drexel Octagon Side Table Walnut a Pair
Stewart MacDougal Kipp Stewart Drexel Octagon Side Table Walnut a Pair

Stewart MacDougal Kipp Stewart Drexel Octagon Side Table Walnut a Pair

$1,595 / set

Stewart MacDougal Kipp Stewart Drexel Octagon Side Table Walnut a Pair

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougal walnut side tables. Solid walnut and walnut veneer, incredibly well made. Octagonal top with a round base supported by eight sculptural sla...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs
Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs

Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs

$396Sale Price|20% Off

Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Drexel Tea Table with Queen Anne Legs and pull out shelf.

Category

Late 20th Century Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

$1,396Sale Price|30% Off

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Huge Solid Wood Drexel Heritage Console...

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1980s French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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 Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table
Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table

Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table

$995

Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table Each side table measures: 27 wide x 27 deep x 21.25 inches high About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Casa Del Sol 3 Drawer Smallboy Dresser Pair by John Van Koert for Drexel c.1957
Casa Del Sol 3 Drawer Smallboy Dresser Pair by John Van Koert for Drexel c.1957

Casa Del Sol 3 Drawer Smallboy Dresser Pair by John Van Koert for Drexel c.1957

$3,200 / set

Casa Del Sol 3 Drawer Smallboy Dresser Pair by John Van Koert for Drexel c.1957

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Lutz, FL

Lovely Casa Del Sol collection Walnut Smallboy Dresser Pair designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in 1957. Previously professionally refinished in a deeper walnut tone by original ow...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Walnut Campaign Tray Table By Kipp Stewart And Stewart McDougal For Drexel
Walnut Campaign Tray Table By Kipp Stewart And Stewart McDougal For Drexel

Walnut Campaign Tray Table By Kipp Stewart And Stewart McDougal For Drexel

$2,200

Walnut Campaign Tray Table By Kipp Stewart And Stewart McDougal For Drexel

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern folding walnut and glass campaign tray table was created by two designers Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Furniture Company during the late...

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, 1961
Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, 1961

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, 1961

$1,895

Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Two-Tier Coffee Table, 1961

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern two-tier coffee table or cocktail table By Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration USA, 1961 Sculpted walnut, with caned lower shelf. Measures: 30"W x 3...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

$2,995 / set

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding set of six Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 19"W x 2...

Category

1980s American Chippendale Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair
Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair

Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair

$2,650 / set

Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair

By Drexel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Showcase your finest art or plants with this exceptional pair of vintage pedestals by the celebrated American maker, Drexel Heritage. Each pedestal is a masterclass in minimalist des...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Burl

Pair of Drexel Heritage Corinthian Nightstand Cabinets
Pair of Drexel Heritage Corinthian Nightstand Cabinets

Pair of Drexel Heritage Corinthian Nightstand Cabinets

$3,400 / set

Pair of Drexel Heritage Corinthian Nightstand Cabinets

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

Absolutely stunning Drexel Heritage bedside cabinets in burl Corinthian Elm. These are part of the Corinthian Collection and features a pull-ou...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Dresser
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Dresser

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Dresser

$3,295

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Dresser

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style long dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Beautiful book-matched walnut, with origin...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

$3,695 / set

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

By Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Walnut and Cream Lacquered Dining Table, 1962
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Walnut and Cream Lacquered Dining Table, 1962

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Walnut and Cream Lacquered Dining Table, 1962

$2,795

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Walnut and Cream Lacquered Dining Table, 1962

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dining table or breakfast table By Drexel USA, 1962 Carved walnut, with cream lacquered apron and cabriole legs. Measures: 44"W x 44"D...

