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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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Creator: Drexel
Mid Century Barney Flagg Drexel Parallel Walnut End Table Nightstand 1961
Mid Century Barney Flagg Drexel Parallel Walnut End Table Nightstand 1961

Mid Century Barney Flagg Drexel Parallel Walnut End Table Nightstand 1961

$1,750

Mid Century Barney Flagg Drexel Parallel Walnut End Table Nightstand 1961

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A hard to find Drexel Parallel end table or nightstand. Solid walnut frame with book matched walnut veneers. Very well designed and executed with carved and hidden handles and tapere...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet
Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Mid Century Modern breakfront cabinet by Drexel of the Profiles line offers glass upper over mahogany and ebonized cabinet base, maker label as photographed, 20thC Measures- 80''H...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"
Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

$1,995

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Huge Solid Wood Drexel Heritage Console...

Category

1980s French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s

$11,500 / set

Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of beech and green mohair slipper lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s. Seat height: 20.5” .

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Beech

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

$1,639Sale Price / set|31% Off

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

Mid Century Drexel New Generation Nine Drawer Dresser
Mid Century Drexel New Generation Nine Drawer Dresser

Mid Century Drexel New Generation Nine Drawer Dresser

$2,995

Mid Century Drexel New Generation Nine Drawer Dresser

By Drexel

Located in Baltimore, MD

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern 9 drawer dresser designed by Drexel "New Generation", circa 1960s. Featuring a solid, beautifully grained walnut wood case housing nine spacious drawers, ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors
Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors

Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors

$2,840

Iconic Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Brigade Platform Bed on Castors

By Drexel

Located in West Hartford, CT

Ultra rare and iconic Drexel Twin platform bed from the coveted Brigade line. One of several Campaign style Brigade pieces we have on Dibs this week. Why n...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

$2,500

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern X-Form Stools / Benches, circa 1962
Pair of Mid-Century Modern X-Form Stools / Benches, circa 1962

Pair of Mid-Century Modern X-Form Stools / Benches, circa 1962

$5,200 / set

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

1970s Drexel Double Tier One Drawer Nightstands or End Tables
1970s Drexel Double Tier One Drawer Nightstands or End Tables

1970s Drexel Double Tier One Drawer Nightstands or End Tables

$2,650 / set

1970s Drexel Double Tier One Drawer Nightstands or End Tables

By Drexel

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite nightstand set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhi...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch

$3,198

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch

By Drexel

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Sideboard/Hutch Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish we...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6
Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6

Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6

$3,295

Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

Category

1980s Neoclassical Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Set of Six 239-4 Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs
Set of Six 239-4 Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs

Set of Six 239-4 Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs

$4,160Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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

$2,995

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

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern pedestals or plant stands In the manner of Milo Baughman By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched burled olive wood, with ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6
Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6

Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6

$2,495 / set

Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

Category

1990s Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

$1,899

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

Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs
Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs

Drexel Tea Table w/Shelf and Queen Anne Legs

$396Sale Price|20% Off

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

Drexel "Declaration" Dresser
Drexel "Declaration" Dresser

Drexel "Declaration" Dresser

$3,000

Drexel "Declaration" Dresser

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Long Mid-Century Modern dresser by Drexel for their "Declaration" line. Designed by Stewart MacDougal and Kipp Stewart, with modern straight lines, walnut grain and 11 total drawers....

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table

$4,725

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Milo Baughman storage coffee table, Today,s Living line by Drexel in Birch wood with solid turned legs. Flip-up tops for storage, beveled corners.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Rare Folding Angle Chair by Milo Baughman
Midcentury Rare Folding Angle Chair by Milo Baughman

Midcentury Rare Folding Angle Chair by Milo Baughman

$2,450

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

Modernist Chinoiserie Style End Table
Modernist Chinoiserie Style End Table

Modernist Chinoiserie Style End Table

$1,500

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

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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair

$425

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chair

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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

$2,900

Vintage Drexel Cerused Oak with Pencil Reed Legs Transitions Console Table

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This console is made from oak. Its cerused in a pickled white. The skirt of the table is beveled. The legs are angled and are pencil reeded.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

John Van Koert for Drexel Sideboard Buffet

$1,600

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

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

Pair of Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables

$1,600 / set

Pair of Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables

By Drexel

Located in Highland, IN

These delightful little side tables by Drexel are from their "Et Cetera" collection and feature tops of smoked glass supported by wooden frames with casters for mobility. Visually li...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser

John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser

$2,695

John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser

By Drexel, Karl Johan, John Van Koert, Henredon

Located in Chattanooga, TN

K12 Man’s Chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. Collectors revel – this dresser comes with it’s original tag! Van Koert began his career as a jewelry de...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs

Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

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

Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs

Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs

$1,395 / set

Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Drexel Heritage Upholstery...

