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. Offering generous storage with three drawers, the upper drawer projects slightly and...
Nutwood
$3,638Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century German Solid Oak Dome Top Chest Trunk Coffer Box
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful trunk was made in western Germany in the early 19th century circa 1800. It was made completely in the finest quality European summer oak.
Brass, Steel
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
Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Dallas, TX
WE HAVE THE PLEASURE TO PRESENT an Exceptionally Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe. This is an Early 16th Century, circa 1500-1550, Sto...
Wrought Iron
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550.
Iron
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
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South German 1780, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Louis XVI chest of drawers dates back to 1780 and comes from the southern part of Germany.
Boxwood, Walnut
$3,592Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Late 18th-Century German Oak and Fruitwood Marquetry Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This rural trunk was made in the countryside of eastern Germany in the late 18th century. The trunk or chest was completely made in solid European summer oak.
Steel
$4,092Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 17th century German Light Warm Oak Chest or Trunk with geometric panels
Located in Casteren, NL
This German oak chest from the 17th century is a fine example of early modern craftsmanship, combining solidity with decorative refinement.
Oak
German Art Deco Flame Birch Chest of Drawers, c. 1927
By Emil Fahrenkamp
Located in Petershagen, DE
This German Art Deco chest perfectly captures the moment when the style of the Expressionist Rococo era gave way to the Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) movement.
Birch
$13,552Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century South German Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Magnificent Baroque chest of drawers crafted in South Germany around the mid-18th century.
Walnut, Spruce
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherry around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 93 x 117 x 59 cm Description: A four-tier piece of furniture standing on pedestalled block ...
Cherry
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Munich, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier chest of drawers in burl wood Munich Ash Burl circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 81 x 89 x 49 cm Description: Unusual, delicately proportioned chest of drawers fr...
Burl
Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This vernacular chest exudes character and charm. The moulded panels and inlay inject gravitas. It has a lovely mellow lustrous patina. It is unusual being large and providing a copi...
Oak
Large Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Also to note the taller height of this chest was commissioned exclusively for castles. Origin: Southern Germany Dating 1810ca Dimensions: 48″ wide, 23″ deep, 36″ high Condition: Very...
Cherry
$26,160Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest
Located in grand Lancy, CH
A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550.
Iron
18th Century Large Pine Domed-Top Blanket Chest, German or Dutch
Located in Fullerton, CA
An amazing, monumental, handmade pine domed-top chest made in Germany or the Netherlands in the 18th century.
Iron
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Birch, Northern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest veneered in birch with burl veneer accents and ebonized escutcheons. The central drawer is highlighted by a segmental-arched panel. Restored and hand-p...
Birch, Burl
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Antique German Biedermeier Cherry Dresser Chest of Drawers Console Commode 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Biedermeier dresser / chest of drawers / console.
Cherry
Late 18th Century German Rococo Inlaid Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This 18th century rococo chest of drawers is accented with contrasting inlaid mahogany and walnut trim along the top, sides and three drawer fronts. The commode has been restored, ca...
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany chest of drawers with marble column sides.
Marble
19th Century German Painted Chest of Drawers with Doors, circa 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
A versatile piece that could be used as a small sideboard, linen cabinet, bedroom chest or hallway cabinet. Germany, circa 1860.
Pine, Paint
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with cambered front and three drawers. The two lower drawers are flanked by ebonized columns. The chest of drawers stands on square feet and is veneered ...
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Early Biedermeier Commode or Chest of two Drawers with a stunning patina, made of cherry wood veneer with ebonized details, from Southern Germany, circa 1820.
Iron
Pair of German Diminutive Serpentine Chests, Walnut, 19th century, baroque taste
Located in Houston, TX
The chests display the bold yet refined forms associated with the furniture traditions of Southern Germany and Austria, where Baroque influences continued to inspire cabinetmakers we...
Serpentine
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th century German neoclassical chest of drawers or commode Straight rectangular body standing on four downward tapering legs with two drawers extending across the entire fr...
Wood
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. Veneered in cherrywood and adorned with disc-shaped bronze mounts. The top drawer featur...
Bronze
Antique German 19th Century Gründerzeit Wall Cabinet Carved Oak Neo Classical
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gründerzeit wall cabinet. Striking German design from the 1880s. Solid oak and original oak veneer with marvelous patina This wonderful piece of furnit...
Oak
$8,004Sale Price|20% Off
Late 18th Century Walnut Empire Chest of Drawers, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant walnut chest of drawers from southern Germany dates from around 1790 and belongs to the late 18th century, showing the clear transition from the Louis XVI to the early E...
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Burl Veneer, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring two drawers, crafted in cherry wood with expressive burl veneer and contrasting edge detailing. The case is flanked by ebonized half-columns an...
