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Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Biedermeier Style

The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.

Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.

There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.

“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.

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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Biedermeier
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Marble Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of oak and softwood adorned wi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood, Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of oak and softwood adorned wi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers, 1825-1830, Northern Germany Mahogany ,,The Biedermeier period was an era in Central ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherrywood from South Germany circa 1830. Small, elegant, three-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers from southern Germany...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers coming from the capital city of traditional Biedermeier furniture: Vienna, Austria. This fresh restored Biedermeier commode was elabo...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Northern Germany, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier chest of drawers Northern Germany Ash tree Biedermeier around 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 78 x 46 cm Description: Unusual and small Biedermeier ches...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers with flanking columns with brass bases and capitals. The chest of drawers is veneered in cherry and thuja burl. The key plates are ebonized....
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1815-1820, featuring a beautiful walnut veneer and unique hunting scene inlays. This elegant three-drawer dresser s...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Yew

Hand-painted Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A small Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and new painting. The blue setting is made according to historical models and has an antique patina.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophistica...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 21th Gray-White Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of commodes or nightstands tables Biedermeir style, the commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabinetmaker and a craftsman lacquer. in beech wood, the bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly veneered and marquetry on an oak body, hunting motif, 2 small drawers in the base area, or...
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Early 1800s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

Early 19th century birch Biedermeier vanity dressing cabinet
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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Birch

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a scumble & faux burlwood pattern, on raised tapered bun feet, two over three drawer c...
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1830s English Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany ca. 1820 The chest with three drawers is standing on four solid block feets. Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Continuous grain from the...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Biedermeier Satin Birch and Walnut Commode, Austria c1825
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
BIEDERMEIER COMMODE This exquisite three-drawer commode chest of drawers originates from Austria and dates back to the 1820s. Crafted from pine with a combination of satin birch and...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Miniature Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Miniature Chest of drawers 1820-1825, Germany Standing on conical feet miniature chest with three drawers. This piece of furniture is made of solid walnut w...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
XIX Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830-1835 Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with spectacular mahogany veneer which is laid absolutely symmetrically and runs a...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Original Biedermeier chest of drawers, 20th century
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges komódé , Biedermeier stílusban. A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van. A furnéron kis hibák, láthatók de Azonnal használható.
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1825/30 Walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Half cupboard, Biedermeier around 1825/30, walnut veneered, 1 hinged door, 1 drawer, shelves, restored condition, shellac hand polish Height: 152 cm, width: 73 cm, depth 41.5 cm
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835 cherrywood
Located in Münster, DE
Pillar cabinet / half cabinet, Biedermeier around 1835, cherry veneered, 1 hinged door with neo-Gothic pointed arch panel, 1 drawer, rounded sides, shelves, restored condition, shell...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Cherry

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, currently undergoing renovation. Dimensions: height 144 cm / width 65 cm / depth 51 cm
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers - bar, Northern Europe, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - post from around 1870, Northern Europe. Dimensions: height 152 cm / width 61 cm / depth 40 cm
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1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Console Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This beautiful piece of furniture is a console half cabinet from the Biedermeier period. The semi-cabinet is veneered walnut on a spruce body and also partly made of solid walnut. Th...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of drawer, Germany 1820, of the Biedermeier period Very impressive Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet or Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cupboard from the Biedermeier period around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer with a beautiful continuous veneer pattern on a spr...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Pair of large Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and elegantly indicated volute pilasters. The chests of drawers are veneered in walnut and stand on square tapered legs...
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19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Columns Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful practical small Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1825. The chest of drawers has four drawers and a very beautiful walnut veneer throughout. The drawers are flanked ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers comes from first half of 19th century, approximately 1830 - 1850. It was made in Austria. Construction is made from solid coniferous wood. It has un...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Maple Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of three drawers. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by t...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Early 19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of Drawers Cherrywood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers, South Germany, 1820 Early Biedermeier Chest with three drawers. The chest is made of solid cherrywood. The middle drawer with the dimensions of...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient chest of drawers from the mid -nineteenth century in the Biedermeier style. The style is characterized by simple design, corresponding to comfort and functionality. Trzysze...
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1860s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century nutwood "trumeau" commode from the famous Biedermeier period around 1830 in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately veneered with absolutely amazing looking bookmatched ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Biedermeier Commode, Walnut, Brass, Full Columns, Austria/Vienna circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Biedermeier Commode in Walnut Veneer with Full Columns and Brass Fittings from Austria circa 1830 Walnut veneered and solid. Two ebonized full columns. Top drawer straight, bot...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Pair of 21st Small Black Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables, in Biedermeier style, with two drawers. The commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabinrtmarker and a craftsman lacque...
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful narrow/not so large Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1830. The chest of drawers has four drawers and a very beautiful walnut veneer. The chest of drawers comes from...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful and practical Biedermeier half cabinet made of solid cherry wood. The cabinet has a drawer at the top and 2 opening doors at the bottom. A brilliant piece of Biedermeier in...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Spruce

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 Biedermeier period Swedish chest of drawers.  4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, around 1870. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century, imported from Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Chest of drawers finished...
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1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Semainiere with Marble Top, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
High chest of drawers or semainiere with seven large drawers and a concealed drawer under the marble top. The chest of drawers stands on carved lion paws and is accentuated by smooth...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - bar from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style. The style is characterized by simple design, consistent with comfort and functionality. A chest o...
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1850s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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 ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th century Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers circa 1840. Elegant piece of Scandinavian biedermeier furniture with flame mahogany drawer fronts. Good quality 4 drawer chest, 1...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 164 cm width 60 cm depth 40 cm
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their s...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Rhineland around 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of drawers Biedermeier, Rhineland around 1825 Applewood veneered, three-bay corpus with size-differentiated drawers, the middle one with segmental arch, the upper one with d...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

19th Century Russian Biedermeier Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers Mirror
Located in Roma, RM
Biedermeier dresser cabinet with mirror - provenance Russia, early 19th century( c. 1820s) Of crescent shape, with white Carrara marble top, three drawers, footless base. Gilt bronze...
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1820s Russian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier half cabinet from the time of the late Biedermeier around 1830. The furniture is covered with beautiful walnut veneer on a spruce body. At the top there is a d...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Furniture with a high-gloss polish finish. Wood: mahogany dimensions hei...
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1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and re...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. Veneered in fine light nutwood showing an outstanding grain, this perfect restored...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine Biedermeier walnut trumeau chest is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Half Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Half Cabinet from 1820, Germany Standing on four legs with plates cabinet, made of massive ash wood with harmonious graining. The plates and the upper edge are ebonized....
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1820s Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, AT ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely beautiful, mid 19th century Biedermeier nutwood chest of drawers coming out of Austria. Made in the so-called "second" Biedermeier period around 1850, this charming piece ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

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