Category

1980s French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling
Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling

Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling

$1,150

Drexel Dry Bar Kitchen Island Rolling

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More About This Item" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drexel Furniture

Materials

Granite, Brass

1980s Postmodern Drexel Scoop Lounge Chair & Foot Stool-A Pair
1980s Postmodern Drexel Scoop Lounge Chair & Foot Stool-A Pair

1980s Postmodern Drexel Scoop Lounge Chair & Foot Stool-A Pair

$4,200

1980s Postmodern Drexel Scoop Lounge Chair & Foot Stool-A Pair

By Drexel

Located in Bensalem, PA

Very uniquely shaped pair of Drexel lounge chairs with ottomans dated 1985

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table
Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table

Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table

$2,200

Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table

By Drexel

Located in Long Branch, NJ

​Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table Dimensions : 29" Tall X 36.5" Long X 26" Wide This game table was made by Drex...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Drexel Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

COLLECTABLE ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN DREXEL HERITAGE EXTENDING BAR TROLLY
COLLECTABLE ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN DREXEL HERITAGE EXTENDING BAR TROLLY

COLLECTABLE ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN DREXEL HERITAGE EXTENDING BAR TROLLY

$2,688

COLLECTABLE ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN DREXEL HERITAGE EXTENDING BAR TROLLY

By Drexel

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1960’s vintage teak home bar on wheels retailed by Drexel Please note the deliv...

Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table
Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table

Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table

$995

Drexel Contemporary Brass and Walnut Square Side End Table

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, 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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color

$2,850 / set

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Sculptural End Tables Refinished in Your Choice of Color

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Sculptural Side Tables, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color at no add...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of 3 Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables With Tinted Glass Top & Casters
Set of 3 Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables With Tinted Glass Top & Casters

Set of 3 Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables With Tinted Glass Top & Casters

$1,176Sale Price|30% Off

Set of 3 Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables With Tinted Glass Top & Casters

By Drexel

Located in Medina, OH

Rare set of 3 Drexel "Et Cetera" side tables with tinted glass top on casters. Slight imperfections due to age. Glass has some light scratches but not noticeable. Middle table has so...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert Designed Console/Cart
John Van Koert Designed Console/Cart

John Van Koert Designed Console/Cart

$1,500

John Van Koert Designed Console/Cart

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single drawer rolling cart by Drexel in genuine mahogany. Wheels can come off to make a stationary console table. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT
Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT

Pair of Drexel Queen Ann Decorative Walnut Benches c1970s MINT

$1,600 / set

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

American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table
American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table

American Light Walnut Boat Shape 3x12" Extension Leaves Dining Banquet Table

$4,600

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

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair

$4,347 / set

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 24 wide x 29 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 16.25 inches All pieces ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase

$4,122

Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase

By Drexel

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very decorative antique Georgian style chinoiserie breakfront bookcase / china cabinet. This was made in the USA by Drexel, it dates from around the 1960’s. It is of ...

Category

1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

$3,800

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

Drexel Solid Wood and Slate Top Side Tables, a pair
Drexel Solid Wood and Slate Top Side Tables, a pair

Drexel Solid Wood and Slate Top Side Tables, a pair

$2,000 / set

Drexel Solid Wood and Slate Top Side Tables, a pair

By Drexel

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Pair of mid century modern era end tables by Drexel. With carved legs and fronts and an etched slate top. Taking cues from the mid century modern era and mixing it well with traditio...

Category

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

Materials

Slate

Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair
Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair

Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair

$2,650 / set

Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Bookmatched Burl Wood Pedestals - A Pair

By Drexel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Showcase your finest art or plants with this exceptional pair of vintage pedestals by the celebrated American maker, Drexel Heritage. Each pedestal is a masterclass in minimalist des...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Burl

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs with New Upholstery
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs with New Upholstery

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs with New Upholstery

$3,562 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs with New Upholstery

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An elegant Set of Six dining chairs, crafted from oak in a Mid-Century Modern style, featuring slatted backs and newly upholstered seats in a stylish fabric. These chairs blend clea...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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

$3,695 / set

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

Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair
Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair

Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair

$1,895

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

Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Cent
Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Cent

Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Cent

$2,757Sale Price|55% Off

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 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

$1,639Sale Price|31% Off

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

Vintage Mid Century Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel
Vintage Mid Century Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel

Vintage Mid Century Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel

$6,250

Vintage Mid Century Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel Vintage MCM Postmodern 6pc modular sectional Sofa Manufactured by Drexel. Comes with two scalloped end armchairs, 3 armless...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table

$3,295 / set

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 Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair
Drexel Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair

Drexel Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair

$895 / set

Drexel Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair

By Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, 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

Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel
Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel

Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel

$1,800

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

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

$2,460 / set

Pair of Drexel Heritage Green & Cream Striped Skirted Lounge Chairs

By Drexel

Located in Cookeville, TN

A generous and elegantly tailored pair of Drexel Heritage lounge chairs featuring classic American traditional styling and exceptional comfort. Each chair is upholstered in a refined...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Drexel

$1,600

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

Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish
Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish

Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish

$2,990

Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning chest of drawers from Drexel’s notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward 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

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

Materials

Brass

Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Drexel furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Drexel furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Drexel were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Henredon, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Lane Furniture. Prices for Drexel furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,230.

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Questions About Drexel Furniture
  • How do I know if my Drexel furniture is vintage?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company?
    1 Answer
    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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  • How do I identify Drexel furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Drexel Furniture good quality?
    1 Answer
    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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  • What wood is Drexel Furniture made of?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a shaggy rug called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Drexel Furniture the same as Drexel Heritage?
    1 Answer
    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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  • What is Drexel Touraine?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Does Drexel still make furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Drexel furniture still in business?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Drexel Heritage quality furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Drexel Heritage considered high end furniture?
    1 Answer
    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.

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