Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Birch, Sweden, Circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light mahogany with birch banding and marquetry. Bone escutcheons line the keyholes. The lock...
Birch
Vintage Bleached Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional 19th-century Biedermeier-style chest of drawers captures the timeless elegance of European neoclassicism through a refreshingly modern, organic lens.
Pine
Vintage Bleached Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking Biedermeier-style chest of drawers captures the timeless elegance of 19th-century European design through a modern, organic lens.
Wood
19th Century Romanian Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier walnut (Transylvanian / Romanian) (19th Century) chest of 3 drawers with engraved brass circular pulls, heart inlayed key holes and clover inlay on the side columns endin...
Brass
Biedermeier Chest, Secretary or Cabinet, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with writing drawer and raised compartment Southern Germany Walnut, birch Biedermeier around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 191 x 126 x 64 cm Description...
Walnut
19th Century Original antique Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherry. High-rectangular, one-body on four feet. Overhead cover plate, including drawer. Originates from a Berlin estate. Excellent warm patina aged over decades. Age-related use t...
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
A beautifully proportioned 19th-century German walnut chest of drawers, professionally restored. Hand-finished with the traditional French polish (shellac) technique, it features a w...
Walnut
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to present this truly exquisite early Viennese Biedermeier cherrywood chest of drawers, a museum-quality piece dating to circa 1825.
Brass
Late 19th Century Cuban Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
Cuban Mahogany Biedermeier dresser, 1880's, Denmark. Handcrafted of cuban flame mahogany with four drawers, locking brass hardware, fine dovetail joinery, raised on plinth base. ...
Brass
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of large Italian commodes featuring three drawers, flanked by ebonized columns with intricately crafted bronze capitals and bases. The chests of drawers stand on tall, square ...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Secretary, Nutwood, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely outstanding 19th century nutwood chest of drawers/ secretary from the early Biedermeier era in Austria around 1830.
Brass
Biedermeier chest of drawers, painted in historical motifs, 1835-40, s. Germany
Located in Greding, DE
This solid pinewood chest of drawers, originating from South Germany between 1835 and 1840, features two full-width drawers and a molded top. The piece has been professionally refini...
Pine
Very Rare Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers from Castle Carlsruhe
Located in Greven, DE
"Egyptian chest of drawers" from Carlsruhe Castle Silesia Wroclaw Curly maple, maple burl circa 1810 Probably Breslau around 1810, after a model from "La Mésangère" published in 18...
Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, Walnut, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, small mid 19th century Biedermeier nutwood chest of drawers coming out of Austria.
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
XIX Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830-1835 Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with spectacular mahogany veneer which is laid absolutely symmetrically and runs a...
Mahogany
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier, Westphalia around 1825, Ashwood
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers Ash, Westphalia, circa 1825, stepped top, multiple mirrored veneer, three drawers, recessed key plates, hand-polished with shellac Dimensions: Height 8...
Wood, Birch
Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers with book-matched mahogany veneer and flanking columns raised on square legs.
Brass
Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Two-Drawer Walnut Chest
Located in Westport, CT
A minimalist Biedermeier chest of drawers in a striking walnut veneer on pine finishing on straight squared and tapered legs.
Walnut
$1,143Sale Price|40% Off
Late 19th-Century Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers showcases Scandinavian craftsmanship from the early 20th century.
Oak, Pine
Biedermeier Walnut Chest with Ebonized Accents and Figural Mounts, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined 19th-century Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut, showcasing the clean lines and restrained elegance characteristic of the style.
Walnut
Large 19th Century German Biedermeier Two-Drawer Chest
Located in Westport, CT
This sleek Biedermeier chest of drawers features clean lines and a modern edge plateau.
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic Biedermeier cherrywood chest of drawers made in the early 19th century in Austria around 1825.
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, handcrafted between 1810 and 1820, embodies the elegance and simplicity of the Empire &...
Cherry
Chest of Drawers with Transfer Decoration, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest with a gently curved front and flanking ebonized full columns.
Bronze
$5,412Sale Price|23% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany ca. 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted in Southern Germany around 1830.
Cherry, Spruce
German Biedermeier Flame Birch Three-Drawer Chest, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome 19th-century Biedermeier chest with three drawers, a warm golden figured birch front, and contrasting ebonized trim along the top, base, and key escutcheons.
Wood, Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers/ Secretaire Desk, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers/ secretary desk veneered with finest nut wood from the famous period in Austria around 1840.
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1825 We are pleased to present an exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted in Vienna a...
Brass
Biedermeier Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant Biedermeier Style Neoclassical Chest of Drawers. Chest features three ample drawers with gilded brass lion-head pulls and figural decorative ebonized pilasters topped with fi...
