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French Country Baker Cabinets

Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Baker solid oak Country French breakfront china cabinet with desk and lighting is a fine
Category

Early 2000s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 84.75 in W 60.75 in D 18.25 in
Country French Provance Louis XV Style Baker Furniture Company Server Buffet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Country French Provence Louis XV style server buffet by the Baker Furniture Company is a
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Country French Provance Louis XV Style Baker Furniture Company Server Buffet
Country French Provance Louis XV Style Baker Furniture Company Server Buffet
$1,756 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.25 in W 38.75 in D 18.25 in
Pair, Baker Collector’s Edition French Country Style 3 Drawer Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Baker Collector’s Edition French Country Style 3 Drawer Commode Each finely constructed
Category

20th Century Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair Baker French Country Louis XV Style Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Baker attributed French Country Bachelors chests. This pair has a distressed finish
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Asheville, NC
Marvelous walnut cabinets with dental moulding, rose floral trim, metal lattice doors, leather top
Category

Mid-20th Century English French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage French Country Style Hand Painted 9 Drawer Dresser By Baker Furniture Co
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Country Style Hand Painted 9 Drawer Dresser by Baker Furniture Co. A gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Country White Wrought Iron Brass 3 Tier Pastry Bakers Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country White Scrolling Wrought Iron & Brass 3 Tier (2 Glass Shelves) Pastry Bakers
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Shelves

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Baker French Country Provincial Style Carved Oak Wood Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French Country Provincial Style Carved Oak Wood Chest of Drawers. Item features solid wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Henredon Spanish Colonial Country French Oak Brass Hardware Long Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Spanish Colonial Country French Oak & Brass Hardware Long Dresser 5 Doors Bottom
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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Baker Country French Provincial Oak Wood Lighted Bar Cabinet Display Buffet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Country French Provincial oak wood lighted bar cabinet display buffet. Item features a pull
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Country French Armoire Cabinet by Baker Furniture Company
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Louis XV Style Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet by the Baker Furniture Company. Solid Oak construction
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Vintage 1940s American Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture French Country Cherry Wood Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
French Country style cherrywood sideboard credenza or bar cabinet Made by Baker Furniture
Category

Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Baker Furniture French Country Cherry Wood Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Country carved cherry wood sideboard or bar cabinet by Baker Furniture. The
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Baker Furniture French Country Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture French Country Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture French Country Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial carved walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture French Country Cherry Wood Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial carved cherry wood sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Baker Furniture Country French Louis XV Style Oak Armoire Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a gorgeous French provincial Louis XV style armoire or wardrobe by Baker furniture. The
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1990s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture Country French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bonnet Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable quality two-piece walnut secretary desk by Baker Furniture Co. in the Country French
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Companion Pair of Baker Country French Louis XV Commodes Nightstands C1960
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Companion pair of Baker Country French 2-drawer commodes.
Category

20th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Cereused Oak French Country Style Baker Slate Top Sideboard Buffet Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous French country sideboard by Baker furniture company that is meant to conjure the
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture Milling Road Country French Cherry Wood Armoire Dresser
By Milling Road, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Country French cherry wood armoire or wardrobe dresser from the Milling Road Collection
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cherry

c.1930 Country French Baker s Rack
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage French baker's rack made from steel with original distressed paint and decorative vine
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Vintage 1930s French Shelves

Materials

Stone, Steel

c.1930 Country French Baker
s Rack
c.1930 Country French Baker
s Rack
H 81 in W 90 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture French Country Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Provincial bachelor chests or large bedside tables by Baker Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tall Back Bakers Cabinet
Located in Culver City, CA
Tall back cabinet, with pastry dough shelf and original iron hardware. Made for a commercial
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Antique 1870s French Country Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Tall Back Bakers Cabinet
Tall Back Bakers Cabinet
H 49 in W 79 in D 31 in
Henredon French Country Baker s Rack or Étagère
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French country baker's rack or étagère By Henredon Fine Furniture USA, circa 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Iron

French Country 3 Tier Wicker Rattan Wrapped Frame Kitchen Bakers Rack Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Country style 3 tier wicker rattan wrapped frame kitchen bakers rack stand. Item features (3
Category

20th Century Country Cupboards

Materials

Wicker, Glass

French Country Parquetry Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant French Country writing desk or work table with three dovetailed drawers & striking wood
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

