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Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Red Lacquered Italian Chest of Drawers with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century chest of drawers is a serpentine shape with curved sides and has five drawers with period
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 58.25 in D 25 in
19th Century English Red Lacquer Hepplewhite Bow-Front Chest with Chinoiserie
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English Regency red lacquer Hepplewhite bow front chest of drawers with chinoiserie
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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 43 in W 40 in D 22 in
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the late 19th century to early 20th century, this beautiful floral 4 drawer chest on a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
French Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Pearl Inlay, 1900s
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Elegant Chinoiserie Chest of drawers with pearl inlay.
Around 1900 this Chinoiserie style and
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Midcentury, Chinoiserie Style, Red Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Gold Trim
Located in Asheville, NC
A handsome three foot tall, 3-drawer chest painted red with gold trim was quite popular in the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
vintage chest of drawers with mirror, gilded with painted chinoiserie, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
with painted chinoiserie, built in the mid-20th century in Italy.
Chest of drawers measures w 125 x h
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mirror, Pine
H 91.74 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Hermes Orange & Brown Chinoiserie Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stopper magnificent chinoiserie 9 drawer highboy in a striking color palette of brown and
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Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning small chinoiserie styled three drawer chest of drawers with original brass butterfly
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
Alfonso Marina Siena Mahogany Walnut Burl Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Commode
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Chinoiserie chest of drawers by Alfonso Marina. A serpentine form made of mahogany
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.5 in
Georgian Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A Georgian tall chest in pine with two short over five long drawers raised on bracket feet
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Antique Early 19th Century British Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Pine, Paint
Ebonized Chinoiserie Bombe Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A mid 20th Century carved, hand painted and ebonized continental chinoiserie chest. The three
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20th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco "Chinoiserie" Walnut Austrian Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Austrian Art Deco chest of drawers. Chinoiserie by the very particular design.
All veneered in
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 48.82 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Chests
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of mid century three drawer chests crafted with bamboo frames, featuring red
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ebonized Chinoiserie Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic mid-century Chinoiserie/Tansu chest combining eastern aesthetic influences with western
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
English 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode with Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular top with Chinoiserie décor, accented with a guilloche frieze on the edge. Five drawers (two small
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Chest in Blue Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handsome chinoiserie style eight drawer chest. Quality construction throughout. Newly lacquered in
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Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Serpentine Chinoiserie Chest / Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie chest with a serpentine front and faux marble top
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
19th Century English Pine Chest with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England with a beveled edge around the top, following down
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 37 in D 17 in
French Louis XV Style Hand Painted Faux Marble Chest Chinoiserie Chest Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French style Louis XV style chest with hand painted chinoiserie and faux marble top. I
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Paint
H 34 in W 66 in D 21 in
Fitted Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Wilson, NC
Fitted chinoiserie chest on stand, has raised chinoiserie and floral carvings on all four sides
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Antique 1820s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
BAKER Collector's Edition Hand Painted Lacquered Chinoiserie Occasional Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Style occasional four-drawer chest by Baker Furniture, from their Collector's Edition
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 35 in W 48 in D 19 in
Pair of Faux Bamaboo Chests oF Drawers, French 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
These exquisite bowfront French chests of drawers effortlessly fuse timeless elegance with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Gentleman's Chest - B
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Style gentleman's chest by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Fine English George I or Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand. Original Chinoise
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century "Faux Bamboo" Chest Of Drawers, Birdseye Maple
Located in Greven, DE
Historicism -Faux Bamboo- chest of drawers
Vienna (?)
