Pair Of Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Hardwood, Maple
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1830s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Ebony, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of...
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century American Biedermeier Night Stands
Crystal
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Ash, Ebony
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Ash
Antique 1830s French Empire Tables
Mahogany
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Brass
Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Ebony
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier End Tables
Cherry
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Brass
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1940s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1820s Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ash
Antique 1820s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1840s Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1980s English Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Pine, Ebony
Vintage 1970s American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Ash, Giltwood, Ebony
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1960s American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of ...
Fruitwood
20th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Marble
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Carrara Marble
Antique 1830s Scandinavian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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.