Drexel Seating
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 Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs Maroon
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs in Maroon by Drexel. These modern chairs feature a unique Design with soft leather and comfortable seat. Made Circa...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel “dateline” Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of 2 genuine 1950s Drexel Dateline dining chairs feature solid mahogany wood with fabric upholstery. They were produced for a short amount of tim...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style mauve, green & beige bird fabric, a pair. Beautiful conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage Hepplewhite Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Federal or Hepplewhite style dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs...
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1980s American Hepplewhite Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 35” H x 79” W x 30.75” D
Seat height: 18”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Barney Flagg for Drexel Midcentury Dining Chairs set of Four
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Experience midcentury modern style and comfort with Barney Flagg for Drexel Midcentury Dining Chairs. Built of lovely warm walnut and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 22"W...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Festive pair of dark emerald green slipper chairs made in the Hollywood Regency style by Frederick Edward a division of Drexel Heritage. The near ...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of six Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring a Kipp Stewart design, two arm chairs, four side chairs, wooden backrests with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart - Set of Six
By Drexel, Adrian Pearsall, Hans Olsen, Kipp Stewart, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs crafted in the 1960s as part of the iconic Drexel Declaration collection. This set includes five side chairs and one armchair. These Mid-Century ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Foam, Wood, Walnut
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel “dateline” Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of 2 genuine 1950s Drexel Dateline dining chairs feature solid mahogany wood with fabric upholstery. They were produced for a short amount of tim...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Louis XV French Armchairs Linen
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1990s French Provincial Drexel Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Chenille
Set of Vintage Drexel Cane back Dining Chair
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very handsome walnut and cane dining chair set by Drexel. It has a nice high back and beautiful curves. It's a set of 6.
4 sides and 2 armchairs. We also have it a Drexel Accolade ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Queen Anne Carved Oak and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of ten Queen Anne or Georgian style dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved oak, with burled olive wood backs, and upholstered seats.
Measur...
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Burl
Set of Ten Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of ten Kipp Stewart chairs. Eight side and two armchairs in solid walnut by Drexel.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Art Deco Inspired Pair of Black Leather Club or Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These heirloom quality top grain black leather chairs are as stylish as they are comfortable. Pleated and tailored leather details, wonderful proportions, and superior quality materi...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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 d...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of modernist armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexe, amazing original condition, solid. Sturdy construction, superior quality, sculpted walnut, extremely comfortable.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Country French Provincial Settees by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of chocolate velvet settees crafted by Drexel Heritage. The matching settees have beautifully carved walnut frames in the country French provincial or Louis XV style. T...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Down
Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Drexel
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage set of four federal style dining side chairs from Drexel's New Travis Court collection circa 1946. These klismos style chairs feature an x-form and scrolled back, saber leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Mahogany
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Sculpted Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Collection
USA, 1960s
Measures:
Side chairs: 18.75"W x 20.5"D x 3...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut frames, with orange upholstered seats.
D...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Drexel Heritage fauteuil armchairs with French Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling that features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landsc...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style mauve, green & beige bird fabric, a pair. Beautiful conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Kipp Stewart Walnut Armchair Pair Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chula Vista, CA
by Kipp Stewart Walnut Armchairs for Drexel Declaration
set of two
Label is no longer present
32 h x 21.5 w x 19 d Seat 17.75 Arm rest 25.25
Preowned vintage chairs
Wood finish has ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style hexagonal curved sectional sofa by Drexel.
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style large hexagonal curved sectional sofa By Drexel Heri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric
1950's Walnut Base Slipper Chairs By Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern walnut base slipper chairs by Drexel Heritage, fully restored and newly re-upholstered with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Edward Wormley, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Drexel, United States, 1940s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech, and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, United States, 1940s.
Measure: seat hei...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern sofa by Drexel Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage blue upholstery with removable cushions, beautifully crafted armrests...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Arm Chairs
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of modern Windsor style armchairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal for Drexel Furniture. Handcarved back splats with flattened form, bentwood arm and car...
