Baker Furniture Expresso Finish Chest of Drawers Milling Road Collection
By Milling Road, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker Furniture Expresso Finish Chest of Drawers Milling Road Collection, circa late 20th century.
Maple
Fine Milling Road for Baker Stained Maple Triple Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very refined Chest made by Milling Road in Italy for Baker Furniture.
Brass
Baker Milling Road Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Lingerie Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Part of the highly regarded Baker Milling Road collection, this chest represents the perfect marriage of historical inspiration and modern functionality.
Metal
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Bla...
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Solid oak, with original brass h...
Brass
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Vintage Baker French Empire Directoire Walnut Lowboy Dresser 1960s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Brass
Baker Milling Road Banded Front Campaign Style Tall Chest of Drawers - Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milling Road Tall Dresser by Baker. The dresser features a very nice Hollywood Regency / campaign style design with striking, figured wood grain, 5 dovetai...
Brass
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Carved Maple Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Provincial or Rustic European style maple dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Italy, Circa Late 20th Century Maple, w...
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
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Seven-Drawer Highboy Dresser, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian, Chippendale or Queen Anne style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut,...
Brass
Vintage Milling Road Furniture 'Baker' Chest of Drawers, c.1970
By Milling Road
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Milling road furniture chest of drawers, c.1970 Recessed brass hardware Gorgeous chest - Very good condition Measures: 40" wide x 18.25" deep x 30.25" high A fine...
Wood
Milling Road French Regency Chest of Drawers
By Milling Road
Located in Portland, OR
French Regency chest of drawers by Milling Road a division of Baker Furniture.
Maple
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H 32.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
Baker Milling Road French CherryBurlwood Commode Chest of DrawersOr Dresser
By Milling Road, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Baker Milling Road French Country 2 drawer cherry and burlwood commode chest of drawers or dresser having solid wood construction with beautiful wood grain throughout and drawer fron...
Brass, Steel
Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Baker Furniture Milling Road
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
Mahogany chest of drawers by Baker Furniture Milling Road.
Metal
Baker Milling Road Entryway or Hallway Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An attractive blend of modern Industrial and Classic American design having a lacquered steel frame with wormwood pine drawers and top. Original label inside the top drawer. Beaut...
Steel
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H 31 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Milling Road Three Drawer Commode Bachelor Chest Banded Mahogany Maple Satinwood
By Milling Road
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A banded mahogany, striped maple and satinwood bachelors chest by Milling Road Furniture, a division of the Baker Furniture. Fully Marked, the chest will serve equally well in a livi...
Metal
Baker "Milling Road" Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Astoria, NY
Milling Road Furniture for Baker Furniture Inc. modern ebonized low chest of two drawers, brass swing pulls and mounts.
Wood
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H 36.25 in W 44 in D 19 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Baker Milling Road Bamboo Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring coastal charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Baker Milling Road Bamboo Chest of Drawers. This American-style piece features a beautifully crafted bamboo design, blendin...
Bamboo, Paint
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H 48.25 in W 42 in L 48.25 in
Baker Furniture Milling Road French Regency Ebonized Gentleman's Chest, Restored
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury French Regency gentleman's chest dresser From the Milling Road Collection by Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Newly ebonized walnut and original brass ...
Brass
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H 19.63 in W 38 in D 19 in
Baker Furniture Milling Road Midcentury Cherrywood and Woven Rattan Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern two-drawer cabinet chest By Baker Furniture "Milling Road Collection" USA, circa 1950s Cherrywood, with woven rattan cabinet door front and ori...
Brass
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H 36 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
Refinished Coastal Organic Modern Split Rattan Chest of Drawers by Milling Road
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautifully refinished split rattan chest of drawers by Milling Road, a division of Baker Furniture.
Rattan, Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French style commode or Bombay chest from the Milling Road line by Baker furniture.
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
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H 45.13 in W 66 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Cherry Chest of Drawers with Secretary Desk, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style ten-drawer dresser or chest of drawers with drop front secretary desk By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, circa 1980s ...
Brass
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H 32 in W 42 in D 19.75 in
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style dresser chest By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Mahogany, with original brass hardware and brass-cappe...
Brass
Elegant Chest in Walnut with Nickel Pulls by Milling Road
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant Chest of drawers No. 6102 in walnut with nickel pulls and sabots by Milling Road, a division of Baker Furniture, American 1961 (signed)
Campaign Style Chest of Drawers Made by Baker Furniture
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Baker Campaign style mahogany chest of drawers with brass mounts, circa late 20th century.
Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Cherrywood Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style three-drawer dresser or bedside chest By Baker Furniture "Milling Road" collection USA, circa 1960s Book-matched cherrywood, with o...
Brass
Pair of Baker Classical Chests
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Beautiful pair of classical chests on brass casters made by Milling Road Furniture, a division of Baker
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H 55 in W 40 in D 18.25 in
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 ...
Brass
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H 36.5 in W 40 in D 19.25 in
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Dresser or Chest
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 Cream and light gre...
Brass
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H 32.25 in W 36 in L 32.25 in
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...
Brass
Pair of Baker Furniture Three Drawer Walnut Commodes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 1/4 in W: 40 in D: 19 1/2 in Elevate your living space with this stunning pair of Regency-style three-drawer commodes from the esteemed Baker Furniture Milling Ro...
Wood, Walnut
Pair of 1960s Baker Asian Chests with Brass Hardware
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s Asian chests by Milling Road Furniture by Baker. Brass hardware. Cabinets need repainting.
Wood
Pair of Baker Louis XVI Directoire Style Mahogany 3 Drawer Commodes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 1/4 in W: 36 in D: 17 1/2 in Bring timeless refinement to your interior with this sophisticated pair of Louis XVI Directoire style three-drawer commodes from the...
Metal
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H 32.25 in W 36 in L 32.25 in
Baker Furniture French Regency Walnut Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century French Regency style commode or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Beautiful figured walnut, with original brass har...
Brass
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H 32.25 in W 39.75 in D 17.88 in
Baker Furniture Italian Regency Louis XVI Cherry and Burl Wood Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Neoclassical or Regency Louis XVI style chest of drawers or commode By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Italy, Circa Late 20th Century Cherry wood...
Brass
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H 32.25 in W 39.75 in D 17.88 in
Baker Furniture Italian Regency Louis XVI Cherry and Burl Wood Commodes, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian Neoclassical or Regency Louis XVI style chests of drawers or commodes By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Italy, Circa Late 20th Century ...
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.