Chinoiserie Style Gentlemans Chest or Tallboy

This is a vintage wood storage cabinet, often referred to as a gentleman’s chest or tallboy, featuring a split-front design. The left side consists of a tall cabinet door mounted on three visible brass hinges, while the right side houses six stacked drawers. The piece exhibits a rich, reddish-brown mahogany or fruitwood finish with burl wood veneers on the door and drawer fronts. Decorative details include recessed pinstripe inlay or routing that outlines each panel. The hardware consists of brass drop-bail handles on the drawers and a vertical brass pull with a latch on the door. Its construction reflects a mid-20th-century interpretation of the Chinoiserie or Asian-inspired Hollywood Regency style, indicated by the clean lines and base bracket feet. The high-gloss finish appears largely intact, though there is some light surface scuffing visible on the top edge and base. The craftsmanship suggests a high-quality mass-produced piece from a manufacturer such as Drexel or Henredon, likely dating between the 1960s and 1980s. The overall condition is good, showing minor wear consistent with domestic use and age-appropriate wood character.