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
1960s Drexel Cane Back Dining Chairs- Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Esperance, NY
Quality 60s Drexel set of cane back dining chairs with original upholstery and in great condition
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
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
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest by Drexel
Vintage mid century modern campaign style lift top 3 drawer ex...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secrétaire À Abattant
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style drop-front secretary desk
By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection"
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved walnut, w...
Category
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
By Jim Peed, Drexel
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of tall back open armchairs by Jim Peed for his Esperanto Collection for Drexel featuring unexpected scrolled wings with brass finials, cabriole front legs, raked rear legs and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-cenutry barrel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, Precedent Collection features a black lacquered walnut frame with off-white cords that are woven into the back as an i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Cord
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table
This side table measures: 28.75 wide x 20.75 deep x 17 inches high
All...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, 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
Drexel Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair
Each end table measures: 18 wide x 28 deep x 25.5 inches high
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Early 2000s American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser
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 brass pu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mcm Black Laminate and Walnut Nesting Table Set
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century black laminate and walnut nesting table set
This set measures 38 wide x 38 deep x 16.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage modern coffee table by Drexel furniture features beautiful walnut finish, ebonized hardwood sides, and unique drawer pulls. Two in one storage options include...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Single Mid-Century "Modulus" Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Behold the splendor of amber waves of wood grain with this gorgeous teak nightstand from Carolina's Drexel Furniture. Coming from their popular "Modulus" series, its laminated cubbyh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Restored Nighstand Chests by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections 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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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950's Walnut Base Slipper Chairs By Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern walnut base slipper chairs by Drexel Heritage, fully restored and newly re-upholstered with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Vintage Drexel Three Section Credenza
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Nostalgic campaign style vintage Drexel credenza. Midcentury hardware sets this great storage piece apart. Sleek design that incorporates twelv...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a floating design, long modern legs attached to the outside, single drawer with open...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 pc. Mid Century Surfboard Coffee Table by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960’s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Rare two part coffee table designed by John Van Koert for Drexel Furniture, as part of their class Profile series, circa 1960’s.
As the table consists of two separate pieces, it can...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs Maroon
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs in Maroon by Drexel. These modern chairs feature a unique Design with soft leather and comfortable seat. Made Circa...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Folding Tray Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut folding table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel c.1960s, USA. The rectangular folding table features a slatted x-base ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1982 Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Chinoiserie End Table Black & Burl with Ormolu
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black painted end table or side table featuring black lacquered ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser with Limed Oak Finish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern highboy dresser by Drexel features hardwood construction, original oak veneer with limed finish, five dovetailed drawers with copper accented hardware and str...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
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
Mid Century Lowboy Dresser with Limed Oak FInish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser features hardwood construction, oak veneer with original limed oak finish, nine dovetailed drawers with copper accented hardware, and stretcher...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Reupholstered Drexel Passage Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 Drexel Passage dining chairs, 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs included. These are recently reupholstered by Copley Upholstery in a high-end JF Fa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Wood
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
Pair of Drexel Parson Style Chairs with Curvaceous Backs Mid Century
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted by Drexel, these mid-century Parsons style chairs feature beautifully curved backs for a beautiful 360 degree vision. Perfect for any modern or vintage-inspired spac...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary Desk / Bar / Bookshelf
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A unique and handsome Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration piece of furniture that can serve a multitude of uses as a desk, bar or bookshelf.
Measurements: 84" high, 36" wide and 19"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Drexel Heritage Coffee Table 70s
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great period coffee table with sophistication. Drexel Heritage open cage base in a current bamboo design topped with heavy straight bevel edge glass 3/4".
Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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
Drexel Esperanto Italian Dining Chairs 1960s Set of 8
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1960s Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands with Limed Oak Finish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Drexel feature hardwood construction, original limed oak finish, single dovetailed drawer with copper accented hardware, and unique str...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
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
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker. Measures 17.5" in width, 26" in depth and 33.5" in height. Seat height is 15".
