Drexel Furniture
American
While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer's story actually begins decades before its celebrated postwar-era Declaration line took shape.
In 1903, in the small town of Drexel in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, six partners came together to found a company that would become one of the country’s leading furniture producers. The first offerings from Drexel Furniture were simple: a bed, washstand and bureau all crafted from native oak wood, sold as a bedroom suite for $14.50.
One of Drexel’s early innovations was to employ staff designers, something the company initiated in the 1930s. This focus on design, which few other furniture companies were committing to at the time, allowed Drexel to respond to a variety of new and traditional tastes. This included making pieces inspired by historic European furniture, like the popular French Provincial–style Touraine bedroom and dining group that borrowed its curves from Louis XV-era furniture. Others replicated the ornate details of 18th-century chinoiserie or the embellishments of Queen Anne furniture. Always ready to adapt to new customer demands, during World War II, Drexel built a sturdy desk designed especially for General Douglas MacArthur.
In the postwar era, Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. In the 1970s, Drexel introduced high-end furniture in a Mediterranean style.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co. and more.
With the manufacturer’s success — spurred by its embrace of advertising in home and garden magazines — it opened more factories in both North and South Carolina. By 1957, the company that had started with a factory of 50 workers had 2,300 employees and was selling its furniture nationwide.
Drexel underwent a series of name changes in its long history. Its acquisition of Southern Desk Company in 1960 bolstered its production of institutional furniture for dormitories, classrooms, churches and laboratories.
In the following decades, contracts with government agencies, hotels, schools and hospitals brought its high-quality furniture to a global audience. U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers bought Drexel Enterprises in 1968, and it became Drexel Heritage Furnishings.
In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant, in Morganton, North Carolina, closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.
The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.
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Creator: Drexel
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Accent Tables - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded-Top Flame Mahogany Accent Tables - Set of 2
Vintage Drexel Heritage set of 2 Chippendale Chinoiserie style banded-top flame mahogany accen...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
MCM Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Dining Chairs for Upholstery, Set of 10
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Drexel Heritage Campaign Style High Back Walnut Dining Chairs For Upholstery - Set of 10
Featuring 10 mid century modern walnut dining chairs made by Drexel Herit...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Van Koert Designed Console/Cart
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single drawer rolling cart by Drexel in genuine mahogany. Wheels can come off to make a stationary console table.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Folding Tray Table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut folding table by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel c.1960s, USA. The rectangular folding table features a slatted x-base ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Parallel End Table Nightstand by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a small, stylish, and understated Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstand designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture's "Parallel Collection." This sleek piece showcases sc...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
PAIR OF DREXEL HERITAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDEBOARDS WHiCH ARE PART OF A SUITE
By Drexel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage pair of Drexel Heritage Furniture mid century modern Military Campaign style sideboards ...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
DREXEL HERITAGE 3 PIECE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY TV CABINET INC LIGHTs
By Drexel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage suite of Drexel Heritage Furniture mid century modern Military Campaign style display ca...
Category
20th Century English Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Refined simplicity designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel. The end tables are part of the Precedent collection that he produced in the 1950s. Professionally restored, stunning off whi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table
This side table measures: 28.75 wide x 20.75 deep x 17 inches high
All...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Vintage Drexel Heritage Coffee Table 70s
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great period coffee table with sophistication. Drexel Heritage open cage base in a current bamboo design topped with heavy straight bevel edge glass 3/4".
Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Single Mid-Century "Modulus" Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Behold the splendor of amber waves of wood grain with this gorgeous teak nightstand from Carolina's Drexel Furniture. Coming from their popular "Modulus" series, its laminated cubbyh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Contemporary Walnut End Tables - Pair
Each end table measures: 18 wide x 28 deep x 25.5 inches high
About Photos: We take our photos in a ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-cenutry barrel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, Precedent Collection features a black lacquered walnut frame with off-white cords that are woven into the back as an i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Cord
Drexel Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bedside chests
By Drexel
USA, 1968
Green lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 19"W x 1...
Category
1960s American Campaign Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mcm Black Laminate and Walnut Nesting Table Set
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century black laminate and walnut nesting table set
This set measures 38 wide x 38 deep x 16.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
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...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Rolling Bar Cart
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pistachio green rolling bar cart from the Precedent series by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1960.
3 tiered rolling cart featuring a textured glass top and casters.
