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Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
This antique swedish biedermeier chest of drawers has lovely and elegant curved feet and ring pull handles on the drawers.
Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Birch, Sweden, Circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light mahogany with birch banding and marquetry. Bone escutcheons line the keyholes. The lock...
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Fine quality swedish commode, with inlay, stringing and contrasting stained birch. Matched veneer top surface, with s...
Birch
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 biedermeier period swedish chest of drawers. 4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fi...
Mahogany
Swedish 19th century birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century birch chest of drawers circa 1880. Simple but elegant Scandinavian chest of drawers, veneered in quarter sawn birch to allow the striking grain to show through....
Birch
Swedish 19th century carved birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century carved birch chest of drawers circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this fine quality 5 drawer chest of drawers from Scandinavia. 3 plank top surface with rounde...
Birch
19th century Swedish birch caddy top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish birch caddy top chest of drawers circa 1870 Good quality Biedermeier influenced Scandinavian birch chest of drawers. 3 plank birch top surface with a shaped mo...
Birch, Pine
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 marked veneered elm, solid moulded edges and rounded corners which form the top of...
Elm
19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers circa 1860.
Birch, Pine
Corner mahogany chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique corner chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe. The piece of furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 149 cm / w...
Mahogany
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe. Furniture in good condition, professionally renovated, finished with high gloss polish. Dimensions: height 144 cm / widt...
Walnut
Early 19th century birch Biedermeier vanity chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century birch biedermeier vanity dressing cabinet circa 1830. Stunning piece of Biedermeier period furniture made in karelian birch. Comprising of two main parts, althou...
Mirror, Birch
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the mid-nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style. The style is characterized by a simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality. A ches...
Walnut
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H 61.78 in W 40.24 in D 20.56 in
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Serpentine Tallboy Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A stunning 19th century Swedish Biedermeier flamed mahogany serpentine chest of drawers.
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Swedish Flamed Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A stunning 19th century Swedish Biedermeier flamed mahogany chest of drawers.
Mahogany
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H 32.29 in W 41.34 in D 22.45 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Cherrywood Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Santander, ES
Early 19th century Biedermeier commode with beautifully matched cherrywood veneers of Swedish origin. One small drawer above 2 large ones flanked by black lacquered Doric style colum...
Cherry
Antique Gustavian Biedermeier Swedish Mirror and Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
This piece retains the original label from the shop where it was purchased in Miami, Florida. The label reads a Gustavian Biedermeier, circa 1820, Sweden. The dresser houses four dra...
Unavailable
H 65.44 in W 40.01 in D 20.56 in
Biedermeier Cabinet Chest Swedish Walnut Mahogany Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century Danish Biedermeier secretaire chest. Boasting fine quality flamed mahogany marquetry work throughout. The distinctive Biedermeier pagoda top a pair o...
Mahogany
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H 43.71 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Chiffonier Tallboy, Mid-1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers writing desk chiffonier in top grade golden birch veneers in good structural condition, circa mid-1800s in age. 3 drawers and drop down w...
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Perhaps this Karl Johan-era chest of drawers, with its Art Deco personality, was ahead of its time. The details express the elegant sensibility of the maker: the row of "pearls" appl...
Birch
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The evocative burled birch is captivating in this remarkable Biedermeier chest of drawers. Please enlarge photos to appreciate the finish, barley twist columns, and beaded detail of ...
Wood, Birch
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H 33.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Desk, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers with pull out desk, circa 1840.
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Biedermeier chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1830.
Birch
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Very stylish antique Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers in satin birch, with ebonized columns and feet.
Birch
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Very stylish antique Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers in satin birch, with ebonized columns and feet.
Birch
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Very stylish antique Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers in satin birch, with ebonized columns and feet.
Birch
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H 36.5 in W 35 in D 20 in
Swedish Biedermeier / Empire Chest of Drawers in Quilted Birch, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome and small Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers in book-matched quilted birch that is of a golden honey-color.
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Secrétaire Mahogany Wood Chest, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mahogany secretary chest from the 1830s. This antique Swedish Biedermeier case piece has the appearance of being a four drawer chest at first glance.
Metal
Swedish Biedermeier Serpentine Commode, c. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier Chest with four drawers, dating from the early 1800's.
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H 34.26 in W 40.56 in D 19.49 in
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Birch Veneer Commodes, Set of 2
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A set consisting of 2 Swedish Biedermeier chests from the 19th century of the same model but different sizes.
Pine, Birch
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H 29.93 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
This antique swedish biedermeier chest of drawers has lovely and elegant curved feet and ring pull handles on the drawers.
Wood
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H 29.93 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
This antique swedish biedermeier chest of drawers has lovely and elegant curved feet and ring pull handles on the drawers.
Wood
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H 29.93 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
This antique swedish biedermeier chest of drawers has lovely and elegant curved feet and ring pull handles on the drawers.
Wood
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H 33.27 in W 40.16 in D 22.84 in
Swedish Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers, Ebonized Pillars, circa 1850
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Swedish Biedermeier cherry wood chest of drawers circa 1850 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for an accurate quote...
Cherry
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H 39.77 in W 42.72 in D 20.87 in
Rare Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch, circa 1840-1860 Chest of Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1840-1860 Biedermeier satin birch chest of drawers A very rare and good looking piece, the condition is good for the period,...
Satin, Birch
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H 40.56 in W 37.21 in D 18.51 in
Lovely Handmade Victorian circa 1850 Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning walnut circa 1850 Biedermeier chest of drawers A very good looking and well made substantial piece of furniture, the walnut finish...
Walnut
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H 37.41 in W 51.58 in D 22.25 in
Stunning circa 1850 Solid Walnut Biedermeier Chest / Bank of Drawers Patina
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Biedermier flamed walnut chest of drawers, circa 1850 A magnificent looking and well-made piece in lovingly restored condition thr...
Walnut
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H 41.34 in W 51.97 in D 25.79 in
Huge 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Drop Front Desk Secretaire
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning large 19th century Swedish Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers with sliding drop front Secretaire desk A very good looking and fun...
Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Maple Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier maple chest of four drawers with black trim on legs and inlaid medallion on drawers (19th century).
Maple
Biedermeier Period Swedish Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Biedermeier period Swedish mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, circa 1810.
Mahogany
c.1900 Swedish Cherry Biedermeier Chest
Located in Highwood, IL
Turn of the century, Swedish Biedermeier,cherrywood chest that actually has 3 doors and no drawers.
Cherry
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.