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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
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

Set of 6 Drexel Pecan Cane Back Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Drexel Pecan Cane Back Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Drexel Pecan Cane Back Dining Chairs

$2,396Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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

John Van Koert Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Circa 1960s
John Van Koert Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Circa 1960s

John Van Koert Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Circa 1960s

$1,695

John Van Koert Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Circa 1960s

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut, with original...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Campaign Folding Tray Top End Tables by Drexel, 1950s
Mid-Century Campaign Folding Tray Top End Tables by Drexel, 1950s

Mid-Century Campaign Folding Tray Top End Tables by Drexel, 1950s

$6,500 / set

Mid-Century Campaign Folding Tray Top End Tables by Drexel, 1950s

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

Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6

$1,871Sale Price / set|25% Off

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

Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table
Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table

Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table

$3,580

Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf/Gateleg Dining Table

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Charleston, SC

Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel “Declaration” Drop Leaf Drexel "Declaration" 851-313 This rare and stunning space saving table can be used as a sofa table then turne...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"

$1,496Sale Price|25% Off

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

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

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

Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs

$4,500 / set

Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice set of French provincial dining chairs by Drexel Heritage. The 4 side chairs have cane backs and the two armchairs are fully upholstered in a rich mauve fabric. The ba...

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

Drexel Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table

$1,795

Drexel Heritage Carved And Finished Arts and Crafts Style Side Table

By Drexel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Raised on four square legs with a shaped stretcher acting as lower tier with openwork gallery. One long drawer over two short drawers with brass knobs. Table top with two hinged end...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chairs

$3,900 / set

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chairs

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A refined set of Mid-Century dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s iconic Centennial collection. These chairs exemplify Stewart’s signature modern aesthetic, combining ...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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...

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

Materials

Brass

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

$2,677

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

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

$12,500 / set

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

$3,850 / set

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

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of elegant walnut Campaign style folding tray tables, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

$2,746Sale 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

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

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

$9,500

Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Plaudit by Drexel Two-Toned Wood Nightstands Side Tables
Pair of Plaudit by Drexel Two-Toned Wood Nightstands Side Tables

Pair of Plaudit by Drexel Two-Toned Wood Nightstands Side Tables

$1,520Sale 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

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 Edward Wormley, Drexel

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

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

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

Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs

$1,046Sale Price / set|25% Off

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

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

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

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

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

Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table
Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table

Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table

$1,195

Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table

By Karl Johan, Henredon, Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Chattanooga, TN

In mid‑century formality with modern flair, this Drexel Eastrend occasional table unfolds as a luxurious fusion of Art Deco grandeur, the restrained elegance of Biedermeier, and the ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Walnut Server with Hidden Electric Dish Warmer
Walnut Server with Hidden Electric Dish Warmer

Walnut Server with Hidden Electric Dish Warmer

$3,400

Walnut Server with Hidden Electric Dish Warmer

By Drexel, Harvey Probber

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

Drexel Heritage Corinthian Coffee Table
Drexel Heritage Corinthian Coffee Table

Drexel Heritage Corinthian Coffee Table

$1,871Sale Price|25% Off

Drexel Heritage Corinthian Coffee Table

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. We have many other similarly styled furniture pieces listed. To see them, scroll down and click on VIEW ALL below, then MORE FROM THIS SELLER, where you can use SEARCH to view all the items from this Seller. You can also save the seller and be notified whenever new items are posted. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Drexel Heritage Corinthian...

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1970s Neoclassical Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Glass, Burl

Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

$805Sale Price / set|25% Off

Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back 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 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 Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern vintage Drexel Klismos leg caned high back...

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

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

$4,250 / 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...

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

Materials

Wood

Matched Pair Lounge Chairs/ Ottomans Maharam, Alexander Girard Stripe Fabric
Matched Pair Lounge Chairs/ Ottomans Maharam, Alexander Girard Stripe Fabric

Matched Pair Lounge Chairs/ Ottomans Maharam, Alexander Girard Stripe Fabric

$3,900 / set

Matched Pair Lounge Chairs/ Ottomans Maharam, Alexander Girard Stripe Fabric

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

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

Drexel "Declaration" Dresser
Drexel "Declaration" Dresser

Drexel "Declaration" Dresser

$3,000

Drexel "Declaration" Dresser

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall

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

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 Edward Wormley, Drexel

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...

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Cord

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

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table

$2,800

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

STUNNING PATINA DREXEL HERITAGE RECTANGLE WALL MIRROR PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
STUNNING PATINA DREXEL HERITAGE RECTANGLE WALL MIRROR PART OF A LARGE SUiTE

STUNNING PATINA DREXEL HERITAGE RECTANGLE WALL MIRROR PART OF A LARGE SUiTE

$1,167

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

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
  • 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 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?
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    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.
  • How do I know if my Drexel furniture is vintage?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
  • What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company?
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    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?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify Drexel furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. They may be on the back or base, inside of a drawer or under a tabletop or seat. Most pieces will display the Drexel brand name. Other information is often included in the stamp. For example, you will sometimes see the date of production listed either backward or forward and/or a style or collection name. By looking up this information in trusted online resources, you can learn more about your piece. An alternative approach is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect your furniture. Explore a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Is Drexel Furniture good quality?
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    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 is Drexel Touraine?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Drexel Touraine is a line of furniture produced by Drexel Furniture. The pieces reflect the stylistic elements of the French Provincial style, and the company manufactured them from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s. In the postwar era, North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture also embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Drexel furniture.
  • Does Drexel still make furniture?
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    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?
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    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?
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    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?
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    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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