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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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Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished

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....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ming Treasures Yoke Back Gold/Silver Leaf Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage Set o
Ming Treasures Yoke Back Gold/Silver Leaf Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage Set o

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...

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Late 20th Century American Ming Drexel Furniture

Materials

Silk, Cane, Foam, Wood

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser
Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser

By Drexel

Located in Denton, TX

Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s chest \ dresser. Tons of drawers for maximum storage. The left side drawers make a perfect jewelry storage space. R...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black & Gold Square Coffee Table, Drexel Et Cetera
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black & Gold Square Coffee Table, Drexel Et Cetera

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...

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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Refinished Mid-Century Drexel Consulate Series Fruitwood Walnut Dining Table
Refinished Mid-Century Drexel Consulate Series Fruitwood Walnut Dining Table

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...

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Drexel Cerused Oak with Pencil Reed Legs Transitions Console Table
Vintage Drexel Cerused Oak with Pencil Reed Legs Transitions Console Table

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.

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie
1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie

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...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Drexel "Declaration" Dresser
Drexel "Declaration" Dresser

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....

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart Pair Folding Campaign Style Tray Tables Mid Century Modern Drexel
Kipp Stewart Pair Folding Campaign Style Tray Tables Mid Century Modern Drexel

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Federal Inlaid Satinwood Demilune Console Table
Drexel Heritage Federal Inlaid Satinwood Demilune Console Table

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...

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1980s American Federal Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Satinwood, Paint

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair

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...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chairs
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chairs

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 ...

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

Materials

Wood

Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair
Drexel Mid-Century French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Twin Size Headboards, Pair

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 ...

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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s

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

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

1960s Drexel Wood Brass Sculptural Bombay Dresser  Commode Dresser On Castors
1960s Drexel Wood Brass Sculptural Bombay Dresser  Commode Dresser On Castors

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 ...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Sculpted Walnut Nightstand, Circa 1960s
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Sculpted Walnut Nightstand, Circa 1960s

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.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished

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 ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server
20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server

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

Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart

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 ) ...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Drexel Heritage Green & Cream Striped Skirted Lounge Chairs
Pair of Drexel Heritage Green & Cream Striped Skirted Lounge Chairs

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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table
Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table

Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table

By Drexel, Lorin Jackson

Located in Chicago, IL

Walnut pedestal dining table with reverse quatrefoil base, designed by Lorin Jackson & Lee Stone for Drexel. Jackson is best known for his designs for Grosfe...

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1960s American Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table
Drexel Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Candle Stand Side Table

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.

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Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

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...

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1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand
1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand

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

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair

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

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

Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs

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
Drexel Plaudit collection Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser with Mirror

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 ...

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest

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 Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk
Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk

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

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Custom-made high-style bird's-eye maple George Washington double-end desk by Drexel. The desktop features a leather-topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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

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

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

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

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

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....

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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

John Van Koert for Drexel Sideboard Buffet
John Van Koert for Drexel Sideboard Buffet

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

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An early, modernist Edward Wormley for Drexel coffee table in a trapezoid shape made for the Precedent Collection.  

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

Materials

Wood

Drexel Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser With Travertine Top
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser With Travertine Top

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 French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

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...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Vintage Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs by Drexel
Set of 6 Vintage Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs by Drexel

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...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser
Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser

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...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Drexel Wingback in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
Vintage Boho Drexel Wingback in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet

Vintage Boho Drexel Wingback in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet

By Jack Lenor Larsen, Drexel

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...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Set of 6 Vintage Chin Hua Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Vintage Chin Hua Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Vintage Chin Hua Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

6 Drexel heritage Chin Hua side chairs Includes 5 side chairs and 1 armchair Measures: Armchairs 23" W x 18" x 32" H Seat H 17.25", arm H 25.25" Side chairs 20" W x 18" D...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane

Pair of Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables
Pair of Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut and Burl Wood Wall Mirror
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut and Burl Wood Wall Mirror

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...

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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table

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.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Credenza
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Credenza

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...

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard

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...

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern dining chair from Drexel’s iconic Centennial collection, designed by renowned American designer Kipp Stewart, is a timeless example of elegant, functional des...

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

Materials

Wood

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

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

Drexel Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table
Drexel Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table

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

Drexel Brass Mount Fruitwood Fold-Top Mini Bar with French Doors
Drexel Brass Mount Fruitwood Fold-Top Mini Bar with French Doors

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

Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's
Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's

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

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror

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

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.

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  • 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.