Category
Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands
By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection"
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved walnut with shell motif, hand-painted floral acce...
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black lacquered mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Black lacquered mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nightstands
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1970s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 25"W x 17...
Category
1970s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Drexel Heritage Bamboo Bench Leather Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s Drexel Heritage Bamboo...
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1990s Drexel Furniture
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Cotton, Bamboo, Leather
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
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular top with open space underneath, single drawer with original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Drexel Mahogany and Leather Office Chair with Nailhaed Trims
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century PU Leather Office Chair with Nailhead Trims by Drexel.
Measures 22'5" in width, 24" in depth and stands 33" tall. Seat height is 17" and arm height 25.5". Seat in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
Set of John Van Koert Chairs by Drexel Furniture, 1950s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Dallas, TX
These incredibly rare stunners by Drexel Furniture Company, part of the "Counterpoint" series, circa 1950s. Designed by John Van Koert, a visionary in mid-century modern design, craf...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 43"W x 19.75"D x 34.13"H.
Carved fruitwood, with origi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modulus by Drexel Mid Century Modern Desk
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Step into the world of timeless style and functional design with the Modulus Manner of Drexel Mid Century Modern Desk. A stunning example of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection.
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Transforming a piece of Mid...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Walnut Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Full Headboard
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern full headboard designed by Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Company, circa 1960's. This slatted bed frame is crafted i...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Drexel Solid Wood and Slate Top Side Tables, a pair
By Drexel
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Pair of mid century modern era end tables by Drexel. With carved legs and fronts and an etched slate top. Taking cues from the mid century modern era and mixing it well with traditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Slate
1980s Postmodern Drexel Scoop Lounge Chair & Foot Stool-A Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very uniquely shaped pair of Drexel lounge chairs with ottomans dated 1985
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Drexel Contemporary Classics Lounge Chair
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Contemporary Classics Lounge Chair
This lounge chair measures: 29.5 wide x 33 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clearance 24.75 inches
About P...
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Early 2000s American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Sideboard
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Wormley for Drexel, his Precedent collection sideboard-buffet, originally designed in the late 1940s. Center drawers with end cabinet doors and interior shelves. P...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Elm
Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Drexel drop front desk from the Sandia Collection, circa 1960s. Interesting writing desk marrying the form of a Govenor Winthrop drop front desk with early English Jacobean...
Category
1970s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Drexel furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Drexel furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Drexel were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Henredon, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Lane Furniture. Prices for Drexel furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,230.
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Questions About Drexel Furniture
- 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 ExpertJanuary 3, 2025Yes, Drexel Furniture and Drexel Heritage are the same company. While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer was actually established in the early 1900s in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Morganton, Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co.
During the 1960s, after being acquired by the Furnishings Group of Champion International, the company’s name was changed to Drexel Heritage. In 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.
Find vintage Drexel dining chairs, buffets and other furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.
- What is Drexel Touraine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Drexel Touraine is a line of furniture produced by Drexel Furniture. The pieces reflect the stylistic elements of the French Provincial style, and the company manufactured them from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s. In the postwar era, North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture also embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Drexel Heritage furniture is considered quality is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the company does produce pieces from carefully selected materials. Many made decades ago still remain in good condition today. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Drexel Heritage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Drexel Heritage no longer makes furniture and the company has gone out of business. The last company to own Drexel was Heritage Home Group who filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. It has since gone out of business and sold its headquarters and showroom. Shop a collection of authentic Drexel furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024No, Drexel furniture is not still in business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors. The company was purchased by United Furniture and rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, United Furniture's parent company, Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy, and Drexel ceased production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Drexel Heritage is indeed high-end furniture. High-end furniture is made using the highest quality materials with the best in craftsmanship and Drexel Heritage furniture is no exception. Shop a collection of Drexel Heritage furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.