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Drexel Furniture

American

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creator: Drexel
Vintage Modern Drexel Club Chair & Ottoman with Casters Original Tan Chenille
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Drexel club chair & ottoman with original tan chenille fabric with welting trim. Chair has front casters & the ottoman has fo...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chenille

Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Empire or Egyptian Revival style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage, "Pavilion" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Walnut and birch, with e...
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Giltwood

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1970s Drexel black and gold lacquered oil drop finish Parsons rectangular wood side tables. Original finish in a distinctive oil drop technique featuring free-form gold spe...
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser With Travertine Top
By Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Drexel dresser, a true mid-century modern masterpiece. Crafted from high-quality walnut wood with a warm, rich finish, this 1960s piece features sleek lines, elegant recessed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

John Van Koert for Drexel Sideboard Buffet
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, this exquisite mid-century modern sideboard buffet is a masterclass in understated elegance and fine craftsmanship. Part of the celebrated “Pro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model 502-4 by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective in Mindoro Wood 1952. 66" wide, 29.75" tall and 44" deep. Width reduces to only 27" when leafs are dropped and is not an extension table Bold, with angled edges and built in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style carved mahogany framed wall mirror By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 29.75"W x 0.75"D x 49"H Very good original vintage condi...
Category

1980s American Chippendale Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

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

Drexel "Sun Coast Collection" Six Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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

1970 Drexel Heritage Oversized Floral Ivory Parsons Rectangular Ottomans - a Set
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of vintage Parsons-style ottomans by Drexel Heritage, circa the 1970s. The bold, squared-off frame and fully upholstered block legs exemplify the...
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV Console Entertainment Center Cabinet 868-960 72"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV console / entertainment center / bar or liquor cabinet featuring post modern styling. Made from whitewashed oak with paneled doors over an iron ba...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Tambour Door Parallel Credenza for Drexel by Barney Flagg
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut tambour door sideboard or credenza designed by Barney Flagg for the Parallel line by Drexel. We live this piece because it ha...
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk. The desk measures: 60 wide x 24 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches. All pieces of fur...
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et-Cetera collection, a timeless masterpiece from th...
Category

1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

1990s Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs
Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs
$1,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a rare Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard. Featuring a straight line design and beautiful walnut finish. This is an exceptional comb...
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

Set of Six 239-4 Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Edward Wormley designed for Precedent Side Chairs series 239-4 in 1947. Set of 6 dining chairs, solid wood construction, natural finish. D...
Category

1950s North American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Parallel End Table Nightstand by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a small, stylish, and understated Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstand designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture's "Parallel Collection." This sleek piece showcases sc...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

1960s Mid Century Walnut Full Headboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Walnut Elegance by Kipp Stewart ✨ This 1960s Full Walnut Headboard is a true work of art, designed by the visionary Kipp Stewart and expertly crafted by Drexel. Featur...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1960s Drexel Oil Drop Parsons Dining Table with Two Leaves
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century 1960s or 1970s. Two leaves included for seating up to ten. Two 19" leaves included. Width without leaves 52". Width with both leaves 90".
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Drexel “Casa Del Sol” Table Bench by John Van Koert Vintage, 1950s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by John Van Koert for his Casa del Sol Collection and produced by Drexel Furniture in the 1950s. This "Table/Bench" as it is referred to on the makers mark, could be used eq...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Smart, sophisticated and stylish side, or end table designed by Kipp Stewart four Drexel as part of the classic Suncoast series. This table features two tiers, the lower ( 13 in H ) ...
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Drexel Regency Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency or Sheraton style carved mahogany twin size headboards By Drexel USA, 1950s Each measures: 41.25"W x 3"D x 38"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Category

1950s American Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Single Mid-Century Drexel 'Projection' Walnut Night Stand
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Mid-Century Modern nightstand from the iconic 'Projection' line by Drexel, crafted in rich walnut. Features clean lines, sculpted details, and a single drawer over open sh...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Modern End Table Travertine by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful And rare end table by Drexel designed by John Van Koert, freshly refinished in chocolate walnut finish with silver-plated polished handles. very clean part of the Drexel Pr...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Travertine

John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
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

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern freestanding sculptural pyramid form bookshelf or room divider designed by John Van Koert for Drexel and manufactured in 1956. The walnut frame and shelves, retai...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish. All solid maple drawers with organizer trays and lowered drawers have deep paper file slots. Very un...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Maple

Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT
Category

20th Century American Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Solid Cherry Queen Ann Style Brass Drop Pulls Two Drawers Console Table MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Cherry Queen Ann Style Brass Drop Pulls Two Drawers Console Table MINT
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel New Todays living mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x 21 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm h...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Light Pickled Walnut Brass Pulls 5 Drawers Chest Dresser Mint
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light pickled walnut brass pulls 5 drawers chest dresser mint.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Console Sofa Table with Ottomans
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

1970s Queen Anne Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black & Burl & Ormolu End Tables, a Pair
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this Extraordinary pair of end tables!!! This is a gem by Drexel, from their ET Cetera line. It is comprised of two rectangular wood frames Tables with high...
Category

1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Gold, Ormolu

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...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

1960s Drexel Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Parsons Table
By Drexel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
1960s Drexel ET Cetera Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Chinoiserie Coffee or Side Parsons Table The vintage brown leather wrapped brass nail head studded side or coffee table was made i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style carved mahogany framed wall mirror By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 27"W x 1.5"D x 47.75"H Very good original vintage condit...
Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Passage series campaign style side table by Drexel , USA 1980s
By Drexel
Located in ECHT, NL
Campaign style side table with two large drawers. Made from wood with oak veneer. The drawers have recessed hinged handles. Made by Drexel in 1987. This side table is part of the "Pa...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

Set of 6 Drexel Pecan Cane Back Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Drexel Pecan Cane Back Dining Chairs
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
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 Brass Mount Fruitwood Fold-Top Mini Bar with French Doors
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Drexel Brass Mount Fruitwood Fold-Top Mini Bar with double French Doors. Very good vintage condition. Measures 30" in width, 60" in widt...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 Drawers One Door Compartment Dresser Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 drawers One Door Compartment dresser credenza MINT!.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch

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

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

One Drawer End or Side Table Oxford Square by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
From one of the most stylish line of furniture produced by Drexel, this Oxford square end, or side table is in original, clean and ready to use condition. The table has an open storage space (9.75 in H) over one large drawer. The pecan wood case features the signature faux inlay design, and brass colored metal corners and recessed bail style drawer pull, on bun style feet. 1970's mod meets classic campaign style, equals Drexel Oxford Square...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Drexel Heritage Modern Large Walnut Framed Beveled Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern walnut framed large beveled glass mirror. By Drexel Heritage. USA, 1980s Measures: 33.63" W x 1.38" D x 48" H. Very good original vintage condition.
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Drexel Pair of Large Tortoise Finish Vitrines Etageres Cupboards Showcases MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Pair of Large Tortoise Finish Vitrines Etageres Cupboards Showcases Glass Door Cabinets MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

c1970s Gold Splatter Metallic Style Finish Tufted Cushion Upholstery Bench Clean
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c1970s Gold Splatter Metallic Style Finish Tufted Cushion Upholstery Bench Clean
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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.
Questions About Drexel Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    Find vintage Drexel dining chairs, buffets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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