Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, plain, minimalist Biedermeier commode/chest of drawer from early Biedermeier, South
Cherry, Ebony
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode in Cherry Wood and Brass Fittings, 1820s
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 19th-century German Biedermeier commode, dating to the 1820s, exemplifies the refined
Brass
Sold|$6,600
Biedermeier Commode, Southern Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Elegant Biedermeier commode, South German, 1820, cherry veneer. The commode is in excellent
Cherry
Sold|$9,800
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent 19th century German Biedermeier ebonized birch and cherry three-drawer commode. Having
Birch, Cherry
Biedermeier Dresser, South German 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a unique Biedermeier dresser dating back to around 1820, originating from southern Germany
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1830, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
This elegant small Biedermeier chest of drawers comes from Southern Germany and dates back to 1830
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Commode, 1830-1839
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier chest of drawers, commode. Completely restored. Shellac polish used for the surface
Wood, Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German, 1820. The three drawer commode stands out for its
Cherry
Pair of Biedermeier Commodes, Germany 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier commodes, Germany 19th century cherrywood veneer with ebonized
Cherry
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful practical small cabinet from the Biedermeier period in cherry veneer / solid. Top with a
Spruce, Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry Veneer, South German, 1810-1820
Located in Belmont, MA
elegant cherry veneer, with maple burl veneer details. The commode is in good, refinished and French
Cherry
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet or Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The half-cabinet from the early Biedermeier period circa 1810 was built from a spruce wood body
Spruce, Cherry
18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Commode - Single Antique Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Austrian single commode with bevelled corners made of hand crafted veneered
Metal
Small Biedermeier Chest of Two Drawers, Cherry Wood, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightlined, small Biedermeier Commode or Chest of Two Drawers from South Germany, circa 1820
Iron
Early 19th Century Small Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Two-drawer chest of drawers on tapered feet with ebonized escutcheons. Beautiful cherry veneer on
Cherry, Pine
Rare 1840 German Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers Commode Marble Inside
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale his very rare solid cheerywood Biedermeier German 1840 commode
Marble
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood, Germany, First Half of 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier chest of drawers from first half of the 19th century. This piece of furniture comes
Cherry
Sold|$13,800
Pair of Biedermeier Style Chests
Located in Westport, CT
19th century Biedermeier chests comprised each of two drawers with working keys as pulls in a
Cherry
Sold|$5,096
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherry veneer, with square tapered feet and a
Cherry
Sold|$16,000
Fine Biedermeier Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier chest of drawers. Crafted in cherrywood with columns flanking the lower two
Cherry
Sold|$4,977
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers, standing on short tapered legs out of cherrywood. The body with
Cherry
Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier cherrywood chest of drawers with two drawers, standing on rounded pointed feet, the
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Two-drawered Biedermeier chest of drawers on long tapered legs with brass sabots on wheels. The
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, Around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers in cherry veneer with ebonized edges as well as key escutcheons in a
Cherry
An Austrian Biedermeier Architectural Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
this rare architectural or pyramid Biedermeier furniture was created by the highest level craftsmen
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, 1810-1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite original Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German 1810-1820, mirrored cherrywood veneer
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This three-drawer chest of drawers from the Biedermeier period dates back to the first half of the
Cherry
19th Century Biedermeier / Empire Cherrywood Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier/Empire chest of drawers with four drawers, three are lockable. The chest
Cherry, Pine
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier chest of drawers from first half of 19th century. This piece of furniture comes from
Cherry
19th Century Cherrywood Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a prototypical cherrywood German Biedermeier chest of drawers, the top with beveled edge
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Western Europe, Around 1840, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
, after professional renovation. Wood: Cherry Dimensions: height 92 cm / width 119 cm / depth 58 cm.
Cherry
Biedermeier Nut Wood Conversion Chest, Austria around 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
This outstanding Biedermeier conversion or writing desk has travelled through time from Austria in
Brass
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Chiffonnier / Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Chiffonnier made of solid walnut from Germany from the time, circa 1830. The
Cherry, Pine, Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier / Empire Cherrywood Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Wonderfully simple rectilinear chest with 3 drawers covered with cherry veneer on a spruce body
Spruce, Cherry
Sold|$6,700
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century cherrywood three drawer chest with ebonized detail. Substancially constructed with generous size drawers.
