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 oakwood, 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, reportedly closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.
The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.
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Creator: Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Buffet / Dry Bar / Server 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 w...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style hexagonal curved sectional sofa by Drexel.
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style large hexagonal curved sectional sofa By Drexel He...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage Drexel End Tables
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
A pair of Vintage Drexel end tables featuring beautifully detailed black lacquerware paint in incredible detail. A fine quality veneered top creates a b...
Category
1980s American Anglo-Japanese Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Pecan Wood Nightstand or End Table, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Plainview, NY
A high quality pair of nightstands by Dexel Heritage in campaign style. The Mid-Century pair of nightstands or end -tables are finely crafted of Pecan wood showing very nice wood grain. The nightstands feature a two door cabinet and one drawer for plenty of room to store items. The hardware pulls are original and made of brass. Each nightstand or table is signed inside the drawer and read "By Drexel". The back is also marked by Drexel and dated 10/29 by the manufacturer.
The Drexel pair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie or Campaign style off-white lighted display cabinet with faux wrapped rattan edges by Drexel. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a few dings or nicks in the finish and along the bottom edge of piece at floor but nothing major. There is also an overall yellowing or fading to the finish which we consider patina. The inside is purposefully a lighter color than the outside. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Is this a marvelous Display Cabinet? Yes! What about a stunning Bookcase? Yes! Could it be a wonderful China Hutch? Also, YES!! This gorgeous cabinet is comprised of a one-piece off-white painted unit with four lower doors (or 2 double doors) with antiqued brass plated rings or handles and open storage with a shelf behind each set of double doors. The top portion is lighted and features two tall narrow double doors with glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Signed Drexel Walnut Frame Floating Lounge Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Set of Six Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Centennial" dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall and produced by Drexel in the 1950s and 1960s. 2 arm chairs and 4 side ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four dining chairs by Drexel feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, beautiful cane backing, and vintage upholstery.??Complimentary drop leaf dining table ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
4 Dining Chairs Precedent for Drexel 239-4
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful chairs, I feel like they have a crossover look from a Neo Classical design to Midcentury Modern. They are in wonderful condition stamped and marked as you can see in the p...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Single Drawer Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern nightstand by Drexel features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with limed oak finish, single dovetailed drawer with copper accented hardware, an opened st...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Exotic Mindoro Wood Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size headboard in exotic Mindoro wood
By Milo Baughman for Drexel, "Perspective" Collection
USA, 1950s
Measures: 56.5"W x 1.75"D x 34"H.
...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
DREXEL HERITAGE Ming Treasures Mahogany Carved Chinoiserie Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Ming style rectangular dining table by Drexel Heritage, from the Ming Treasures Collection. Mahogany & veneers, carved & painted Chinoiserie sc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Ming Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Pair of Birds Eye Maple Mirrors by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Bird's eye maple mirrors by Drexel Heritage. These are stamped the "Avenues" line. Classic and elegant , these mirrors and they will never go out of style.
The bird's eye ma...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Wood, Mirror
Edward Wormley for Drexel Walnut Office File Cabinets
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of handsome, walnut, office, filing cabinets by Edward Wormley for Drexel roll on casters with front and top loading, drawer and hanging file storage. One cabinet is shallower a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern sofa by Drexel Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage blue upholstery with removable cushions, beautifully crafted armrests...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Drexel Mahogany Sideboard in excellent condition, the top having been recently French polished.
Simple yet sophisticated this be...
Category
Early 2000s American Hepplewhite Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
The Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront is as elegant as China cabinets come. This breakfront accentuates and compliments any setting. Built...
Category
1980s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Refinished
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer dresser chest
By Edward Wormley for Drexel, "Precedent" Collection
USA, 1948
Black lacquered elm wood, with original brass hard...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dry Bar Buffet Sideboard Campaign Style Preface by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage Dry Bar Buffet Sideboard Campaign Style Slide Top PREFACE By DREXEL
Featuring 4 drawers and 2...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
DREXEL Benchcraft Pecan Hexagonal Cabinet Accent Table
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century style hexagonal shaped cabinet accent table by Drexel, from their Benchcraft Collection. Pecan with a slightly distressed finish, inlaid & banded top, and brass ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage, "Devoncourt" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mah...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Dining Table John Van Koert Drexel Projection
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut dining table in great original condition, designed by John Van Koert for the Drexel Projection line, circa...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Campaign Style Oak Double Pedestal Desk
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Drexel Campaign style oak desk raised on double pedestal with drawers, gilt metal handles, brown leather embossed writing desk top, "Drexel" maker marks to inside. Measures: 30" H x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Drexel Serving Bar
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
A very unusual Vintage Drexel Serving Bar featuring amazing hand painted decorative designs that extend all of the way around the cart and all of this i...
