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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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Style: Biedermeier
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode in Cherry Wood and Brass Fittings, 1820s
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 19th-century German Biedermeier commode, dating to the 1820s, exemplifies the refined simplicity and craftsmanship of the Biedermeier period. Crafted from rich cherry wo...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century German Biedermeier Pinewood Commode - Antique Single Bed Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, single antique German Biedermeier commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed bed side table is composed with three large drawers, enh...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant , large Biedermeier walnut trumeau commode was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
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...
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1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier cherry commode was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and a hinged lid with mirror and removable tray insert. The chest of drawers has been restored and polished by hand. Each d...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant, Chest France
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, France circa 1820, Biedermeier period. The outside with fall front and two drawers flanked by two ebonized columns shows a beautiful oak veneer design. The woo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful and practical Biedermeier chest of drawers made of solid cherry wood. The furniture has three drawers A brilliant piece of Biedermeier in very good quality. The dimens...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Spruce

Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany, Denmark, 1840
Located in Miami, FL
A Biedermeier or Christian VIII semainier or tall chest with seven drawers in mahogany, with bookmatched crotch-mahogany veneer on drawer fronts, pedestal top and plinth base, Denmar...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This fine early Biedermeier cherry bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is dis...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant Biedermeier walnut trumeau commode was made circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and exc...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
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

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized accents and inlaid escutcheons. Born during the elegant Biedermeier period of the 19th...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Biedermeier Dresser, South Germany 1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier dresser, South Germany 1820. This Classic original Biedermeier dresser has a very pretty cherry veneer. Additionally, it is decorated with two ebonized half-columns. Apa...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

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 intricately crafted bronze capitals and bases. The chests of drawers stand on tall, square ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Biedermeier Style Ebonzed Birch Four Drawer Chest Nightstand Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Biedermeier Style Birch 4 Drawer Chest. Birch case with Ebonized accents . 4 dovetail drawers. Rosewood escutcheons. Light surface scratches. Splits in wood. DImensions: 33 1/2" ...
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20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Commode/ Dresser, Ash Wood - Bohemia circa 1860
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very unusual, extravagant 19th century ash wood commode from the so-called "second Biedermeier" era around 1860 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). This extraordinary handcrafted late Biede...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Biedermeier Mahogany Wood & Veneer Dresser Circa 1930 With Marble Top
Located in Opole, PL
Small Biedermeier Dresser Circa 1930 with Marble Top A small dresser with a marble top, featuring five drawers, made of mahogany wood and ma...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, 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 sop...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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 Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature or model chest of drawers dates back to the Biedermeier period and was made with walnut veneer on a softwood body. The chest of drawers is in very good restored conditi...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Trumeau Commode, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive 19th century Biedermeier nutwood trumeau commode from the period circa 1840 in Austria. Veneered with extraordinary selected nutwood, this r...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant early Biedermeier ash wood bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophi...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Maple

Small grey Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier commode standing on tall, curved legs. The piece features two drawers with diamond-shaped key escutcheons. It has been newly finished in gray and white with...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Spruce

19th Century Fine 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

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier bureau-commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Three-Drawer Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut three-drawer commode from the mid-19th century, with grey marble top and banding. Created in Austria during the first half of the 19th century, this walnu...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers in Book-Matched Mahogany, Copenhagen, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome late Empire or early Biedermeier tall chest on chest with seven drawers and pedestal top. Middle section is flanked by split-turned columns with well-articulated palmette ...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Biedermeier chest shown in a lovely dark walnut match book veneer on pine and comprised of three long drawers finishing on high straight tapered legs. Each drawer contains a working ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers Germany, 1820 Walnut Fine Biedermeier chest of drawers made of walnut around 1820. With three drawers,...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
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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Walnut

Antique Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous antique chest of drawers or commode in the classic Biedermeier style of 19th century Prussia. With robust maple construction...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Maple

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

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic Biedermeier cherrywood chest of drawers made in the early 19th century in Austria around 1825. This beautiful straight shaped Biedermeier commode shows a precious cherrywoo...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with beautiful walnut, 1820 Germany Walnut Beautiful Biedermeier chest of drawers...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Germany, 1820 We are pleased to offer this exceptional Biedermeier chest of drawers, crafted in beautifully veneered walnut wood. ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century period German Biedermeier walnut commode with ebonized details. A very handsome chest with a gorgeous wood finish! Stunning!!
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Austrian Biedermeier end table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier cherrywood bedside commode with black trim and 3 drawers with brass round drawer pulls (veneer issues on top)
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of this impressive Biedermeier half-cabinet, crafted from stunning walnut veneer. This exquisite piece features a spacious drawer at the top and two do...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Elegant Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Step into history with our classic Biedermeier chest of drawers, originating from 1820 in South Germany. Crafted with exquisite walnut veneer and featuring striking ebonized columns,...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry, Munich circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
South German Biedermeier chest of drawers Bavaria (Munich) Cherry Biedermeier circa 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 83 x 117 x 58 cm Description: Piece of furniture from the early Bi...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

19th Century German Burl Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome south German 19th century burl walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain and beautiful finish. A gorgeous classic!!
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl

19th Century Mahogany Demi Lune Half Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Demi Lune Half Cabinet, Germany 1815 Mahogany, Fine Demi Lune half cabinet with columns from the period 1800-1815. This antique sideboard is veneered with mahogany and has two drawers. With a width of 72.5 cm, a height of 82 cm and a depth of 41 cm, it offers enough storage space and adds a touch of elegance and history to any room. Perfect for antiques and art...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mahogany chest of drawers, late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1890, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 83 cm / width 71 cm / depth 38 cm
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820 Birchwood
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of drawers, Biedermeier around 1820, birch veneered, 3 drawers, extendable on both sides with additional shelf, upper drawer with birch root wood inlay, lower drawer with arche...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Birch, Burl

Belgian Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a Biedermeier (circa. 1830s) commode or 3-drawer dresser that has a Birch veneer finish and is embellished with leaf-draped marquetry. It measures 40" W, 18" D, 37" H. N...
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1830s Belgian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

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

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

Antique Chest of Drawers, Western Europe, Around 1850, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from the mid-19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 87 cm / width 122 cm / depth 59 cm
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1950s Swedish Vintage Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Style Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Biedermeier dresser, architectural detailing shines in the six-drawer long dresser fitted with brass handles and ivory-finish escutcheons. Beautiful stepped-caddy dresser top and b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Danish Altona Mahogany Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Altona Biedermeier mahogany dresser with 2 drawers. Brass fittings on the sides and bone keyhole fittings.
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Austrian 1870s Biedermeier Style Four-Drawer Chest with Bookmarked Birch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier style four-drawer commode from the late 19th century, with birch veneer and shield-shaped escutcheons. Born in Imperial Austria...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Secretary, Austria, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
The Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered with walnut is an exceptional 19th-century piece from Austria, distinguished by its elegance and functionality. The chest features six drawe...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 - Walnut Veneer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique South German Chest of Drawers, Circa 1825 – Walnut Veneer This elegant chest of drawers, crafted around 1825 in Southern Germany, is a fine example of early 19th-century cra...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include and Grosfeld House. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,087 and tops out at $98,800 while the average work can sell for $5,965.

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