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Chinoiserie Dressers

CHINOISERIE STYLE

Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.

The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.

Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.

As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.

Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.

Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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Style: Chinoiserie
Century Chin Hua Buffet by Raymond Sobota, Circa 1980
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful buffet Century Furniture by Raymond Sobota, Circa 1980s. Classic Chin Hua styling with contrasting dark trim. Beautiful recessed panels and brass hardware. Ample storage. C...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Dressers

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Brass

Chinoiserie Black & Burl Chin Hua Dresser by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie Chin Hua Collection dresser or sideboard by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furniture comprised of an ebony-tone wood frame, burlwood inlays, brass trim & hardware, double doors, and nine drawers total. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, it has been cleaned but has no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Normal wear as you would expect with use & age. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. NOTE: IF you love this Chin Hua Collection dresser or sideboard by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furniture, we have the matching armoire/wardrobe, pair of nightstands, and pair of mirrors in separate listings here for sale if they are still available. We also have many other items from the Chin Hua line. Check them out! OH, MY GOODNESS!!!! If you are looking for a dynamic dresser for your bedroom. Or a beautiful buffet for your dining room. Or a CRAZY gorgeous credenza for your entry hall or living room. You have DEFINATELY found it! This beauty is part of the original Chin Hua Collection designed by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture in 1975. The entire collection was retired in 1998 after a 23-year successful run. So successful that Century Furniture reissued the collection in 2012. And it is no wonder they revived it. The Chin Hua Collection was one of Century’s most revered collections of all time. And this piece bears the original Century Furniture tag and is not part of the new collection and is only available vintage!!! So, It’s your LUCKY DAY!!! Playing with Hollywood Regency and Chinoiserie styles, Raymond Sabota designed this piece oh-so-handsomely. It is comprised of a stunning rectangular ebony-toned wood framework featuring beautiful burlwood inlays on the door fronts, 6 drawers, and phenomenal recessed top. It exhibits double doors in the center of the cabinet and three drawers on each side of the double doors all surrounded with beautiful brass trim & displaying magnificent brass hardware. And hidden BEHIND those double doors lies a marvelous secret!! THREE more drawers graduating from narrow at the top to a bit wider at the bottom AND they also have lovely brass pulls in the center of each drawer. That’s NINE drawers total!! Talk about AMPLE storage space for linens, clothes, books, or whatever your stow-away needs are! It is going to be an incredible addition to your bedroom or dressing area if you choose to use it as a dresser but its usage is not limited to that! It will be BEAUTIFUL in your dining room used as a sideboard or buffet, in the family room as a cabinet for games, toys, and art supplies, or in an entry utilized as a credenza hosting a lovely sculpture or artwork on top and endless options below. Whatever its use, it bears an EXQUISITE and timeless style you are sure to love for years to come! Raymond Karl Sobota (1914-2010) is an award-winning American furniture designer. He attended and obtained his degree in design from Kendall College of Art and Design in his native home of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating in 1946 Sobota apprenticed with his namesake and uncle, a furniture designer as well, Karl Schmidt, who designed for Berkey and Gay Furniture Company. He apprenticed for seven years leading to his designing for Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co., the Mt. Airy Furniture Co., Hekman Furniture and finally Century Furniture for whom he designed from 1952 until 1995. He designed all the company’s wood furniture during that time in total, over 150 collections. The most notable being Citation, Chin Hua, Claridge, and the Henry Ford Museum and the British National Trust collections. Sobota is credited for helping make Century Furniture the industry leader it is today. Century Furniture Company, one of the world’s largest privately owned upper-end residential furniture manufacturers, was founded in 1947 by Harley Ferguson Shuford, Sr. When first formed Century Furniture was a selling agent for local upholstery lines. But as soon as a year later Shuford had built a case goods plant in Hickory, North Carolina and that started it all. Harley Shuford along with his siblings and children acquired company after company expanding into upholstered furniture, chair manufacturing, and even a leather division. Century has made it through feast and famine in the furniture business and today retains their long-standing role as a leading force in the American home furnishings market. This amazing Chin Hua dresser...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers

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Brass

Vintage Thomasville Chinoiserie Mahogany Triple Dresser Tall Chest Highboy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thomasville Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Triple Dresser Tall Chest Highboy with Solid Brass Hardware and 5 Dovetailed Drawers. Circa Late...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dressers

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Brass

1986 Raymond K Sabota for Century Furniture Chin Hua Double Dresser
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua double dresser by Century Furniture. Classic two tone black lacquer and Burlwood with gorgeous Chin Hua brass hardware. On legs. 7 drawers. DOB April 1986 One owner Will come with copies of original 1986 Century Furniture catalog and receipts. Also have the queen bedroom...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Dressers

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Brass

Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Credenza, Refinished
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dresser or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1950s Black lacquered teak, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware ...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers

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Brass

1970s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Armoire Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Campaign style armoire dresser from the Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorge...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Dressers

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Wood

Thomasville Allegro Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Dresser in Blue
Located in Redding, CT
Thomasville Allegro Chinoiserie Faux bamboo dresser in blue. Classic 9 drawer dresser with gorgeous fretwork and decorative hardware. Matching mir...
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1970s Vintage Chinoiserie Dressers

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Metal

Fen 64" Dresser
Located in San Jose, CA
The Fen Dresser marries the exquisite intricacy of traditional Tansu-style metal pulls with a decidedly modern silhouette. It beautifully illustrates the history of Maria Yee, unitin...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie Dressers

