Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double door chinoiserie style small credenza server cabinet by Drexel Heritage.
20th Century American Federal Credenzas
Mahogany
Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double door chinoiserie style small credenza server cabinet by Drexel Heritage.
Mahogany
Asian Chinoiserie Flip Top Server Drexel Ming Style
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Drexel Heritage style Asian style flip top server in light oak wood with burl wood faced doors with engraved markings. Features brass hardware and ming style legs. Two doors with amp...
Brass
$6,850 / set
H 30 in W 55.25 in D 24.5 in
Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et-Cetera collection, a timeless masterpiece from the 1960's. Crafted with utmost precisio...
Brass
1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie
By Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1980s Drexel Et Cetera Collection Chest of Drawers Chinoiserie 24 h x 41.75 w x 20 d, Drawer 7 h x 14.75 d x 37 w top and bottom Preowned vintage condition Refer to...
Wood
$3,595
H 84.25 in W 60 in D 16.25 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet By Drexel Heritage, "Ming Treasures" Collection ...
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very decorative antique Georgian style chinoiserie breakfront bookcase / china cabinet. This was made in the USA by Drexel, it dates from around the 1960’s.
Glass, Wood
$2,400
H 33 in W 39 in D 18 in
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer MINT!
Hardwood, Lacquer
$1,119Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 32 in D 15 in
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Commode, Faux Bamboo, Vintage 1960
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Drexel Heritage chinoiserie style commode faux bamboo . Made from Drexels North Carolina oak with beautiful grain and perfect polish. Chinoiserie wood inlay. Gold bronze wash...
Oak
$2,200
H 31 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Gilt Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Serpentine Chest Dresser by Drexel Et Cetera
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful Chinoiserie style black lacquer and gilt three-drawer chest with by Drexel Heritage, Et Cetera Collection. Three dovetailed drawer fronts feature hand painted scenes of Asi...
Brass
$3,200
H 30 in W 43 in D 20 in
Lemon Yellow White Lacquer Bronze Mounts cabriole Style Leg Two Drawers Console
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lemon Yellow White Lacquer Bronze Mounts cabriole Style Leg Two Drawers Console Small Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
Unavailable
H 32 in W 39 in D 19 in
Vintage Drexel Hand Painted Black Chinoiserie Three-Drawer Dresser or Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
A chinoiserie style three-drawer dresser in black with gold painted accents and vignettes throughout. Drawers feature three painted scenes each and include figures, landscapes, and a...
Brass
Chinoiserie Style Drexel Heritage Lighted Display China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite China cabinet is richly decorated with gold chinoiserie motif on the front and sides. The top piece features removable glass shelves and lighting from above. The bottom pie...
Glass, Wood
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Black lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes, and original Asian-inspired br...
Brass
Sold
H 80 in W 55 in D 14 in
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Breakfront China Cabinet 78'
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera display cabinet 582-536, circa 1978.
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
Sold
H 60.25 in W 40 in D 20 in
Drexel Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered and Gold Gilt Lighted Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bar cabinet By Drexel USA, Circa 1970s Brown lacquered mahogany, with gold gilt hand painted Asian scenes, and As...
Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Drexel Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and breathtaking black lacquered chinoiserie style armoire that features a gold pagoda with faux bamboo accent detail all around. It alos features hand painted landscape sc...
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 54 in W 36 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Pagoda Curio Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera illuminating oriental pagoda form curio display cabinet, circa 1980s. Features black lacquer finish with gold, floral and geometric puzzled design. Includes ...
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in North Canton, OH
Beautiful and Rare black lacquered Sideboard with artist hand painted Chinoiserie Scenes by Drexel Heritage. Drexel was one of the few premier American Furniture Maker's with a dedic...
Lacquer
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H 80 in W 54.5 in D 15 in
Mid Century Drexel Furniture Chinoiserie China Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
With gilt painted motifs and scenic vignettes throughout, this signed Drexel breakfront is a keeper. Three top front doors open to glass shelves which illuminate from above. Backgrou...
Glass, Wood
1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and beauti...
