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Birdseye Maple & Ebony Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
A classic antique Biedermeier chest of drawers in blonde burled maple & ebony.
The drawers are
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Ebony
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Columns Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful practical small Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1825. The chest of drawers has
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Walnut, Spruce
Biedermeier Style Ebonzed Birch Four Drawer Chest Nightstand Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Biedermeier Style Birch 4 Drawer Chest. Birch case with Ebonized accents . 4 dovetail drawers
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20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
19th Century, Large 4-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An early South German Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1825, featuring four drawers with
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
A Well-figured Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Veneered Two-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
the warmly patinated cherrywood chest in bookmatched veneers with rectangular top conforming body
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Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
H 29.25 in W 38.25 in D 20.5 in
Antique Continental Biedermeier Pine Three Drawer Chest c. Early 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Continental Biedermeier Pine Three Drawer Chest, c. Early 19th Century, offers a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Pine
H 35 in W 47 in D 22 in
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
The whole of fine
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Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
H 40 in W 45.25 in D 23 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Semainier Seven Drawer Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier semainier seven drawer chest was made in Vienna
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
H 64 in W 31 in D 16.5 in
Austrian 1870s Biedermeier Style Four-Drawer Chest with Bookmarked Birch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with birch veneer and
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Birch
H 38.5 in W 37 in D 17.5 in
Period Biedermeier Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Period Biedermeier chest of drawers or commode.
Handsome period Biedermeier three-drawer chest of
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Style Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Late Biedermeier-style four-drawer chest, circa 1840s, featuring a walnut veneer with elaborate
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Antique 1840s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of / Biedermeier-Style Fruitwood 3-Drawer Chests, style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Art Deco / Biedermeier-Style fruitwood chest with demilune back rails and scroll carved
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Fruitwood
H 33 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Biedermeier Three Drawer Commode
Located in London, GB
A XIX Century three drawer Biedermeier commode in pickled walnut, with ebonised tapering legs and
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Antique 1830s Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Meander Pattern, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
A three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers made from pine, featuring a newly applied black-and
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
German Biedermeier Neoclassic 2-Drawer Commode, 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with slightly canted corners atop a conforming case housing two drawers with original brass hardware, the case raised on flared tapering legs
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Maple
Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut three-drawer commode from the mid-19th century, with grey marble top
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble
Pair of 1840s Biedermeier Walnut Stands with Drawer, Door and Semi-Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of period Biedermeier walnut stands from the mid-19th century, with single drawer and door
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 35.5 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 35.25 in W 17.25 in D 13 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Wood, Ebonized, Gilded, Franconia circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Magnificent, small, two-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherry wood from
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 34.45 in W 34.93 in D 19.3 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry, Poplar
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers. The commode is made of solid and
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Chest Of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers. The commode is made of solid
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Tall Biedermeier Eight-Drawer Chest
Located in Wels, AT
Biedermeier tall eight-drawer chest. Semainier, flanking black columns.
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Antique 1820s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A fine small Biedermeier four drawer chest.
Located in New York, NY
A fine small Biedermeier four drawer chest.
Cherrywood with ebony inlays and bronze pulls
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Three-Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Bookmatched walnut veneer with flanking Doric columns and ebonized detailing.
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Vivid cherry veneer with ebonized detailing.
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Three-Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Bookmatched walnut veneer with fluted columns and ebonized detailing.
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier classic three drawer commode
Located in New York, NY
Walnut veneer with flanking Doric columns and ebonized detailing. Original locks and hardware.
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
German Biedermeier Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest of Burled Walnut with a Black Izeste Conchiferous Marble Top (French
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Restored Empire Commode Four-Drawer Chest Original
Located in Senden, NRW
Original restored Empire era four-drawer dresser. This is a very nice Empire chest from circa 1815
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Exemplary Biedermeier Pier Chest
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small exemplary six-drawer Biedermeier pier chest (semanier). Architecturally designed front
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dressers
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Conversion Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
This four-drawer Biedermeier chest can be converted into a writing desk. Cherry wood on pine in
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fine Biedermeier Three-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier three-drawer chest.
