Chinoiserie Style Lacquered Commode with Marble Top

This item is a Chinoiserie-style wooden chest or bedside commode, likely dating from the mid-20th century. The piece features a dark, near-black lacquered finish adorned with traditional Asian-inspired decorative motifs. The drawer face is embellished with hand-painted or stenciled gold-tone fretwork borders and a central floral or foliate medallion in contrasting red and gold tones. A brass-colored metal bail handle is centrally mounted on the drawer. The top of the unit is fitted with a variegated dark marble slab, showing heavy white and gray veining. Structurally, the piece includes an upper drawer positioned over a lower open cubby or shelf area. The condition is poor to fair, showing significant cosmetic and structural damage. The lacquered finish exhibits widespread chipping, crazing, and finish loss, particularly along the edges and corners. The marble top appears heavily weathered with significant surface dullness, possible staining, and accumulated grime. The lower portion of the cabinet shows signs of splintering or wood loss. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided photograph. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced decorative piece designed to mimic more expensive 18th-century European lacquered furniture.