Wood
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H 80.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Mid Century Drexel Chippendale Chinoiserie Tai Ming Hutch Burl Wood Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
20th century Drexel Heritage Tai Ming burl wood cabinet. Features three separate doors which open up for storage.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in L 30 in
Drexel Mid-Century Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Sideboard Credenza Cabinet Dresser
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Signed Drexel chinoiserie sideboard/buffet with gorgeous period design as well as felt sterling silverware interior top drawer. If you are looking for storage but have exquisite tast...
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 77.25 in W 42.25 in D 15.25 in
Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie or Campaign style off-white lighted display cabinet with faux wrapped rattan edges by Drexel.
Metal, Brass
Campaign Chinoiserie Style Dresser by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's refinished six dovetailed drawer lowboy chest of drawers by Drexel Heritage, scarcely seen with understated Tansu, Pan Asian & Campaign design influences.
Brass
Sold
H 74.5 in W 29 in D 16.75 in
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lighted Display Cabinet Style of Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Asian Chinoiserie & Campaign style lighted narrow display cabinet with 3 fixed glass shelves, brass corner details, & hardware in the style of Drexel.
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and beauti...
Brass
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H 30 in W 68 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Mahogany Chinoiserie Connoisseur Sideboard Buffet Credenza 68"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage Connoisseur sideboard / buffet / credenza / console. Made of mahogany featuring Hollywood Regency / Chinoiserie styling with embossed floral, bird and butter...
Mahogany
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H 30.75 in W 78 in L 30.75 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Long Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style long dresser or credenza from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain a...
Walnut
Chinoiserie Asian Drexel Heritage Armoires Cabinets in Wood, a Pair
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Where do I start? These are simply gorgeous. I have not seen anything like them in all of my vintage hunts. Breathtaking. Seriously. Dimensions: 41"W × 18"D × 80"H Styles: Chino...
Wood
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H 30.25 in W 64 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, 1983 Gorgeous burl wood front, with cherry wood case, mahogany...
Brass
Drexel Chinoiserie Executive Campaign Desk Brass Leather Faux Bamboo
By Drexel
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A stunning Chinoiserie style Campaign desk by Drexel, 1960s. Fully marked, the desk features hand painted details, bas relief figures, a three panel leather top, brass hardware and g...
Brass
1970s Chinoiserie Drexel Black and Brass Bookshelves – a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a set of Drexel bookcases from their ET-cetera collection, circa the 1970s. These exquisite Asian inspired bookshelves exude timeless elegance with thei...
Brass
Buffet Bar Server Black Lacquer Asian Chinoiserie by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Rolling Flip Top Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie buffet, cabinet, server or dry bar, circa 1978.
Wood, Lacquer
Asian Chinoiserie "Dynasty" Dresser by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Redding, CT
Asian Chinoiserie "Dynasty" Dresser by Drexel Heritage . Nice designer piece with that extra pizzazz. Warm wood tones with a gilded overlay of Asian motifs. Whimsical and unique. Thi...
Wood
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H 31.25 in W 36 in D 20 in
Chinoiserie Decorated Parcel-Gilt Mahogany Credenza by Drexel, 20th Century
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A chinoiserie decorated credenza by Drexel offers mahogany construction with double door case having burl panels with reserves of hand painted figures in countryside setting ebonized...
Mahogany, Burl
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H 79.13 in W 40 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie armoire dresser, linen press, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut and burl wood, with orig...
Brass
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H 33 in W 39 in L 33 in
1978 Drexel Et Cetera Asian Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Buffet Rolling Dry Bar
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie buffet, cabinet, server or dry bar, circa 1978.
Hardwood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Lighted Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Black lacquered china cabinet by Drexel in Chinese chinoiserie style features hand painted gold scenery on three sides.
Glass, Wood
1970s Drexel Chinoiserie Red Lacquer and Brass Chest on Stand
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage Asian standing box by Drexel Heritage, circa the 1970s. Hand-painted with traditional Chinese figures and landscape scenes, it features rich re...
