1970s Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Asian Modern Expanding Rolling Dry Bar Cabinet

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A beautiful mid-century dry bar server cabinet by the prestigious American manufacturer, Drexel Heritage. Produced during the late 1960s to … Read more A beautiful mid-century dry bar server cabinet by the prestigious American manufacturer, Drexel Heritage. Produced during the late 1960s to 1970s, this versatile bar cart seamlessly blends timeless mid-century modern lines with sophisticated Asian Modern and Chinoiserie accents.
Size: W: 30, D: 17; H: 34.5 (inches).

The facade features stunning, book-matched walnut wood grain veneer panels on the double cabinet doors. It is beautifully highlighted by its original, heavy brass hardware. The top drawer features an iconic intersecting double-circle medallion pull, while the lower doors are fitted with clean, blocky brass drop pulls that reference classic antique Chinese chest hardware.

Designed with exceptional engineering for home entertaining, the top tier expands outwards via a flip-top mechanism to provide extra serving space. The design reveals a central, heat-and-moisture-resistant black laminate surface perfect for safely mixing drinks and resting cocktail glassware.T

he top pull-out drawer is stamped with the authentic "Heritage" mark on the inner side, housing a specialized silverware partition layout that safely organizes bar tools, cocktail napkins, and stirrers. Below, the large two-door storage cabinet opens to reveal a split interior layout with fixed open shelves, providing massive storage space for heavy liquor bottles, wine collections, stemware, and decanters.

The cabinet sits on a flush plinth base equipped with hidden, smooth-rolling casters underneath. The wheels allow the server to easily glide across floors and pivot effortlessly from a dining room wall or entryway out into the center of a living room for happy hour. A smart, multi-functional statement piece that serves perfectly as a dry bar, buffet server, or Hollywood Regency styled media credenza.

Condition Details: Excellent vintage condition with wear consistent with age and gentle use. Beautifully preserved book-matched wood veneers with a rich luster finish. Polished brass hardware remains structurally solid with an attractive natural aged patina. The interior drawer slide is functional and clean, and the hidden rolling wheels glide smoothly. See less