State Department, and government agencies across the globe. Drexel maintained partnerships with various hotels, the U.S. In 1986, Drexel Heritage became a branch of Masco Corporation, which became one of the country’s biggest furniture manufacturers by the late 1980s.įor many decades Drexel manufactured and sold furniture in the U.S. In 1977 Drexel Heritage was sold to investment bank Dominick International Corporation and retail sales increased drastically. In 1971 Drexel expanded its product line once again to include high-end Mediterranean style furniture and furniture for interior living space. Plywood Champion Papers purchased Drexel Enterprises, and the company became Drexel Heritage Furnishings, Inc. In 1960, Drexel Furniture became Drexel Enterprises, Inc., and in 1961, the company merged with Southern Desk Company to produce furniture and supplies for libraries, schools, and churches.
Furniture design also included Italian styles in addition to carpets and accessories. By 1957, Drexel employed 2,300 workers, and its furniture was sold nationwide in approximately 2,500 stores.īy the late 1960s, the company manufactured laboratory, dormitory and hospital furniture and increased sales even more. In 1951, for instance, Drexel acquired Table Rock Furniture and Heritage Furniture Company, and in 1956, Morganton Furniture Company. In the process, the company had partnered with other manufacturers to create new product lines. By 1950, Drexel had grown from a small factory of fifty workers who made dressers and washstands to being a leading manufacturer in traditional and modern furniture. The younger Huffman made several changes in operations, including manufacturing medium-priced furniture instead of low-priced and spending more on advertising. By 1935, Sam Huffman died, and his son Robert O.
Although Samuel Huffman managed the enterprise, he and five other men founded the business with an investment of $14,000. The Casa Vita collection from Drexel Heritage.Drexel Furniture Company was established on Novemin Drexel, North Carolina. Now you canīring that same passion into your home with Reclining is an art form and no day is complete Understand the great pride Italians put intoĮverything they do. Sale includes one complete dining table as pictured. Thank you and email or call with any questions at all."ĭREXEL HERITAGE FURNITURE CASA VITA ANTIQUE MARRONE CHERRY DINING TABLE As these items are not new in the box, it is possible for a minor nick, scuff, or mar may be present at delivery but for all intents in purposes the product is very close to new. We do our best to provide accurate pictures and dimensions. Most of the items that we sell are showroom items out of the box which are in very good to perfect shape. Seller Notes: "All items are sold "As-Is-Where-Is".
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