Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers, raised on tapering, slightly curved legs
Walnut
$11,813 / set
H 36.23 in W 53.94 in D 25.01 in
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Italian chests on baluster legs with three drawers and side arabesque marquetry. Top drawer
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and chamfered corners. The chests
Hardwood
Pair Of Modern Biedermeier Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
A newly handmade pair of sleek Modern Biedermeier chests made of solid walnut wood and comprised of
Walnut
$21,316 / set
H 38 in W 43.5 in D 23.25 in
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830. Rare pair of
Mahogany
$21,697 / set
H 39.77 in W 55.71 in D 25.4 in
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of large Italian commodes featuring three drawers, flanked by ebonized columns with
Brass, Bronze
$30,400 / set
H 37.5 in W 48.75 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Pair of Chests of Drawers. Vienna c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Pair of Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Commodes, Vienna circa 1820–1825 This
Brass
$32,000 / set
H 33.9 in W 51.2 in D 24.8 in
Early 19th Century Pair of Large Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers, each with three drawers and chamfered
Walnut
$18,000 / set
H 33 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Pair of / Biedermeier-Style Fruitwood 3-Drawer Chests, style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Art Deco / Biedermeier-Style fruitwood chest with demilune back rails and scroll carved
Wood, Ebony, Fruitwood
Pair of 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of German Biedermeier commodes from the 19th century. With an antique classification
Walnut
Pair of German Walnut Biedermeier Commodes with Ebony Details
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of German Walnut Biedermeier commodes with ebony details is a rare and exquisite addition
Walnut
$6,629 / set
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 21st Maooron Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables in Biedermeier style, in maroon colour or winw colour, with
Brass
19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nightstands with opposite opening doors, finely veneered in walnut and decorated with
Walnut
$9,750 / set
H 35.25 in W 17.25 in D 13 in
Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Austrian Biedermeier petite commodes from the mid-19th century features exquisite
Wood
$9,970 / set
H 38.25 in W 43.25 in D 21.5 in
Pair of mid 19th century Swedish carved elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and a block foot to the rear. Rare to find a pair of chests of these proportions still together
Elm
$6,991 / set
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
21th Century Pair Biedermeier-Style Commodes Night Tables Deep Burgundy
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of handcrafted commodes in the Biedermeier style, finished in a rich deep burgundy
Brass
$6,509 / set
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 21th Century Biedermaier Style Pine Wood Commodes or Night Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of nightstands is entirely handcrafted from solid pine wood, showcasing the natural grain
Pine
$21,500 / set
H 37 in W 52 in D 25 in
18th Century Fine Pair of Neoclassical Commodes. Vienna, c. 1800.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to present this extraordinary pair of Viennese Neoclassical commodes, exemplifying
Brass
Pair of Biedermeier Style Chests Drawers Bird's-Eye Maple Deco
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
, just 25 minutes north of London. Wonderful pair of Biedermeier style chests of drawers. Handsome pair
Unavailable
H 33 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Biedermeier Style or Art Deco Fruitwood Chests, Style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Hollywood, FL
The demilune back over a rectangular top with scrolling ends, over three drawers, with concave body with scrolling bottom, on ebonised bun feet. Style of Josef Danhauser.
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 40.95 in D 23.23 in
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ebony Strung Commodes
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century Biedermeier fruitwood and ebony strung commodes, both with stamped crown and
Fruitwood
Pair of Biedermeier Style Ebonized Commodes by ILIAD Design
By Iliad Design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier-style commodes. Ebonized pear wood veneer with hand-carved 23-karat gilt
Pair of Biedermeier Jewellery boxes
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of small Biedermeier style jewellery chest with drawers lined in green velvet.
Brass
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Walnut Drawers.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Biedermeier Chests with ebony details and brass hardware.
Walnut
Striking Pair of Biedermeier Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Biedermeier style chests comprised of two drawers on high tapered and straight legs with
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
Darker Pair of Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Darker pair of Biedermeier style chest of drawers in walnut veneer on pine, comprised each of two
Walnut
Large Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of sleek early Empire chests shown with its orginal thickly handcut light grey marble
Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1815-1820
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of three-drawered Biedermeier chests with a mahogany veneer. Each of the dressers features
Wood
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Walnut, Italy circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers made of walnut. The chests stand on
Walnut
Pair of Fine Biedermeier Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A handsome pair of Biedermeier chests in walnut veneer comprised of three drawers finishing on
Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers on square pointed feet. The body with
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chests of Drawers, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier chests of drawers from Italy, crafted circa 1830. The commodes feature
Brass
Pair of Biedermeier Style Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely pair of sleek antique Biedermeier style two-drawer chests in bookmatched walnut veneer, keys
Pair of Dark Biedermeier Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of sleek Biedermeier chests comprised of three drawers finishing on straight and tapered legs
Rare Pair of Early Biedermeier Chests
Located in Greding, DE
Very rare pair of Southern German Biedermeier chests of three drawers. The drawers are flanked by
Pair of Fine Biedermeier Chests in fruitwood
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful pair of sleek early Biedermeier blonde cherry veneered two drawer chests with chamfered
Pair of Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of continental 19th century Biedermeier chests. The four-drawer chests are raised
19th Century Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 19th century, a pair of ebonized Biedermeier chests with two drawers in very good condition
Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Chests
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning pair of Biedermeier-style chest of drawers showcases exquisite burled birch veneer
Birch
Pair Biedermeier chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier period bow front cherry four drawer chests with square and tapered legs
Pair of 19th Century Burled Ash Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fine pair of late 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers. Made of highly figured “bookmatched
Ash
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1815-1820
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of three-drawered Biedermeier chests with a mahogany veneer. Each of the dressers features
