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Drexel Display Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 1987 Drexel Furniture Breakfront. Features a blend of Chippendale and Federal styling with

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Cent
Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Cent

Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Cent

$2,700Sale Price|55% Off

H 91.34 in W 110.24 in D 28.75 in

Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Cent

By Drexel

Located in Worcester, GB

Architectural Breakfront Display Cabinet by Drexel Heritage, USA, Late 20th Century A substantial

Category

Late 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

DREXEL HERITAGE 3 PIECE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY TV CABINET INC LIGHTs
DREXEL HERITAGE 3 PIECE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY TV CABINET INC LIGHTs

DREXEL HERITAGE 3 PIECE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY TV CABINET INC LIGHTs

By Drexel

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

of Drexel Heritage Furniture mid century modern Military Campaign style display cases with a large

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Asian Compact Display Cabinets Showcases China Cabinets Drawers MINT!
Pair of Asian Compact Display Cabinets Showcases China Cabinets Drawers MINT!

Pair of Asian Compact Display Cabinets Showcases China Cabinets Drawers MINT!

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Asian Compact Display Cabinets Showcases China Cabinets Drawers MINT!

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Drexel Heritage Modern Campaign Style 3 pc Lighted China Cabinet Curio Display
Drexel Heritage Modern Campaign Style 3 pc Lighted China Cabinet Curio Display

Drexel Heritage Modern Campaign Style 3 pc Lighted China Cabinet Curio Display

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Drexel Heritage Modern Campaign Style 3 Piece Lighted China Cabinet Curio Display. Circa Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Dome Shape Top Glass Shelves Two Drawer Compartment Curio Display Cabinet
Dome Shape Top Glass Shelves Two Drawer Compartment Curio Display Cabinet

Dome Shape Top Glass Shelves Two Drawer Compartment Curio Display Cabinet

By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Lovely vintage curio display cabinet with glass shelves and 2 bottom drawers compartment. Has built

Category

20th Century American Federal Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet
Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet

Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet

By Drexel, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of nice mid-century modern bleached or cerused chestnut wall units curio cabinets for John

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Burl Wood Glass 38" Wide 76" Tall Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine MINT
Mid Century Burl Wood Glass 38" Wide 76" Tall Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine MINT

Mid Century Burl Wood Glass 38" Wide 76" Tall Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine MINT

By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Burl Wood Glass 38" Wide 76" Tall Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Burl

Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern 6 Tier Oak Etagere Shelf Display MINT
Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern 6 Tier Oak Etagere Shelf Display MINT

Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern 6 Tier Oak Etagere Shelf Display MINT

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern 6 Tier Oak Etagere Shelf Display MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Oak

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DREXEL 18th Century Collection Banded Mahogany Curio Display Cabinet - B
DREXEL 18th Century Collection Banded Mahogany Curio Display Cabinet - B

DREXEL 18th Century Collection Banded Mahogany Curio Display Cabinet - B

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style display cabinet by Drexel, from their 18th Century Collection. Banded mahogany

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Heritage Breakfront Display Cabinet
Vintage Drexel Heritage Breakfront Display Cabinet

Vintage Drexel Heritage Breakfront Display Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in North York, ON

A spacious breakfront display cabinet from Drexel's Heritage Collection, in a warm walnut palette

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Midcentury Leaded Glass Display Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Midcentury Leaded Glass Display Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Midcentury Leaded Glass Display Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Tucson, AZ

Beautiful midcentury display cabinet or etagere, with genuine, curved, leaded glass doors and side

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Lead

Chinoiserie Style Drexel Heritage Lighted Display China Cabinet
Chinoiserie Style Drexel Heritage Lighted Display China Cabinet

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

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Pagoda Curio Display Cabinet
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Pagoda Curio Display Cabinet

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

Drexel Meridian Mid Century Modern Walnut China Display Cabinet Buffet Hutch
Drexel Meridian Mid Century Modern Walnut China Display Cabinet Buffet Hutch

Drexel Meridian Mid Century Modern Walnut China Display Cabinet Buffet Hutch

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

Meridian Collection China Cabinet Showcase by Drexel No 964-220-2, Circa 1964. Features a light

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Triune Mahogany China Hutch Display Cabinet Cupboard
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Triune Mahogany China Hutch Display Cabinet Cupboard

Mid-Century Modern Drexel Triune Mahogany China Hutch Display Cabinet Cupboard

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Drexel triune china cabinet. Made of mahogany featuring upper curio with two shelves and

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lighted Display Cabinet Style of Drexel
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lighted Display Cabinet Style of Drexel

Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lighted Display Cabinet Style of Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

display cabinet in the style of Drexel comprised of a narrow frame bearing a beautiful two-toned white

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Drexel Accolade II Collection Campaign Style Pair Bookcases Display Shelves
Drexel Accolade II Collection Campaign Style Pair Bookcases Display Shelves

Drexel Accolade II Collection Campaign Style Pair Bookcases Display Shelves

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Drexel Accolade II Collection Campaign style pair of bookcases or display cabinets

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded Mahogany Lighted Bookcase Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded Mahogany Lighted Bookcase Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded Mahogany Lighted Bookcase Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style lighted bookcase or display cabinet By Drexel Heritage

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Lighted Display Cabinet
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Lighted Display Cabinet

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

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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Breakfront China Cabinet 78'
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Breakfront China Cabinet 78'

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. Features Chinoiserie japanned (black

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

MCM Drexel “Profile” Sideboard With Display Topper by John Van Koert
MCM Drexel “Profile” Sideboard With Display Topper by John Van Koert

MCM Drexel “Profile” Sideboard With Display Topper by John Van Koert

By John Van Koert

Located in Trenton, NJ

This impressive Mid-Century Modern sideboard with breakfront display topper was designed by John

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Drexel Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Gold Lighted China Display Cabinet
Drexel Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Gold Lighted China Display Cabinet

Drexel Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Gold Lighted China Display Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautiful black laquered china display cabinet in excellent condition. It features chinoiserie

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Drexel Heritage Old Continent Lighted Curio China Cabinet Display Case
Pair of Drexel Heritage Old Continent Lighted Curio China Cabinet Display Case

Pair of Drexel Heritage Old Continent Lighted Curio China Cabinet Display Case

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Drexel heritage old continent lighted curio China cabinets. Listing includes (2 curios

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tall Narrow Side Doors Beveled Glass Oak Curio Display Cabinet
Tall Narrow Side Doors Beveled Glass Oak Curio Display Cabinet

Tall Narrow Side Doors Beveled Glass Oak Curio Display Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Modern oak thick beveled glass display curio cabinet with side excess.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

DREXEL 18th Century Collection Banded Mahogany Curio / Display Cabinet - A
DREXEL 18th Century Collection Banded Mahogany Curio / Display Cabinet - A

DREXEL 18th Century Collection Banded Mahogany Curio / Display Cabinet - A

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style display cabinet by Drexel, from their 18th Century Collection. Banded mahogany

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

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Brass

DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lighted China Cabinet
DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lighted China Cabinet

DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lighted China Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian Chinoiserie style china display cabinet by Drexel Heritage, from their Et Cetera

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Walnut china display curio cabinet by Drexel. Stamped at the back. Lights at the top and bottom

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Walnut

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Drexel Display Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drexel display cabinet you’re looking for. A drexel display cabinet — often made from wood, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the drexel display cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A drexel display cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one drexel display cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel and John Stuart produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Drexel Display Cabinet?

The average selling price for a drexel display cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,245, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $5,700 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.

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