Wood
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers, Walnut & Birch Inlay, c. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Empire - or what we would refer to as "Biedermeier" - chest of drawers. Beautifully inlaid with walnut and golden birch.
Mahogany, Birch, Walnut
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, Cherrywood with three drawers
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier, circa 1820, Germany, cherry wood, 3 drawers including one false drawer, beveled sides, ebonized trim, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 88 cm Width 9...
Wood, Cherry
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, 19th Century An elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted in walnut and dating to the 19th century.
Marble
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers commode tallboy with three drawers and carved plinth.
Wood
Elegante ausdrucksstarke frühe Biedermeier Kommode mit Geheimschublade, 1810
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Hessian Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1810. Walnut veneer on an oak carcass.
Oak, Walnut
Empire Chest of Drawers, Polished Walnut, Cherry, Brass, Austria circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Extraordinary, Empire / early Biedermeier Chest, Commode or Half-cabinet from Austria around 1815.
Gold Plate, Brass
$6,194Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted in Austria, is a true work of art.
Metal
Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers Beautiful cherry patina. 47.5” wide x 21.75” deep x 31.25” high Condition: In good overall condition with legs and hardware added later.
Cherry
19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. German Biedermeier Walnut Chest is a stylish and functional piece of furniture.
Walnut
19th c German Biedermeier Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c German Biedermeier Walnut Chest is an antique piece of furniture with a rich history.
Walnut
Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier, Germany, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier, Germany, 1820
Wood
Belgian Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a Biedermeier (circa. 1830s) commode or 3-drawer dresser that has a Birch veneer finish and is embellished with leaf-draped marquetry. It measures 40" W, 18" D, 37" H. N...
Birch
$2,763Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Miniature Blanket Chest, Walnut & Spruce, Circa 1810
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature chest was made of walnut and dates back to the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century.
Spruce, Walnut
Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier miniature chest of drawers in cherrywood with ebonised columns and decorative details.
Cherry
Antique Biedermeier Style Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Biedermeier birch chest of drawers with ebonized highlights, 19th century.
Birch, Lacquer
19th Century Biedermeier Miniature Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Miniature Chest of drawers 1820-1825, Germany Standing on conical feet miniature chest with three drawers.
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Style Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Late Biedermeier-style four-drawer chest, circa 1840s, featuring a walnut veneer with elaborate oval-shaped bronze mounts.
Metal
Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Veneered Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
the rectangular top of book-matched veneer above a body fitted with three long well-figured mirror-veneered drawers mounted with brass ring pulls and escutcheons; flanked by inlaid s...
Mahogany
$3,591Sale Price|51% Off
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly veneered and marquetry on an oak body, hunting motif, 2 small drawers in the base area, or...
Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, German Circa 1830
Located in Bradenton, FL
German Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Drawers feature elegant, ebonized flanking columns.
Walnut
A Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
the handsome chest constructed during the Golden Age of Danish furniture (1800-1850) and composed of well-figured mahogany veneer fitted with three drawers inlaid with neoclassical d...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a scumble & faux burlwood pattern, on raised tapered bun feet, two over three drawer c...
Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Blond Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century blond cherrywood Biedermeier three drawer chest with black lacquer accent.
Cherry, Fruitwood
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Walnut Chest Circa 1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Walnut chest circa 1840. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant scrolled tapered feet below the straight apr...
Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Tall Trumeau Chest, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant and Rare Tall Viennese Biedermeier Trumeau Chest – Circa 1825 We are honored to present an exceptional and elegant Viennese Biedermeier trumeau chest, crafted circa 1825 – a...
Brass
19th c. Biedermeier Black Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. Biedermeier Black Walnut Chest is a stylish and elegant piece of furniture perfect for any home décor.
Walnut
19th c. Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Chest is a stunning piece of antique furniture with a rich mahogany finish.
Mahogany
German Biedermeier Black Walnut and Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
the rectangular top above a conforming body all in a well-figured book match walnut veneer flanked by ebonized columnar supports; the carcass fitted with four long drawers, the top d...
Walnut
Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and a hinged lid with mirror and removable tray insert. The chest of drawers has been restored and polished by hand. Each d...
Brass
Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Floral Inlays, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
Beautiful four-drawer chest of drawers from Berlin/Brandenburg. Floral fruitwood inlays and full fluted columns at the front as well as a dynamic and symmetrical veneer pattern.
Mahogany
German Biedermeier Walnut Chest, Brass Fittings, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular walnut chest with brass fittings on the corners and a handle on the lid. The interior is divided into smaller compartments and flaps, which can be attached using small ho...
Brass
The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.
Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.
There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.
“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.
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.