Drexel Night Stands
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
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Night Stands
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
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 design...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Nightstand by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration c 1950/60's
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Pair of Drexel Heritage Burlwood & Brass Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Roanoke, VA
Crafted in the 1970s as part of Drexel Heritage's "Avenues" bedroom furniture collection, this exquisite pair of nightstands exudes timeless appeal. Each nightstand has two spacious ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Bedside Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Drexel Mid-Century Mahogany Tiered single drawer Bedside Table
Measures 20" in width, 17" in depth, 25" in height. LOower Tier Clerance is 9.25".
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 1970s Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Burlwood & Brass Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful pair of nightstands or end tables was made in the 1970s by Drexel Heritage for their "Avenues" line of bedroom furniture. They each feature two large drawers with two ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Drexel Consensus Collection Nightstand-A Pair
By Drexel
Located in Bensalem, PA
This 1970s nightstand by Drexel comes in warm toned wood, with artful bookmatched veneer top on rectilinear legs and crossed stretcher; single drawer with brass pull included. Markin...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nightstand or bedside table
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 17"W x 12.5...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart ”Declaration” Sculpted Walnut Floating Night Stands for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s Drexel Campaign Style Nightstand in good vintage condition.
Measures 19" in width, 15" in depth and 25" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Pair of Drexel Heritage Consensus Pecan Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Drexel Heritage consensus pecan nightstands
1970s Campaign style nightstands made by Drexel Heritage for the Consensus line.
Nig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Night Stand or Record storage Cabinet
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Kipp Stewart for Drexel walnut nightstand or record / LP storage cabinet, circa 1962. Sleek and beautiful by Kipp Stewart for Drexel's Declaration l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
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...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Walnut Night Stand
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart design for Drexel. Single drawer with overhanging shelf. Drexel stamp in the drawer. 21" wide x 22" deep x 28" high. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut Nightstands With Travertine Tops
By Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Drexel nightstands, a true mid-century modern masterpiece. Crafted from high-quality walnut wood with a warm, rich finish, this 1960s piece features sleek lines, elegant rece...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Nightstand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
An attractive mid-century nightstand in walnut designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s Declaration line having a playful white porcelain ball drawer pull.
In excellent condition top t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
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...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Post Modern blonde brass 2 drawer nightstands
By Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Post Modern blonde brass 2 drawer nightstands. Brass accents solid oak drawers. Nice set of nightstands in Blonde finish. Labeled Drexel.
Sold as a pair (2) nig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Drexel Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Green Lacquered Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands or bedside chests
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1970s
Green lacquered walnut, with original brass hardwar...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair Asian Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Chinoiserie Drexel Heritage night stands. We just love the incised carved Asian landscape design on the tops and drawer ...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer nightstands or chests of drawers
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Each measu...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
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 Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 22"W ...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their "Declaration" line by Drexel has legs set outside of the case in a manner similar to Nie...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style nightstands or end tables
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1950s
White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
M...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Drexel Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Style Bedside Table
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Single drawer two tier campaign bed side Table by Drexel Furniture. Good vintage condition. Measures 23.5" in width x 16" in Depth x 24" in height
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A stunning figured walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line. The top shelf floats above two drawers with handsome porcelai...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Oak
John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Two-Tier Side Table, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted cherry wood two-tier occasional side table or nightstand
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection
USA, 1950s
M...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Cherry
Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel precedent end tables or nightstands. These pieces are in vintage condition and do show wear to the finish-we recommend refinishing or lacquer...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent End Tables
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Refined simplicity designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel. The end tables are part of the Precedent collection that he produced in the 1950s. Professionally restored, stunning off whi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Single Mid-Century "Modulus" Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Behold the splendor of amber waves of wood grain with this gorgeous teak nightstand from Carolina's Drexel Furniture. Coming from their popular "Modulus" series, its laminated cubbyh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Campaign Blue Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bedside chests
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1970s
Blue lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 26...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Sculpted Pine Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Provincial style nightstands
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted pine, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24" W x 16" D x 22.25" ...
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1970s American Rustic Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Black lacquered mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Black lacquered mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nightstands
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1970s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 25"W x 17...
Category
1970s American Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands with Limed Oak Finish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Drexel feature hardwood construction, original limed oak finish, single dovetailed drawer with copper accented hardware, and unique str...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Fruitwood Bombe Low Commode Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Heritage French Provincial fruitwood bombe low commode nightstand. Item features a banded top, solid wood construction, beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular top with open space underneath, single drawer with original ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Curved Front Two Drawer Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century nightstand by Drexel features hardwood construction, original bleached walnut veneer, two dovetailed drawers with cur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Plaudit by Drexel Two-Toned Wood Nightstands Side Tables
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Drexel
Pair of two-tone Plaudit by Drexel walnut nightstands with plinth base and panelled doors.
Brass pulls. Measures: 27".
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Cane
1960s Black Stained Walnut Four-Drawers Nightstand by Edward Wormley for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century nightstand of black stained walnut features steel drawer pulls and drawers in graduating sizes. The largest drawer, at the bottom, measures 7.50 inches high and the ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drexel Night Stands
Materials
Steel
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 Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Drexel night stands for sale on 1stDibs.
Drexel night stands 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 night stands, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original night stands by Drexel were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1940s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider night stands by John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Lane Furniture. Prices for Drexel night stands can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,900.
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Questions About Drexel Night Stands
- 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. - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.