$3,995
H 32.13 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dresser or chest of drawers By Baker
Brass
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 38 in D 19.5 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
Metal
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
Metal, Brass
$24,500
H 35 in W 50 in D 24.5 in
Exquisite Hand Painted Chippendale Chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
style hand painted chinoiserie commode in black lacquer by Baker Furniture, circa 1985. This unusual
Mahogany
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 59.25 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top
Iron
Unavailable
H 35 in W 48 in D 19 in
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
Marble, Brass
Gold Chinoiserie Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century gold and yellow chinoiserie commode in the Georgian style by Baker Furniture Company
Gold, Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 32.25 in D 16.13 in
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie dresser chest By Baker Furniture USA
Brass
Sold
H 40.13 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Baker Furniture Style Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lingerie Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie eight-drawer lingerie chest of drawers In the
Brass
Sold
H 55.38 in W 40 in L 55.38 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Walnut Gentleman's Chest
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie dresser chest By Michael Taylor for
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 48 in D 19 in
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture
Brass
Sold
H 35.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
20th C. Louis XIV Style Collector’s Ed. Chinoiserie Commode by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece by Baker Furniture. It is the Collector’s Edition chinoiserie commode
Bronze
Sold
H 32.25 in W 40 in D 17.75 in
Matching Pair of Modern Chinoiserie Asian / Oriental Mahogany Bachelor Chests
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous pair of matching mahogany bachelor chests with chinoiserie detailed handles. Attributed to
Mahogany
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Three-Drawer Chest
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful, newly refinished Hollywood Regency chinoiserie three-drawer bachelor chest or
Walnut
Sold
H 34.75 in W 36.5 in D 18.75 in
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
Brass
Georgian Style Chinoiserie Decorated Commode, Made by Baker
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Georgian style chinoiserie decorated commode, made by Baker as part of the Stately Homes collection
Brass
Chinese Red Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers by Baker Furniture, circa 1970s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese red chinoiserie chest of drawers by Baker Furniture, circa 1970s Simply the best
Oak
Sold
H 31.13 in W 30.13 in D 16 in
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Gilt Bedside Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chinoiserie style nightstands or bedside chests By Baker Furniture USA
Brass
Hand Painted Chippendale Chinoiserie Commode in Black Lacquer
By Chelsea House, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Chinoiserie Commode by Baker Furniture By Chelsea House circa Late 20th century Black lacquered case
Wood, Lacquer
Baker Stately Homes chinoiserie commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Georgian style chinoiserie decorated commode made by Baker Furniture Company. This commode has a
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Baker Furniture Cinnabar Red Lacquer Hand-Painted Dutch Chest of Drawers, USA
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baker Furniture cinnabar red lacquer hand-painted dutch chest of drawers, USA. Vintage Collector’s
Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 38 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Dresser
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer dresser or chest of drawer
Brass
Sold
H 30.25 in W 36.25 in D 17.25 in
Modern Baker Cabinet in Cream Lacquered Grass Cloth with Brass Pulls
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Cream colored lacquered grass cloth cabinet from Baker's Far East collection. Ming style turned
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
Exciting Pair of Baker Modern Asian Tansu Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu chests or cabinets by Baker. Dark stained oak with
Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
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
Metal
Chinoiserie Chest by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely made, with attention to detail - in the 18th century style. Beautiful Chinese red background adorned with a profusion of figures on three sides.
Metal
Sold
H 31.25 in W 32 in D 16 in
BAKER Collectors Edition Hand Painted Lacquered Asian Chinoiserie Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style block front bachelor chest by Baker Furniture, from their Collector's
Brass
Pair of Large Chinoiserie Commodes by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb pair of Chippendale chinoiserie gold and black lacquer commodes , the shaped tops
Brass
Chinoiserie Dutch Chests by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of dressers by Baker Furniture in Chinoiserie style, perfect for any Asian or Hollywood
Wood
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$38,128
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
Baker Styled Walnut Mahogany Bar / Sever Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted two piece four door cabinet with book matched wood grained fronts opening to revel two glass and two wooden adjustable shelves with two smaller drawers one with d...
Brass
$3,595
H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet ...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Orange Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this sweet little Venetian cabinet! It is Orange with gilt chinoiserie that is hand painted, and a sort of platinum trim. The interior is a soft blue. The piece is a single dr...
Poplar
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$24,000 / set
H 42 in W 33 in D 26 in
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century. In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...
Velvet, Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$4,500
H 32.5 in W 39.75 in D 18 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie buffet server or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1960s Black lacquered wa...
Brass
Baker Empire Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
$1,842
H 16.74 in W 5.71 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Ralph Lauren Blue & White Porcelain Table Lamps Stunning Chinese Design
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer this for sale pair of Ralph Lauren Chinese table lamps. These lamps are totally brand new; they have been removed from the box solely to take pictures. ...
Porcelain
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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.