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Bamboo

Nancy Corzine Chinoiserie Marble Top Sideboard Dresser
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular large sideboard dresser, chest, or credenza featuring hand painted parcel gilt chinoiserie reserves by Nancy Corzine. The bespoke dresser h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Dressers

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Marble

Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Marquetry Chinoiserie Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood chinoiserie marquetry two-drawer bombé commode with a veined rouge royal marble top. The serpentine shape...
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Early 1900s French Antique Chinoiserie Dressers

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Marble, Bronze

Dresser in Chinoiserie Style Ebony Wood, Hand Carved and Gold Plated
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dresser in Chinoiserie Style Ebony Wood, Hand Carved and Gold Plated Introducing the Dresser by Art Furniture, a stunning piece that embodies both style and functionality. Crafted...
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Dressers

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Gold Leaf

Red Orange Lacquer Chinoiserie Hand Painted Three Drawers Dresser Large Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Red Orange Lacquer Chinoiserie Hand Painted Decorated Three Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest Dresser Large Stand MINT!
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers

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Hardwood

Fen 78" Dresser
Located in San Jose, CA
The Fen Dresser marries the exquisite intricacy of traditional Tansu-style metal pulls with a decidedly modern silhouette. It beautifully illustrates the history of Maria Yee, unitin...
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2010s Asian Chinoiserie Dressers

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Bamboo

19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
We present a rare and elegantly sophisticated Louis XV - Louis XVI Transition style chinoiserie black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th century, the fine quality mahogany inlaid Parisian work inlaid in stunning exotic wood reserves, decorated panels of hand painted polychrome idealized Chinese scene, featuring ancient richly stylized landscape, home, and pair of figures, flanked by exceptional parquetry-work, geometric matched veneers, ebony string banding, center drawer inlaid with precious woods sycamore ground scroll motif reserve, flanked by neoclassical inspired chiseled and gilded bronze ornamentation. The chest retaining the original substantial sized dramatically veined shaped fior di pesco rouge marble slab top with molded edge, over case fitted with five drawers on three rows, the front and sides fully worked to lightly curved design, having three frieze drawers over two large drawers, all with quality dovetail joinery, atop a gently curving shaped apron, rising on outswept transitional cabriole legs, terminating on gilded bronze sabots. Ideal proportions for use as a commode, dining room sideboard server, credenza media stand, office hutch...
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19th Century French Antique Chinoiserie Dressers

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Marble, Bronze

Pair English Regency style Chinoiserie Dressers / Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely crafted early/mid century chests of drawers in the chinoiserie style with with faux bamboo frame and charming panels depicting raised figures, standing cranes, buildin...
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1920s English Vintage Chinoiserie Dressers

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Wood

Chinoiserie Highboy from Baker Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular and seldom seen Chinoiserie Highboy from a small Collection Baker which was featured in this extraordinary Yellow Base with hand painted scenes. Condition Disclosure: P...
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1980s American Vintage Chinoiserie Dressers

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Wood

English Chinoiserie Style Twenty-Six Piece Silver Toilet Service
Located in London, GB
This twenty-six piece silver toilet service was created in the early 20th century, after a model made in London between 1673-1682. The original set is o...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Dressers

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Silver

Bassett Asian Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua Hollywood Regency Ebonized Dresser by Bassett Hollywood Regency dresser or credenza in an ebony lacquer finish. Features five large storage drawers with brass finished pu...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Style Davis Cabinet Company Oak Dresser / Nightstand - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinoiserie Style Davis Cabinet Company Oak Dresser / Nightstand - Pair Vintage Davis Cabinet Company low chest of drawers/dresser/nightstand. Made of oak featuring rectang...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Brass

Venetian Scenic Bombe Chinoiserie Painted Commode with a Faux Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
An antique Venetian scenic chinoiserie bombe painted commode with a faux marble top. This finely detailed commode is done in an off white paint background with a brownish beige paint...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Dressers

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Wood

Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dresser Chinoiserie Style Ebony Gloss Wood, White Dragon Sculpture, in Stock Introducing the Dresser by Art Furniture, a stunning piece that embodies both style and functionality....
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2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Dressers

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Wood, Ebony

Pair of Elegant Chinese Style Nightstands with Polished Brass Hardware
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of Chinese style nightstands. Elegant raised edges, heavy, solid brass newly polished hardware (brushed satin lacquered finish). ...
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1960s American Vintage Chinoiserie Dressers

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Mahogany

Lemon Yellow White Lacquer Bronze Mounts cabriole Style Leg Two Drawers Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lemon Yellow White Lacquer Bronze Mounts cabriole Style Leg Two Drawers Console Small Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT!
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers

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Brass

Amazing Burled Amboyna Brass Mastercraft Two-Piece Tall Dresser Chinoiserie
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing burled amboyna and brass two-piece chinoiserie Mastercraft tall dresser. Wow! is what you will say when you see this stunning two-piece...
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1970s American Vintage Chinoiserie Dressers

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Brass

Oriental Carved Open Dresser or Hall Cupboard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental carved open dresser or hall cupboard A very unusual piece, this is an open dresser with 2 drawers below and a shelved cupboard beneath The s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Dressers

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Pine

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Chinoiserie dressers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie dressers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dressers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie dressers made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dressers, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, Henredon, Raymond Sabota, and Bassett Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dressers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,295 and tops out at $55,746 while the average work can sell for $2,695.

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