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
Banded Top Mahogany Inlayed Bracket Feet 11 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow front banded top mahogany inlayed bracket feet 11 drawers dresser credenza MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick hard high gloss black lacquer console sofa table by Drexel MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
Chest of Drawers Precedent Edward Wormely for Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Drexel Precedent line Chest of Drawers, Dresser, designed by Edward Wormely. Mid Century Chest of Drawers, dresser manufactured by Drexel. Elm wood with brass handles. Works well ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Elm
John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid-century design by John Van Koert with luxurious mahogany, blended with wild-grained cherry wood. Inset hardware, rounded lines and tapered legs. Six drawers and center cabi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Set of 6 Drexel Pecan Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
These nice Pecan dining chairs are made by Drexel Heritage. There are 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs. The backs are made of cane and the fabric is c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Banded and Pencil Inlayed Mahogany Bow Front Federal Sideboard Brass Hardware
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded and Pencil Inlayed Mahogany Bow Front Federal Sideboard Brass Hardware
Category
20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Two-Tier Side Table, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted cherry wood two-tier occasional side table or nightstand
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection
USA, 1950s
M...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cherry
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K4 Low Dresser with Matching Mirror
By Drexel, Karl Johan, Henredon, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K4 low dresser designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. This dresser is a stylish powerhouse of wardrobial organization. There are a total of eight drawers, four...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Kipp Stewart Walnut Bachelor Chests by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of lovely Kipp Stewart Declaration by Drexel 3-drawer walnut bachelor chests from the 1960's. Drawers feature round white porcelain pulls and dovetail construction. Sits on a ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Walnut Veneer Two Tier Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic vintage walnut veneer two tier bar cart having 2 tiers and lovely scalloped bottoms and stunning pattern to the grain. By Drexel and called "Tourinelle" design.
On casters.
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Modernist Chinoiserie Style End Table
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist Chinoiserie design by Drexel Heritage with an embossed composite Asian scene on top of a parquet pattern parsons table base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern dresser bachelor chest designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960s. Featuring a solid, beautifully grained walnut wood case and frame housing three dovetailed drawers, each is adorned with original brass pulls with walnut inlay, creating a striking contrast to the walnut wood. Maker Stamp (by Drexel) on the inside of the top drawer. A recessed base of round tapered legs and apron provide stabile support while conveying an airy “floating” effect. Additional Maker Stamp (Declaration by Drexel...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman storage coffee table, Today,s Living line by Drexel in Birch wood with solid turned legs.
Flip-up tops for storage, beveled corners.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Drexel "Sun Coast Collection" Six Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawer dresser in the "Sun Coast Collection" for Drexel Furniture designed by Kipp Stewart. Circa 1959. Cherry, sits on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Campaign Folding Tables
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century CampaignStyle Folding Tray Top End Tables (STEWART & KIPP STUART for DREXEL) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Rare Folding Angle Chair by Milo Baughman
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Mid-Century Modern lounge or easy chair from the Perspective collection by Milo Baughman for Drexel in 1951. Crafted from exotic Mindoro wood that shim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Drexel Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early, modernist Edward Wormley for Drexel coffee table in a trapezoid shape made for the Precedent Collection.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Composite" Swag Tri-Leg Side Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Wilton, CT
This charming and captivating side table was designed by Kipp Stewart and manufactured by Drexel for their “Composite” series circa 1960’s. Beautifully crafted in walnut wood, this t...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Elm, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Ash Side Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile, Mid-Century Modern, ash side table by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint features a protruding lower level at 15.75 inches ht.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Walnut Bookcase
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Lane Furniture, Henredon, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century bookcase by Drexel Furniture. This walnut piece, originally designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, has been retrofitted as a bookshelf. Made from warm walnut wo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Walnut
Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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
Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Huge Solid Wood Drexel Heritage Console...
