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Avant-garde chest of drawers in German Modernist Bauhaus style.
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
This striking avant-garde chest of drawers, a masterpiece inspired by the German Modernist Bauhaus
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sideboards

Materials

Steel

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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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Neoclassical Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1800 and originates in Germany
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Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
H 37.21 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Baroque Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1740
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque chest of drawers in walnut, German, circa 1740. Various fine wood veneers on solid fir
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century German Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German chest of drawers in walnut.
Category

Antique 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century German Chest of Drawers in Walnut
18th Century German Chest of Drawers in Walnut
H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 42.92 in
German carpenter Custom Tall chest of drawers in oak, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
German carpenter Custom Tall chest of drawers, Germany, 1970s. Beautiful solid oak pulls and edging
Category

Vintage 1970s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of small drawers on wheels with five drawers dressed in mirror. Grey lacquered structure
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Vintage 1980s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
H 24.01 in W 21.65 in D 16.92 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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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century German Baroque painted chest of drawers with serpentine front drawers on tapered feet
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 30.5 in W 47.25 in D 24.25 in
German 18th Century Walnut, Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
German 18th century walnut, chest of drawers. The front is curved. Four drawers with marquetry
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

German 18th Century Walnut, Chest of Drawers
German 18th Century Walnut, Chest of Drawers
H 35.83 in W 48.04 in D 25.2 in
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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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
-century craftsmanship. Indulge in the allure of this Southern German Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers with flanking columns with brass bases and capitals. The
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, German circa 1800/1810
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with two drawers and brass profiles. The pilaster strips are fluted
Category

Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baroque chest of drawers, Southern German 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
A three-drawer baroque chest of drawers with a moving panel and a curved frame. The frame in light
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Softwood

Baroque Style Chest of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This pretty Baroque style chest of drawers dates back to circa 1850-1860. It has a beautiful walnut
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Interlubke Side-table, Chest of Drawers, 1970s, Germany
By Interlübke
Located in Antwerp, BE
Side table in cherrywood and lacquered white laminate, three drawers, West German manufacture
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

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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Antique 1820s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unique Baroque/Classicism Chest of Drawers, Germany Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-pronged body made of softwood with saw-veneer walnut, walnut root and fruitwood. Original classicistic locks and fittings with ring handles. According to the heir, the dresser...
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century German Renaissance-Style Chest of Drawers in Black, around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
craftsmanship of the late 19th century with this distinctive German Renaissance-style chest of drawers. A
Category

Antique 1880s German Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Rococo Chest of Drawers in Walnut from Southern Germany Around the 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rococo chest of drawers in walnut from Southern Germany around the 1780s. The chest is in great
Category

Antique 1780s German Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI chest of drawers, South West Germany 1780. This chest of drawers is a gorgeous original
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Interlubke Made in Germany Marble Topped Chest of and Pair of Bedside Drawers
By Interlübke
Located in GB
Chest of drawers dimensions: Height 70cm Width 96cm Depth 50cm Pair of bedside table
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern German, c. 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Three-bay Biedermeier chest of drawers on s-legs with ebonised columns and profiles. The corpus is
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Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th century German neoclassical chest of drawers or commode Straight rectangular body
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneered Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single chest made of handcrafted shellac polished
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Venetian-Style Chest of Drawers, Probably Southern Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-drawered Venetian-style painted chest of drawers of the 18th century. The trapezoidal body
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
Large Baroque Walnut Chest of Three Drawers, Germany circa 1760
Located in Round Top, TX
Large handsome baroque oak chest of drawers veneered with walnut and elm, curved front with three
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Northern Germany, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier chest of drawers Northern Germany Ash tree Biedermeier around 1835
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Antique chest of drawers - helper, Germany, early 20th century. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1920, Western Europe. The furniture is in very good condition
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with amazing Central Locking System
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers with central locking South Germany Cherry tree early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine polished walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebony trim, illustration of two winged
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 40.5 in D 20.125 in
Pop Art Style Vintage Yellow Chest of Drawers, circa 1970, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Pop Art Style vintage yellow chest of drawers from plastic coated pressboard in yellow color
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Top and Columns from 1820
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Biedermeier top chest of drawers made of walnut with four doors, ebonized half columns with black
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bronze

Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs. The
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany Ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Biedermeier chest of drawers from South Germany. This chest of drawers still keeps the original, fully
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Spruce

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century classic chest of drawers in Louis XVI style. Solid walnut wood. Walnut corpus with
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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 26.38 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
18th Century, Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good mid 18th century North European three-drawer baroque chest of drawers in later black finish
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century, Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 43.71 in D 27.96 in
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Elevate your living space with our exquisite Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece from 1780
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
H 34.65 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Elmar Flötotto Chest of Drawers
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in London, GB
This is a really great pair of chests by Elmar Flötotto in beech with green side and back panels
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Pair of Elmar Flötotto Chest of Drawers
Pair of Elmar Flötotto Chest of Drawers
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers \ Masterful small baroque chest of drawers in walnut and
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in
Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Military cabinet/ chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. Some nice details with the 4
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 28.35 in
Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature or model chest of drawers dates back to the Biedermeier period and was made with
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
H 18.12 in W 23.23 in D 12.41 in
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Maple

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
XIX Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830-1835 Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Galbée curved chest of drawers from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood
Category

Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 46.66 in D 27.37 in
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers, 1825-1830, Northern Germany Mahogany ,,The
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
H 61.23 in W 39.97 in D 20.48 in
18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large baroque chest of drawers ("commode galbée") from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Solid oak
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 45.48 in D 29.14 in
Early 20th Century, Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An attractive patina gives this utilitarian nine-drawer chest a sweet, nostalgic character. Made in
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20th Century German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, Wooden Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century, Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 28.3 in W 33.9 in D 19.9 in
Chest of Drawers, Split Wood Front, Handmade
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
. The dresser has a flap on top of storage space - Including drawers are with push to open are
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2010s German Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Elm

 Chest of Drawers, Split Wood Front, Handmade
 Chest of Drawers, Split Wood Front, Handmade
H 51.19 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and Marble, 1972
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and with round Marble Ball Feet was
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Set Of Two Complimenting Biedermeier Style Chests Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Two stunning and complimenting Biedermeier style walnut book matched veneer chests comprised of
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Chest of Drawers, Multicolored Hand Painted in Baroque Style, 2019
By Felix Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful hand painted contemporary chest of drawers was made by the Berlin based Artist Felix
Category

2010s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Acrylic, Hardwood

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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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Large Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1850 Ashwood A decorative Swedish
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Antique 1850s German Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Conical Commode Chest of Drawers / shelve in the antique Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
drawers. About cantilevered profile cornice flat gypsum, stepped with oval cover plate. Solder head
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Late 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

German Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two drawer oak chest on stand from Germany features the geometric panels common in furniture
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Antique 17th Century German Black Forest Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

German Chest on Stand
German Chest on Stand
H 39 in W 46.5 in D 24 in
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Chest Of Drawers In Germany For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chest of drawers in Germany available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, every chest of drawers in Germany was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chest of drawers in Germany, we have 22 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chest of drawers in Germany — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A chest of drawers in Germany is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one chest of drawers in Germany that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eckehard Weimann and Interlübke produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers In Germany?

Prices for a chest of drawers in Germany can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,615 and can go as high as $9,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,576.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it 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 a 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.

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 Chest Of Drawers In Germany
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, 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.

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28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.