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
Drexel "Declaration" Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
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 Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Book-matched pecan wood, with brass accents.
Measures: 62"W x 38.25"D x 29.25"H....
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black & Gold Square Coffee Table, Drexel Et Cetera
By Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large square Hollywood Regency style burl wood and glass coffee table by Drexel Furniture. This sculptural cocktail table features original gloss black...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Ming Treasures Yoke Back Gold/Silver Leaf Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage Set o
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage “Ming Treasures” line yoke back dining chairs by Drexel Heritage composed of gold & silver leaf or “gliver” finished hardwood frames & square foam filled lo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Drexel Furniture
Materials
Silk, Cane, Foam, Wood
Refinished Mid-Century Drexel Consulate Series Fruitwood Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Refinished Mid-Century Drexel Consulate Series Fruitwood Walnut Dining Table with two extension leaves. Newly and professionally refinished by a master refinisher . All solid Americ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie
By Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie
24 h x 41.75 w x 20 d, Drawer 7 h x 14.75 d x 37 w top and bottom
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel Bedroom Furniture Highboy Vintage
By Drexel
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid Century Modern vintage faux bamboo dresser with rattan covered drawers. Dovetailed drawers with all original hardware. This piece is in stunni...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Kipp Stewart Pair Folding Campaign Style Tray Tables Mid Century Modern Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant walnut Campaign style folding tray tables, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Federal Inlaid Satinwood Demilune Console Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style console or entry table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Banded and inlaid satinwood, with paint decorated details.
Measures: 56"W x 21...
Category
1980s American Federal Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Satinwood, Paint
1960s Drexel Wood Brass Sculptural Bombay Dresser Commode Dresser On Castors
By Drexel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this Bombay chest dresser. Beautifully sculpted with brass details and on castors for easy movement. The ultra rare ...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined set of Mid-Century dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s iconic Centennial collection. These chairs exemplify Stewart’s signature modern aesthetic, combining ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 21.25"W x 22...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Drexel Heritage Green & Cream Striped Skirted Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Cookeville, TN
A generous and elegantly tailored pair of Drexel Heritage lounge chairs featuring classic American traditional styling and exceptional comfort. Each chair is upholstered in a refined...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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 Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 21.25"W x 22...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style twin size headboards
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with brass accents.
Each measures: 42.5"W x 1.75"D x ...
Category
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measu...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut framed large wall mirror
By Drexel
USA, 1964
Measures: 53.25"W x 1.75"D x 33.25"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration midcentury Walnut Dining Table
This dining table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25 deep x 26.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches
All p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table
By Lorin Jackson, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut pedestal dining table with reverse quatrefoil base, designed by Lorin Jackson & Lee Stone for Drexel. Jackson is best known for his designs for Grosfe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chai...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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
20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server in great vintage condition edition. Features two top drawer with felt line tray. Measures 38" in width closed, ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Mid-Century Modern Campaign Sculpted Walnut Nightstand, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sculpted walnut nightstand
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 25"W x 18"D x 23.13"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 2...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chair, Circa 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern high back side chair or dining chair
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut frame, with cane back and upholstered seat.
Measures: 21.25"W x 22.5...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table with pull out tray. Measures 13" in width, 13" in depth and 24" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Chippendale pair Mahogany Sofa Tables 1970s USA
By Drexel
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Georgian style sofa tables .Solid Mahogany .
Beautiful warm color on the wood .
Manufactured by Drexel Chippendale series .1970s...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel "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
$1,250 Sale Price
50% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand in good vintage condition.
Measures 19" in width, 15" in depth and 25" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of French provincial dining chairs by Drexel Heritage. The 4 side chairs have cane backs and the two armchairs are fully upholstered in a rich mauve fabric.
The ba...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Drexel Plaudit collection Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser with Mirror
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This dresser is part of the Drexel Plaudit Collection.
It has 9 Drawers for plenty of storage.
The top 2 drawers have sliding jewelry trays.
The dresser is made of walnut and has an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom-made high-style bird's-eye maple George Washington double-end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather-topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
$1,690 Sale Price
30% Off
Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Secretary Desk By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 1970s
Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet, Walnut, c. 1970s Secretary Desk, Floral Motifs
Measurements: 57....
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
John Van Koert for Drexel Sideboard Buffet
By John Van Koert, Drexel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk
By Drexel
Located in Redding, CT
Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk. Fabulous designer piece with plenty of storage . Signed lower left drawer. Repainted and ready to go. Dimensions:...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
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
Set of 6 Vintage Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This ad is for a set of 6 dining chairs by Drexel furniture.
The chairs have cane backs and upholstered seats.
There are 2 Captain chairs and 4 side chairs.
The chairs are made of wa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Boho Drexel Wingback in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
By Drexel, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a commanding statement in your library or living room with this spectacular vintage wingback chair by Drexel, upholstered in a highly collectible plush velvet by the legendary t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Drexel Cerused Oak with Pencil Reed Legs Transitions Console Table
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This console is made from oak.
Its cerused in a pickled white.
The skirt of the table is beveled.
The legs are angled and are pencil reeded.
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables
By Drexel
Located in Highland, IN
These delightful little side tables by Drexel are from their "Et Cetera" collection and feature tops of smoked glass supported by wooden frames with casters for mobility. Visually li...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,600 / set
Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman storage coffee table, Today,s Living line by Drexel in Birch wood with solid turned legs.
Flip-up tops for storage, beveled corners.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Birch
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
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Credenza
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sideboard. Makers mark "Drexel" on interior of utensil drawer.
Measurements: 60" wide, 20" deep, and 31.25" high.
Kipp Stewar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut and Burl Wood Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1983
Burl wood and walnut frame, with carved Asian detail, and beveled glass mirror.
Me...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
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
Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
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...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern dining chair from Drexel’s iconic Centennial collection, designed by renowned American designer Kipp Stewart, is a timeless example of elegant, functional des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Drexel Gold Paint & Black Lacquer Base Burl Wood & Glass Top Coffee Table MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Gold Paint & Black Lacquer Base Burl Wood & Glass Top Coffee Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Raised on four square legs with a shaped stretcher acting as lower tier with openwork gallery. One long drawer over two short drawers with brass knobs. Table top with two hinged end...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 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 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. - 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 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 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 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. - 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.