Drexel Furniture
American
While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer's story actually begins decades before its celebrated postwar-era Declaration line took shape.
In 1903, in the small town of Drexel in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, six partners came together to found a company that would become one of the country’s leading furniture producers. The first offerings from Drexel Furniture were simple: a bed, washstand and bureau all crafted from native oak wood, sold as a bedroom suite for $14.50.
One of Drexel’s early innovations was to employ staff designers, something the company initiated in the 1930s. This focus on design, which few other furniture companies were committing to at the time, allowed Drexel to respond to a variety of new and traditional tastes. This included making pieces inspired by historic European furniture, like the popular French Provincial–style Touraine bedroom and dining group that borrowed its curves from Louis XV-era furniture. Others replicated the ornate details of 18th-century chinoiserie or the embellishments of Queen Anne furniture. Always ready to adapt to new customer demands, during World War II, Drexel built a sturdy desk designed especially for General Douglas MacArthur.
In the postwar era, Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. In the 1970s, Drexel introduced high-end furniture in a Mediterranean style.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co. and more.
With the manufacturer’s success — spurred by its embrace of advertising in home and garden magazines — it opened more factories in both North and South Carolina. By 1957, the company that had started with a factory of 50 workers had 2,300 employees and was selling its furniture nationwide.
Drexel underwent a series of name changes in its long history. Its acquisition of Southern Desk Company in 1960 bolstered its production of institutional furniture for dormitories, classrooms, churches and laboratories.
In the following decades, contracts with government agencies, hotels, schools and hospitals brought its high-quality furniture to a global audience. U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers bought Drexel Enterprises in 1968, and it became Drexel Heritage Furnishings.
In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant, in Morganton, North Carolina, closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.
The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.
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Creator: Drexel
Vintage Modern Drexel Club Chair & Ottoman with Casters Original Tan Chenille
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Drexel club chair & ottoman with original tan chenille fabric with welting trim. Chair has front casters & the ottoman has fo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chenille
Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Cent
By Drexel
Located in Worcester, GB
Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Century
A substantial and finely crafted fitted cabinet by American luxury maker Drexel Heritage. Of arch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of John Van Koert Chairs by Drexel Furniture, 1950s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Dallas, TX
These incredibly rare stunners by Drexel Furniture Company, part of the "Counterpoint" series, circa 1950s. Designed by John Van Koert, a visionary in mid-century modern design, craf...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Drexel "Declaration" Walnut Sideboard with Lit Topper
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A standout piece from the iconic "Declaration" line by Drexel, this walnut sideboard showcases clean Mid-Century Modern design with signature sculpted pulls and rich walnut grain. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Modulus by Drexel Mid Century Modern Desk
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Step into the world of timeless style and functional design with the Modulus Manner of Drexel Mid Century Modern Desk. A stunning example of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection.
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Transforming a piece of Mid...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Vintage Mid Century Modern 2 Piece Buffet & Hu
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Denville, NJ
This vintage mid-century modern china cabinet by John Van Koert for Drexel’s Profile collection offers a perfect blend of style and functionality. Designed in the 1960s, the two-piec...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
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 Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT
By Heritage-Henredon, Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a stunning MCM desk by Drexel. It.comes from it's Biscayne line of furniture. It's made of a richly grained walnut. The top is white laminate giving this desk a week look of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
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
Midcentury Rare Folding Angle Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Mid-Century Modern lounge or easy chair from the Perspective collection by Milo Baughman for Drexel in 1951. Crafted from exotic Mindoro wood that shim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Drexel Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
1960s Black Stained Walnut Four-Drawers Nightstand by Edward Wormley for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century nightstand of black stained walnut features steel drawer pulls and drawers in graduating sizes. The largest drawer, at the bottom, measures 7.50 inches high and the ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Steel
$650 Sale Price
45% Off
Walnut Server with Hidden Electric Dish Warmer
By Harvey Probber, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern walnut rolling server with built in food warmer. Carved fluted doors two drawers built by Drexel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1970s Drexel black and gold lacquered oil drop finish Parsons rectangular wood side tables. Original finish in a distinctive oil drop technique featuring free-form gold spe...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Drexel Mid-Century Modern 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
Vintage Drexel Heritage Burlwood and Brass Pedestals, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Burlwood and Brass Pedestals, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of burlwood-matched grain Drexel Heritage pedestals w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, ten-drawer dresser by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Four exposed drawers with original spherical ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Pair of Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Campaign Folding Tables
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century CampaignStyle Folding Tray Top End Tables (STEWART & KIPP STUART for DREXEL) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel 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
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, 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
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration MCM Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
This table measures: 60 wide x 17.75 deep x 27.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27 inc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century Italian Provincial Carved Walnut High Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century Italian Provincial or Mediterranean style high back dining chairs
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Drexel Contemporary Occasional Lounge Chair
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Contemporary Occasional Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 25 wide x 26 deep x 33.25 high, with a seat height of 19 inches
About Photo...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Drexel “Casa Del Sol” Table Bench by John Van Koert Vintage, 1950s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
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
STUNNING PATINA DREXEL HERITAGE RECTANGLE WALL MIRROR PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
By Drexel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Drexel Heritage rectangle wall mirror with lovely timber patina
Please note the delive...
