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Drexel Side 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
Vintage 1960's Drexel Declaration Side Table by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960's Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration walnut side table. Marked 1963. Ebonized band detail to base. Small marks to top. Very good condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Walnut

One Drawer End or Side Table Oxford Square by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
From one of the most stylish line of furniture produced by Drexel, this Oxford square end, or side table is in original, clean and ready to use condition. The table has an open storage space (9.75 in H) over one large drawer. The pecan wood case features the signature faux inlay design, and brass colored metal corners and recessed bail style drawer pull, on bun style feet. 1970's mod meets classic campaign style, equals Drexel Oxford Square...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Side Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Ash Side Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
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 Side Tables

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Ash

Drexel Heritage Carved Mahogany Hollywood Regency Clover-Shaped Occasional Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency chinoiserie occasional table from the connoisseur line by Drexel Heritage. The table features beautiful mahogany wood grain, a unique clover shape, and n...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Mahogany

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 Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair Et Cetera Chinoiserie Burl & Black Lacquer Side or End Tables By Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking pair of elegant ‘Et Cetera’ single drawer side tables in the Chinoiserie style having black lacquer tops and frames that feature hand painted gold details throughout. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Side Tables

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Brass

Round Side Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round walnut side table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel c.1960s, USA. The table features a walnut book matched table top and a pedestal base with ebonized wood band...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Walnut

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 Side Tables

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Wood

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Birch, Walnut

Campaign Tray Tables by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, 1960s, Refinished, Signed
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Renowned designers Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart created the folding campaign tray table for Drexel Furniture Company in the 1960s as part of the 'Declaration' line of furnitur...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Walnut

Drexel Suncoast Side, End Table Designed by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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 Side Tables

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Aluminum

Drexel Heritage ‘Et Cetera’ Side Tables - a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A matching pair of Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie side table cabinets from their Et Cetera collection. Beveled black glass tops are framed with a border of beautifully figured oak, rais...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Campaign Folding Tables
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in New York, 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 Side Tables

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Walnut

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Side Tables, Circa 1970s, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1970s Drexel Heritage Furnishing campaign style side tables. Excellent vintage condition. Measurements are 21.25"W x 25.75"D x 25"H...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Side Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Parallel End Table Nightstand by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a stylish and understated Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstand designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture's "Parallel Collection". This sleek piece showcases sculpted wood accents, concealed vertical drawer handles, and elegantly upturned edges surrounding the drawers. By Barney Flagg for Drexel, "Parallel" Collection, markers mark on back as "900 630- 2 PARALLEL BY DREXEL...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Parallel Nightstands
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Roanoke, VA
Rare pair of Drexel Parallel group nightstands. Walnut and glass topped nightstands from Drexel's Parallel Group having two dovetailedy drawers, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Walnut

Vintage 1970s Drexel Parsons Black and Gold Oil Drop Lacquered Side Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1970s Drexel black and gold lacquered oil drop finish Parsons rectangular wood side tables. Original finish in a distinctive oil drop technique featuring free-form gold spe...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Lacquer, Wood

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern "Parallel" Side Table by Barney Flagg
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Walnut Side Table by Kipp Stewart and Macdougall for Drexel Declaration
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely walnut occasional table designed by Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel's Declaration collection, dating from the late 1950s. The end table features natural walnut...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Walnut

Edward Wormley Pair of Nightstands Precedent Line Drexel, 1950s / 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Camden, ME
Edward Wormley pair of nightstands for the Precedent collection by Drexel, circa 1947 The pair of silver elm nightstands have been refinished in a blac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Side Tables

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Brass

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table By Drexel Heritage USA, late 20th century Cream la...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Side Tables

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Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black & Burl & Ormolu End Tables, a Pair
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this Extraordinary pair of end tables!!! This is a gem by Drexel, from their ET Cetera line. It is comprised of two rectangular wood frames Tables with high...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Gold, Ormolu

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 Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Entryway Table Van Koert Model NºK74-4 Turquoise Boomerang Vintage Mid-Century
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful and original color and finish, shows some wear all around with some chipping / losses to the turquoise painted finish, but still very presentable. Model Nº K74-4 is fro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Wood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Composite" Swag Tri-Leg Side Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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 Side Tables

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Rosewood, Elm, Walnut

1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s MCM walnut wedge table tripod base designed by Barney Flagg Parallel for Drexel, Beautiful sculptural design. Dove tail joinery. Stamped u...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Walnut

Set of 3 Drexel "Et Cetera" Side Tables With Tinted Glass Top & Casters
By Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
Rare set of 3 Drexel "Et Cetera" side tables with tinted glass top on casters. Slight imperfections due to age. Glass has some light scratches but not noticeable. Middle table has so...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Two-Tier Side Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
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 Side Tables

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Cherry

"Esperanto" Side Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Hexagon shaped wooden side table with slate top in a arabesque design by Drexel.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Side Tables

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Slate

Edward Wormley Precedent End Tables
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley tiered end tables precedent line for Drexel. An early pair of Edward Wormley modernism designed end tables. Architecturally brilliant and stunning these tables...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Side Tables

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Leather, Elm

Drexel Furniture Chippendale Collection Burled Mahogany Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A charming Drexel Furniture Chippendale Collection burled mahogany side table in good vintage condition. Measures 22" in width, 26" in depth and 22" ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Side Tables

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Mahogany

Drexel Flame Mahogany Banded Chippendale Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Chippendale flame Mahogany side table with banded top. One table Features one large drawer with with two drop down drawer pulls. The second table is larger and without draw...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Drexel Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Drexel side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Drexel side 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 side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side 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 side tables by Brown Saltman, Henredon, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Drexel side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $8,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,300.
Questions About Drexel Side Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Drexel Heritage and Drexel Furniture are the same thing. The company began as Drexel Heritage, but changed their name in 2017 to reflect their shift toward producing contemporary as well as traditional furniture. You'll find a range of Drexel 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 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 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. 

    Find vintage Drexel Furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.

    Find vintage Drexel dressers, sofas, dining tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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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