$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 Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
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 Baker Furniture Company, Chelsea House
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 Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
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
Sendai Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a Meiji Period Sendai Tansu in Keyaki wood. This one-part tansu dates to circa 1880 and is in very good overall condition as it retains all of its orig...
Wrought Iron
$38,384
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
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
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$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
$5,205Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$14,450 / item
H 18 in W 18 in D 24 in
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Iron, Steel
Pair of Vineyard Demilune Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Vineyard demilune console table is a stunning piece that brings a touch of nature into your home. Made from pine, it has a natural and rustic look that will instantly warm up any...
Wood
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
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif Armoire Linen Press by C
By Chelsea House
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking Late 20th Century chinoiserie armoire or linen press by Chelsea House, featuring exquisite hand-painted scenes in the chinoiserie style. The cabinet showcases a deep green...
Rattan, Wood
LUMfr Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fantastic LUMfr Sconce is a patinated brass and champagne toned fringe wall sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. This sconce is created by Lumfardo Luminaires and made ...
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
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.