19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good example of a 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers constructed in veneered and polished cherrywood. Having a moulded edge top detailed with an ebonised edging and wonderfu...
Cherry
19th Century Italian Cherry Neoclassical Commode With Cross-banded Veneer
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using cherry and walnut veneer.
Cherry
Early 19th Century French Directoire Style Inlaid Cherry Commode Fitted Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early-19th century French cherrywood Directoire commode with lovely colour and patina. Its pleasing proportions and simple lines are accented with inlaid ebony stringing, includin...
Cherry
Small Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Veneer, Half-Columns, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare small neoclassical early Biedermeier Commode or Chest of Drawers from South Germany around 1820.
Gold
Sold|$3,180
Small Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Chest of drawers with a bulbous front and two drawers. The chest of drawers stands on square tapered feet and shows pilaster patterns at the corners. The corpus is also decorated wit...
Cherry
Sold|$4,683
Chest of Drawers from Veneto
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant walnut chest of drawers, rounded serpentine front and sides. Two drawers and two doors in the sides. Poplar burr veneered reserves edged with walnut threads. Pyramidal flu...
Cherry, Poplar, Walnut
Sold|$3,950
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style.
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers on elegantly curved legs with two drawers and straight-lined body veneered in cherry.
Cherry
Classicist chest of drawers, Italy, around 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Classicist chest of drawers from Italy around 1790 in cherry veneer with a Rosso Verona marble top.
Marble
Early Biedermeier Commode, Cherry and Beech-Root, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, early Biedermeier commode / chest of three drawers. The top drawer front is made of beech roots veneer, while the bottom two drawers are made of a lovely book-matched cheery...
Cherry
An Italian Cherry Neoclassical Three-Drawer Commode, Black Inlay, ca. 1890
Located in Banner Elk, NC
An Italian Cherry Neoclacial-style Commode with three long drawers, the drawers and posts decorated with black geometrical designs, with knop-form pulls and shield escutcheons, with ...
Cherry
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Saxony, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer neoclassical chest of drawers in cherry on low bent feet. The front is slightly cambered and shows a very beautiful flamed veneer pattern.
Cherry
Sold|$4,123
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Saxony, 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow two-drawer chest of drawers on tapered feet. The straight body is decorated with thread inlays, brass fittings and ebonized hemispheres on the partly slanted corners.
Cherry
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Cherry veneered. The feet are recent. The chest of drawers has been restored and hand polished.
Cherry
18th Century Louis XV Carved Cherry Commode, French, circa 1750
Located in Banner Elk, NC
18th century Louis XV carved cherry commode, French, circa 1750, the rectangular top with molded edge and shaped conforming slight serpentine front edge, three shaped and lipped long...
Cherry
Sold|$3,200
c1900 French Directoire Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French Directoire style chest of drawers with a patined light green finish, and two drawers. Very elegant and refined piece in a rare size, finely cast bronze hardware.
Cherry
Sold|$6,479
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical commode in cherry wood parquetry on square tapered feet with brass sabots and flanking quarter columns.
Brass
Late 18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Style Serpentine Cherry Commode
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dating to the late 18th century this French Provincial Cherry commode features serpentine front and sides, one deep drawer, carved shaped aprons and cabriole legs with stylized hoof ...
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Munich, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawered Biedermeier chest of drawers, in cherry wood veneered. The feet are tapered and the corners are rounded.
Cherry
Sold|$12,300
18th c. Cherry Wood Commode
Located in Chireno, TX
Antique 18th century Louis XV Period cherry wood 4 drawer commode.
Wood
Biedermeier Writing Commode, Cherry and Ebony, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Two big drawers in the middle and bottom with old locks. Lovely bright cherry veneer and solid wood and surrounding ebony inlay at the edge of the top.
Brass
Sold|$3,595
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest from France made from pitch pine and cherry.
Carrara Marble
Sold|$12,000
Rare 17th Century English Chest on Stand.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare 17th Century English Chest on Stand. Made of cherry and oak retaining old red painted finish.
Cherry
Sold|$22,000
Fine Biedermeier Three-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier three-drawer chest. Cherrywood with ebonized fruitwood details and patinated bronze pulls, escutcheons and details. Complete professional restoration by us.
Bronze
French Directoire Ebonized Chest Signed "Pierrefeu"
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Directoire style chest of drawers in ebonized solid cherrywood with a lustrous French polish finish by "Pierrefeu" a renowned furniture maker from the Lyon region of F...
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The commode is veneered in cherry and decorated with disc-shaped bronze fittings.
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier dresser with seven drawers and mirrored veneer pattern in cherry and ebonized eschuchteons. The chest of drawers stands on conical legs and was hand polished.