Category

1960s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

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

American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table
American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table

American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table

$4,600

American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table MINT 3x12” leaves with an extended table length of 96”

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

$3,295

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

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs

$4,500 / set

Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice set of French provincial dining chairs by Drexel Heritage. The 4 side chairs have cane backs and the two armchairs are fully upholstered in a rich mauve fabric. The ba...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

Wonderful Drexel Rolling Bar Cart Mid-Century Modern, circa 1957
Wonderful Drexel Rolling Bar Cart Mid-Century Modern, circa 1957

Wonderful Drexel Rolling Bar Cart Mid-Century Modern, circa 1957

$950

Wonderful Drexel Rolling Bar Cart Mid-Century Modern, circa 1957

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful folding rolling bar cart by Drexel, designed by John van Koert circa 1957. This piece is made of Italian walnut and retains its original finish. I love the removable solid...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

$2,990

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

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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 John Stuart, Drexel

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

Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet
Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet

Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet

$1,899

Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Secretary Desk By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 1970s Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet, Walnut, c. 1970s Secretary Desk, Floral Motifs Measurements: 57....

Category

1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair
Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair

Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair

$1,895

Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair

By James Peade, Drexel

Located in North Miami, FL

This unusual and newly upholstered and chrome side chair has wonderful period wheels. This is designed by James Peade for Drexel's Viewpoint 70 Collection...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

$2,795

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Carved oak, with glass shelves and original brass hardware...

Category

1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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 Drexel, Barney Flagg

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

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Console Table or Server
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Console Table or Server

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Console Table or Server

$2,595 / item

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Console Table or Server

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style console table, sofa table, or buffet server By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful mahogany, with caned lower shelf, a...

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA

Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA

$1,995 / set

Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA

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

Located in Deland, FL

Produced by Drexel Sun Coast this coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, is an exquisite example of early American mid-century de...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel
Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel

Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel

$2,800

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

Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors
Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors

Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors

$2,840

Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors

By Drexel

Located in West Hartford, CT

Ultra rare and iconic Drexel Twin platform bed from the coveted Brigade line. One of several Campaign style Brigade pieces we have on Dibs this week. Why n...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

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

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

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Sculptural Walnut Nightstands

$6,400 / set

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Sculptural Walnut Nightstands

By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 Chippendale pair Mahogany Sofa Tables 1970s USA
Drexel Chippendale pair Mahogany Sofa Tables 1970s USA

Drexel Chippendale pair Mahogany Sofa Tables 1970s USA

$1,713 / set

Drexel Chippendale pair Mahogany Sofa Tables 1970s USA

By Drexel

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice pair of Georgian style sofa tables .Solid Mahogany . Beautiful warm color on the wood . Manufactured by Drexel Chippendale series .1970s...

Category

1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

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

$5,010

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

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...

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

Materials

Wood

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table

$3,295 / set

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Drexel New Todays living Mid Century blonde dining table This table measures: 61.5 wide x 40 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair height of 24 inches, each leaf i...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel
Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel

Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel

$1,800

Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This two drawer commode by Drexel features great antique details such as brass ring hardware, and scrolling details. Louis XVI style distressed paint decorated commode chest of drawe...

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1950s Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel

$1,600

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century coffee table made by the Drexel furniture company in North Carolina. An ample tabletop with sculpted raised edges highlight the wood's warm, natural grains. A v...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel
Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

$6,800

Mid Century Executive Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular Mid Century executive desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. It has the maker’s mark in the drawer, (shown in the picture above). This wonderful desk has four drawer...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 ...

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1980s American Hollywood Regency 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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Rattan, 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
  • What wood is Drexel Furniture made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Drexel Furniture was known for the use of oak wood, native to the area in North Carolina where the company was based. Their attention to quality and detail highlighted the beauty of the wood they used. Browse a variety of Drexel Furniture pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a shaggy rug called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What a shaggy rug is called varies. Many people refer to these types of floor coverings as high-pile rugs, as pile is the name for the soft fibers that form the surface of rugs. You may also sometimes see people refer to high-pile rugs as shag rugs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of rugs.
  • Is Drexel Furniture the same as Drexel Heritage?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 3, 2025
    Yes, Drexel Furniture and Drexel Heritage are the same company. While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer was actually established in the early 1900s in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

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

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

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  • How do I know if my Drexel furniture is vintage?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
  • 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.
  • 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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