18th Century German Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German chest of drawers in walnut.
18th Century European Antique German Chests
Wood
18th Century German Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German chest of drawers in walnut.
Wood
$9,750
German Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two drawer oak chest on stand from Germany features the geometric panels common in furniture
Oak
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 - Walnut Veneer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 – Walnut Veneer This elegant chest of drawers
Walnut
Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
A German chest of drawers from the late 18th century. The piece features a straight-sided body with
Metal
German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German chest of drawers, with furniture maker mark by Konz Lagerhausen, from the 19th century
Wood
$5,124Sale Price|20% Off
South German Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Shaped Top, circa 1835
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant South German chest of drawers from around 1835, crafted from solid cherrywood with refined
Cherry, Spruce, Walnut
18th Century German Oak Commode
By German Manufactory
Located in Tetbury, GB
Rare mid C18th German Oak bow fronted commode / chest of drawers of very unusual design with
Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut
$2,657Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century German Baroque Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original German baroque round-lidded chest from the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood and richly
Wrought Iron
Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique German open chest/box in black from approximate 1860 presumably for the storage of music
Wood, Oak
German Biedermeier Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany chest of drawers with marble column sides.
Marble
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
quality. At the crossroads of German, Flemish and Italian influences, this chest bears witness to the
Wood, Walnut
Painted Folk Chest, Southern Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Painted chest with a flat lid, iron fittings, and side handles. The paintwork is newly applied in
Iron
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
German Baroque chest of three drawers, mid-18th century, walnut veneer and marquetry panels, semi
Walnut
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Large neoclassical chest of drawers in cherrywood with three drawers, resting on finely crafted
Brass
Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier, Germany, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier, Germany, 1820
Wood
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This standing chest is of clamp-front construction, extensively decorated with long, ironwork
Oak
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a German serpentine-front inlaid walnut and Circassian walnut chest of
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest
Walnut
Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative German antique painted chest of drawers. Beautiful patina and interesting design. Very
Wood
$5,520Sale Price|43% Off
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Neoclassical Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1800 and originates in Germany
Walnut
$6,643Sale Price|20% Off
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers comes from Germany and dates back to around 1780-1800
Walnut
Large German Biedermeier Fruitwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A most lovely early Biedermeier deep two-drawer chest on tall splayed legs made in a striking
Cherry
$1,534Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oak German Coffer / Chest From The 18th. Century.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
coffer from Germany, Free of any inscription. Beautifully carved arcaded front, complete with original
Oak
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Four-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in cherrywood, featuring ebonized full columns
Cherry
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover an exquisite 18th-century Baroque chest from Southern Germany. This pretty piece of
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Baroque Dome-Top Chest, Walnut Veneer, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
A Baroque dome-top chest from Northern Germany, dating to the mid-18th century. The chest rests on
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers in mahogany with ebonized columns and three drawers standing on
Wood
$1,575Sale Price|20% Off
Small Antique German solid blackened oak chest with intricate carvings.
Located in Casteren, NL
originates from the rural region of Thuringia, Germany. The front of the chest is richly decorated with
Oak
18th Century German Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German marquetry chest of drawers.
Bronze
18th century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
Exquisite 18th century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany 1750 This exceptional 18th century Baroque
Bronze
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century German Baroque painted chest of drawers with serpentine front drawers on tapered feet
Bronze
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Central Germany, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Chest of drawers with three drawers and a straight carcass. The carcass is veneered in cherry wood
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier chest of drawers on S-shaped legs with ebonized columns, bases and brass capitals. The
Brass
Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This large chest stands on high legs prolonging the lateral jambs. Presenting a sober and severe
Wrought Iron
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Classic three-drawer Biedermeier chest from Northern Germany, made around 1830. The design is
Birch, Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century German Biedermeier chest with ebonized details. Featuring a gorgeous
Walnut
$4,650Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Southern German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial southern German baroque chest of drawers from the 18th century. Solidly crafted in
Pine
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
If you’re looking for a stunning antique Biedermeier chest of drawers, this piece from Southern
Walnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, South German 1740-50
Located in Belmont, MA
centerpiece in any room. Shipping Included: The Baroque chest ships from Germany, with shipping costs and
Walnut
Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated
Iron
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German Baroque chest of drawers, walnut.
Steel
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany / Munich, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Fine Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherrywood, featuring ebonized half-columns, diamond-shaped
Cherry
$6,986Sale Price|51% Off
Unique Baroque/Classicism Chest of Drawers, Germany Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-pronged body made of softwood with saw-veneer walnut, walnut root and fruitwood. Original classicistic locks and fittings with ring handles. According to the heir, the dresser ...
Walnut
Baroque Flat-Lid Chest in Fir Wood, Hand-Carved, Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large rural flat-lid chest in fir wood, featuring a shaped apron, profiled front panels, and a flat
Fir
Baroque Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1770
Located in Greding, DE
Rare walnut and cherrywood inlaid three-drawer commode from South Germany, prob. Bayreuth. Carved
Cherry, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, North German, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier commode standing on square-tapered legs. The slightly convex front gives the piece a refined silhouette. Veneered in mahogany, with key escutcheons designed ...
Magnets
Rustic Chest, Southern Germany/Franconia, Fir, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Plain rectangular chest crafted from solid fir wood, featuring slightly splayed block feet and a
Fir
$5,694Sale Price|20% Off
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1815-1820, featuring a beautiful
Walnut, Yew
Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
, western Germany). Although certain examples are fitted with carrying handles (and although all chests are
Iron
$10,914Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest
Steel
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in walnut, raised on block feet with ebonized full columns
Nutwood
$5,872Sale Price|27% Off
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is
Walnut, Spruce
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany or Denmark 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier Commode in Mahogany Veneer, Northern Germany or Denmark, Circa 1820 This exquisite
Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Tall Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century German Biedermeier tall cherrywood chest of drawers. Very fine quality and
Cherry
$8,762Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
Rare and early German Stollentruhe, dating from around 1620. This compact 17th-century oak chest
Steel
18th century Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This exceptional 18th-century Louis XVI chest of drawers, crafted in Germany around 1780, is a
Cherry, Elm
18th Century Southern German Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Palatinate, 2nd Half of the 18th Century This elegant chest of drawers is
Wood, Walnut
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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