Cherrywood with ebonized fruitwood details
and patinated
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome Biedermeier three-drawer chest with stamped brass escutcheons and beautiful burl wood
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Three-Drawer Biedermeier Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A three drawer Biedermeier chest of fruitwood with elaborate penwork on top, on sides and interior
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Fruitwood
Antique Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Beautiful antique Biedermeier three drawer chest of drawers with inlay design on top and around the
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20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Three Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three drawer Biedermeier chest with original marble top. This chest was made in Germany in !940 for
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Cherry, Pine
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Secretary Drawer Detail
Located in Houston, TX
Period Biedermeier chest with brass escutcheons and gallery/secretary drawer detail.
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Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century German Biedermeier Cherry Two-Drawer Swell Front Chest
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique 18th Century German Biedermeier chest features cherry construction with bookmatched top
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Antique 18th Century German Biedermeier Blanket Chests
Materials
Cherry
19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawer
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Classic Biedermeier column chest of drawers. South German, around 1820.
Walnut veneered on
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Biedermeier Period Four Drawer Cherrywood Chest Austria circa 1820.
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier period four drawer chest from Austria circa 1820. Cherrywood with ebony inlays
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized 2-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized 2-drawer chest. Beautiful movement in the wood
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Wood
Classically Designed Biedermeier 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Appears to be a combination of cherry and apple woods on pine. Old finish, possibly original. Ebonized key hole surrounds.
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Three-Drawer Chest with Columnar Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality Austrian Biedermeier polished fruitwood (probably cherry) commode with figured well
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
A German Biedermeier Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome German biedermeier walnut-veneered 3-drawer chest with ebonized highlights
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early Biedermeier Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Striking modern lines and pleasing scale describe this very early elmwood Biedermeier three-drawer
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Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
early 19th century Biedermeier two drawer chest
Located in Westport, CT
An exceptionally attractive early 19th century Biedermeier two drawer chest on straight tapered
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Handsome Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Inlaid Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Austrian Biedermeier walnut four-drawer chest with inlaid decoration; the waterfall top
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 37.5 in W 50.25 in D 25 in
Austrian Biedermeier Cherry Wood Three Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Neoclassical-style Austrian Biedermeier three drawer commode.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Bethlehem Biedermeier Style Column Front Six-Drawer Chests
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Bethlehem Biedermeier style column front six-drawer chests. Each with a molded bracket
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Vintage 1940s American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Fine Biedermeier Campaign Chests with Drop Down Drawer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and ultra coveted Biedermeier Campaign style pair of chests which features drop down drawer
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Vintage 1970s American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful 18th Century Biedermeier Seven-Drawer Chest Commode, Walnut, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Biedermeier period chest of drawers, made in Austria, dated circa 1850. A high-quality
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Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
H 61 in W 30.5 in D 17 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Two-Drawer / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The chest of drawers with two drawers was made circa 1820 from veneered walnut wood. The locks are
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Spruce, Walnut
Biedermeier Austrian Mid-19th Century, Three-Drawer Chest of Walnut Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian mid-19th century Biedermeier commode. This Austrian wooden chest from circa 1840
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Biedermeier Birch Ebony Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Biedermeier Birch five drawer chest of Swedish or Austrian origin 1820-40. Nicely molded top over
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Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Birch Chest of
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier birch 3 drawer chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular top a top drawer with
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Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Paint
Antique Golden Birch Biedermeier 3 Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers Austrian 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A very good quality antique golden birch Biedermeier three drawer commode/chest of drawers, Austria
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Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
H 33.75 in W 37.5 in D 18 in
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Biedermeier Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the biedermeier drawer chest you’re looking for. Each biedermeier drawer chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a biedermeier drawer chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right biedermeier drawer chest, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. A well-made biedermeier drawer chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company and Bethlehem Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much is a Biedermeier Drawer Chest?
A biedermeier drawer chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,733, while the lowest priced sells for $1,628 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
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.
Questions About Biedermeier Drawer Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.