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Chinoiserie Chest Of Drawers On Stand

Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
detachable stand is a must have for your home. All of the chinoiserie gold foliage design was hand painted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 23 in D 16.25 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

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Brass

Fitted Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Fitted Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
H 34 in W 14 in D 26 in
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

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Oak

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

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Oak

17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
lower stand is fitted with a pair of drawers that are also japanned and hand-painted with Chinoiserie
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Antique 1690s Dutch William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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...

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Marble, Bronze

English lacquered Chest, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
English lacquered chest, 18th century. Decorated with chinoiserie, mounted on modern stand.  
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

English lacquered Chest, 18th Century
English lacquered Chest, 18th Century
H 34.65 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
Fine Late 19th Century Decorative Chinoiserie French Marble Topped Bombe Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
both complex shapes for a cabinetmaker to contend with as well. The fact that this piece stands so well
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Antique 1890s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Helen & Hobey Baker Highboy Chest, Walnut and Brass, 1950's
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in Culver City, CA
chinoiserie feeling. This chest effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chinoiserie Black & Faux Burl Brass Mounted Chest, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1970's chinoiserie tansu style Asian nightstand or small storage chest cabinet is
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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Night Stands

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Brass, Enamel

Early 19th Century English Chest on Stand Black and Gold Chinoiserie Lacquer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Late 18th or Early 19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand with Japanned
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an elegant English black lacquered English Queen Anne cabinet chest on Stand decorated
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Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

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Wood

Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or chests of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

An Exceptional 18th Century Japanned Chest on Stand With Important Provenance
Located in Benington, Herts
A Superb and Rare 18th Century European Japanned Chinoiserie Chest on Stand with important
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Antique 1780s English Cabinets

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Lacquer

Vintage Hollywood Regency Split Reed China Cabinet and Dresser Set - 1970's
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long Hollywood Regency Split Reed Bamboo 6 Drawer Low Dresser Chest of Drawers A Hollywood Regency
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cupboards

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Bamboo, Reed

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
By Perret et Vibert
Located in PARIS, FR
with flowers, birds and butterflies. Opening onto two drawers and a paper filer, the upright-secretary
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires

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Wood

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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

Rare Regency Penwork Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Chinoiserie
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a rare period English collector's cabinet, circa 1800, in lacquer, with Penwork figural decoration. The double doors open to reveal fifteen fitted drawers with original pink ...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

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Wood

Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Sister Parish, Albert Hadley
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Lacquer

John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commode Buffet with Gilded Details
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Japanese Screen Painting in Ink and Colors Depicting Goshawks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking Japanese antique Edo period screen painting in ink and colors on paper, each of the 6 framed panels featuring a goshawk (hawk) tethered to a perch by a silk cord with the ...
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Screens and Room Dividers

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Paper

Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized, Gilt, & Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinoiserie decorated secretary offers black lacquered wood construction with upper having a broken arch pediment over a cast with double doors opening to vermillion red lacquered ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Wood

French Buffet Cabinet, Louis XVI Style Ebonized with Marble Top
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French buffet cabinet, Louis XVI style, ebonized with marble top, early 20th century. In the spirit of Hollywood Regency and Maison Jansen. The drawers are lined in red velvet. The ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

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Marble, Bronze

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 black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Wood

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Pasadena, CA
An 18th century Italian neoclassical style marble chest of drawers featuring contrasting marquetry inlay throughout the exterior as well as decorative rose colored paper lines throug...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
Located in Milford, NH
A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned decoration, including a base table, brass-handled lap desk, and two door cabinet wit...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks

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Mahogany

Miniature Faux Bamboo Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux bamboo miniature painted three drawer chest.
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Miniature Faux Bamboo Painted Chest
Miniature Faux Bamboo Painted Chest
H 15.25 in W 20.75 in D 12 in
Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This highly decorative cabinet is beautiflly decorated with multible children in various s...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Wood

Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base and glass top. It works so well for both display and functional desk. It is unmarke...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Leather, Glass, Lacquer

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A Neoclassical style chest of drawers from the 19th century, acquired from the legendary American business magnate, T. Boone Pickens. Born in Italy, hand-crafted, carved and painted,...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Art Deco Style Oval Rug with Romantic Chinoiserie Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77463, antique Chinese Art Deco style oval rug with Romantic chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a midnight navy blue field and contrastin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

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Queen Anne Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Queen Anne period black lacquer chest on stand; the chest with three short and three
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Antique 1710s English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Queen Anne Lacquered Chest on Stand
Queen Anne Lacquered Chest on Stand
H 61.5 in W 42.25 in D 23.75 in
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Bombe Commode Chinoiserie Chest Drawers, 1910
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous antique Chinese red lacquer commode of bombe form. The chest also features intricate
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Early 18th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet on a Giltwood Stand
By James Moore
Located in London, Middlesex
The carved giltwood stand with moulded frame, above a concave frieze with arched panels each
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Antique Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Lacquer

18th Century Chinoiserie English Chest on stand
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A magnificent 18th Century English Chinoiserie chest of drawers on stand. It has a beautiful base
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English black lacquered chinoiserie chest on stand. Wonderful japanning throughout the
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Greding, DE
Two-drawered red lacquered chest of drawers in Louis Quinze style. The chest is slightly bellied
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Vintage 1930s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers, 1930s
H 32.29 in W 41.74 in D 17.52 in
19th Century British Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
Very striking 19th century British lacquered chinoiserie chest on stand. The chinoiserie decoration
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Antique 19th Century British Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

18th Century English Black Painted Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 18th century English black painted chinoiserie chest on stand, seven drawers above turned leg
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

William & Mary Chest on Stand / Black Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 17th-early 18th century William and Mary chest on stand with gilt chinoiserie decoration
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

1970s, Chinoiserie Drexel Lacquer Black and Brass Chest with Stand
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning Chinoiserie chest, circa the 1950s. Crafted of solid
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Vintage 1970s North American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique English Chinoiserie Cabinet on a Carved Giltwood Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine antique English Chinoiserie painted cabinet on a carved giltwood stand. Lovely painted
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Giltwood

English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous Italian painted chest of drawers from the 19th century. Stands on bracket feet in the
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Vintage 1930s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 43.5 in W 39 in D 18.5 in
19th C. Chinese Chest on Gilded Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
base decorated with cherubs, scrolls, and figural pedestals. The top chest is removable. Chinoiserie
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th C. Chinese Chest on Gilded Stand
19th C. Chinese Chest on Gilded Stand
H 56.5 in W 37 in D 22 in
Magnificent 17th Century Japanned Collectors Cabinet on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
A magnificent 17Th / 18Th Century and later English Japanned Lacquer Cabinet on Gilt carved Stand
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Antique Late 17th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Giltwood, Lacquer

An Important Gilt and Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
An important North European gilt and chinoiserie three drawer commode, North German or Denmark, c
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Giltwood

An Important Gilt and Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
An important North European gilt and chinoiserie three drawer commode, North German or Denmark, c
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Giltwood

George I red japanned & parcel gilt chest or cabinet
Located in Nashville, TN
The cabinet on an earlier (circa 1650) Dutch baroque stand or "kwabtafel " The English in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

William and Mary Highboy
Located in Dallas, TX
above two small and three large drawers, stand has additional three drawers on turned legs with shaped
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

William and Mary Highboy
William and Mary Highboy
H 65.25 in W 40 in D 22.25 in
Period William and Mary Highboy, Japanned
Located in Dallas, TX
decoration, shallow drawer above two small and three large drawers, stand has additional three drawers on
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

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Wood, Lacquer

Period William and Mary Highboy, Japanned
Period William and Mary Highboy, Japanned
H 65.25 in W 40 in L 65.25 in
Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chests, a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
tops and nice brass hardware. These solid wood chests have 2 drawers above a 2 door cabinet.
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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinoiserie Night Stands

