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
$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
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
$11,542 / 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
$32,000 / set
H 33.9 in W 51.2 in D 24.8 in
Pair of Large Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers, each with three drawers and chamfered
Walnut
$21,201 / 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
$21,051 / 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
$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
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
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
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
$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
$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
$9,846 / 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
Fine quality pair of 19th century Swedish carved elm commodes circa 1850. Rectangular tops in book
Elm
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 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 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
Unavailable
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
Unavailable
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
An Exquisite Pair of Biedermeier Commodes
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Pair of Biedermeier Commodes
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 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
Sold
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
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
A Pair of Biedermeier Style Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Biedermeier Style Commodes
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 19th Century Small Biedermeier Commodes
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful pair of small Biedermeier commodes, South German 1810-1820, walnut veneer. Rectangular
Walnut
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Ashwood Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier ashwood commodes.
Near Pair Biedermeier Commodes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Near Pair of Commodes--one is slightly higher
Maple
Pair of Black Lacquer Biedermeier Style Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Black Laque Biedemeier Style Two- Drawer Commodes
Pine
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
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
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
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
Maple
Pair of Biedermeier Style Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely pair of sleek antique Biedermeier style two-drawer chests in bookmatched walnut veneer, keys
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 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 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
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 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 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
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H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 18.31 in
Pair of Chests of Drawers in Biedermeier Style, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of chests of drawers with three drawers each in the Biedermeier style. Resting on ebonized
Mahogany
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
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Walnut Drawers.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Biedermeier Chests with ebony details and brass hardware.
Walnut
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
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 Biedermeier chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier period bow front cherry four drawer chests with square and tapered legs
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
Pair of Antique 'His and Her' Biedermire Three-Drawer Commodes
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This pair of antique 'His and Her' Biedermeier three-drawer commodes feature square tapered legs
Wood
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 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
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
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
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
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
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H 37.8 in W 52.76 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Chests of Drawers with grey Marble Tops, Italy, 1st Third 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large chests of drawers with four drawers and flanking full columns with fire-gilt bronze
Marble, Bronze
Fine Pair of Bow-Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of early Biedermeier mahogany bow-fronted chests comprised of three drawers with fluted
Mahogany, Pine, Ebony
Pair of Continental Black Lacquered Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Fabulous pair of Biedermeier style two drawer chests on straight tapered legs with bone inlayed
Handsome pair of Continental chests in mahogany
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of 19th century Biedermeier mahogany chests shown with wonderful bookmatched veneer pattern
Mahogany, Oak
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H 30.25 in W 18.75 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Biedermeier Style Walnut Bedside Commodes with Ebony and Gilt Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier walnut commodes with ebony and gilt detail. William Word Fine Antiques
19th Century Biedermeier Blond Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century blond cherrywood Biedermeier three drawer chest with black lacquer accent. Excellent hand made quality. Has an Art Deco Modern looking appeal. The Art Deco period was...
Cherry, Fruitwood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gold Leaf Gilt Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern wrought iron sunburst round wall mirror in gilt iron, Spain, 1950s. This sunburst mirror features a ring fra...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Brass
$3,532Sale 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
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
Walnut, Spruce
$2,070 / set
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer chests based on an 18th Century Gustavian anti...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of classic 19th century Italian Neoclassical style walnut nightstands. Nightstands feature white Carrara marble inlay on top, two drawers for practical storage, and ornate bra...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$19,501
H 41.74 in W 91.74 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Early Period Sideboard for Votre Maison", 1955.
By Votre Maison, Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Sideboard in Oak from the early period of French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1955. Here is an oak Credenza designed by French creator duo Rober...
Iron, Brass
$8,869Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 47.25 in
Murano Rezzonico Chandelier 10 Arms, Clear-multicolor glass Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico chandelier 10 arms, crystal Murano glass, with gold, grey-green color particulars in vitreous paste by Multiforme. This artistic glass chandelier is an elegant and delicate...
Blown Glass
$4,500 / 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
$3,061 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Wisteria Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Wisteria lavender artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a r...
Blown Glass
19th Century Biedermeier Side Table or Small Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Biedermeier commode made out of cherrywood with ebonised details. Key included.
Cherry
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
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.