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Baker Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet

Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer

Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer

By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection
George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection

George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Simply stunning, ornate, black lacquer cabinet from The Stately Homes Collection by Baker Furniture

Category

Vintage 1980s American George III Cabinets

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Elm Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Elm Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Elm Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard buffet or bar cabinet By

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Nickel

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Nickel

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinets, Pair
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinets, Pair

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinets, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in South Bend, IN

, sideboard buffets, or bar cabinets By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Nickel

Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Red Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the

Category

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency chinoiserie buffet server or bar cabinet by Michael Taylor

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Materials

Brass

Baker Laura Kirar American Walnut Ebony & Brass Art Deco Style Dansu Bar Cabinet
Baker Laura Kirar American Walnut Ebony & Brass Art Deco Style Dansu Bar Cabinet

Baker Laura Kirar American Walnut Ebony & Brass Art Deco Style Dansu Bar Cabinet

By Laura Kirar, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

#40272 The Dansu Bar Cabinet by Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture, #9130 Walnut and ebony veneers

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Large Modern Brass and Rosewood Chinoiserie Style Counter Serving Bar
Large Modern Brass and Rosewood Chinoiserie Style Counter Serving Bar

Large Modern Brass and Rosewood Chinoiserie Style Counter Serving Bar

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful large modern rosewood chinoiserie counter serving bar with brass detailing and plenty of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinets, Pair
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinets, Pair

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinets, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

credenzas, or bar cabinets By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Burled walnut, with original brass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard credenza or bar cabinet By Baker

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie lighted bar cabinet or armoire dresser

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet, Restored
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet, Restored

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet, Restored

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture "Far East Collection" USA, 1950s Black

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet, Restored
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet, Restored

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet, Restored

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture "Far East Collection" USA, 1950s Black

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burl Wood Commode or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burl Wood Commode or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s

Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burl Wood Commode or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie commode, server, or bar cabinet By

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet

Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style media cabinet or bar cabinet Circa Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Jacobean Green Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1920s
Chinoiserie Jacobean Green Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1920s

Chinoiserie Jacobean Green Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1920s

By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of

Category

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Baker Milling Road Collection Ebonized Han Style Bar Cabinet or Tall Console
Baker Milling Road Collection Ebonized Han Style Bar Cabinet or Tall Console

Baker Milling Road Collection Ebonized Han Style Bar Cabinet or Tall Console

By Baker Furniture Company, Milling Road

Located in Topeka, KS

Just look at this Awesome Han style bar cabinet or tall console by Baker Furniture! It’s from their

Category

1990s Unknown Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Early Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
Early Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

Early Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture

Category

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Stunning Baker Furniture Ornate Chinoiserie Lacquered Bar Cabinet on Stand
Stunning Baker Furniture Ornate Chinoiserie Lacquered Bar Cabinet on Stand

Stunning Baker Furniture Ornate Chinoiserie Lacquered Bar Cabinet on Stand

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

interior (not nearly as cool as the bar cabinet style seen here). It is part of Baker's Stately Homes

Category

Antique 1760s American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Jacobean Yellow Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
Chinoiserie Jacobean Yellow Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

Chinoiserie Jacobean Yellow Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the

Category

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Baker Oriental Asian Tansu Style Campaign Chest Bar Unit Cabinet
Vintage Baker Oriental Asian Tansu Style Campaign Chest Bar Unit Cabinet

Vintage Baker Oriental Asian Tansu Style Campaign Chest Bar Unit Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Baker Oriental Asian Tansu style Campaign chest bar unit cabinet. Item features faux drawer

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Metal

BAKER Walnut Asian Fliptop Bar Cabinet
BAKER Walnut Asian Fliptop Bar Cabinet

BAKER Walnut Asian Fliptop Bar Cabinet

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H 45.5 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in

BAKER Walnut Asian Fliptop Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian inspired bar cabinet by Baker Furniture. Walnut, laminate surface under the flip out top

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

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Baker Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic baker chinoiserie bar cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every baker chinoiserie bar cabinet was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a baker chinoiserie bar cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A baker chinoiserie bar cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company and Michael Taylor each produced at least one beautiful baker chinoiserie bar cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Baker Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet?

The average selling price for a baker chinoiserie bar cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,295, while they’re typically $1,600 on the low end and $29,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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.