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Drexel Tables

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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
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous book-matched inlaid walnut top, with solid waln...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Tables

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Walnut

Drexel Extendable Top Liquor Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Drexel Extendable Top Liquor/Bar Cabinet with brass accents. This Piece has a nice finished back so it can easily be floated. This piece can be wheeled around a home with minimal eff...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Attractive white elm drop leaf dining table, designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent series, manufactured by Drexel. The table features two large drop leaves, eac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

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Elm

Masculine Inlaid Wood Rectangular End Table with Geometric Decoration
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome rectangular inlaid wood end table having stunning geometric design and brass medallions in each corner on top of square legs that are eq...
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1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Wood

Kipp Stewart Walnut Coffee Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, American, circa 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Wood, Walnut

1960s Drexel Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Parsons Table
By Drexel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
1960s Drexel ET Cetera Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Chinoiserie Coffee or Side Parsons Table The vintage brown leather wrapped brass nail head studded side or coffee table was made i...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Drexel Tables

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Brass

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Carved oak, with bur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Oak, Burl

Drexel Walnut and glass Side Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Round Walnut Side Table. Recessed glass top and painted green wood dowels give this little table just the right look! Very nice original conditio...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of Drexel Turquoise Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of sea foam green / turquoise three drawer nightshades with brass accents and base by Drexel.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Wood

Drexel Chippendale pair Mahogany Sofa Tables 1970s USA
By Drexel
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Georgian style sofa tables .Solid Mahogany . Beautiful warm color on the wood . Manufactured by Drexel Chippendale series .1970s USA . I also have the matching Co...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Tables

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Mahogany

Drexel Chippendale Coffee table and 2 insert Tables 1970s
By Drexel
Located in Den Haag, NL
Look at this beathiful set of tables ,Georgian in style .Solid Mahogany . Coffee table comes with a magazine rack , and 2 small side tables .fits underneath the larger table .Ideal i...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Tables

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Mahogany

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk This desk measures: 52 wide x 42 deep x 31 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches ?All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern pedestals or plant stands In the manner of Milo Baughman By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched burled olive wood, with ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Directoire Style Painted Accent Table with Slide
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Directoire-style accent table, by Drexel, having an ivory painted finish showing natural wear. Its round top over an apron containing a slide, raised on a trio of sabre legs....
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Mid-20th Century American Directoire Drexel Tables

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Wood

Expertly Restored- Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Tulip Side Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Wood, Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel mid century walnut drop leaf dining table This table measures: 71 wide x 42 deep x 30 inches high, e...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1956
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern black lacquered extension dining table By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1956 Measures: 54"W x 36"D x 29.75...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Walnut, Lacquer

Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Cocktail Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Crotch Mahogany Butler's Coctail Table by Drexel. Measures 42.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 18" in height open, 33" in width, 22" in depth and 23.25" in height close.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table
By Drexel
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Drexel Heritage Regency Style Leather And Mahogany Game Table Dimensions : 29" Tall X 36.5" Long X 26" Wide This game table was made by Drex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Drexel Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Smart, sophisticated and stylish side, or end table designed by Kipp Stewart four Drexel as part of the classic Suncoast series. This table features two tiers, the lower ( 13 in H ) ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

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Aluminum

Vintage Drexel Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Leather Top Desk
By Drexel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 30 in W: 60 in D: 27 in An exquisite French Louis XV-style leather-top desk by Drexel, featuring stunning chinoiserie hand-painted decorations that add an air of so...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Drexel Tables

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Low Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Low Table with Gilt Chin...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Drexel Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with gorgeous book-matched top and carved cabriole legs. Measures: 6...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Drop Leaf Dining Table One Leaf
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable drop leaf dining table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. Features richly grained, walnut, clean lines characteristic of classic...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Walnut

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

DREXEL Console Sofa Table with Ottomans
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 ...
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1970s Queen Anne Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel declaration mid century walnut corner desk This desk measures: 52.5 wide x 40.25 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Drexel Heritage Burlwood and Brass Pedestals, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Burlwood and Brass Pedestals, a Pair Offered for sale is a pair of burlwood-matched grain Drexel Heritage pedestals w...
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1980s American Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Drexel, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart By Edward Wormley For Dunbar,. Offered is a handsome mid century blond wood bar cart or serving cart from the Precedent series designed by Edward Wormley ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Wood

Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Collection Chinoiserie Black Gold & Burl Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black & gold painted & burl coffee table with beveled glass insert to...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Drexel French Regency Louis XVI White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style nightstands or end tables By Drexel USA, Circa 1950s White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. M...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Drexel Tables

Materials

Brass

Drexel Eastrend Pecan and Burl Biedermeier Style Pedestal Cocktail Side Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel, Henredon, Karl Johan
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The possibilities are endless for this American made Drexel Eastrend occasional table. This is the first piece we've ever seen from the line and struggled to find any information ab...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Drexel Dateline Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Dateline mid century walnut dining table The table measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches All piec...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut

MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous MCM Sun Coast two-tier cantilever end table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good refinished vintage condition (I believe the wood is cherry, bu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut, Cherry

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their "Declaration" line by Drexel has legs set outside of the case in a manner similar to Nie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th C. Regency Style Drexel Black & Gold Drop Leaf Rolling Server Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Regency style Drexel black & gold detailed drop leaf rolling server, dry bar, or beverage cart. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind th...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Revival Drexel Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960s John Dickinson et Cetera Series Coffee Table John Dickinson Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare John Dickinson designed Faux-Book Coffee Table for Drexel, part of the short lived Rare et Cetera series. Three large stacked Shakespeare books make up the tabletop, with the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Oak

Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Regency Louis XVI style walnut extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 56"W x 40"D x 29.13"H. Extends up to 91.5"W with 11.75" leav...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick hard high gloss black lacquer console sofa table by Drexel MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration midcentury Walnut Dining Table This dining table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25 deep x 26.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches All p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Two-Tier Side Table, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted cherry wood two-tier occasional side table or nightstand By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1950s M...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Drexel Walnut Veneer Two Tier Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic vintage walnut veneer two tier bar cart having 2 tiers and lovely scalloped bottoms and stunning pattern to the grain. By Drexel and called "Tourinelle" design. On casters.
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Modern Marble-Top End Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury end table features quality Drexel construction with spacious shelved cabinet storage. Vintage marble-top creates a beautiful contrast with the vintage walnut ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Marble

Modernist Chinoiserie Style End Table
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist Chinoiserie design by Drexel Heritage with an embossed composite Asian scene on top of a parquet pattern parsons table base.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman storage coffee table, Today,s Living line by Drexel in Birch wood with solid turned legs. Flip-up tops for storage, beveled corners.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Ash Side Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile, Mid-Century Modern, ash side table by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint features a protruding lower level at 15.75 inches ht.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

Materials

Ash

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Composite" Swag Tri-Leg Side Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Wilton, CT
This charming and captivating side table was designed by Kipp Stewart and manufactured by Drexel for their “Composite” series circa 1960’s. Beautifully crafted in walnut wood, this t...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Elm, Walnut

Pair of Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Campaign Folding Tables
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century CampaignStyle Folding Tray Top End Tables (STEWART & KIPP STUART for DREXEL) (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut

Stewart MacDougal Kipp Stewart Drexel Octagon Side Table Walnut a Pair
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougal walnut side tables. Solid walnut and walnut veneer, incredibly well made. Octagonal top with a round base supported by eight sculptural sla...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Walnut

Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Deland, FL
Produced by Drexel Sun Coast this coffee table, designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, is an exquisite example of early American mid-century de...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Walnut

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...
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Wood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration MCM Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table This table measures: 60 wide x 17.75 deep x 27.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27 inc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Tables

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Walnut

Lorin Jackson for Drexel Reverse Quatrefoil Base Pedestal Table
By Lorin Jackson, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut pedestal dining table with reverse quatrefoil base, designed by Lorin Jackson & Lee Stone for Drexel. Jackson is best known for his designs for Grosfe...
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1960s American Vintage Drexel Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Drexel Fontanella Bookmatched Top Fruitwood Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Drexel Fontanella Bookmatched Top Fruitwood Coffee Table, cocktail Table. Measures 50" in width, 20" in depth, 17" in height.  
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Drexel Tables

Materials

Cherry

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early, modernist Edward Wormley for Drexel coffee table in a trapezoid shape made for the Precedent Collection.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

Materials

Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Drexel tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Henredon, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Milo Baughman. Prices for Drexel tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,850.
Questions About Drexel Tables
  • 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.

    Find vintage Drexel dining chairs, buffets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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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