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
$944 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Plaudit by Drexel Two-Toned Wood Nightstands Side Tables
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Drexel
Pair of two-tone Plaudit by Drexel walnut nightstands with plinth base and panelled doors.
Brass pulls. Measures: 27".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane
Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A charming French Provincial chest by Drexel, crafted in the mid-20th century from solid wood and showcasing ornate carved drawer fronts, cabriole legs, and original brass hardware. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Country French Off White Beige Gold Blue One Drawer End Tables Night Stands MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Off White Beige Gold Blue One Drawer End Tables Night Stands MINT
Category
20th Century American Country Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-cenutry barrel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, Precedent Collection features a black lacquered walnut frame with off-white cords that are woven into the back as an i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Cord
Matched Pair Lounge Chairs/ Ottomans Maharam, Alexander Girard Stripe Fabric
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful pair Lounge Chairs and matching ottoman's manufactured by Drexel attributed to Edward Wormley, ,Retains original Alexander gIRAD Maraham wool fabric,, Excellent original co...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern X-Form Stools / Benches, circa 1962
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined pair of Mid-Century Modern benches or drinks tables were realized in the Unites States, circa 1960 by Drexel. Each bench has a rectangle shape to the top/seat that perfe...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Kipp Stewart Walnut Bachelor Chests by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of lovely Kipp Stewart Declaration by Drexel 3-drawer walnut bachelor chests from the 1960's. Drawers feature round white porcelain pulls and dovetail construction. Sits on a ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Banded Top Mahogany Inlayed Bracket Feet 11 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow front banded top mahogany inlayed bracket feet 11 drawers dresser credenza MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s MCM walnut wedge table tripod base designed by Barney Flagg Parallel for Drexel,
Beautiful sculptural design. Dove tail joinery.
Stamped u...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Late 20th Century Vintage Drexel Three Section Credenza
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Nostalgic campaign style vintage Drexel credenza. Midcentury hardware sets this great storage piece apart. Sleek design that incorporates twelv...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table
Each side table measures: 27 wide x 27 deep x 21.25 inches high
About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning, wonderfully detailed, mid-century American desk was designed by John van Koert for Drexel's "Counterpoint" line in 1956. According to Drexel the collection was inspire...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Compatibles Blonde Wood Dining Set Table Four Chairs Art Deco
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Heritage Compatibles Dining Room Set. Item features solid wood construction, 4 chairs (2 armchairs and 2 side chairs), beveled edge ...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
MCM Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Dining Chairs for Upholstery, Set of 10
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Drexel Heritage Campaign Style High Back Walnut Dining Chairs For Upholstery - Set of 10
Featuring 10 mid century modern w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Refined simplicity designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel. The end tables are part of the Precedent collection that he produced in the 1950s. Professionally restored, stunning off whi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage chrome spindle armchairs with casters by Drexel, USA, 1970s. 2 available
By Drexel
Located in Hastings, GB
Unusual chrome spindle armchairs with casters, by Drexel, USA, 1970s: two available.
The original velvet upholstery is a very subtle blush colour...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This swivel vanity chair was designed by American designer Edward Wormley for Drexel's notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair
By James Peade, Drexel
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and newly upholstered and chrome side chair has wonderful period wheels. This is designed by James Peade for Drexel's Viewpoint 70 Collection...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane
Drexel Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair
Each end table measures: 18 wide x 28 deep x 25.5 inches high
About Photos: We take our photos in a ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Folding Tray Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut folding table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel c.1960s, USA. The rectangular folding table features a slatted x-base ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Single Mid-Century "Modulus" Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Behold the splendor of amber waves of wood grain with this gorgeous teak nightstand from Carolina's Drexel Furniture. Coming from their popular "Modulus" series, its laminated cubbyh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
$420 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century coffee table made by the Drexel furniture company in North Carolina. An ample tabletop with sculpted raised edges highlight the wood's warm, natural grains. A v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two drawer commode by Drexel features great antique details such as brass ring hardware, and scrolling details. Louis XVI style distressed paint decorated commode chest of drawe...
Category
1950s Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate the elegance of American mid-century design with this stunning set of Six "Declaration" dining chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, crafted circa 1960. A hallmark of Drexel’s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 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. - 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. - What is Drexel Touraine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Drexel Touraine is a line of furniture produced by Drexel Furniture. The pieces reflect the stylistic elements of the French Provincial style, and the company manufactured them from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s. In the postwar era, North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture also embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Drexel Heritage furniture is considered quality is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the company does produce pieces from carefully selected materials. Many made decades ago still remain in good condition today. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Drexel Heritage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Drexel Heritage no longer makes furniture and the company has gone out of business. The last company to own Drexel was Heritage Home Group who filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. It has since gone out of business and sold its headquarters and showroom. Shop a collection of authentic Drexel furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024No, Drexel furniture is not still in business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors. The company was purchased by United Furniture and rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, United Furniture's parent company, Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy, and Drexel ceased production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Drexel Heritage is indeed high-end furniture. High-end furniture is made using the highest quality materials with the best in craftsmanship and Drexel Heritage furniture is no exception. Shop a collection of Drexel Heritage furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.