Drexel Dressers
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
Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel Bedroom Furniture Highboy Vintage
By Drexel
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid Century Modern vintage faux bamboo dresser with rattan covered drawers. Dovetailed drawers with all original hardware. This piece is in stunni...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid-century design by John Van Koert with luxurious mahogany, blended with wild-grained cherry wood. Inset hardware, rounded lines and tapered legs. Six drawers and center cabi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut triple dresser from the desirable declaration line designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in the 1950s. On the right are fou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Declaration Highboy Dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Littleton, CO
A late 1950s/early 1960s Drexel Declaration highboy dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall in beautifully figured walnut. Newly professionally refinished.
Three drawers have...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Todays Living” Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Elm
Drexel Mid Century Modern Rare Campaign Style Nine Drawer Dresser Chest Drawers
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and coveted Drexel nine drawer campaign style dresser. Part of the ultra rare Passage line and one of two cases pieces in this style we have available this week exclusively on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Bedroom Dresser Lowboy Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel with Mirrors
By Drexel
Located in Rochester, NY
This piece is in stunning vintage condition. Rattan and faux bamboo design are classic and the workmanship that went into this piece is awe inspiring. Please see other listings for a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Drexel Esperanto Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Highly sought after Spanish Mediterranean, Esperanto, vintage Drexel Dresser. Oak, solid-wood craftsmanship boasts 5 large dovetailed drawers for ample storage. Drawers feature the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Drexel Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern “Apart Mates” Walnut Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern “Apart Mates” Walnut Dresser. Featuring a straight line design, eight drawers with brass hardware, modern legs with stretcher, and a beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 11 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century 11 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This dresser measures: 72.75 wide x 20 deep x 31.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Drexel "Pan-Tempo" High-Boy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add some mid-century rhythm into any interior space with this eye-catching "Pan-Tempo" dresser made by the highly esteemed Drexel Furniture Company of North Carolina. This high-boy s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Porcelain
Drexel Faux Bamboo Dresser Cabinet With Brass Hardware Boho Chic Coastal Styles
By Drexel
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Drexel Faux Bamboo Dresser Cabinet
This vintage dresser cabinet is a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of coastal chic to their h...
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1980s American Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Mahogany Dresser for Drexel Perspective
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Mahogany eight drawer dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel.
The legs pictured are vintage but not the original.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Walnut Dresser by Drexel, C. 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Westport, CT
This exquisite walnut nine-drawer dresser by Drexel exemplifies the timeless elegance of mid-century modern design. Meticulously restored to its original splendor, the dresser featur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign 9 Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless style to your bedroom with this Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign 9-Drawer Dresser. Perfect for American-style interiors, this dresser features the signature Campa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful carved mahogany, with ebonized trim, and original brass hardware.
Measu...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
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 Dressers
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman
Manufacturer: Drexel
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specifications: Wood
Condition
This Milo Baughman dresser for Drexel is in excellent restor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Wood
Drexel Consensus Dresser Campaign Style Mid Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970's Drexel Consensus Dresser Campaign Style Mid Cent...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid-Century Modern Drexel Biscayne Walnut 11-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by Drexel in the 1956, and is part of the Biscayne series. It has been profe...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorge...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Profiles By Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Mirrored Dresser 20thC
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern dresser by Drexel in the Profiles line offers mahogany construction with circular mirror surmounting case having ebonized top over case with drawers of various s...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
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 Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage, "Devoncourt" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mah...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser with Limed Oak Finish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern highboy dresser by Drexel features hardwood construction, original oak veneer with limed finish, five dovetailed drawers with copper accented hardware and str...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Oak
MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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MCM Lowboy...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Passage Campaign Pecan Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Campaign style Drexel dresser
circa 1970s
Drexel Passage Series dresser in flaxen flared grain. Brass recessed pulls. This dresser provides compact ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Consensus Mid Century Pecan and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel heritage consensus mid century pecan and brass 9 drawer lowboy dresser.
Dresser measures: 72 wide x 18.75 deep x 30.5 inches high.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!
By American of Martinsville, Jens Risom, Drexel, George Nelson, Florence Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!