Category
20th Century American Drexel Seating
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, USA, 1950s
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
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 Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Drexel Heritage Upholstery...
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Gorgeous Vintage Sculptural Parsons Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1970's knockout sculptural chairs by Drexel, either in the style of or designed by Milo Baughman. Ideal for today's cosmopolitan interiors. Each fully upholstered chair embod...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set Six Drexel Consulate Series Walnut Cane Back & Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Drexel Consulate Series Walnut, Cane Back & Upholstered Dining Chairs
All solid American Walnut. Yellow color upholstery.
Measures 20" in width, 21" in depth x 38" in he...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Walnut
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection"
USA, 1970s
Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats....
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Parson Style Drexel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
A unique lounge chair by Drexel, what we believe, was attributed by Milo Baughman. What makes this chair so unique is the upholstery throughout the frames along with a barrel back. T...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
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 Seating
Materials
Chenille, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Countryside, 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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four dining chairs by Drexel feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, beautiful cane backing, and vintage upholstery.??Complimentary drop leaf dining table ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair
By Drexel, James Peade
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 Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid Century Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs Maroon
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Fully Upholstered leather lounge Parsons chairs in Maroon by Drexel. These modern chairs feature a unique Design with soft leather and comfortable seat. Made Circa...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Black Leather Parsons Style Drexel Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
It’s all about being stylish and bold! Pair of mid-century modern parsons style barrel back armchairs by Drexel, circa 1970's. This comfortable set has a lot of style featuring solid...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Cord
Set of 6 Reupholstered Drexel Passage Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 Drexel Passage dining chairs, 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs included. These are recently reupholstered by Copley Upholstery in a high-end JF Fa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Wood
1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
By Drexel, Jim Peed
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of tall back open armchairs by Jim Peed for his Esperanto Collection for Drexel featuring unexpected scrolled wings with brass finials, cabriole front legs, raked rear legs and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Drexel Cane Back Dining Chairs- Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Esperance, NY
Quality 60s Drexel set of cane back dining chairs with original upholstery and in great condition
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Wood
Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Revamp the look of your dining room with this hard to find a set of eight modernist chairs designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel Heritage Furniture's "Collage" Collection, circa 19...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Drexel Parson Style Chairs with Curvaceous Backs Mid Century
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted by Drexel, these mid-century Parsons style chairs feature beautifully curved backs for a beautiful 360 degree vision. Perfect for any modern or vintage-inspired spac...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Drexel Esperanto Italian Dining Chairs 1960s Set of 8
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1960s Vintage Drexel Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker. Measures 17.5" in width, 26" in depth and 33.5" in height. Seat height is 15".
Category
Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Drexel Seating
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Bamboo Bench Leather Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s Drexel Heritage Bamboo...
Category
1990s Drexel Seating
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Leather
Late 20th Century Drexel Mahogany and Leather Office Chair with Nailhaed Trims
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century PU Leather Office Chair with Nailhead Trims by Drexel.
Measures 22'5" in width, 24" in depth and stands 33" tall. Seat height is 17" and arm height 25.5". Seat in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Seating
Materials
Chrome
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Drexel seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Drexel seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Henredon, Steelcase, and Charles Pollock. Prices for Drexel seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,400.
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Questions About Drexel Seating
- 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. - 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 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 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 Furniture was known for the use of oak wood, native to the area in North Carolina where the company was based. Their attention to quality and detail highlighted the beauty of the wood they used. Browse a variety of Drexel Furniture pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 ExpertJuly 9, 2024What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the brand went out of business. In 2014, the last plant operated by Drexel Heritage — known to mid-century modern furniture collectors as Drexel Furniture — closed its doors. The North Carolina company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by an equity investor called KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.
Find vintage Drexel dressers, sofas, dining tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.