This treasure from our trove is a real blast from the past, a desk and dresser from the Drexel "Whimsy" line, introduced in 1969.
The flower-child inspired design features blossoms in bright yellows, red, and white against an orange background. Groovy!
Even the handles feature flowers.
Working at this delightful desk could almost make homework or paying bills fun. . . .
Each piece is stamped on the back "Whimsy - By - Drexel."
An advertisement from the time shows a bright bedroom decked out in this wonderful whimsical style. It assures the "Free Spirit" who wants her "Citadel" to "say something" with "zap" that this "flower-powered" furniture has a finish that will keep it as fresh as a daisy. The posy pun-filled ad promises that the furniture doesn't cost a "bunch" and invites customers to come see the "whole Blooming Thing."
Drexel Furniture Company was founded in 1903 in North Carolina. By 1950, it was a leading manufacturer in traditional and modern furniture, as well as furnishing for laboratories, dormitories, hospitals, libraries, schools, hotels, and churches, with factories in North Carolina and South Carolina. However, in the 2010s, competition with overseas manufacturers began adversely affecting the American furniture industry and in 2018 Drexel filed for bankruptcy. The company was subsequently purchased by a Chinese-based furniture company.
All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New, but things can sell quickly!
16277-37, 16277-38
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