Following the “original” Drexel post (where we also met Troy of Troyland), the wonderful Catherine kindly scanned some precious vintage Drexel advertising to share with other readers. She says:
Here is one of my Drexel Declaration ads that was in the drawer of the dresser that I bought from my Great Grandmother. She had marked the ones that were “mine” and even wrote the price next to our Catkin bed – $79!!! I just love the living/dining room scene!! Wish I could find that living room set. Anyway, hope you enjoy! – Catherine
Catherine, did you say “Catkin”? That bed was surely destined for you! And from your Great Grandmother, no less! Thank you so much, this Drexel furniture is AWESOME! More posts on it to come – the original post inspired some other content, including a reader purchase!
Rob’s vintage Drexel Declaration bedroom set:
Above: Added March 2014 — Reader Rob sent us these four photos of his vintage Drexel Declaration bedroom set. Thanks, Rob! He wrote:
Hello Pam,Thanks so much for writing back! I love your site, especially the Time Capsule house articles. I am attaching the photos of the Drexel set here- I got a 5-pc bedroom set for a song, worst part was driving to Queens to pick up and then hauling them up to my fourth floor walk-up. I found them through Apartment Therapy Classifieds (run by Krrb), more proof that affordable doesn’t have to mean Ikea!Best regards,Rob
Christine says
I have a China Cabinet #851-420-4, the glass doors are missing and not sure about lighting it mentions in the brochure. Any idea how much it’s worth. Am considering selling at my father’s estate sale. Otherwise it’s in great condition.
Thanks.
Mid Mod Pam says
Hey all: Jeff with the Drexel furniture is in: Nashville.
nelson says
I have inherited a large matching set of this furniture and was looking for a buyer or an appraiser. I have the chinacabinet, king bed, two dressers, dining table, and 6 chairs. All in excellent shape. It just doesn’t go with the 1920’s farm house.
jeff.neljmar@gmail.com
catherine says
I believe it is walnut.
bleu_cheese says
Oh my gosh, I’m so glad I found your blog! I was trying to figure out what my dining table and chairs are, the table stamp underneath says 851-310-36 TABLE BY DREXEL. Well, I didn’t get any hits on google with that search, but somehow found your site and, voila! this is my dining set. I love it but being somewhat of a vintage modern noob, I am not sure what kind of wood it is or how to care for it. Anyone know?
Femme1 says
If anyone has a brochure or is aware of a Web site about Drexel’s Profile line, please post it here. I recently received my Profile dining table and chairs, and would love to find more pieces. I’ll send Pam some photos soon!
iluvretro says
Is it just me or do they have what looks like an orange tree in their living room?
Femme1 says
OK, Pam, I have to admit. Sometimes when you’ve recommended adding a bit of a colonial touch to modern, I’ve had an instantaneous gut reaction. Something like “Arrrgghghghg, no!” This reaction I attribute to growing up in an Early American/Colonial-saturated home. You know…the butter-churn-as-magazine-rack decor that we’ve poked fun at before.
But these Drexel ads made me pause and go, “Hey, now I see her point.” Their take on Colonial chairs is really refreshing. In the upper photo, the two “catkin?” chairs on either side of the modern hutch fit in perfectly. And I love those two barrel-type chairs at the little round table in the bottom picture, especially juxtaposed with the very Danish-modern upholstered cantilevered couch and chair. The use of classic walnut is a nice touch, but I think the light touch of Colonial design is what makes this furniture palatable to me. It’s Early American light and airy, not the heavy stuff that I grew up with. The pewter jug lamp actually works with the classic statue on the coffee table. And the framed geese painting is an interesting modern take on a very “colonial” bird.
I like it!! I actually like it! I can’t wait for my Drexel dining table and chairs to arrive (looks like sometime next week).
DougM says
hmmm I know what you mean about the kitcsh factor around Coca-colonial. That being said, while I certainly appreciate good mid-century design I can’t help seeing it wreathed in cigarette smoke and almost smell it too!
troysf says
Thanks for sharing! The photos don’t do justice to the beauty of the walnut — rich, warm, with gorgeous grain. Nice to see the original upholstery on the dining chairs (my set has been recently reupholstered in oh-so-dull beige). Looking forward to more!