Cherry
Italian 18th Century Walnut, Mahogany and Cherry Three-Drawer Marquetry Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut, mahogany and cherry commode from the 18th century with three drawers and beautiful marquetry décor. Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite Italian commod...
Brass
Sold|$4,476
Art Deco Chest of Drawers, 1910
Located in Greding, DE
Two-drawered Art Deco chest of drawers in Biedermeier-style, on long tapered legs and a beautiful mirrored veneer pattern.
Cherry
Early 18th c Louis XV Cherry and Chestnut Commode with original hardware
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Louis XV cherry and chestnut three drawer commode with original hardware
Cherry, Chestnut
Early 19th Century Petit Biedermeier Cherry Pointed-Foot Two-Drawer Dresser
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The pointed-leg chest of drawers with 2 drawers is made of cherrywood, the front is veneered, the sides and top are made of solid cherrywood. The chest of drawers dates back to the B...
Cherry, Spruce
Sold|$3,900
Charming Louis XVI 19th Century Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant French Antique chest with two dovetailed drawers, brass hardware and trim, fluting, tapered legs. A fine piece that will make a great side table. We loved the proportions and...
Cherry
Early 19th Century, Empire Cherry Four-Drawer Commode with Volute Shaped Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire period early 19th century, cherry four-drawer commode with volute legs. This early 19th French Empire cherrywood volute-shaped legs commode features a rectangular top...
Cherry
Sold|$6,800
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
19th century French chest of drawers. Cherrywood with inlay details, star to lower front, scalloped aprons lower, paneled sides, with carved cabriole legs front. The drawers have bee...
Cherry
Sold|$12,000
17th Century English Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extremely rare 17th century English moulded chest of drawers made of solid cherrywood with a rich color and deep lustrous patination. Mitred geometric mouldings decorate the four dra...
Cherry
Louis Seize Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry and has framing decorations on the surfaces.
Wood, Cherry
Biedermeier Half-Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Half Cabinet, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns, South Germany circa 1820 Early 19th century Biedermeier half cabinet or commode. Cherry veneered, shellac hand polished. Ebon...
Cherry, Oak, Softwood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry and has been polished by hand.
Cherry
American Inlaid Bow Front Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Charleston, SC
American inlaid bow front chest on bracket feet. Cherry with string inlay on top edge and on drawers, circa 1780.
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, c. 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Franconian Biedermeier chest on curved legs with three drawers, veneered in cherry.
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
The chest of drawers has been expertly refinished and hand polished.
Cherry
19th Century Cherrywood Directoire Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century classicist cherry wood chest of drawers in the Directoire style.
Cherry
Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical style chest of drawers with two drawers and ebonized columns with gold patinated capitals and bases.
Cherry
Sold|$5,065
Baroque chest of drawers from around 1810.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Wood: cherry Dimensions: height: 91 cm width: 122 cm depth: 65 cm
Wood, Cherry
Antique French Directoire Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
This charming period piece carries out the soul of the 18th century Provincial mansion it was picked out from...Imagine the fields of lavender all around ondulating gently in the war...
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawered Biedermeier chest of drawers on square feet. The corners show ebonized half-columns, the drawers are decorated with ebonized escutcheons. Very beautiful cherrywood ven...
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Central Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers standing on rounded feet with ebonized plinths.
Cherry
French Directoire Solid Oak & Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Directoire style chest of drawers in solid oak and cherry wood, with inlaid trims in a "losange" motif on each of three dovetailed drawers, top, and legs.
Bronze
Sold|$3,500
Louis XVI Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French antique chest of drawers, styled after the elegant Louis XVI era. Crafted from cherrywood and adorned with burled cherrywood, its two dovetailed drawers exude sophistication, ...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry and thuja burl.
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany c. 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherry veneered with ebonised and partly gilt columns, supporting the protruding top drawer.
Cherry
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers standing on angled tapered legs with brass sabots. The chest has two drawers and shows a beautiful cherrywood veneer pattern with inlays accentuating th...
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern German, c. 1830
Located in Greding, DE
The corpus is veneered in cherry.
Wood, Cherry
Sold|$4,900
Marble-Topped Louis XVI Style Chest
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style chest with marble top and made of cherrywood and burled elm. This piece has five dovetailed drawers with a finely inlaid frieze and tapered legs. The c...
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Dresden Germany, 1790s
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with three drawers and decorated with beautiful checkerboard pattern and thread inlays.
Cherry, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier chest of drawers with four drawers. The commode is made of a pinewood body covered with cherry veneer and dates circa 1830.
Cherry, Pine
Sold|$11,400
Large Italian Neoclassic Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Handsome & tall dark fruitwood two-drawer chest finishing on high squared and tapered legs, adorned with geometric ebony & citron wood inlays Origin: Southern Italy Dating: 1880ca ...
Cherry
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.
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