$7,500
H 36.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany chest of drawers with marble column sides.
Marble
$5,380Sale Price|23% Off
H 31.5 in W 46.07 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany ca. 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The commode features three spacious drawers providing generous storage while maintaining a harmonious, well-balanced silhouette.
Cherry, Spruce
$4,936
H 36.42 in W 48.15 in D 24.81 in
German Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bookmatched Walnut Burl Book-Matched Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XVI chest of drawers hand-crafted in Germany in the late 1700 to early 1800s and decorated with book-matched walnut burl veneer.
Walnut
$5,641
H 35.83 in W 50.01 in D 25.2 in
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 flanked by ebonized columns. The chest of drawers stands on square feet and is veneered ...
Brass
$8,110
H 31.89 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
Mid 18th Century German Baroque Chest Of Drawers, Louis XV, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
Antique baroque chest of drawers Southern Germany Walnut, plum circa 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D: 81 x 109 x 60 cm Description: Three-drawer chest of drawers standing on pinch feet...
Walnut
$5,641
H 73.23 in W 48.43 in D 25.01 in
Chest of Drawers with Transfer Decoration, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest with a gently curved front and flanking ebonized full columns. Veneered in cherrywood and adorned with disc-shaped bronze mounts. The top drawer featur...
Bronze
$7,839
H 34.65 in W 47.64 in D 22.84 in
German Late 18th Century Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Restored with Patina
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers Southern Germany Walnut and others late 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 121 x 58 cm Description: Three-tier piece of furniture standing on tap...
Walnut
$8,800 / set
H 32.5 in W 38 in D 18 in
Pair of German Hand-Painted Green Chests with a Neo-Classical Design
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of German hand-painted green chests with a neo-classical design. These chests are dressed in a beautiful pale green color with a painted finish, giving them a u...
Wood
$5,600
H 35.75 in W 47.5 in D 25.5 in
German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German chest of drawers, with furniture maker mark by Konz Lagerhausen, from the 19th century. This antique chest from Germany has a subtle break-front design about the front which...
Wood
$2,344
H 34.65 in W 32.68 in D 18.12 in
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, partly ebonized. Drawer front with ebonized knobs. Lockable base cabinet with shel...
Birch
$3,555Sale Price|24% Off
H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Its compact dimensions make it a versatile and elegant accent piece - ideal as a side cabinet, commode, or hallway console in both historic and modern interiors.
Walnut, Spruce
$10,080Sale Price|24% Off
H 61.42 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in
19th Century South German Biedermeier Walnut Chiffoniere with Seven Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant South German Biedermeier chiffoniere dates from around 1830 and features a finely mirrored walnut veneer with a warm, deep patina. The seven drawers can each be locked i...
Spruce, Oak, Walnut
$6,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 40.56 in D 19.3 in
Louis XVI Dresser, South German 1780, Cherry and Walnut Veneer
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI Dresser, South German 1780. This original 18th century Louis XVI dresser has three drawers and stands on four square tapering feet. It is embellished with beautiful walnut ...
Cherry, Walnut
$6,098
H 33.08 in W 49.61 in D 22.45 in
18th Century German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry, Circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers Germany (Saxony) Plum, walnut and others circa 1780 Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 126 x 57 cm Description: Antique classicism chest of drawers in typical...
Walnut
$8,274Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.34 in W 42.13 in D 19.89 in
Late 18th Century Walnut Empire Chest of Drawers, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant walnut chest of drawers from southern Germany dates from around 1790 and belongs to the late 18th century, showing the clear transition from the Louis XVI to the early E...
Brass
$2,938
H 20.95 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 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 tone circa 1970 Germany. The body of the chest was made of pressboard while the su...
Wood
Louis XVI side Table, Germany 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful side table from the Louis XVI Period dates back to 1780 and comes from southern Germany. The side table has two drawers. It is decorated with a pretty walnut veneer an...
Walnut
$5,759
H 43.31 in W 49.22 in D 22.25 in
German mid-century modern dark green wooden and glass chest of drawers, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
German mid-century modern dark green wooden and glass chest of drawers, 1940s Dark green chest of drawers, made entirely of solid wood and composed of two modules. The piece is organ...
