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 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 Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Provincial style nightstands
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted pine, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24" W x 16" D x 22.25" ...
Category
1970s American Rustic Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Sideboard Buffet
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, this exquisite mid-century modern sideboard buffet is a masterclass in understated elegance and fine craftsmanship. Part of the celebrated “Pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 "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
66" Milo Baughman Drop Leaf Table for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model 502-4 by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective in Mindoro Wood 1952. 66" wide, 29.75" tall and 44" deep. Width reduces to only 27" when leafs are dropped and is not an extension table Bold, with angled edges and built in...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style carved mahogany framed wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Measures: 29.75"W x 0.75"D x 49"H
Very good original vintage condi...
Category
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Pair of Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Campaign Folding Tables
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century CampaignStyle Folding Tray Top End Tables (STEWART & KIPP STUART for DREXEL) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1970 Drexel Heritage Oversized Floral Ivory Parsons Rectangular Ottomans - a Set
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of vintage Parsons-style ottomans by Drexel Heritage, circa the 1970s. The bold, squared-off frame and fully upholstered block legs exemplify the...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV Console Entertainment Center Cabinet 868-960 72"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV console / entertainment center / bar or liquor cabinet featuring post modern styling. Made from whitewashed oak with paneled doors over an iron ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table
By Drexel, Lorin Jackson
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut pedestal dining table with reverse quatrefoil base, designed by Lorin Jackson & Lee Stone for Drexel. Jackson is best known for his designs for Grosfe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk.
The desk measures: 60 wide x 24 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches.
All pieces of fur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Tambour Door Parallel Credenza for Drexel by Barney Flagg
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut tambour door sideboard or credenza designed by Barney Flagg for the Parallel line by Drexel. We live this piece because it ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et-Cetera collection, a timeless masterpiece from th...
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1990s Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cotton
$1,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut King Size Headboard
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
Set of Six 239-4 Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Edward Wormley designed for Precedent Side Chairs series 239-4 in 1947.
Set of 6 dining chairs, solid wood construction, natural finish.
D...
Category
1950s North American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$4,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$1,656 Sale Price
40% Off
1960s Mid Century Walnut Full Headboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Walnut Elegance by Kipp Stewart ✨
This 1960s Full Walnut Headboard is a true work of art, designed by the visionary Kipp Stewart and expertly crafted by Drexel. Featur...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1960s Drexel Oil Drop Parsons Dining Table with Two Leaves
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century 1960s or 1970s. Two leaves included for seating up to ten.
Two 19" leaves included. Width without leaves 52". Width with both leaves 90".
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Smart, sophisticated and stylish side, or end table designed by Kipp Stewart four Drexel as part of the classic Suncoast series. This table features two tiers, the lower ( 13 in H ) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Drexel “Casa Del Sol” Table Bench by John Van Koert Vintage, 1950s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by John Van Koert for his Casa del Sol Collection and produced by Drexel Furniture in the 1950s. This "Table/Bench" as it is referred to on the makers mark, could be used eq...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Drexel Regency Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency or Sheraton style carved mahogany twin size headboards
By Drexel
USA, 1950s
Each measures: 41.25"W x 3"D x 38"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1950s American Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
American Mid-Century Modern End Table Travertine by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful And rare end table by Drexel designed by John Van Koert, freshly refinished in chocolate walnut finish with silver-plated polished handles. very clean part of the Drexel Pr...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Travertine
John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid-century design by John Van Koert with luxurious mahogany, blended with wild-grained cherry wood. Inset hardware, rounded lines and tapered legs. Six drawers and center cabi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish. All solid maple drawers with organizer trays and lowered drawers have deep paper file slots. Very un...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Maple
$1,995 Sale Price
30% Off
Single Mid-Century Drexel 'Projection' Walnut Night Stand
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Mid-Century Modern nightstand from the iconic 'Projection' line by Drexel, crafted in rich walnut. Features clean lines, sculpted details, and a single drawer over open sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern freestanding sculptural pyramid form bookshelf or room divider designed by John Van Koert for Drexel and manufactured in 1956. The walnut frame and shelves, retai...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection
USA, 1960s
Measures:
Side chairs: 18.75"W x 20.5"D x 3...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT
Category
20th Century American Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Solid Cherry Queen Ann Style Brass Drop Pulls Two Drawers Console Table MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Cherry Queen Ann Style Brass Drop Pulls Two Drawers Console Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel New Todays living mid century dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x 21 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm h...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Light Pickled Walnut Brass Pulls 5 Drawers Chest Dresser Mint
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light pickled walnut brass pulls 5 drawers chest dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Drexel Tea Table with Queen Anne Legs and pull out shelf.