Hardwood, Lacquer
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H 36.88 in W 55.38 in D 17 in
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie Mahogany Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage Philippines, 21st Century Mahogany, with black lacquered and gold gilt detai...
Brass
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H 32.25 in W 40.5 in D 16 in
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Decorated & Gilt Commode, Genre Scenes, 20th C
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinoiserie decorated commode by Drexel Heritage offers ebonized swell front case with shaped top over three drawers, allover genre scenes with landscape and figures, maker mark as...
Wood
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H 20.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Black Chinoiserie Oriental Storage Trunk Chest
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera black chinoiserie oriental storage trunk chest. Listing features hand painted details, wood construction, serial number (584 150), solid brass hardware, qual...
Wood, Lacquer
1970s, Chinoiserie Drexel Lacquer Black and Brass Chest with Stand
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning Chinoiserie chest, circa the 1950s. Crafted of solid hardwood and finished in a rich black lacquer, this beautiful piece boasts ample storage ...
Brass
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H 32.25 in W 40.25 in D 16 in
Gorgeous Hand-Paint Decorated Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode by Drexel circa 1990
By Drexel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous chinoiserie paint decorated commode by Drexel furniture from the Et Cetera collection. The chinoiserie decoration ia hand-painted and features scenes of people gat...
Walnut
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H 30.88 in W 66 in D 19 in
Drexel Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Long Dresser or Credenza, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie long dresser or credenza By Drexel Furniture "Compass Collection" USA, 1950s Walnut and brass hardware and accent...
Brass
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H 31 in W 62 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style long dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, 1983 Gorgeous burl wood front, with walnut case and banding and original ...
Brass
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H 31 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Chinoiserie Asian Style Serpentine Chest Dresser and Wall Mirror Set by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Chinoiserie style three-drawer chest and mirror set with black with gold painted accents by Drexel Et Cetera collection. Three dovetailed drawer fronts feature detailed painted scene...
Mirror, Wood
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H 42.5 in W 42 in L 42.5 in
Drexel Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Chest with Flip-Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie highboy chest of drawers with unique flip-up vanity mirror By Drexel Furniture "Compass Collection" USA, 1950s Wa...
Brass
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H 31.25 in W 38.75 in D 19 in
Antique Drexel Chippendale Chinoiserie Decorated Block Front Chest 20thC
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chippendale chest by Drexel offers block front form with black lacquered finish, Chinoiserie decorated with figures and landscape scenes, three long drawers, gilt highligh...
Wood
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H 57.25 in W 40 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By Drexel Heritage USA, 1983 Gorgeous burl wood front, with walnut case and banding a...
Brass
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H 32.25 in W 40 in D 16 in
20th-C. Chinoiserie Serpentine Black and Gilt Chest of Drawers by Drexel, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of black and gilt chinoiserie chests by Drexel. The brass hardware is original. They have serpentine lines, and are marked in the drawers. My shipping is for the Co...
Brass
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H 59.85 in W 40.56 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Drexel Heritage Illuminated Chinoiserie Cabinet With Mirrored Back
Located in London, GB
A vintage Drexel heritage illuminated Chinoiserie cabinet with mirrored back and an interior light.
Sheet Metal
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Bookcases
By Drexel
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Georgian style lacquered chinoiserie bookcases. They were made in the USA by Drexel, and they date from around the 1970’s.
Glass, Wood
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H 84 in W 78.5 in D 14.5 in
Ebonised Beveled Glass Doors Chinoiserie Two Part Break Front Vitrine Light MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonised Beveled Glass Doors Chinoiserie Two Part Break Front Vitrine Lighted Cabinet MINT. Solid Brass Hardware
Brass
English Regency Style Chinoiserie Decorated Desk
By Drexel
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English Regency style chinoiserie decorated desk with Campaign hardware and a leather top, circa 1980s. Attributed to Drexel.
Brass
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H 30.5 in W 68 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
By Heritage Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, circa 1970s chinoiserie decorated mahogany, with original bra...
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Georgian style lacquered chinoiserie chest of drawers. This was made in the USA by Drexel, it dates from around the 1970’s. This is of superb quality, we obtained...