Category
1980s French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Matched Pair Lounge Chairs/ Ottomans Maharam, Alexander Girard Stripe Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful pair Lounge Chairs and matching ottoman's manufactured by Drexel attributed to Edward Wormley, ,Retains original Alexander gIRAD Maraham wool fabric,, Excellent original co...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar / Server Cart by Drexel Furniture, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency buffet / dry bar / server by drexel furniture, circa 1960s.
Features a flip open top with a black laminate serving area, a beautiful wo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern “Apart Mates” Walnut High Chest
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern “Apart Mates” Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five drawers with original hardware, modern legs with stretcher, and a bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful full size walnut headboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. We have 2 in stock.
Category
1960s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four dining chairs by Drexel feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, beautiful cane backing, and vintage upholstery.??Complimentary drop leaf dining table ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel precedent end tables or nightstands. These pieces are in vintage condition and do show wear to the finish-we recommend refinishing or lacquer...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart For Drexel Credenza and Top Lighted Cabinet
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great credenza and top cabinet my Kipp Stewart for Drexels Declaration line. The cabinet is a separate piece so the credenza can be used as a stand alone piece if desired. This nice ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 24 wide x 29 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 16.25 inches
All pieces ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table
By Drexel, Lorin Jackson
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut pedestal dining table with reverse quatrefoil base, designed by Lorin Jackson & Lee Stone for Drexel. Jackson is best known for his designs for Grosfe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration MCM Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
This table measures: 60 wide x 17.75 deep x 27.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27 inc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel "Declaration" Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern dresser by Drexel for their "Declaration" line. Designed by Stewart MacDougal and Kipp Stewart, with modern straight lines, walnut grain and 11 total drawers....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables
Measures 25.5" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height. Both have same color tone stain tone. Just photo lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Drexel Fontanella Bookmatched Top Fruitwood Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Drexel Fontanella Bookmatched Top Fruitwood Coffee Table, cocktail Table.
Measures 50" in width, 20" in depth, 17" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cherry
John Van Koert Designed Console/Cart
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single drawer rolling cart by Drexel in genuine mahogany. Wheels can come off to make a stationary console table.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Refined simplicity designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel. The end tables are part of the Precedent collection that he produced in the 1950s. Professionally restored, stunning off whi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Precedent Collection for Drexel Bar Cart Server in Dark Espresso
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection bar cart or server. Refinished in dark espresso on silver elm with textured glass top and tapered legs on casters. Edward Wormley also ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Elm
Serving Cart # 242-9 By Edward Wormley for Drexel, 1947
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
1947 Serving Cart by Edward Wormley for Precedent for Drexel. Factory no. 252-5 Stenciled label
Additional information:
Materials: Elm
Documentation: Signed
Origin: United States
Pe...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Elm
Iconic Mid Century Drexel Rare Brigade Line Campaign Dresser Dry Bar Case Piece
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted signed Drexel Furniture Campaign style dresser/chest/dry bar from their rare Brigade line. Has 3 drawers in front and lift up hidden cabinet in back. Features signature campa...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish vintage Chinoiserie black lacquer console table by Drexel, featuring intricate hand-painted landscapes and traditional motifs. Perfect for entryways or behind a sofa showcas...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair
By Drexel, James Peade
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 Mid-Century Modern Campaign Blue Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bedside chests
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1970s
Blue lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 26...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Leather Parsons Style Drexel Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
It’s all about being stylish and bold! Pair of mid-century modern parsons style barrel back armchairs by Drexel, circa 1970's. This comfortable set has a lot of style featuring solid...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Rolling Bar Cart
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pistachio green rolling bar cart from the Precedent series by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1960.
3 tiered rolling cart featuring a textured glass top and casters.
Precedent by Drexel...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 78"W x 19"D x 30...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Ornate Console Cabinet Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Drexel heritage Furnishings Ornate console cabinet table.
Good vintage condition. Some minor scuffs.
Measures 35" W x 13.5" x 30.25" H
W5...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
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 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 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 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. - 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 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. - 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 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 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, 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.