Sold|$14,800
Fine Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Biedermeier chest of drawers in an architectural style. Crafted in walnut veneer and walnut burl
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with columns South Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions
Walnut
19th Century Southern German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany (Baden) Walnut Biedermeier circa 1835
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with
Walnut, Oak
Sold|$12,500
Biedermeier Period Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine Biedermeier period figured walnut walnut veneer commode fitted with ebonized columns and
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
Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
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
Wood
Small Antique Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Biedermeier c. 1820, Beautiful Patina
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique chest of drawers, walnut, Biedermeier c. 1820 Baden-Württemberg Walnut
Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful unadorned Biedermeier Commode or Chest of two drawers in walnut from South Germany around
Iron
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Germany, circa 1835-1840
Located in Greven, DE
19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers Germany (Saxony) Walnut Biedermeier around 1835-1840
Walnut
19th Century Burled Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an incredible burled walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers dating to circa 1850. It has neo
Burl
Sold|$4,000
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century Biedermeier chest with four drawers. Highly figured veneer, the chest sits on a
Walnut
Sold|$3,793
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Chest of drawers, standing on tapered legs, with three drawers and escutcheons in maple. The top
Walnut
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
Walnut
Sold|$9,800
Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Dramatic bookmatched walnut veneer adorns this handsome early Biedermeier four drawer chest, one
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Chests of Drawers Brown Walnut Biedermeier , 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
"Karlsruher Hofwerkstätten". Which worked for the court. The chest of drawers is made out of walnut veneer
Walnut, Pine
Sold|$5,216
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawered Biedermeier chest of drawers on tapered legs. The streamlined body shows ebonized
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
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century German Chests of Drawers Brown Walnut Biedermeier, 1820s
Located in Berlin, DE
chest of drawers is made out of walnut veneer and pine. The furniture remains its original surface and
Walnut, Pine
Vintage Biedermeier Walnut Ebonized Harrods Chest of Drawers, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare and truly magnificent vintage walnut & ebonized Biedermeier revival chest of drawers
Walnut
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
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Biedermeier commode was made circa 1820 in South Germany. The chest of drawers is
Pine, Walnut
Fine Biedermeier Circassian Walnut Grand Commodes Foyer Chests, circa 1840, Pair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an absolutely gorgeous pair of Biedermeier commodes with luxurious Circassian walnut veneer
Walnut, Pine
Early 19th Century German Walnut Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Biedermeier commode was made circa 1820 in South Germany. The chest of drawers is
Pine, Walnut
Sold|$6,800
Petite Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Smaller 19th century two drawer chest of drawers finishing on high tapered legs with shield-shaped
Walnut
Sold|$14,080
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine period Austrian Biedermeier walnut commode. This piece has an exceptional finish and
Walnut
Sold|$4,504
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and ebonized key plates and
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Chests of Drawers Brown Walnut Biedermeier, 1820s
Located in Berlin, DE
chest of drawers is made out of walnut veneer and pine. The furniture remains its original surface and
Walnut, Pine
Biedermeier Walnut Commode or Chest of Unusual Form, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Highly unusual circa 1840 Austrian Biedermeier three-drawer commode or chest having walnut veneered
Pine, Walnut
Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Wood and Brass Handles, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
Walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebonized wood and brass handles, 1820s.
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chests of Drawers Brown Walnut, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
chest of drawers is made out of walnut veneer and pine. The furniture remains its original surface and
Walnut, Pine
Sold|$4,967
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Beautiful, original three-drawer chest of drawers from the Biedermeier period. This piece was
Walnut, Spruce
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
Biedermeier Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original three-tier Biedermeier commode / chest of drawers in Walnut from South Germany
Walnut, Softwood
Sold|$24,000
Pair of Biedermeier Chests 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, veneered in Walnut. Featuring three drawers, brass
Walnut
Sold|$12,800
Exquisite Biedermeier Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Fine and early walnut Biedermeier three-drawer chest of drawers with round corners finishing on
Walnut, Pine
Pair of Walnut Veneered Biedermeier-Style Chests of Drawers, 19th-21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Biedermeier-style chests of drawers with three drawers, walnut veneered fronts and
Walnut
Sold|$7,800
A German Biedermeier Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome German biedermeier walnut-veneered 3-drawer chest with ebonized highlights
Sold|$6,638
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Tall Biedermeier chest of drawers or semainiere with six drawers from Germany, circa 1830. The
Walnut
Small Biedermeier Chest of Two Drawers, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier chest of two drawers, walnut, South Germany circa 1820 Small Biedermeier chest
Brass
Walnut Biedermeier Commode or chest of drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
Beautifully grained Biedermeier commode in walnut. Dovetail construction throughout, with original
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Honey-Brown Walnut, around 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating to around 1820, exemplifies the refined
Walnut, Pine
Sold|$5,690
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers on square tapered legs in walnut veneer. The
Walnut
19th Century German 3-Drawer Walnut Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
got six drawers but there is ac just three. The chest of drawers is made out of walnut veneer and
Pine, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, 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
Walnut
German Biedermeier Tall 6-Drawer Chest in Light Walnut Veneer, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
case housing 6 drawers, the veneer encasing the entire commode is bookmatched light walnut and has a
Walnut
Sold|$11,714
1820’s Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Exceptional walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebonized wood feline legs and brass handles
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Marble Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with
Softwood, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with 3 Drawers, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1820, the 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Three
Walnut, Pine
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
Walnut
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
Metal, Brass
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
Walnut
Set of 2 Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century, Walnut Veneer
Located in Wrocław, Poland
These 2 Biedermeier chests of drawers were made in 19th century. They come from Germany. Veneered
Walnut
Sold|$10,780
Period German Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome period German Biedermeier walnut commode. A very fine quality piece with a beautiful wood
Walnut
Sold|$22,000
Austrian Biedermeier Classical Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding Austrian Biedermeier classical style walnut commode. Beautiful polished wood along with
Walnut
Sold|$11,880
19th Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century Austrian Biedermeier walnut commode with nice brass hardware. Beautiful
Walnut
Sold|$6,500
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
We are offering this stunning chest of drawers coming from the Biedermeier period, circa 1825. The
Walnut
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.