Category
Late 20th Century Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
DREXEL Console Sofa Table with Ottomans
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Queen Anne Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Accent Tables - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Flame Mahogany Accent Tables - Set of 2
Vintage Drexel Heritage set of 2 Chippendale Chinoiserie style banded-top flame mahogany accen...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black & Burl & Ormolu End Tables, a Pair
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this Extraordinary pair of end tables!!! This is a gem by Drexel, from their ET Cetera line. It is comprised of two rectangular wood frames Tables with high...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Gold, Ormolu
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel New Todays living Mid Century blonde dining table
This table measures: 61.5 wide x 40 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair height of 24 inches, each leaf i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style carved mahogany framed wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Measures: 27"W x 1.5"D x 47.75"H
Very good original vintage condit...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Passage series campaign style side table by Drexel , USA 1980s
By Drexel
Located in ECHT, NL
Campaign style side table with two large drawers. Made from wood with oak veneer. The drawers have recessed hinged handles.
Made by Drexel in 1987.
This side table is part of the "Pa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s Drexel Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Parsons Table
By Drexel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
1960s Drexel ET Cetera Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Chinoiserie Coffee or Side Parsons Table
The vintage brown leather wrapped brass nail head studded side or coffee table was made i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dresser Chest by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel modernist three drawer dresser chest. Walnut cabinet with pull rings sitting on a brass plates. Fully re-finished. All drawers come with removable lining covered in faux suede.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,390
Set of 6 Drexel Pecan Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
These nice Pecan dining chairs are made by Drexel Heritage. There are 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs. The backs are made of cane and the fabric is c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Wood
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
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
American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table MINT
3x12” leaves with an extended table length of 96”
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Brass Mount Fruitwood Fold-Top Mini Bar with French Doors
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Drexel Brass Mount Fruitwood Fold-Top Mini Bar with double French Doors.
Very good vintage condition. Measures 30" in width, 60" in widt...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Blue Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bedside chests
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1970s
Blue lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 26...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 Drawers One Door Compartment Dresser Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 drawers One Door Compartment dresser credenza MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Birch
Modernist Chinoiserie Style End Table
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist Chinoiserie design by Drexel Heritage with an embossed composite Asian scene on top of a parquet pattern parsons table base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Directoire Style Painted Accent Table with Slide
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Directoire-style accent table, by Drexel, having an ivory painted finish showing natural wear. Its round top over an apron containing a slide, raised on a trio of sabre legs....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Directoire Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
One Drawer End or Side Table Oxford Square by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
From one of the most stylish line of furniture produced by Drexel, this Oxford square end, or side table is in original, clean and ready to use condition. The table has an open storage space (9.75 in H) over one large drawer. The pecan wood case features the signature faux inlay design, and brass colored metal corners and recessed bail style drawer pull, on bun style feet. 1970's mod meets classic campaign style, equals Drexel Oxford Square...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double door chinoiserie style small credenza server cabinet by Drexel Heritage.
Category
20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Modern Large Walnut Framed Beveled Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern walnut framed large beveled glass mirror.
By Drexel Heritage.
USA, 1980s
Measures: 33.63" W x 1.38" D x 48" H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Drexel Pair of Large Tortoise Finish Vitrines Etageres Cupboards Showcases MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Pair of Large Tortoise Finish Vitrines Etageres Cupboards Showcases Glass Door Cabinets MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
c1970s Gold Splatter Metallic Style Finish Tufted Cushion Upholstery Bench Clean
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c1970s Gold Splatter Metallic Style Finish Tufted Cushion Upholstery Bench Clean
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
American Mid Century Modern Olive Wood Glass & Mirror Bookcase by Heritage Light
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant double door mirrored glass cabinet, lighted interior with black lacquer flat base comes with 3 thick glass shelves, its in gre...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Olive
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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 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, 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 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.