Metal
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 39 in D 20.25 in
Handsome German Baroque Style Reverse-Serpentine Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The reverse-serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers all in a warmly-colored parquetry inlaid veneer.
Wood
$9,990
H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 20.28 in
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 dresser features a triangular pediment with dentil frieze and is flanked on the sides by ...
Bronze
$5,116Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
South German Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Shaped Top, circa 1835
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant South German chest of drawers from around 1835, crafted from solid cherrywood with refined walnut band inlays on the top and sides. The three drawer fronts are framed with wa...
Cherry, Spruce, Walnut
$9,168
H 34.26 in W 48.82 in D 25.99 in
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers from aristocratic property with trompe-l'œil marquetry Southwest Germany Walnut and others around 1770 Dimensions: H × W × D: 87 × 124 × 66 cm Description...
Walnut
$4,466
H 31.7 in W 27.96 in D 20.48 in
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 slightly bulging front is decorated with rocaille-shaped fittings and inlaid with ribbon...
Marble
$4,584
H 33.86 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Central Locking System, Germany, Early 19th Ct.
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with central locking system Southern Germany Walnut, oak early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 86 x 115 x 58 cm Description: Chest of drawers with thr...
Oak, Walnut
$24,500
H 34 in W 46.5 in D 23.25 in
Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresden Germany circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
A fine Louis XVI period chest with three drawers from Dresden, Germany circa 1780. The top, front and sides feature walnut and walnut burl enhanced with an oval marquetry medallion o...
Bronze
$8,521
H 32.29 in W 36.23 in D 24.02 in
German Mid 18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque chest of drawers with trompe-l'œil cube marquetry Mainfranken Nussbaum and others Mid 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 92 x 61 cm Description: Extraordinarily smal...
Walnut
$9,000
H 74 in W 87 in D 21 in
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE! Danish modern decor match.
Mahogany
$3,423 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.8 in D 19.69 in
Interlubke Made in Germany Marble Topped Chest of and Pair of Bedside Drawers
By Interlübke
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely bedroom suite of Interlubke made in West Germany vintage marble topped drawers A very decorative and extremely heavy suite of bedroo...
Marble
18th Century German Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German chest of drawers in walnut.
Wood
$8,400
H 34.25 in W 43.31 in D 23.62 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Poplar Wood, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers from the period around 1840 in Bavaria/ Germany. This remarkable antique Biedermeier commode shows a fantastic straight shaped design...
Poplar, Spruce
$5,802
H 52.76 in W 21.26 in D 13.19 in
Five Drawer Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, unadorned Biedermeier Chiffonier / high chest or pillar cabinet with 5 drawers in cherry veneer from South Germany around 1830. Gorgeous, continuous and book-matched cherr...
Iron
$3,495
H 18 in W 25 in D 17 in
Antique Carved Walnut & Iron Coffer Chest Strong Guild Box Simmern Germany 1737
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique early 18th century carved walnut strongbox chest, dated and dedicated, Simmern, Germany 1737. This very fine antique box is incredibly stout and robust, made from sol...
Iron
Biedermeier chest of drawers, XIXth c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lion paws feet Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut burl and opening with four drawers in the front, the top one offering a writing table with four inside drawers. Germany, 19th c.
Walnut
Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, Germany, Circa 1820 A refined small Biedermeier chest of drawers from Germany, dating to circa 1820. Beautifully veneered in walnut, the ch...
Walnut
$14,000
H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 19.66 in
The “MidTown Minimalist” Chests of Drawers - designed by Karl Kemp Antiques
Located in New York, NY
The ‘Midtown’ chest of drawers in a minimalistic version, designed by Karl Kemp Antiques. The chest is crafted from high-quality walnut, highlighting the natural grain and warmth of ...
Walnut
Pair Of Biedermeier Style Dark Walnut Chests
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of bookmatched walnut veneer three drawer chests shown with chamfered front edges finishing on high angled and tapered legs and adorned with black shield shaped esc...
Walnut
$32,000 / set
H 32.7 in W 34.65 in D 20.8 in
The “Metropole” Chests of Drawers - designed by Karl Kemp Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern chests of drawers in walnut with ebonized tapered square legs, sides, and tops. The chests feature two drawers. The multiple stepped moldings around the drawer fronts ...
