$4,500
H 34.25 in W 44.09 in D 20.87 in
Stunning toilette writing commode vanity mirror, late Biedermeier, 1850, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
, a late piece made around 1850, in Austria. The structure of the chest of drawers consists of a
Bronze
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Diamond Inlay, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring two drawers and chamfered corners with diamond
Cherry, Lacquer
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
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
Brass
Louis Seize Marquetry Chest of Drawers, late 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI chest of drawers with three drawers and large finely cast bronze mounts. Raised on
Cherry, Walnut
$9,750 / set
H 35.25 in W 17.25 in D 13 in
Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Austrian Biedermeier petite commodes from the mid-19th century features exquisite
Wood
$12,500
H 35.75 in W 48.25 in D 22.75 in
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Viennese Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1820 An exceptional and highly
Brass
$9,771Sale Price|25% Off
H 34.85 in W 52.17 in D 26.19 in
Josephine Commode, Walnut, Cherry and Gold-Plate, Vienna, Austria circa 1790
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine Austrian Josephine (period of Louis XVI.) Commode / Chest of 3 Drawers from Vienna about 1790
Gold Plate, Bronze, Iron
$15,000 / item
H 35.5 in W 51 in D 25 in
Empire Period Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Figurative Yew Wood
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Period Empire Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in figurative Yew Wood An exceptional
Ormolu
$10,800
H 37.5 in W 49 in D 25 in
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
Brass
$110 / item
H 0.75 in W 3.5 in D 1 in
Up to 50 Midcentury Brass Handles for Doors, Drawers, Dressers, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
bathroom, for chests of drawers, cabinets or commodes. We got these nice handles from the liquidation of an
Brass
$8,730Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
18th Century Baroque walnut and fruitwood Chest of Drawers , Circa 1750
Located in Seaford, GB
18th-Century Austrian Baroque Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760 Period: Baroque Great Colour and Patina
Tulipwood, Walnut
$13,498
H 32 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in
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
Brass
$4,263
H 41.34 in W 50.4 in D 23.63 in
Large Antique Chest of Drawers with rich wood grain, Late Biedermeier
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Antique chest of drawers or commode. It features 4
Brass
$10,600
H 37.4 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
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
Brass
$8,990
H 36.22 in W 48.82 in D 24.8 in
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
Brass
$8,400
H 34.25 in W 43.31 in D 23.62 in
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
$12,000
H 32 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Figurative Yew Wood Parquetry
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional and highly refined neoclassical chest of drawers, handcrafted in the last decade of
Yew
$8,500
H 36 in W 49 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
explore our extensive Biedermeier collection, featuring over 120 exceptional Austrian and Viennese pieces
Brass
$7,300
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to present this exquisite early 19th-century petit Biedermeier walnut chest of
Brass
$5,800
H 35.04 in W 42.13 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers With Carvings, Nutwood - AT ca. 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely mid 19th century chest of drawers from thefamous so-called "second" Biedermeier period in
Brass
$5,995
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 17.75 in
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
Walnut
$7,500
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this early, small Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers. Viennese
Brass
$9,700
H 40 in W 51.5 in D 25 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
. For more than three decades, we have specialized exclusively in Austrian/Viennese Biedermeier
Brass
$11,800
H 36.5 in W 49 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer this truly exceptional early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers – a rare
Brass
$8,995
H 37 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Striking Tiger Maple Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers, showcasing the refined lines and understated
Wood, Maple
$29,009
H 27.56 in W 20.87 in D 16.54 in
Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s
By Josef Frank
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Josef Frank designed this delicate chest of drawers in the late 1920s. It was manufactured by Haus
Brass
$13,500
H 36 in W 50.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer you this exceptional early Biedermeier walnut chest of four drawers, an
Brass, Gold Leaf
$10,700
H 37.25 in W 50.25 in D 23 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers was made in Vienna circa 1825
Brass
$8,900
