Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring timeless European elegance into your home with this stunning pair of French Directoire–style commodes, beautifully finished in a soft cream painted patina that highlights their...
Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Carved walnut in or...
Walnut, Paint
Light Wood Baker 8 Drawers 67" Tall Highboy Dresser Chest Solid Brass Pulls MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Wood Baker 8 Drawers 67" Tall Highboy Dresser Chest Solid Brass Pulls MINT
Brass
Mid Century Campaign Chest by Baker
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage British colonial style chest crafted in walnut with seven drawers having brass campaign hardware and classic turned feet.
Walnut
Vintage Campaign Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid century campaign style chest crafted in walnut in two pieces with eight drawers, brass hardware and classic turned feet.
Brass
Pair Three Drawers Light Walnut Banded Drawers Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Three Drawers Light Walnut Banded Drawers Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
Walnut
Blond Walnut Side by Side 4 Doors Two Compartment Chest Drawers Dresser MINT!
By Tomlinson, Harvey Probber, Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign Style Blond Walnut Side by Side 4 Doors Two Compartment Chest Drawers Shelves Dresser MINT!
Brass
Fine 7 Drawers Burl Wood Banded Top Bracket Feet English Chest of Drawers MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine 7 Drawers Burl Wood Banded Top Bracket Feet English Chest of Drawers MINT
Brass
Superior Quality Raised Panel High Chest Dresser Cabinet Dresser MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Superior Quality Light Walnut Raised Panel High Chest Dresser Cabinet Dresser MINT! Dovetail drawers, heavy brass pulls.
Brass
Bracket Feet Mahogany 6 Drawers Brass Pulls Tall Lingerie Chest Dresser Cabinet
By Henkel Harris, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket feet mahogany 6 drawers brass pulls tall lingerie chest dresser cabinet.
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. 6-Drawer Walnut and Ring Handle
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 6-drawer high chest with a dark stained frame and walnut drawer fronts and body with brass interlocking ring inSet drawer pulls.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$3,600
Hobey Helen Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Hobey Helen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Streamlined Hobey Helen for Baker walnut chest of drawers with three central drawers, flanked by grooved doors, each revealing three interior drawers.
Brass
Unavailable|$6,895
BAKER Neoclassical Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Occasional Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
An occasional chest in the Neoclassical style by Baker Furniture.
Marble, Metal
Unavailable|$8,895
BAKER Stately Homes George II Inlaid Walnut Bombe Commode Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A George II style bombe commode chest by Baker Furniture, from their Stately Homes Collection.
Brass
Unavailable|$6,250 / set
Pair Bachelor Chests by Baker Vintage Hollywood Regency Neoclassic
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Coast, CA
Pair of Baker Neoclassic Walnut Chests with solid, substantial brass ring pulls, recently totally refurbished.
Walnut
Unavailable|$1,795
Baker Furn Co Chest of Drawers
Located in Washington, D.C., DC
Baker Furn neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with brass pulls
Unavailable|$1,450
1970s Vintage Baker Campaign-Style Chest with Walnut Veneer & Brass
Located in Black Rock, CT
A classic two-drawer campaign-style chest by Baker Furniture, crafted in walnut veneer with bookmatched drawer fronts and accented with flush brass recessed handles and corner bracke...
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Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
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Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
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Baker Furniture Chippendale Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Chippendale style three-drawer commode or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with burled walnut drawer fronts and original brass...
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Baker Furniture Burled Walnut Bombay Chest Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French style Bombay chest or commode by Baker Furniture. The chest features gorgeous burled walnut wood grain, with a scalloped top and apron and canted corner front l...
Brass
Sold|$4,500 / set
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Bedside Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Book-matched carved walnut cases, with gorg...
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Pair of Baker Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers Bachelor’s Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
Constructed of solid walnut with features such as dovetail drawers these chests are a from a bygone era of quality, craftsmanship and exquisite design. From the mid-20th century thes...
Brass
Baker Banded Walnut Brass Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Baker Campaign style chest of two generously sized drawers with handsome banded walnut top & front.
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Flip Top Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style flip top dresser or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Walnut, with gorgeous figural burled walnut dr...
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Baker Furniture Regency Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style bachelor chest or nightstand By Baker Furniture USA, 20th century Book-matched walnut, with burled walnut banding and drawer fronts and original...