Cherry
Smaller Pair of Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Chests/End Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely pair of small two drawer chests in cherry wood veneer on pine with ebonized inlaid rhombus
Cherry
Early 19th Century Cherrywood Biedermeier Chest with a 1970 Marquetry
Located in Berlin, DE
This early 19th century cherrywood Biedermeier chest from 1820 got a 1970 marquetry on the top
Cherry, Pine
Italian Midcentury Era Biedermeier Style Semainier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and notable Biedermeier style seven drawer chest by Guido Zichele, made in Italy for
Cherry, Poplar
Biedermeier Commode-Secretaire, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier slanted flap secretaire on square tapered feet with two drawers and recessed writing
Cherry
Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood Kassel, Germany, 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Berlin, Berlin
We found this chest of drawers in Kassel district Williamshöhe, very close to the largest mountain park in Europe with famous Hercules monument and a fantastic waterfall. The ches...
Cherry
Sold|$3,600
Biedermeier Commode Made of Cherry Wood
Located in Senden, NRW
Petite Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers made of great cherry wood. This wonderfully crafted
Cherry
Sold|$6,500
Biedermeier commode
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier commode south Germany circa 1830. Cherry wood with ebonized detail.
Cherry
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Cherry Wood Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Santander, ES
Swedish cherrywood Biedermeier commode dating to the first third of 19th century. It has four
Sold|$12,500
A 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th Century Biedermeier Commode of Cherrywood. Three Drawers with Ebony Escutcheons.
Cherry
Biedermeier Period Chest of Drawers, circa 1820-1830, Cherry Tree
Located in Muenster, NRW
Chest of drawers, circa 1820-1830 Cherry tree on softwood body veneered Three drawers Nice
Cherry
Sold|$12,500
A 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Commode of Two Long Drawers. With Ebony Stringing and Ebony
Brass
A petite Biedermeier commode
Located in New York, NY
CM 20829 A petite Biedermeier commode Cherry veneer with engaged columns and ebonized
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Period Chest of Drawers, Cherry Tree Veneered
Located in Muenster, NRW
• Early 19th century Biedermeier period chest of drawers, circa 1820 • Cherry tree veneered
Cherry
Biedermeier Period Chest of Drawers, circa 1820-1830, Cherry Tree
Located in Muenster, NRW
Chest of drawers, circa 1820-1830 Cherry tree on softwood body veneered Three drawers Nice
Cherry
Biedermeier Period Chest of Drawers, Cherry Tree Veneered, circa 1820-1930
Located in Muenster, NRW
Chest of drawers, circa 1820-1830 Cherry tree veneered Three drawers Restored residential-ready
Cherry
French 19th Century Pillar Chest of Drawers, Cherry Tree, Biedermeier Period
Located in Muenster, NRW
Cherry tree veneered on oak Biedermeier period France ca. 1830/40 Rolling door, One double door
Cherry, Oak
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers / Sideboard / Cabinet in Cherry Wood, 1810
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Sideboard chest of drawers restored Biedermeier cherry wood around 1810 cabinet Features: Two
Wood
Sold|$9,446
1820s Biedermeier Bureau
Located in Senden, NRW
A 1820s Biedermeier commode veneered with cherrywood. The hand polished veneer gives the piece a
Cherry
Sold|$1,400
Biedermeier Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Cherry veneer, biedermeier side cabinet or bedside cabinet, circa 1840. Three drawers. Excellent
Cherry
Sold|$5,970
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three drawer Biedermeier Chest in cherry wood.
Cherry
19th c. Biedermeier Cherry Chest, Signed & Stamped, Probably German
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC BIEDERMEIER CHERRY CHEST, SIGNED & STAMPED, PROB. GERMAN AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE
Austrian Biedermeier Chest, Cherry with Ebony and Birch Parquet
Located in Chicago, IL
Very early Biedermeier Chest veneered in cherry wood and accented with ebony and birch parquet
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.