Precedent by Drexel...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 78"W x 19"D x 30...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walnut Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall Drexel Declaration Full Headboard
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern full headboard designed by Stewart McDougall & Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Company, circa 1960's. This slatted bed frame is crafted i...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1970s
Carved oak, with glass shelves and original brass hardware...
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
1982 Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Chinoiserie End Table Black & Burl with Ormolu
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black painted end table or side table featuring black lacquered ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secrétaire À Abattant
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style drop-front secretary desk
By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection"
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved walnut, w...
Category
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar / Server Cart by Drexel Furniture, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency buffet / dry bar / server by drexel furniture, circa 1960s.
Features a flip open top with a black laminate serving area, a beautiful wo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
By Jim Peed, Drexel
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
STUNNING PATINA DREXEL HERITAGE RECTANGLE WALL MIRROR PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
By Drexel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Drexel Heritage rectangle wall mirror with lovely timber patina
Please note the delive...
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Drop Front Compartment 5 Drawer High Chest 46" Tall Dresser Mid Century MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drop Front Compartment 5 Drawer High Chest 46" Tall Dresser Mid Century MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Wicker Tolled Leather Brass Accents King Size Slight Bed Headboard MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Wicker Tolled Leather Brass Accents King Size Slight Bed Headboard MINT
Category
20th Century Philippine American Empire Drexel Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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:
...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary Desk / Bar / Bookshelf
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A unique and handsome Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration piece of furniture that can serve a multitude of uses as a desk, bar or bookshelf.
Measurements: 84" high, 36" wide and 19"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Drexel Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Drexel dresser, a true mid-century modern masterpiece. Crafted from high-quality walnut wood with a warm, rich finish, this 1960s piece features sleek lines, elegant brass pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Corinthian Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Neoclassical Vintage Drexel Furniture
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Glass, Burl
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Wood
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Blue Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bedside chests
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1970s
Blue lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 26...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands with Limed Oak Finish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Drexel feature hardwood construction, original limed oak finish, single dovetailed drawer with copper accented hardware, and unique str...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish vintage Chinoiserie black lacquer console table by Drexel, featuring intricate hand-painted landscapes and traditional motifs. Perfect for entryways or behind a sofa showcas...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Drexel Heritage Bamboo Bench Leather Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s Drexel Heritage Bamboo...
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1990s Drexel Furniture
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Cotton, Bamboo, Leather
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 in use . so rich and stylish .
Stunning color .I also have 2 additional side table from the same estate see photos . Manufactured by Drexel Chippendale...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
2 pc. Mid Century Surfboard Coffee Table by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960’s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Rare two part coffee table designed by John Van Koert for Drexel Furniture, as part of their class Profile series, circa 1960’s.
As the table consists of two separate pieces, it can...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Sandia Collection Jacobean Drop-Front Desk
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Drexel drop front desk from the Sandia Collection, circa 1960s. Interesting writing desk marrying the form of a Govenor Winthrop drop front desk with early English Jacobean...
Category
1970s American Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Empire or Egyptian Revival style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage, "Pavilion" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Walnut and birch, with e...
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Late 20th Century American Empire Drexel Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Giltwood
American Mid Century Modern Olive Wood Glass & Mirror Bookcase by Heritage Light
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant double door mirrored glass cabinet, lighted interior with black lacquer flat base comes with 3 thick glass shelves, its in gre...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Olive
Passage series campaign style side table by Drexel , USA 1980s
By Drexel
Located in ECHT, NL
Campaign style side table with two large drawers. Made from wood with oak veneer. The drawers have recessed hinged handles.
Made by Drexel in 1987.
This side table is part of the "Pa...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Et Cetera Rolling Burl Coffee Cocktail Table
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Esperanto Italian Dining Chairs 1960s Set of 8
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1960s Vintage Drexel Furniture
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Walnut
1970s Ming Style Carved Walnut Draw Leaf Alter / Console Tables by Drexel, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970S flip top console tables with Ming styling by Drexel Heritage. They open and slide into great serving surfaces! Form, function and fun!
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Late 20th Century American Ming Drexel Furniture
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection.
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Transforming a piece of Mid...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Drexel furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Drexel furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Drexel were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Henredon, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Lane Furniture. Prices for Drexel furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $16,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,230.
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Questions About Drexel Furniture
- 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.
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- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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.