Brass
Sold|$3,295 / item
Baker Furniture Dutch Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Burled walnut, with brass hardware.
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Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By Baker Furniture "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Walnut, with ...
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Baker Furniture French Empire Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Empire style commode or chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The chest features stunning burled walnut wood grain and original brass hardware.
Brass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Walnut, with origi...
Brass
Sold|$5,995 / set
Baker Furniture Dutch Burled Walnut Bombe Chests or Commodes, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Dutch Louis XV style bombay chests, commodes, or dressers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Burled walnut, with brass hardware.
Brass
Baker Furniture McMillen Walnut Serpentine Louis XV Bombe Chest Commode Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker Furniture McMillan collection bombe chest.
Walnut
Sold|$3,750 / set
Pair of Baker Stately Homes Walnut 3-Drawer Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful pair of Queen Anne Banded inlaid walnut chest on stand, 20th century, by Baker, from the "Stately Homes of England and Scotland Collection," with three graduated drawers on...
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode, chest of drawers, or server By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
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Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form dresser, commode, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
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Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Book-matched burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
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Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, dresser, or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Stunning book-matched burled walnut, with original brass...
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Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Book-matched burled walnut, with original brass ha...
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Baker Furniture French Regency Walnut Commodes or Large Bedside Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency style commodes, bar cabinets, or large bedside chests By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection, USA, 1960s Beautiful figur...
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Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Flip Top Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style flip top dresser or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched burled walnut, with inla...
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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 Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Walnut, with ebonized interior and trim and ...
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Baker Furniture French Empire Walnut and Burl Wood Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional walnut and burl wood French Empire commode or bachelor chest By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Book-matched walnut and burl wood and brass hardware Measu...
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Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
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Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Stunning book-matched burled walnut, with original...
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Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Chest of Drawers or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode, server, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Walnut, with original brass hardware.
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Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Burled walnut, with original brass hardware.
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Helen & Hobey Baker Highboy Chest, Walnut and Brass, 1950's
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous walnut 2 piece chest on chest was designed by Helen & Hobey Baker in the 1950's.
Brass
Baker Furniture Bombe Chest Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and coveted bombe chest commode by Baker Furniture Company. Features three dovetailed drawers with ornate, original hardware. Baker medallion present inside drawer as shown.
Walnut
Sold|$3,250
Baker Bleached Walnut Campaign Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker bleached walnut four-drawer campaign style commode. Brass corner guard detailing and brass flush drop bail pulls. Recessed square block feet. Finished on all four sides.
Brass
Sold|$3,250
Baker Bleached Walnut Campaign Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker bleached walnut four-drawer Campaign style commode. Brass corner guard detailing and brass flush drop bail pulls. Recessed square block feet. Finished on all four sides.
Brass
Pair French Louis XV Baker Oak, Burl & Walnut Serpentine Lowboy Chests 20th C
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of lowboy French Lois XV style chests by Baker offer oak, burl and walnut construction in serpentine form with two drawers, each with foliate cast hardware, raised on cabriole...
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Baker Five Drawer Campaign Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This mid century Baker campaign style two over three drawer walnut chest featured a banded top above five dovetailed drawers with solid brass campaign style pulls resting on turned f...
Brass
Mid Century Campaign Chest or Dresser by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century campaign style chest with seven drawers crafted in walnut with exotic grains on the drawer fronts, brass campaign hardware, and turned feet.
Walnut
Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Four-Drawer Walnut Chest or Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous walnut Michael Taylor four-drawer chest of drawers or dresser with nickel-plated pulls by Beaker furniture. Perfect for any modern or mid-mod home. In great condition for it...
Walnut
Baker Furniture French Regency Ebonized Tambour Door Gentleman's Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
French Regency style ebonized tambour door gentleman's chest of drawers Made by Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Ebonized walnut + brass hardware Measures: 42" W x 19" D ...
Brass
Sold|$5,200
Baker High Chest
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elegant Baker high chest of drawers, 1950's. walnut.
Walnut
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Ebonized Nightstands or Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Hollywood Regency large bedside tables or bachelor chests by Baker Furniture. The chests feature stunning walnut wood grain with a newly ebonized finish and origin...
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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.