Mid-century furniture made by Drexel (United States)

Drexel Furniture is an American furniture manufacturer that was founded in 1903 in Drexel, North Carolina. The company was started by Samuel Huffman and five other investors, and was originally named the Drexel Furniture Company.

In its early years, Drexel Furniture focused primarily on producing bedroom and dining room furniture in traditional styles. However, the company quickly expanded its product line to include a range of styles, from traditional to modern.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Drexel Furniture became known for its collaborations with prominent furniture designers, including Edward Wormley and Milo Baughman. These collaborations resulted in a number of iconic designs that helped to define American furniture in the mid-20th century.

From 1968 the company went through a number of changes in ownership, still maintaining the Drexel brand.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Drexel Furniture continued to innovate and adapt to changing trends in the furniture industry. The more... company introduced a number of new product lines, including contemporary and transitional styles, and expanded its distribution channels to

In 2003, the company filed for bankruptcy and was acquired by Heritage Home Group, a furniture conglomerate. Under Heritage Home Group, Drexel Furniture continued to produce high-quality furniture, but the company struggled financially and filed for bankruptcy again in 2018. The Drexel brand was eventually acquired by Century Furniture, another North Carolina-based furniture manufacturer, in 2015. less...