Bird's eye maple, beech
second half of 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century European Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Birdseye Maple
Davis Cabinet Co Cerused Oak Chinoiserie Chest Dresser Nightstand Console Stand
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company low chest of drawers / dresser / nightstand / TV console. Made of
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 22.5 in W 34 in D 16 in
George I Period Japanned Chest of Drawers, England Circa 1720
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative George I Period japanned chest of drawers, showing an overhanging top over four
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Antique 1720s British George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
is visible in Maggiolini's first works, namely rounded chests of drawers with high carved legs and
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 35.2 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer bachelor chest of drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser, chest of drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Grand Chest of Drawers, English, Walnut, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique grand chest on chest of drawers. An English, walnut and mahogany tallboy, dating
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 73.82 in W 45.08 in D 20.28 in
Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion
By Company of Master Craftsmen, W. & J. Sloane
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Japanned chinoiserie Queen Anne style dresser or chest of drawers
Procured from
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Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 46.25 in D 20 in
Late 19th C. Venetian Chest Painted in Chinoiserie Stye of Blue & Yellow Ochres
Located in London, Park Royal
A late 19th century, Venetian chest of drawers with a curvaceous bombe style shape that plays with
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Antique 1890s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 50.01 in D 20.08 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Chests of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dressers or chests of drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 32 in W 36 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 32.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commode Buffet with Gilded Details
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
-painted chinoiserie details that Widdicomb is known far and wide for. The piece has no discernable flaws
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2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 38 in W 61 in D 19 in
Venetian Scenic Bombe Chinoiserie Painted Commode with a Faux Marble Top
Located in Stamford, CT
drawers all having bronze pulls. The centre displaying a very fine painted chinoiserie scene of a couple
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 51.5 in D 22.25 in
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 27.25 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
a Continental red chinoiserie decorated commode / chest of drawers, the shaped top with a scenic
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Antique 18th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A fine late 18th c Dutch black lacquered commode with Chinoiserie decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare late 18th century Dutch black lacquered Chinoiserie hand painted commode. Brass pulls
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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Wood
A Pair of French Chinoiserie Lacquered & Gilt Marble Top 2-Drawer Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
the drawers and feet. The Chinoiserie scenes depicted on these commodes is a captivating portrayal of
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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 32.5 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Medium Sized Louis XV Style Commodes Circa 1970
By Drexel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
paint decorated chinoiserie French Louis XV style commodes. They are in good used vintage condition with
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.25 in W 40.25 in D 16 in
Mid 20th Century Mahogany Asian Influenced Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced chest on chest, unbranded, similar quality to Kindel or Rway. Mahogany with
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style Commode with natural marble top and Chinoiserie Design
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Style Commode with natural marble top and Chinoiserie Design Fine original fittings in
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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional English Chinoiserie or Japanned lacquered two part oak highboy with a molded cornice
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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exceptional, Period Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A most unusual and rare, c. 1800, hand-carved and painted, serpentine, Venetian, Chinoiserie
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Fabulous Pair of Chinoiserie Commodes w/ Chinese Character Handles, Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
chest of drawers manufactured by the Mastercraft Furniture Company exemplifies the grandeur of
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 15 in
Regence Chinoiserie Marble-Top Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regence chinoiserie marble-top commode, fitted with three chinoiserie ormolu-mounted long drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 18th Century Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A fantastic 18th century French Louis XV chinoiserie commode. Newly restored. Amazing raised
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Oak
Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Lacquered Commode with Chinoiserie Decoration
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in W 47.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique French Chinoiserie Commode 19th Century
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique French chinoiserie commode. 19th century black painted chest of drawers with carved details
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
FANCHER Oak & Walnut Asian Influenced Bachelor Chest
By Fancher Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced bachelor chest by Fancher Furniture. Oak with walnut top, drawer fronts & sides
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Marquetry Chinoiserie Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood chinoiserie marquetry
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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 35.25 in W 45.25 in D 23 in
Pair of English George II Style Red Japanned Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body
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Antique Late 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie lacquer commode, 18th Century Venetian style.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative and imposing early 18th Century Venetian, Red Chinoiserie lacquer bombe commode
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
Pair of Luxurious Nightstands with Textured Lacquered Surface
Located in Waalwijk, NL
structured with two drawers. With their dark lacquered surface, the look reminds of tiles. Yet due to the
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Vintage 1960s European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marble Top Red Chinoiserie E.J. Victor French Louis XV Commodes
By E.J. Victor
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of E.J. Victor French Louis XV red lacquer chinoiserie paint decorated
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Early 2000s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 33.75 in W 48 in D 22.75 in
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Chest Of Drawers With Chinoiserie For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic chest of drawers with chinoiserie available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every chest of drawers with chinoiserie was constructed with great care. Find 444 options for an antique or vintage chest of drawers with chinoiserie now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the chest of drawers with chinoiserie you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest of drawers with chinoiserie made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one chest of drawers with chinoiserie that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture and Drexel produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chest Of Drawers With Chinoiserie?
Prices for a chest of drawers with chinoiserie can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $587,129, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Chest Of Drawers With Chinoiserie
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
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