Category
1980s American Anglo-Japanese Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Covington Park Collection Serpentine Form Marble Top Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Drexel Heritage Covington Park Collection serpentine form, marble top sideboard cabinet.
Inlaid mahogany. The sideboard's marble top lifts off for transportation or storage.
The ...
Category
20th Century American Regency Drexel Furniture
Materials
Marble
Midcentury "Perspective" Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel´s “Perspective” collection in the United States, circa 1950s. This dresser has been constructed from an exotic and beautiful Mindoro wood imported from the Philippines and belongs to one of the designer's most Exclusive Design lines. The dresser features eight wide dovetailed drawers that feature structurally detailed pulls in the form of lips that adorn the edge of the drawers. The case sits on solid conical legs that perfectly complement the structure. Due to their design and versatility, this dresser will cover your storage needs in your home. It still has the original manufacturer’s label. Matching chests of drawers...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Midcentury "Artistry" Dining Table and Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury dining table with six chairs from the "Artistry" collection by Drexel Furniture Co. Produced circa 1959, the set consists of four side c...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This desk has been built from the highest quality walnut wood and ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern 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
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. A chip on the back of one leg has been repaired. It has been cleaned and re-Danish oiled. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
We have a DECLARATION to make!!! A DREXEL declaration, that is!! We have a stunning vintage mid-century modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall to offer to you!!! It is comprised of gorgeous walnut with stunning wood grain and features wonderful, cut out sculpted slats across the front of headboard and a lower stretcher. You’ll just need a Hollywood frame to complete it OR hang it on the wall! Modern box springs & mattresses are taller than they used to be and it’s a fabulous way to show off the headboard! It is going to add just the right splash of mid-century modern magnificence to any bedroom in your home where you will be sure to sleep in stylish splendor.
Kipp Stewart, a celebrated American designer, born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania did not lead a charmed childhood. Sent to California to live with distant relatives at a young age, you could call him a self-made man. His furniture designing fate was sealed at 15 when hitchhiking to school he passed a storefront shop and studio on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles with pencil industrial drawings in the windows and fell in love with them. Kipp worked hard, turning down a track and field scholarship at USC and instead enrolled at Chouinard Art Institute in the late 1940s. Again, he worked very hard days and nights becoming a renowned artist, architect, and award-winning designer. He currently resides in Carmel, California and is still painting.
Alexander Stewart Orton MacDougall was born in the late 1920s in Pasadena and grew up in a Green and Green house which he credits for his fascination and love of design. Judged early with a learning disability which he obviously overcame, Stewart attended Chouinard Art Institute after a short time in the Navy. He then went to work for Victor Gruen and Associates where he met his mentor Rudolf Baumfeld who had studied under Le Courbusier...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Elm, Walnut
Minimalist Walnut Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, Declaration Line
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional minimalist low profile walnut coffee table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel - Declaration line, circa 1960s. The table has both a gorgeous tone and grain which is contrasted...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM Sears Symphony Coll by Drexel Green Upholstered & Cane Lounge Chair
By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Sears & Roebuck by Drexel Symphony Collection lounge chair with original silk like green upholstery and walnut t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley for Drexel Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Edward Wormley for Drexel, "Precedent" Collection
USA, 1940s
Black lacquered elm wood, with original...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Barney Flagg for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Triple Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long dresser or credenza
By Barney Flagg for Drexel, "Parallel" Collection
USA, 1961
Mea...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
DREXEL HERITAGE Dark Gold Painted Wood French Provincial King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style king size headboard by Drexel Heritage, from their Bordeaux line. Solid wood painted a darker shade of gold, decoratively carved pierced design with a serpe...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Twelve-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style twelve-drawer dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1970s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hard...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campaign Accolade Triple Dresser with Mirror by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Accolade campaign dresser with mirror by Drexel Heritage. Features 9 spacious drawers with inlaid brass drawer pulls. Dresser is on wheels.