H 39.5 in W 50.5 in D 24.25 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
specialized exclusively in Austrian and Viennese Biedermeier furniture. Our gallery is located in Vienna, in
Brass
$7,900
H 35.63 in W 29.53 in D 15.55 in
19th Century Marquetry Chest Of Drawers, Transitional Style, France ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind 19th century French marquetry chest of drawers from the period around 1870. Providing
Brass
$11,500
H 34.25 in W 50 in D 24.75 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers
Brass
$9,500
H 38.75 in W 49 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
source that specializes exclusively in Austrian/Viennese Biedermeier for three decades located in Vienna
Brass
$4,300
H 33.46 in W 30.31 in D 16.73 in
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
$7,900
H 30.91 in W 47.83 in D 25 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Commmode, Hand-Polished, AT ca. 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable, completely restored 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers from the famous period
Brass
$8,995
H 36 in W 46 in D 25 in
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized
Wood, Walnut
$12,700
H 77.5 in W 47.75 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest & Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of three
Brass
$4,854
H 31.62 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Vintage Polished Brown Walnut Nickel Geometric Chest c 1930 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage geometric freestanding shellac polished walnut veneered chest or side table or
Walnut, Spruce
$12,700
H 37.5 in W 48.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
specializes exclusively in Austrian/Viennese Biedermeier for three decades located in Vienna in the heart of
Brass
$30,400 / set
H 37.5 in W 48.75 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Pair of Chests of Drawers. Vienna c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
finest Austrian Biedermeier furniture, located in Vienna — the very heart of the Biedermeier world
Brass
Austrian Tulipwood Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over three drawers with wood knobs and escutcheon. Bun feet.
Tulipwood
Early 19th Century Biedermier Cherrywood Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Austrian Biedermeier commode in cherry veneer, comprising four drawers, with ebonised half
Brass
18th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Elevate your space with this exquisite 19th-century Austrian Biedermeier commode, crafted from rich
Walnut
19th Century Serpentine Inlaid Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century European. Austrian? 3-drawer serpentine chest of drawers. Newly French polished.
Wood
Neo Baroque Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
. Austria circa 1870.
$4,203
H 68.9 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Secretaire antique after Johann Härle
Located in Berlin, DE
The highest artist work. Aristocratic secretaire of Vienna Biedermeier after Johann Härle, 1813. Highly valuable bird’s-eye maple root veneer on solid pinewood, partially ebonized, ...
Birdseye Maple
Biedermeier Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
. Austria circa 1850.
Wood
$4,495
H 65.5 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
Antique Austrian Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Biedermeier flame mahogany secretary chest, circa 1860. The cabinet having
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
has specialized exclusively in Austrian and Viennese Biedermeier furniture, offering one of the
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
, Austria Date: circa 1820 For our U.S. and international clients, we offer professional air freight
Brass
$7,900
H 38 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
captures the essence of early 19th-century Austrian design, celebrated for its harmonious proportions
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
antique lovers alike. About Us For over 30 years, we have specialized exclusively in Austrian and
Brass
$42,639
H 22.05 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Austria, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Wood, enamels, bronze. Austria, second half of the 19th
Bronze, Enamel, Other
$13,146Sale Price|31% Off
H 35.04 in W 50.79 in D 20.08 in
Architectural 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
Located in London, GB
Austria, circa 1840 A rare early nineteenth century Biedermeier commode, of architectural form
Wood, Cherry
$7,800
H 35.04 in W 39.4 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau/ Half Cabinet, AT circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Biedermeier period in Austria around 1830. Artfully designed, this antique commode shows a precious
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Three Drawer Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A XIX Century three drawer Biedermeier commode in pickled walnut, with ebonised tapering legs and bronzed handles.
Brass
$8,700
H 43.25 in W 56.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
source that specializes exclusively in Austrian/Viennese Biedermeier for three decades located in Vienna
Brass
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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