Cherry, Burl
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch Solid birch body, partly ebonized.
Birch
German Late 18th Century Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Restored with Patina
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers Southern Germany Walnut and others late 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 121 x 58 cm Description: Three-tier piece of furniture standing on tap...
Walnut
Large Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry, circa 1845
Located in Greven, DE
Large Antique Late Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Southwestern Germany Cherry wood Mid-19th century.
Cherry
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome German Baroque Style Reverse-Serpentine Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The reverse-serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers all in a warmly-colored parquetry inlaid veneer.
Wood
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.
Pine
$5,165Sale 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
Small Chest of Drawers with Marble Columns, Southern Germany, circa 1810–1820
Located in New York, NY
Small Neoclassical chest of drawers with two drawers, cherrywood veneer, and ebonized details. Its distinguishing feature is the pair of flanking quarter-columns in marble, complemen...
Marble
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Lion Paw Feet, Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and side columns with gilt-patinated capitals and bases. The chest rests on carved lion paw feet and is veneered in book-matched walnu...
Walnut
18th Century German Marquetry Chest of Drawers in Louis XV Style
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German marquetry chest of drawers.
Bronze
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Trumeau Mirror, Germany, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in mahogany with light thread inlays on the front. The dresser features a triangular pediment with dentil frieze and is flanked on the sides by ...
Bronze
18th Century German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry, Circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers Germany (Saxony) Plum, walnut and others circa 1780 Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 126 x 57 cm Description: Antique classicism chest of drawers in typical...
Walnut
18th Century German Baroque or Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque chest of drawers Southern Germany Walnut second half of the 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 121 x 67 cm Description: A Baroque chest of drawers with three drawers...
Walnut
German Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bookmatched Walnut Burl Book-Matched Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XVI chest of drawers hand-crafted in Germany in the late 1700 to early 1800s and decorated with book-matched walnut burl veneer.
Walnut
Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresden Germany circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
A fine Louis XVI period chest with three drawers from Dresden, Germany circa 1780.
Bronze
$4,092Sale Price|20% Off
Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a blackened oak chest with paneled sides and richly carved geometric decoration across the front.
Oak
Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs. The slightly bulging front is decorated with rocaille-shaped fittings and inlaid with ribbon...
Marble
Mid 18th Century German Baroque Chest Of Drawers, Made in Munich, Louis XV, 1750
Located in Greven, DE
Munich Baroque chest of drawers Southern Germany (Munich) Walnut, etc.
Walnut
A Fine Late 19th / Early 20th Century German-Brazilian Chest in Peroba do Campo
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
A Fine Late 19th / Early 20th Century German-Brazilian Chest in Peroba do Campo — Pomerode, Santa Catarina Crafted in the quiet valleys of Santa Catarina, in the German immigrant tow...
Wood
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers from aristocratic property with trompe-l'œil marquetry Southwest Germany Walnut and others around 1770 Dimensions: H × W × D: 87 × 124 × 66 cm Description...
Walnut
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Central Locking System, Germany, Early 19th Ct.
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with central locking system Southern Germany Walnut, oak early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 86 x 115 x 58 cm Description: Chest of drawers with thr...
Oak, Walnut
German Mid 18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque chest of drawers with trompe-l'œil cube marquetry Mainfranken Nussbaum and others Mid 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 92 x 61 cm Description: Extraordinarily smal...
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Poplar Wood, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers from the period around 1840 in Bavaria/ Germany.
Poplar, Spruce
Antique Carved Walnut & Iron Coffer Chest Strong Guild Box Simmern Germany 1737
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique early 18th century carved walnut strongbox chest, dated and dedicated, Simmern, Germany 1737.
Iron
$1,819 / set
Baroque Chest, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest from the early 18th century, crafted from oak. The front is richly carved with decorative motifs and structured with architectural niche elements. The handles and the l...
Iron
17th Century Oak Baroque Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Baroque chest from the second half of the 17th century. Northern Germany/Netherlands.
Oak
Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
German baroque storage chest or trunk in its original condition.
Iron
German Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C German 3 drawer oak serpentine commode. 1780
Oak
17th Century Carved Oak Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
17th century Baroque carved oak chest / trunk with wrought iron handles and hinges. Ca 1650, Northern Europe.
Oak
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
A bold ogee molding is pegged onto the edge of the top of this handsome trunk.. The top lifts on iron strap hinges, to reveal a deep storage well with a lidded candle box on the upp...
Pine
Antique 19th Century Primitive Weathered Painted Transport Chest
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This antique transport chest made of pine wood was found during the purchase of an old local agricultural museum in the Franconian Lake District, Bavaria, southern Germany.
Pine, Paint
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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