Walnut
Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Two-Drawer Walnut Chest
Located in Westport, CT
A minimalist Biedermeier chest of drawers in a striking walnut veneer on pine finishing on straight squared and tapered legs. Origin: Germany Dating: 1830ca Condition: Excellent, rep...
Walnut
19th c. Biedermeier Black Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. Biedermeier Black Walnut Chest is a stylish and elegant piece of furniture perfect for any home décor. This gorgeous chest features a rich gold color, adding a touch of s...
Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedemeier Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning Biedermeier chamfered front chest displays exquisite book-matched dark walnut veneers that waterfall from its plateau down its three long drawers, finishing onto straig...
Walnut
Original Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large four-drawer Baroque commode featuring its original painted decoration, imitating wood grain and embellished with charming landscape scenes. The painted key escutcheons add furt...
Fir
19th c. Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Chest is a stunning piece of antique furniture with a rich mahogany finish. This dresser and chest of drawers exudes a classic and elegant styl...
Mahogany
$4,525
H 34.65 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, Cherrywood with three drawers
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier, circa 1820, Germany, cherry wood, 3 drawers including one false drawer, beveled sides, ebonized trim, shellac finish Dimensions: Height 88 cm Width 9...
Wood, Cherry
1970s Flötotto chest of drawers, VIntage
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Five-part profile-system by Flötotto from the 1970s. The system consists of one container with four drawers, one open container with shelf and three containers with door and shelf. T...
Wood, Beech
$11,162 / item
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 25.99 in
Chest of drawers and dressing table ClassiCon Petite Coiffeuse Eileen Gray White
By Eileen Gray
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Petite Coiffeuse Design: Eileen Gray, 1926 The Petite Coiffeuse demonstrates Eileen Gray's mastery in combining elegant aesthetics with practical functionali...
Steel
$11,162 / item
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 25.99 in
Chest of drawers and dressing table ClassiCon Petite Coiffeuse Eileen Gray Black
By Eileen Gray
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Petite Coiffeuse Design: Eileen Gray, 1926 The Petite Coiffeuse demonstrates Eileen Gray's mastery in combining elegant aesthetics with practical functionali...
Steel
1980s Acrylic Drawer Cabinet, Vintage
Located in Neuss, NW
This exceptional acrylic chest of drawers from the 1980s is a custom-made piece and absolutely unique in its design. Its clear, linear silhouette is stylishly accentuated by a total ...
Acrylic
$2,715
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 16.93 in
Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870 Solid oak frame with very fine walnut burl veneer. Germany, circa 1870. Wavy drawer fronts (two drawers), lockab...
Brass
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers (Zopfstil), Dresden, circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer neoclassical chest in the so-called Zopfstil with a strict rectilinear case, chamfered corners, and diagonally set tapered square legs. Veneered in walnut and richly mar...
Walnut
Flötotto chests of drawers, 1970s, Vintage
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four-part Profilsystem by Flötotto from the 1970s. The system consists of a container with drawers, a container with a door and shelves, and two open containers with shelves. The fra...
Wood
1970s Flötotto, chest of drawers, vintage
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four-piece Profilsystem from Flötotto from the 1970s. The system consists of two open containers with shelves, one container with door and shelf, and one container with drawers and s...
Wood, Beech, Coating
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910 - Solid Pine and Larch drawers and frame - 54 drawers - 12 Shelf compartments on the lower section - Original paper drawer labels - Ornate...
Pine
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910 - Solid Pine and Larch base - 12 drawers - Solid Larch top - Decorative Jugenstil carved detail front - Ornate cast brass with nickel pla...
Nickel
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910 - Solid Pine and Larch base - 12 drawers - Solid Larch top - Decorative Jugenstil carved detail front - Ornate cast brass with nickel pla...
Nickel
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Art Nouveau Ironmongers Drawers Circa 1910 - Solid Pine and Larch base - 12 drawers - Solid Larch top - Decorative Jugenstil carved detail front - Ornate cast brass with nickel pla...
Nickel
Fine Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Neoclassical chest of drawers from Germany, circa 1800. The entire chest is sheathed in mahogany having an exceptionally vivid grain pattern. All of the gleaming hardware is o...
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Miniature Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Condition: Condition of this commode is very good. This piece of furniture has been restored.
Walnut
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.
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