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Drexel Declaration secretary - found on Craigslist here in Portland. I'm actually using it as a hutch in the dining room. American version of a Danish modern design. Stamped with 1959 on back.
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I have a round table with 4 chairs from the Declaration line. Would like to find the china cabinet/hutch and more. Beautiful Piece of furniture! Love this furniture.
Im trying to find out what a 1959 -model declaration-881-405-3 coffee table with stools taht slide under the corners sold for and what their worth now
thanks so much
I bought a walnut Drexel "Declaration" Secretary from 1959 in a resale shop in Long Beach, CA, in about 1995. It was in excellent shape. I paid around $200. How much did you pay, and when? I immediately changed all the hardware to small pulls similar to the metal ones on the top, and like the sleeker look much better. Thanks for the excellent photos, and the identifying name.
I have a cabinet that is the same as this but with a motorola stereo built in. It is a tube radio (that still works great) and a pull out record player. I have not been able to find any info on this piece. It was a craigslist find for $100 :). Does anyone know where to find more info?
looking for Drexel Declaration bedroom firniture
@lewette f. - would you be interested in selling me your white knobs? I found this secretary at an estate sale but it has terrible silver floral knobs instead of the white ceramic ones, which I prefer.
Best,
Erin
Carl-
I currently am looking to sell the exact same drexel that is shown above in the photo.
My wife and I are interested infinding the bedroom dresser.
I have the gentlemans dresser in perfect condition, would like to trade for the secretary. Greg
I also have the china hutch in perfect condition with original milk glass shelves and white ceramic knobs. Built in lighting behind 2 sliding glass doors.