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 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
$800 Sale Price / item
63% Off
Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV Console Entertainment Center Cabinet 868-960 72"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage Cabochon TV console / entertainment center / bar or liquor cabinet featuring post modern styling. Made from whitewashed oak with paneled doors over an iron ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Iron
Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant vintage Drexel Brittany Heritage armoire, crafted in carved wood, featuring intricate floral and shell carvings and ample storage.
Design: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Heritage Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful burled...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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 Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful carved mahogany, with ebonized trim, and original brass hardware.
Measu...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Drexel Et Cetera Furniture Collection Gilded Lily Cigarette Table
By Drexel
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Art Nouveau and Arthur Court inspired cast aluminum side table, with an aged gilt finish. Base is comprised of three flowering lilies with int...
Category
1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$633 Sale Price
35% Off
2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Provincial Walnut Bedside Chests Nest Tables
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
2 mid century French Provincial / Louis XVI style side tables by Drexel Heritage, circa 1968. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with matchbook crossbanded tops. One of the...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional six drawer chest of drawers designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for Drexel as part of the iconic Declaration series, circa 1950/60’s.
The dresser features t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet
Hutch
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Buffet & Hutch
Buffet measures: 48.5 wide x 20 deep x 67.25
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Consensus Mid Century Pecan and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel heritage consensus mid century pecan and brass 9 drawer lowboy dresser.
Dresser measures: 72 wide x 18.75 deep x 30.5 inches high.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage ET Cetera Collection Chinoiserie Black Gold
Burl Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Drexel Heritage ET Cetera collection chinoiserie black & gold painted & burl coffee table with beveled glass insert to...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Modern China Cabinet by Declaration from Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern china cabinet from the Declaration line by Drexel features hardwood construction, beautiful walnut veneer with original finish, two adjustable milk glass shel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
$1,815 Sale Price
44% Off
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
Chinese Chippendale Drexel Heritage Octagon Center or Dining Table w/Glass Top
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Drexel Heritage octagon walnut toned wood fretwork pedestal base with octagon shaped glass top with ogee edge. Beautiful condition, kee...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Drexel Chippendale Style Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Side Table. Feature a single top drawer and a double door lower cabinet.
Measures: 24.5" in w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel "Declaration" Walnut Sideboard with Lit Topper
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A standout piece from the iconic "Declaration" line by Drexel, this walnut sideboard showcases clean Mid-Century Modern design with signature sculpted pulls and rich walnut grain. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Green Ceramic and Walnut Side End Tables - Pair
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Green Ceramic and Walnut Side End Tables - Pair
Each side table measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 20.5 inches high
Excellent Vintage Condition.
W...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Pr. Barcelona Style Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Barcelona style lounge chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Like the iconic Mies chair, but the American designed and made version. These chairs are actually mu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Cabinet Style Pair of Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign cabinet style nightstands or end or side tables with brass plated hardware. Beautiful condit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved oak, with bur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak, Burl
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Green Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dining table in green lacquered walnut
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 74.75"W x 46.25"D x 29.25"H.
Professionally r...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Cream lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes, painted faux marble top, and o...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This nicely upholstered pair of bergere are made by the Drexel Heritage Furniture Company. They are made in the French Provincial style.
They have upholstered arms for added comfort...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Miint Pair of Stunning 4 Drawer Drexel Solid Mahogany Bachelor Chests Dressers
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Miint Pair of Stunning 4 Drawer Drexel Solid Mahogany Bachelor Chests Dressers
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser, credenza, or sideboard
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass ha...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Elegant sculpted black lacquered frames, with walnut seat b...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
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
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line Walnut Coffee Table/ Bench
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kipp Stewart for Drexel 75" long Walnut Coffee Table. Long and Sleek! Nice Scale and only 16" deep! Original finish shows scratches but overall presents well. Add a cushion to us...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Oak Parquet Top Dining Table (chairs available)
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a large dining table. The top Is styled like parquet.
The elbows on the table are carved and they end in a bun foot.
It has 2 leaves that's 24 x 44 each.
The table extends to...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Flame Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style double pedestal extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany top, with satinwood ba...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
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
Extraordinary Vintage Inlaid Bar Cabinet from Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Hartville, OH
Just a great piece. Very rare to find. Incredible inlaid drop down front, mirrored interior with two drawers below. Nearly Impossible to replicate this piece. Remarkable original vin...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 21.25"W x 22.5"D...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Empire Carved Fruitwood Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or Louis XVI style highboy dresser, lingerie chest, or semainier
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Fruitwood, with carved columns, and origi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950
s MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern freestanding sculptural pyramid form bookshelf or room divider designed by John Van Koert for Drexel and manufactured in 1956. The walnut frame and shelves, retai...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Weatherwood Collection Campaign Style End Table Cabinet or Chest
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Drexel weatherwood Collection Campaign style end table, cabinet, or chest with one drawer, 2 doors with brass plated hardware, and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Mid Century Drexel Cabernet Series Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Mid Century Drexel Cabernet Series Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables.
Measures 26" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables
Measures 25.5" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height. Both have same color tone stain tone. Just photo lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Oak
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel “dateline” Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of 2 genuine 1950s Drexel Dateline dining chairs feature solid mahogany wood with fabric upholstery. They were produced for a short amount of tim...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bombe Form Bureau With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Drexel
USA, 1968
Gorgeous carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
Category
1960s American Georgian Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60
s
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century night table designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for Drexel as part of the iconic Declaration series. The nightstand features a walnut case with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands
By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection"
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved walnut with shell motif, hand-painted floral acce...
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a beautiful and rare chair mid century classic design , in solid walnut great condition simple elegant by Drexel part of the Declaration Linenice sculpted back solid and stur...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Consensus Dresser Campaign Style Mid Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970's Drexel Consensus...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950
s Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent Collection" Slipper Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Drexel , part of his Precedent Collection. The silver elm frames have been ebonized at some point, and reupholstere...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign 9 Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless style to your bedroom with this Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign 9-Drawer Dresser. Perfect for American-style interiors, this dresser features the signature Campa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Slat Walnut Headboard By Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougal
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern slat walnut king size headboard by Kipp Stewart
Stewart McDougal was part of their Declaration line for Drexel Furniture. The model number is 801-578 an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Set Six Drexel Consulate Series Walnut Cane Back
Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Drexel Consulate Series Walnut, Cane Back & Upholstered Dining Chairs
All solid American Walnut. Yellow color upholstery.
Measures 20" in width, 21" in depth x 38" in he...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1950
s Drexel Profile Leather Top Desk by John Van Koert
By Edward Wormley, John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, in fact that is a new leather desktop. Our team replaced the original Naugahyde surface with genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman
s Chest or Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Oak, with original brass hardware. Shelves...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Precedent Drop Leaf Dining Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Attractive white elm drop leaf dining table, designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent series, manufactured by Drexel. The table features two large drop leaves, eac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Furniture
Materials
Elm
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$519 Sale Price / set
70% Off
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 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. - 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 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 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.
- 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.