Finished back.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Lowboy Dresser with Limed Oak FInish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser features hardwood construction, oak veneer with original limed oak finish, nine dovetailed drawers with copper accented hardware, and stretcher...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Curved Front Highboy Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century eight drawer dresser by Drexel features hardwood construction, bleached walnut veneer with original finish, traditional brass hardware, curved drawer fronts, and tap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Credenza Dresser Boho Drexel “Accolade” Campaign Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous, Boho Drexel Campaign mid-century, credenza, dresser. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile, with exceptional construction and style and adorned with original stylish, sculpted, brass pulls. Two available. Features rectangular top over three center dovetail joinery drawers top drawer with divider ideal for storing various objects. The center drawers are flanked by cabinet doors that open to reveal a beautiful interior each with a fixed shelf, giving ample storage capability, authentication stamp (Drexel) on the interior of one drawer. This beautiful credenza is raised on a plinth base. This classically designed piece of exceptional craftsmanship can be used throughout your home either as a sideboard/buffet in the dining room, or a storage piece for the living room, office or bedroom. Two available dressers. Consider pairing this with a matching Campaign Dresser...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ten-drawer dresser by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Four exposed drawers with original spherical porcelain knobs and brass spacers. Six more...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Mid Century Curved Front 8 Drawer Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century eight drawer dresser by Drexel features hardwood construction, bleached walnut veneer with original finish, traditional brass hardware, curved drawer fronts, and tap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Bamboo
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer dresser chest
By Edward Wormley for Drexel, "Precedent" Collection
USA, 1948
Black lacquered elm wood, with original brass hard...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury "Perspective" Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel´s “Perspective” collection in the United States, circa 1950s. This dresser has been constructed from an exotic and beautiful Mindoro wood imported from the Philippines and belongs to one of the designer's most Exclusive Design lines. The dresser features eight wide dovetailed drawers that feature structurally detailed pulls in the form of lips that adorn the edge of the drawers. The case sits on solid conical legs that perfectly complement the structure. Due to their design and versatility, this dresser will cover your storage needs in your home. It still has the original manufacturer’s label. Matching chests of drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Walnut Dressers by Drexel Parallel Collection
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of late 1950's drexel 4 drawer walnut dressers with solid brass handles from the Parallel Collection, fully restored with minor we...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Light Pickled Walnut Brass Pulls 5 Drawers Chest Dresser Mint
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light pickled walnut brass pulls 5 drawers chest dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern End Table Travertine by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful And rare end table by Drexel designed by John Van Koert, freshly refinished in chocolate walnut finish with silver-plated polished handles. very clean part of the Drexel Pr...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 Drawers One Door Compartment Dresser Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 drawers One Door Compartment dresser credenza MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Birch
Banded Top Mahogany Inlayed Bracket Feet 11 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow front banded top mahogany inlayed bracket feet 11 drawers dresser credenza MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Federal Drexel Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line
USA, Mid-20th Century
Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Twelve-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style twelve-drawer dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1970s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hard...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Kipp Stewart for Drexel Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern dresser bachelor chest designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s Declaration Collection, circa 1960s. Featuring a solid, beautifully grained walnut wood case and frame housing three dovetailed drawers, each is adorned with original brass pulls with walnut inlay, creating a striking contrast to the walnut wood. Maker Stamp (by Drexel) on the inside of the top drawer. A recessed base of round tapered legs and apron provide stabile support while conveying an airy “floating” effect. Additional Maker Stamp (Declaration by Drexel...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century 6 Drawers Walnut High Chest Dresser W/ Porcelain Ball Pulls Mint!
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century 6 drawers walnut high chest dresser W/ Porcelain ball pulls mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Carved Ball and Claw Feet Flame Mahogany Book Matched Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombay 4 drawers flame mahogany ball and claw feet dresser chest by Drexel. Campaign style "carry" handles.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s Chest \ Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel Viewpoint 70 Gentlemen’s chest \ dresser. Tons of drawers for maximum storage. The left side drawers make a perfect jewelry storage space. R...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Walnut Chest with Concealed Mirror, Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Midcentury walnut chest with concealed mirror, Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexal, superior quality and construction, amazing design, three g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Walnut Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, ten-drawer dresser by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Four exposed drawers with original spherical ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Drexel Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Drexel dressers 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 dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers 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 dressers by John Widdicomb, Kent-Coffey, and Henredon. Prices for Drexel dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $795 and can go as high as $5,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,780.
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Questions About Drexel Dressers
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJuly 9, 2024What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the brand went out of business. In 2014, the last plant operated by Drexel Heritage — known to mid-century modern furniture collectors as Drexel Furniture — closed its doors. The North Carolina company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by an equity investor called KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.
Find vintage Drexel dressers, sofas, dining tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.