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
Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Commode, Console or Chest of Drawers. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with lacquered and gilt columns and a marble top. The...
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Drexel Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1987 Drexel Furniture Breakfront. Features a blend of Chippendale and Federal styling with open pediment trophy finial over an illumined showcase, supported by a lower cabine...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Drexel Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Klismos Regency Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Drexel Furniture Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Klismos Regency Style Dining Chairs. Four side chairs and two scroll arm captain chairs
Measure 19.5" in width, 21" in depth...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart "Declaration" Walnut Nightstands by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Biscayne” Walnut Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
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 designs...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style triple dresser or credenza
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 70"W x 21"D x ...
Category
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair
Offered for sale is a vintage pair of elegant Drexel Heritage Expectations Chests or shallow cabinets that ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Pedestal Side Table, Circa 1960s
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern pedestal side table
By Kipp Stewart for Drexel, "Declaration" Line
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous starburst walnut top, with solid walnut pedestal.
...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” 10-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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 desi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Black lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes, and original Asian-inspired br...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large John Van Koert coffee Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
38" wide x 16" tall, large walnut coffee table. John Van Korea for Drexel. This table has been refinished but maintains two flaws (photographed and shown in video), otherwise excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six wood and green velvet dining room chairs or side chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.75"H x 20.75"W...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Drexel Mahogany Banded Top Brass Pulls 12 Drawers 75" Long Dresser Credenza MINT
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Mahogany Banded Top Brass Pulls 12 Drawers 75" Long Dresser Credenza MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six of Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved solid mahogany frames, with ivory Damask upholstered seat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Drexel
USA, 1950s
Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Shelves a...
Category
1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved mahogany, with glass front doors and original bra...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet
By Drexel Heritage, "Ming Treasures" Collection
...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved flame mahogany, with original brass hardware...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel
USA, 1949
Gorgeous mahogany, with carved solid mahogany pedestals, and brass-capped feet....
Category
1940s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman
Manufacturer: Drexel
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specifications: Wood
Condition
This Milo Baughman dresser for Drexel is in excellent restor...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Dresser or Credenza, Circa 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style long dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 78.25"W x 20...
Category
1970s American Louis XVI Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1950s
Gorgeous mahogany, with carved mahogany pedestals, and brass-capped feet...
Category
1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Bicentennial Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawers Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful bed side chest of drawers / nightstand from the prestigious Drexel's Bi Centennial Collection.
Very good vintage condition with few signs of use. Measures 23.5" in widt...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut toned five drawer dresser with top drawer divider bins and two divided bins to the center drawer. This well-crafted Mid Century piece is very functional with plenty of stora...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Iconic Mid Century Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960
s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century desk, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, circa 1960's. This stylish desk features a two tier top, the upper section having two sliding doors, that open to rev...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Drexel Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Provincial Style Mahogany and Partial Gilt and Cream king size headboard
Measures 78" in width , 37" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint
Stereo Record Cabinet by Edward Wormley / Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted two door stereo record cabinet in mahogany with a medium toned walnut finish having brass pulls . Inside the olive green painted finish gives the piece a stunning...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Elegant sculpted black lacquered frames, with walnut seat ba...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Pecan 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Pecan...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Campaign style cabinet from the accolade line by Drexel. Item features beautiful wood grain, brass accents, 1 drawer and 1 double door storage cabinet, solid brass hardware, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Declaration Ten Drawer Low Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut triple dresser from the desirable declaration line designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel in the 1950s. On the right are fou...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Style Inlaid Drop Front Bar Cabinet by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous vintage art deco style inlaid drop front bar cabinet by Drexel Heritage, circa 1980s. Very rare to find and in remarkable original vintage condition. Incredible ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Drexel Declaration Cabinet
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century cabinet manufactured by Drexel, circa 1960s. This piece is a part of Drexel’s ‘Declaration’ line designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall. Made from rich walnut wo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Drexel
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage set of four federal style dining side chairs from Drexel's New Travis Court collection circa 1946. These klismos style chairs feature an x-form and scrolled back, saber leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Mahogany
Drexel Chinoiserie Executive Campaign Desk Brass Leather Faux Bamboo
By Drexel
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A stunning Chinoiserie style Campaign desk by Drexel, 1960s. Fully marked, the desk features hand painted details, bas relief figures, a three panel leather top, brass hardware and g...