Mirror measures 33.7...
Category
1970s American Campaign Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Mahogany and Grasscloth Credenza Dresser
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, mahogany, credenza dresser by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint features a custom grasscloth facade treatment that contrasts nicely with his signature round brass plated...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Grasscloth, Mahogany
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Drexel Flame Mahogany Flip Top Rolling Buffet Sideboard Dry Bar
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
VTG Drexel Flame mahogany flip top rolling buffet sideboard dry bar server cart
Approximate Measurements in Inches
40" wide with top closed. ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut and Burl Wood Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
USA, 1983
Burl wood and walnut frame, with carved Asian detail, and beveled glass mirror.
Me...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Rare Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart Mac Dougall Walnut Nightstands
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, unbelievably rare pair of A-frame figured walnut nightstands by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Top...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage Burl Nighstands
By Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Walnut with sculpted grain and black lacquer accents make these nightstands very dramatic. With storage below and a drink shelf for nightcaps. The drink sh...
Category
20th Century Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Drexel, United States, 1940s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech, and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, United States, 1940s.
Measure: seat hei...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Drexel Sun Coast Brass Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall, USA
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Travis Court Mahogany Ornate Urn Wall / Mantle/Fire Pl. Mirror by Drexel, C1940s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Travis Court Mahogany Ornate Urn Wall / Mantle / Fire Place Mirror by Drexel, Circa 1940s.
Very good vintage condition. Measures 51" in width and 41.5" i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Precedent End Tables
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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" ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Drexel Heritage Hispana Brutalist Walnut Nightstand Chest Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Hispana Drexel Heritage low chest, nightstand or side table, circa 1960s. Made of walnut featuring two drawers with paneled fronts, brass knocker pulls, and turned bun feet. Item number 493-312-6.
Drexel Furniture Company was established 1903 in Drexel, North Carolina. Although Samuel Huffman managed the enterprise, he and five other men founded the business with an investment of $14,000. By 1935, Sam Huffman died, and his son Robert O. Huffman became president.
The younger Huffman made several changes in operations, including manufacturing medium-priced furniture instead of low-priced and spending more on advertising. By 1950, Drexel had grown from a small factory of fifty workers who made dressers and washstands to being a leading manufacturer in traditional and modern furniture.
In the process, the company had partnered with other manufacturers to create new product lines. In 1951, for instance, Drexel acquired Table Rock Furniture and Heritage Furniture Company, and in 1956, Morganton Furniture Company. By 1957, Drexel employed 2,300 workers, and its furniture was sold nationwide in approximately 2,500 stores.
By the late 1960s, the company manufactured laboratory, dormitory and hospital...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Set of Five Centennial Dining Chairs for Drexel Circa 1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of five walnut dining chairs designed by Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Centennial line, circa 1960s.
Arm chairs measure 21" w...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Drexel Furniture makes high-quality furniture in a variety of styles. The company's vintage pieces are highly sought after by collectors. You can find a wide range of Drexel Furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Drexel Heritage furniture is considered quality is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, the company does produce pieces from carefully selected materials. Many made decades ago still remain in good condition today. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Drexel Heritage furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Drexel Furniture was known for the use of oak wood, native to the area in North Carolina where the company was based. Their attention to quality and detail highlighted the beauty of the wood they used. Browse a variety of Drexel Furniture pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024No, Drexel furniture is not still in business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors. The company was purchased by United Furniture and rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, United Furniture's parent company, Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy, and Drexel ceased production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Drexel Heritage no longer makes furniture and the company has gone out of business. The last company to own Drexel was Heritage Home Group who filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. It has since gone out of business and sold its headquarters and showroom. Shop a collection of authentic Drexel furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the company went out of business. In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant in Morganton, North Carolina, reportedly closed its doors when the Heritage Home Group purchased it. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Although a Chinese manufacturer called Samson Holdings bought the Heritage Home Group, production of Drexel furniture never resumed. On 1stDibs, find a variety 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.