Drexel Vintage Furniture Video
In this video, we discuss the ins and outs of Drexel Furniture company, which was once called Drexel Heritage Furniture Company. We briefly discuss the history of Drexel, some of the discontinued collections and styles that made Drexel Heritage great, and more about this great vintage furniture company!
Watch our Drexel Heritage furniture video.
Why I love Drexel Heritage Furniture
When I think about vintage furniture companies, Drexel Heritage is one of the top brands I consider. Of course, this is because Drexel Heritage is so stylish.
Afterall, a company with over a 100 years in business no doubt has to evolve and change with different styles. So, we have sold beautiful traditional furniture by Drexel Heritage, as well as more streamlined and modern vintage furniture by Drexel.
Additionally, the company really stood behind the quality of their goods. Vintage Drexel Furniture from 50-75 years ago typically withstands lots of use. Believe it or not, many people have been able to restore very old furniture by Drexel as well.
How old is my Drexel Furniture?
If you have old Drexel Furniture, you may have questions regarding the age, and value of it.
Drexel Furniture has been around for quite a while. Additionally, the company produced many different styles of furniture.
Of course, you can find Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture, traditional Drexel Heritage furniture or even Oriental style Drexel furniture. Also, the company made several different lines of French inspired furniture.
Secondhand Drexel Furniture
Secondhand or used Drexel Furniture can offer a solid investment to the savvy shopper. Of course, the price of used Drexel Furniture is really dependent on the condition.
Obviously, you need to check for damaged parts, broken drawer pieces, chips to the veneer, water damage and mildew. While most Drexel is built to last, you can still find that blemishes and problems occur.
Then, you may also want to double check with the seller regarding the finish and the hardware. Refinished Drexel furniture still has a great value and look. However, if you are a purist, you may prefer the factory finish.
Drexel Furniture Catalog
While no company is currently manufacturing furniture under the Drexel name, it is useful to look back at old Drexel Furniture catalogs. Not only can you see how taste and styles changed over the decades, but you really get a feel for how lifestyles have changed.
Interestingly, one thing I always notice about high end used furniture catalogs is the importance of the dining room in years past. Today, formal dining rooms often carry less prominence in furniture stores. In fact, formal dining rooms appear less and less in modern house plans!
However, in years past, the family dining table was an all important piece of furniture in the home. In fact, the formal dining room suite showed wealth, prominence and prestige up until the early 2000s. Indeed, many people invested in fine dining room furniture in years past.
Drexel Furniture made some beautiful, and expensive dining room collections over the years. Some fancy Drexel Heritage Dining room suites cost five figures! Drexel Heritage dining tables can feature fine mahogany or walnut veneers, banding and hand rubbed finishes.
So, today, if you still care about the formal dining room, you may be able to achieve a classic and traditional look with vintage Drexel dining room furniture.
Drexel Heritage Sofa
With the formal dining room, Drexel also made some extremely well-built and fancy living room furniture. A Drexel Heritage sofa may be a great investment for your home.
After all, the company used hardwood frames, and very high quality foam and fabric in their vintage sofas. Additionally, a Drexel Heritage sofa also usually features traditional features. So, you can get a used rolled arm English sofa with pleated skirt by Drexel Heritage at a great price in some places.
If you have time to wait, I would suggest searching Consignment stores, used furniture stores and even auction houses for a gently used sofa by Drexel Heritage. Certainly, you will save some money and get a high quality vintage sofa at a much better price. Obviously, you will have to factor in delivery and cleaning the Drexel sofa, but in my opinion, you may be happier in the long run.
Drexel Heritage Dresser
Drexel Heritage bedroom furniture can also offer a good investment. The large and impressive bedroom collections by Drexel often featured lovely designs.
You can find a vintage Drexel Heritage Dresser for anywhere from $400 to $1800. Of course, the price of a Drexel Heritage dresser depends largely on the style and condition.
Drexel Vintage Furniture
If you love vintage furniture, Drexel is a great vintage furniture brand to consider. Typically used Drexel furniture costs less than high end vintage furniture, like Baker or Kittinger Furniture. However, the quality of Drexel Heritage ranks pretty high, is usually super stylish and can last for years in the future.