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 32.25 in W 40.25 in D 16 in
Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Medium Sized Louis XV Style Commodes Circa 1970
By Drexel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Walnut
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H 43.5 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Faux Bamboo and Rattan Highboy Wardrobe with Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid century vintage faux bamboo and rattan highboy wardrobe with built in secretary desk. There is plenty of storage with 7 dovetailed drawers and doors on left that open to storage ...
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Elegant Drexel Heritage Black Chinoiserie Style Sleek Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant sleek black chinoiserie two-door cabinet having lovely scenes of Asian landscapes and figures in gold, cream, and orange, with a handsome round Chinese style latch and single...
Wood
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H 80 in W 56.5 in D 14 in
Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Decorated Breakfront China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Paint Decorated Breakfront China C...
Glass, Wood
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H 80 in W 55 in D 14 in
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Drexel Et Cetera liine china cabinet circa 1978.
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
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H 80 in W 55 in D 15.5 in
Signed Drexel Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Japanned Black Lacquer
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant midcentury chinoiserie japanned one-piece china cabinet features beautiful hand painted motif and gold detail on the front and sides.
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
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H 80 in W 54.5 in D 15.5 in
Signed Drexel Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Japanned Black Lacquer
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant midcentury chinoiserie japanned one-piece china cabinet features beautiful hand painted motif and gold detail on the front and sides.
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
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H 54.25 in W 36.5 in D 22 in
1984 Chinoiserie Drexel ET Cetera Line Petite Entertainment or Storage Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Chinoiserie Drexel Et Cetera Collection petite entertainment or storage cabinet with Ming feet, hand painted scenic designs by Edna Kaylor & brass hardware.
Brass
Two Tone Chinoiserie Four Doors Drexel Server Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice craftsmanship quality server cabinet by Drexel. Excellent vintage condition. Black walnut gold tones.
Gold Leaf
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H 30.13 in W 30 in D 13 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Cream lacquered mahogany, with hand-painted Chinese scenes, painted faux marble top, and o...
Mahogany, Lacquer
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...
Brass
Mahogany Two Door Server
Located in Annville, PA
This Mahogany Two Door Server from Niagara Furniture has a great amount of storage space with two full doors below opening onto a shelved area and two large drawers above. Produced u...
Mahogany
While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer's story actually begins decades before its celebrated postwar-era Declaration line took shape.
In 1903, in the small town of Drexel in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, six partners came together to found a company that would become one of the country’s leading furniture producers. The first offerings from Drexel Furniture were simple: a bed, washstand and bureau all crafted from native oak wood, sold as a bedroom suite for $14.50.
One of Drexel’s early innovations was to employ staff designers, something the company initiated in the 1930s. This focus on design, which few other furniture companies were committing to at the time, allowed Drexel to respond to a variety of new and traditional tastes. This included making pieces inspired by historic European furniture, like the popular French Provincial–style Touraine bedroom and dining group that borrowed its curves from Louis XV-era furniture. Others replicated the ornate details of 18th-century chinoiserie or the embellishments of Queen Anne furniture. Always ready to adapt to new customer demands, during World War II, Drexel built a sturdy desk designed especially for General Douglas MacArthur.
In the postwar era, Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. In the 1970s, Drexel introduced high-end furniture in a Mediterranean style.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co. and more.
With the manufacturer’s success — spurred by its embrace of advertising in home and garden magazines — it opened more factories in both North and South Carolina. By 1957, the company that had started with a factory of 50 workers had 2,300 employees and was selling its furniture nationwide.
Drexel underwent a series of name changes in its long history. Its acquisition of Southern Desk Company in 1960 bolstered its production of institutional furniture for dormitories, classrooms, churches and laboratories.
In the following decades, contracts with government agencies, hotels, schools and hospitals brought its high-quality furniture to a global audience. U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers bought Drexel Enterprises in 1968, and it became Drexel Heritage Furnishings.
In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant, in Morganton, North Carolina, closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.
The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.