Mahogany
Pair of Mirrored Biedermeier Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier style chests of drawers with antiqued mirrored glass, lost wax bronze
Pair of Bethlehem Biedermeier Style Column Front Six-Drawer Chests
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Bethlehem Biedermeier style column front six-drawer chests. Each with a molded bracket
Pair of Fine Biedermeier Campaign Chests with Drop Down Drawer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and ultra coveted Biedermeier Campaign style pair of chests which features drop down drawer
Wood
Sold
H 35.63 in W 37.21 in D 19.3 in
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
Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, North German, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of North German Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers, octagonal filling and
Wood
A pair of early 19th century Italian Biedermeier chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of early 19th century Italian Biedermeier walnut, ash, giltwood and ebony chests
Walnut, Ash, Giltwood, Ebony
A Pair of Biedermeier Style Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Biedermeier Style Commodes
19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830. Rare pair of
Mahogany
Biedermeier, Late Empire, Chests of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of architectural Biedermeier (late Empire) chests of drawers veneered with silver grained
Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier's Commodes, 1830-1839
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier's commodes Completely restored. Shellac polish used for the surface. Country
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Gorgeous Biedermeier Style Commodes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rich lustrous pair of cabinetmaker made mahogany and ebonized commodes in the Biedermeier style
Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier's Commodes, 1830-1839
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Biedermeier's commodes Completely restored. Shellac polish used for the surface. Country
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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H 36 in W 52 in D 17 in
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
Pair of 19th Century Small Biedermeier Commodes
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful pair of small Biedermeier commodes, South German 1810-1820, walnut veneer. Rectangular
Walnut
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H 33.08 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chests or Sideboards, Walnut, c. 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of Biedermeier chests of drawers or sideboards South Germany (Baden) Walnut Biedermeier
Walnut
Pair of Gray-White Lacquered Biedermeier Style Commodes
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of commodes or nightstands tables Biedermeir style, the commodes are a handmade production
Brass
Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Secretaire Commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830. Rare pair of
Mahogany
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H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Black Lacquered Biedermeier Style Commodes or Nightstands
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of commodes or night tables, Biedermeier style, black lacquered and two drawers.
Fruitwood
Pair of Black Lacquer Biedermeier Style Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Black Laque Biedemeier Style Two- Drawer Commodes
Pine
An Exquisite Pair of Biedermeier Commodes
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Pair of Biedermeier Commodes
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Ashwood Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier ashwood commodes.
Pair of early 19th Century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830. Rare pair of
Mahogany
Sold
H 31.25 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Austrian 1870s Biedermeier Walnut Commodes with Butterfly Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier walnut two-drawer commodes from the late 19th century, with
Walnut
Fine Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Marble Top Commodes, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Biedermeier period marble top commodes. Fine walnut with satinwood inlay and
Marble
Pair of 19th Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Commodes with Marble Tops
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of 19th century South German Biedermeier flame mahogany commodes with marble tops
Carrara Marble
Fine Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Birch and Ebonized Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century German Birch commodes with ebonized columns and bronze lion pulls.
Birch
Fine Pair of 19th Century Continental Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A very fine pair continental chests each with a beveled and rounded front molding showcasing three
Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 36 in L 33 in
Rare Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized and Birch Inlayed Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 19th century German Biedermeier nightstand commodes. Ebonized with satinwood
Wood
Sold
H 37.25 in W 27 in D 16 in
German Biedermeier Pair of Maple Bookmatch-Veneered Bedside Commodes, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
each commode veneered entirely in Maplewood with line inlays in ebonized wood, the rectangular cases having three drawers and raised on square tapering legs
Maple
Pair of Important Chests With Berlin Cast Iron Details
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Important chests in maple with burl veneer and ebonized details. Extraordinarily crafted
Cherry
Pair of Biedermeier Ebonized and Black Walnut Cabinets
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Biedermeier Ebonized and Black Walnut Cabinets PICK UP LOCATION: NAGA NORTH INC 536
Near Pair Biedermeier Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Near Pair of Commodes--one is slightly higher
Maple
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Mid-Century Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco sideboard, credenza, with bar cabinet. The sideboard features stunning Macassar wood grain and rich pattern. It offers ample storage, with shelves and a column of dra...
Teak
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,145 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Mid-Century Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco sideboard, credenza, with bar cabinet. The sideboard features stunning Macassar wood grain and rich pattern. It offers ample storage, with shelves. The case rests ...
Teak
Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chest. Three drawer construction raised on a bracket base. The chests feature flush campaign style pulls. The top is finished in...
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$13,862 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$3,750 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass...
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Scalloped Wood Wall Mirror, Italy circa 1940
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Dassi Wood and Scalloped Wall Mirror, Italy circa late 1940's A highly unique and decorative wall mirror features a straight walnut frame on the sides and base which highl...
Glass, Walnut
$5,966Sale Price|27% Off
H 36.62 in W 44.89 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is distinguished by its richly figured walnut veneer with beautiful book-matched grain. The fro...
Walnut, Spruce
French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century marble-top commode made of book-matched burl mahogany accented with Empire style ormolu. The commode’s top is a slab of Saint Anne marble that gently curves alo...
Marble, Brass
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.