How Old & How much is my Drexel Dining set?

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Posted by Ferosia

16 years ago

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Description I found this dining set in a Church thrift store in Arizona. I had to tighten one of the pedistals and I found a paper glued under the pdistal that has Drexel and Drexel furniture company on it. The set is a cream color, wjth a grey wash and a black painted and polished top. The cushions on the seats look to be the original and everything looks untouched, or altered. It also came with 3 leafs in an old crate that they fit in perfectly. Every piece has the word DREX hand written on it. I would love to know how old it is and what it's worth.

Category American Furniture

Medium Cherry Wood (I think)

Distinguishing marks Under pedistal it has a paper that says DREXEL on it.

Condition Excellent

Size and dimensions of this item 5ft.x 3ft.

History I just bought this item at a thrift store; other than that, it's a mystery.

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Price Paid (If known) $400.

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kathyBeh 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

Re: How Old & How much is my Drexel Dining set?

In 1974 Drexel Enterprises and Heritage Furniture Company became Drexel Heritage. Your table probably dates to before 1974. Very pretty.

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Ferosia 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

Re: How Old & How much is my Drexel Dining set?

Thanks so much for your insight, I'm trying to find out more from the company and we'll see if they have any way of telling what year it was made. Thanks again.

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Ferosia 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

Re: How Old & How much is my Drexel Dining set?

WOW, what amazing customer service DREXEL has, they e-mailed me again and said they would look more into it if I attached pictures to an e-mail. I did and they found it in old catalogues. It is from a collection called "Travis Court" and was made from the late 1930's to Mid 1950's. They also said that it has already been refinished b/c all of them came in a natural mahogany finish. So, no worries, I will go ahead and spray it. I'm glad it was refinished, I love it! Thank you all for your insight.

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Ferosia 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

Re: How Old & How much is my Drexel Dining set?

Well I found out a little from the company, the numbers I found on it pre-dates the mid 1950's. They said beyond that, their archives are very limited and they can't tell me for sure. Would it be a bad idea to cover the chairs in a clear, protective varnish? I was wiping a chair down with just water and the wash started coming off, would that be a bad thing to do? Here are some pics to see if the year can be narrowed doen at all. Thanks

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Anonymous (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

Re: How Old & How much is my Drexel Dining set?

Why does it matter how old it is? Drexel didn't open for business until 1903 ;~). The Travis Court line was introduced during the late 1940's. Lovejoy

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