French Country Parquetry Writing Desk
French Country Parquetry Writing Desk
H 29.25 in W 58 in D 28 in
19th Century French Baker s Rack
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak baker's rack from France. This is a wonderful and rare piece with a beveled edge
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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Baker
s Rack
19th Century French Baker
s Rack
H 42.5 in W 58 in D 20.63 in
19th Century French Baker s Rack
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak baker's rack from France. This is a lovely form with a small backsplash following
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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Baker
s Rack
19th Century French Baker
s Rack
H 47.25 in W 46.63 in D 19.38 in
Vintage Baker Country, French Style Armoire or Buffet Deux Corps
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage Baker painted French buffet deux corps, or we might call a four door cupboard. Currently
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Milling Road by Baker Furniture Country French Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1980
By Milling Road
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Baker sideboard in solid oak. This piece is very heavy and solid and in good condition with minimal
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Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Pair Tall Country French White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves
By Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tall Country French Carved White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves MINT!
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique French Baker s Rack from Paris with Brass Fittings
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Turn of the century authentic French Baker's Rack made in Paris. We left the rack exactly as
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves

Antique French Baker s Wall Mounted Display Shelves Great Original Patina, c1900
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
some scrupulous antique dealer, to the overall proportion, this French Baker’s Rack or Display Rack has
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Shelves

Materials

Iron

Country French Cabinet / Secretary by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Country French secretary desk / cabinet with chicken wire doors by Baker.
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20th Century American Country Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Baker French Provincial Country Style Walnut Credenza Cabinet Sideboard Buffet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French Provincial Country style walnut credenza cabinet sideboard buffet. Item features solid
Category

Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Baker Country French Provincial China Display Cabinet Bookcase Wire
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Style No 295 (Cabinet , Wire Grille Doors) Literature : Page 63-118 of Baker's European and Far
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Vintage 1960s French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Country French Bakers Rack Wrought Iron and Brass, Wall Mount Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Country French Bakers rack wrought iron and brass, wall mount cabinet. Item features (1
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Mid-20th Century French Country Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Baker Furniture Country French Louis XV Style Oak Armoire Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire or wardrobe by Baker Furniture. The armoire
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Baker Furniture French Provincial Country Style Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Baker Furniture bachelor’s chest of drawers in the Country French Provincial style. It is
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Country French Scubbed Oak Louis XV Style Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Piere Deux style commode from Baker furniture. The commode is extremely clean
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Country French Provincial Nine Drawers Marble-Top Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine quality pink marble top French Country 9 drawers dresser with brass hardware.
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Marble

Large Classic French Bakers Rack
Located in Peekskill, NY
These early French bakers racks have always been a perennial favourite. They are so clean, light
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Shelves

Large Classic French Bakers Rack
Large Classic French Bakers Rack
H 96 in W 78 in D 22 in
French Country Commodes- Matching Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Henkel Harris
Located in Southampton, NJ
French Country style matching commodes with serpentine block fronts and conforming tops
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Country Commodes- Matching Pair
French Country Commodes- Matching Pair
H 34 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Brass French Baker s Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage wrought iron and brass three shelf French Baker's Rack. Glass was a later addition to the
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20th Century French Country Shelves

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Large French Bakers Rack Wrought Iron and Brass Vintage by Perfit Fils Ltd Paris
By Perfit Fil Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and stately mid-20th century 82" H x 72" W French Bakers rack by Perfit Fils Ltd., Paris
Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Shelves

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Country French Style Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful deep carving, nice patina, and excellent brass accent this Baker " Collector's Edition
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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Hand Painted French Baker s Cupboard
Located in Plymouth, MA
heavy, two-piece bakers cabinet with period paint decoration, circa 1790. Beautifully intact
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Vintage French Iron and Brass Baker s Rack, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! A vintage French iron and brass baker's rack circa 1920 standing on paw feet
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Vintage 1920s French Country Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Brass

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25% Off
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20% Off
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

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$2,513 Sale Price
30% Off
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Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
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Brass

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Baker Empire Chest of Drawers
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20% Off
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French Country Baker Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French country baker cabinets available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, all French country baker cabinets available were constructed with great care. French country baker cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. French country baker cabinets bearing Louis XV hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made French country baker cabinets over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Milling Road are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Country Baker Cabinets?

Prices for French country baker cabinets start at $750 and top out at $15,400 with the average selling for $3,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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