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie armoire dresser, linen press, or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved walnut and burl wood, with orig...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style mauve, green & beige bird fabric, a pair. Beautiful conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
John Van Koert for Drexel - Profile - Walnut Extension Dining Table - 3 Leaves
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel designed sculptural & sophisticated architectural form model K-42-4 dining table, designed as part of the classic Profile series. This large walnut extensio...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Trenton, NJ
Timeless design meets everyday functionality in this Mid-Century Full-Size Drop Front Storage Headboard, attributed to Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration. A masterful blend of beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchair or dining captain chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measu...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Drexel Dresser Gentleman’s Chest Meridian Collection
By Drexel
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning MidCentury dresser / gentleman's chest designed by James Bouffard for Drexel circa 1960's from the Meridian collection features a top drawer with divider. Makers Label on th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 35” H x 79” W x 30.75” D
Seat Height (inches): 18”
Arm Height (inches): 28.25"
All items s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Drexel Heritage Corinthian Elm King Size Sleigh Bed
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Drexel Heritage Corinthian King Size Sleigh Style Bedframe.
These are very well-made and solid pieces. Made of solid wood with Ash Burl Venee...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,415 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Declaration Nightstands by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an exceptional pair of all original Mid-Century Modern nightstands side tables, designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Drexel furniture. They are part of the Decl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Leather Top Writing Desk with Matching Desk Chair
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely Drexel vintage writing desk in the French Louis XV style includes a matching Louis XV style chair and displays lovely French Provincial style having curvaceous cabriole l...
Category
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1950s
Gorgeous book-matched mahogany, with carved solid mahogany pedestals, an...
Category
1950s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage chrome spindle armchairs with casters by Drexel, USA, 1970s. 2 available
By Drexel
Located in Hastings, GB
Unusual chrome spindle armchairs with casters, by Drexel, USA, 1970s: two available.
The original velvet upholstery is a very subtle blush colour...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Drexel Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Pecan Wood Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign extension dining table
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful book-matched pecan wood, with brass accents.
Measures: 40"W ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous banded mahogany top, with carved mahogany pedestals, a...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back arm chairs or dining captain chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Meas...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Architectural Mid Century Night Table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century nightstand designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel. This nightstand features two levels, the top being a one drawer case, the lower level is a ext...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorge...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Accolade extendable dining set
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a handsome Drexel dining set that displays brass accents on the curves. It's also expandable and has leaves, so you can alter it's size for e...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,900 / set
Vintage Modern Black
Burl Drexel Heritage 3 Pc Lighted Wall Display or Vitrine
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Modern Drexel Heritage 3 piece lighted wall display, vitrine, or storage unit comprised of black & burl wood, glass front & side doors, glass shelves with double pl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carved Ball and Claw Feet Flame Mahogany Book Matched Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombay 4 drawers flame mahogany ball and claw feet dresser chest by Drexel. Campaign style "carry" handles.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Oak, with inlaid burl wood parquet top.
Measures: 75.5"W x 45.5"D x 29"...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Burl, Oak
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 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.
- What is a shaggy rug called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What a shaggy rug is called varies. Many people refer to these types of floor coverings as high-pile rugs, as pile is the name for the soft fibers that form the surface of rugs. You may also sometimes see people refer to high-pile rugs as shag rugs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of rugs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 3, 2025Yes, Drexel Furniture and Drexel Heritage are the same company. While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer was actually established in the early 1900s in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Morganton, Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co.
During the 1960s, after being acquired by the Furnishings Group of Champion International, the company’s name was changed to Drexel Heritage. In 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.
Find vintage Drexel dining chairs, buffets and other furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJuly 9, 2024What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the brand went out of business. In 2014, the last plant operated by Drexel Heritage — known to mid-century modern furniture collectors as Drexel Furniture — closed its doors. The North Carolina company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by an equity investor called KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.
Find vintage Drexel dressers, sofas, dining tables and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Drexel furniture, search your piece for maker's markings. They may be on the back or base, inside of a drawer or under a tabletop or seat. Most pieces will display the Drexel brand name. Other information is often included in the stamp. For example, you will sometimes see the date of production listed either backward or forward and/or a style or collection name. By looking up this information in trusted online resources, you can learn more about your piece. An alternative approach is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect your furniture. Explore a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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. - 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.
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