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Brass

Chinese Elm Mother of Pearl Cabinet Chest on Stand Chinoiserie Ming Tansu Style
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Chinese chest or cabinet on stand. A rectangular form made from elm with vibrant
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20th Century Ming Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Elm

English Late 19th Century Red Chinoiserie Cabinet on Original Cabriole Leg Stand
Located in Wells, ME
English late 19th century red chinoiserie lacquered cabinet on original cabriole leg stand. The two
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

A Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet on Peranakan Gilt Stand
Located in Austin, TX
chest is fitted as a display cabinet, with five shelves, four drawers, and two interior doors, all lined
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Varnished Secretary Desk with Chinoiserie Décor, England, 1730
Located in Greding, DE
and has a chest of drawers lower part with four drawers. The writing surface is on a height of 76 cm
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Secretaires

Chinoiserie Jewel Chest on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully lacquered chest outfitted with multiple drawers and finely detailed with exceptional
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chinoiserie Jewel Chest on Stand
Chinoiserie Jewel Chest on Stand
H 49 in W 22 in D 17 in
French Serpentine Shaped Chinoiserie Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French chinoiserie painted and black lacquered Bombay chest of drawers. The piece is painted in
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
An English three drawer chest. Black background with gilt Chinoiserie decoration with flat and
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English Chinoiserie Chest
English Chinoiserie Chest
H 37 in W 47.5 in D 22.75 in
19th Century English Chest on Stand with a Black and Gold Lacquered Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
English chest on stand with a Japanned lacquered finish in black, gold and red dating from the mid
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique & Hand-Painted, Mahogany Dresser / Commode in Stunning Chinoiserie Style
Located in Lisse, NL
stands firmly, but thanks to its original brass casters you can also move it around. This finest quality
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Bone, Wood, Mahogany, Paint

Pair of Italian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Chests, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian hand painted chinoiserie chests with three drawers each. Detailed raised
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chinoiserie Night Stands

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Wood

Ebonized Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Nightstands or Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
drawers. The brass hardware is original, and the original label is present on each chest. They are in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Handsome Pair of Henredon Asian Campaign Bachelors Chest, Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
night stands or side tables or stacked on top of each other as a tall chest of drawers. Chests measure
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Bernhardt Flair Division Shibui Collection Asian Inspired Credenza Buffet Chest
By Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful Asian inspired credenza, buffet or chest of drawers from Bernhardt Furniture’s Flair
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Credenzas

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Brass

Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
leg stand, in reference to chinoiserie and japonisme chests on stands popularized in the west.     
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Chinoiserie Silver Chests on Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of William and Mary style silver chests on stands with 3 drawers each in Tete Di Neggra, Van
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned Chest on Stand
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
and decoration to the sides. The chest on stand has wonderful proportions and is very chic. The stand
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A Dutch Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand, c. 1790
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Chinoiserie Black and Gold Lacquer decorated Cabinet on Stand, c. 1780
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English William and Mary Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This English William and Mary period chest of drawers, with two short drawers above three long
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Regency Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1825
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Of desirable proportions and superb colour, the very good quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chinoiserie George III Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Double-door cabinet with brass hardware, opens to reveal a long drawer above three small drawers
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Beautiful 19th Century Chinoiserie Japanned Chest
Located in Tetbury, GB
Stunning 19th century Red Japanned Chinoiserie chest of bomb form. Has lovely gilt decoration
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Other

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Chinoiserie Chest Of Drawers On Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chinoiserie chest of drawers on stand you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chinoiserie chest of drawers on stand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chinoiserie chest of drawers on stand, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each chinoiserie chest of drawers on stand bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Baker Furniture Company, Davis Cabinet Company and Drexel each produced at least one beautiful chinoiserie chest of drawers on stand that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinoiserie Chest Of Drawers On Stand?

Prices for a chinoiserie chest of drawers on stand start at $1,000 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $4,590.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

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