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Fine Single Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine single Biedermeier chest of drawers. Stained wood with fruitwood inlay details and
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Wood

1820’s Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Exceptional walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebonized wood feline legs and brass handles
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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Brass

Antique 1820’s Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
1820’s Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 37.01 in W 53.15 in D 22.84 in
Fine Single Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine single Biedermeier chest of drawers. Walnut with patinated brass escutcheons.
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1830s German Adam Style Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Antique Fine Single Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Fine Single Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 43.25 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest
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1820s English Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Wood

Antique 19th Century  Biedermeier Chest
19th Century  Biedermeier Chest
H 39 in W 46 in D 22 in
Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation
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1860s Unknown Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Antique Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1860.
Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1860.
H 35.04 in W 27.96 in D 23.23 in
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
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Wood

19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of drawer, Germany 1820, of the Biedermeier period Very impressive
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
H 34.65 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
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
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

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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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with beautiful walnut, 1820 Germany Walnut Beautiful
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 1820's Biedermeier Chest of drawers comes from Southern Germany. The three drawer
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
H 32.68 in W 45.67 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840, Elm Wood
Located in Belmont, MA
This Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1840 and is an example of a chest from the late
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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Elm

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840, Elm Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840, Elm Wood
H 33.08 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring three drawers and ebonized columns on the sides. The chest
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1820 and was made in Southern Germany. The
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1820s European Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

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
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Franconian Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers, crafted around 1820. The top drawer is
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
H 37.01 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Cherry wood.
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830 Cherry Wood This Biedermeier chest of
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Danube Monarchy, around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with four drawers and a top plate forming volutes and vase-shaped feet
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1st Half of 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and half columns at the corners. The front drawer
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, around 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring three drawers adorned with fire-gilt bronze fittings as key
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Bronze

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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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Pine

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Denmark, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier chest of drawers which stands out for its beautiful mirrored mahogany veneer was made
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1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
A Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut, crafted around 1820. The three-drawer piece stands on
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of Drawers Cherrywood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers, South Germany, 1820 Early Biedermeier Chest with three
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

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
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut, Yew

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
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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Birch

19th Century Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany Ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century birdseye maple Biedermeier chest of drawers from the period around 1840 in
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Birdseye Maple, Spruce

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers comes from first half of 19th century, approximately 1830 - 1850
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Pine

Elegant Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step into history with our classic Biedermeier chest of drawers, originating from 1820 in South
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, polished Cherry veneer, four drawers, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest with volute legs, veneered in cherry with four drawers. The corpus with flanking
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

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
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Brass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Secretary, Austria, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
The Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered with walnut is an exceptional 19th-century piece from
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1820
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Buffet, Cherrywood Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely, old restored 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers or buffet from the early period
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Brass

A Biedermeier Chest with Secretaire Circa 1850
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A magnificent mid 19th century Biedermeier chest with figured mahogany secretaire cabinet, with a
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Mahogany

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
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Bronze

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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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut, Spruce

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Nutwood, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding 19th century chest of drawers from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna/ Austria
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Brass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light
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1850s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.75 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Brass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood, Germany, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier chest of drawers from Mid 19th Century. This piece of furniture comes from Germany. It
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

Set of 2 Identical Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century, Walnut
Located in Wrocław, Poland
These 2 Biedermeier chests of drawers were made in 19th century. They come from Germany. Veneered
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Fine Austrian Neoclassic Biedermeier Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant small neoclassic two drawer chest in walnut veneer on pine with ebonized interior panels
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Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Danish Empire or Biedermeier chest in fine West Indies mahogany with four drawers of
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1830s Danish Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with columns Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1820
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

Antique Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous antique chest of drawers or commode in the classic Biedermeier style of 19th century
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Wood, Hardwood, Maple

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers / Half-Cabinet in Walnut, 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
The 19th Century German Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted around 1830, exemplifies the elegance
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry, Munich circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
South German Biedermeier chest of drawers Bavaria (Munich) Cherry Biedermeier circa 1815
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartement, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Attachment Baden-Wuerttemberg Walnut Biedermeier
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Bavaria, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with burled edge Southern Germany (Bavaria) Walnut Biedermeier circa
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Walnut, Burl

Small grey Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier commode standing on tall, curved legs. The piece features two drawers
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Spruce

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
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Magnets

Biedermeier Antique Chest of Drawers late 1800's
By Biedermeier
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany Biedermeier chest with four drawers, Beautiful lacquer finish with brass keyholes and an
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Brass

19th Century Original Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Cherrywood
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherry. High-rectangular, one-body on four feet. Overhead cover plate, including drawer. Originates from a Berlin estate. Excellent warm patina aged over decades. Age-related use t...
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

Dark Gray Painted Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Biedermeier commode featuring three drawers and a new hand-painted dark gray surface. The
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19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Wood, Spruce

19th Century Original antique Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherry. High-rectangular, one-body on four feet. Overhead cover plate, including drawer. Originates from a Berlin estate. Excellent warm patina aged over decades. Age-related use t...
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Cherry

Late 19th Century Cuban Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
Cuban Mahogany Biedermeier dresser, 1880's, Denmark. Handcrafted of cuban flame mahogany with four
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Chest

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Brass

Biedermeier Chest, Secretary or Cabinet, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with writing drawer and raised compartment Southern Germany Walnut
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Biedermeier Chest

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Biedermeier Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique biedermeier chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and hardwood, every antique biedermeier chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique biedermeier chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique biedermeier chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique biedermeier chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Biedermeier, Andreas Weichesmueller and Franz Schiffer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Biedermeier Chest?

An antique biedermeier chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,501, while the lowest priced sells for $473 and the highest can go for as much as $59,500.

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 Antique Biedermeier Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.