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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 Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine early 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized commode. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship. An exceptional piece!!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier cherrywood commode with ebonized details. This piece has a very fine finish, clean lines and high-quality construction. Superb!!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century German walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain with lots of movement and ebonized details. Very special!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

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

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

19th Century Biedermeier Antique Karelian Birch Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER PARCEL-EBONIZED BIRCH ARCHITECTURAL CHEST OF DRAWERS Cica early-to-mid 19th century Item # 310EDO04Q A lovely Biedermeier commode with ...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Pine

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

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century German Biedermeier Tall Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century German Biedermeier tall cherrywood chest of drawers. Very fine quality and gorgeous wood grain. A very fine piece that is sur...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

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 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 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

French Louis Philippe Painted Safe With Marble Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of eleven Wiener Werkstatte side chairs by Gebruder Thonet. Each have rounded rectangular backs with interlocking circle and ball designs over upholstered paisley seats, all on...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Iron

Pair of 21th Century Biedermaier Style Pine Wood Commodes or Night Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chests of drawers or nightstands, of current artisan manufacturing of cabinetry, based on the Biedermaier style, is an interpretation of a more rustic style, in solid pine wo...
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Empire Style Vitrine Light Up Display Cabinet Pedestal Chest of Drawers NINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grosfeld House unusual cabinet display chest of drawers mirror vanity MINT!
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20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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 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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Fine Biedermeier Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier chest of drawers. Crafted in cherrywood with columns flanking the lower two drawers and fruitwood inlay on the top.
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

21st Century Pair of Garnet Lacquered Bierdemeier Style Commodes or Nightstands
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of lacquered commodes or nightstands tables Biedermeir style, the commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Biedermeier chest of drawers in an architectural style. Crafted in walnut veneer and walnut burl. Ebonized fruitwood drawer details.
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Flame Mahogany and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome period Biedermeier flame mahogany commode with ebonized details. Gorgeous finish and ample storage as well. An exceptional piece!!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass

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 Grey German Single Biedermeier Pinewood Chest, Antique Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique German Biedermeier single commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The chest is composed with two large ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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

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 Berlin cast iron intricate designs and four caryati...
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1820s German 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

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

Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce example of early Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) chest of drawers commode. circa 1820 Finely hand-crafted in the Baltic Region of Northern Europe in the early 19th century...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Bow Front Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 18th century German Biedermeier walnut bow front commode. Very fine finish and beautiful inlaid pattern. Superb!!
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18th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1820 and was made in Southern Germany. The four drawer commode has a gorgeous walnut veneer. The uppermost drawer is slightly...
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1820s European Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, polished Cherry veneer, four drawers, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest with volute legs, veneered in cherry with four drawers. The corpus with flanking volute capitals and ebonised mouldings rises above the wide plinth zone. The head d...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Antique chest of drawers - pillar, Northern Europe, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A post-type chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century. Furniture currently under renovation. Dimensions: height 149 cm / width 73 cm / depth 45 cm
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1880s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Swedish biedermeier commode with plenty of character. Fitted with 4 drawers o...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
If you’re looking for a stunning antique Biedermeier chest of drawers, this piece from Southern Germany is a must-have. Dating bac...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Top and Columns from 1820
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Biedermeier top chest of drawers made of walnut with four doors, ebonized half columns with black lot painting, probably Munich around 1820. This top chest of drawers is in restored ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early Biedermeier Walnut Two Drawer Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers: Exquisite Elegance and Timeless Beauty! Introducing our stunning Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, a true...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Pine

Biedermeier Corner Cabinet, 19th Century, Fully Renovated
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier corner cabinet from 19th century. It comes from France most probably. It is made of pine wood, veneered with beautiful pyramidal mahogany. It features two shelves and a d...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneered Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single chest made of handcrafted shellac polished veneered Cherrywood, in very good condition. The detailed cabi...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, 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

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Walnut, Softwood

19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers - Antique Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century, light-brown antique German Biedermeier chest, commode made of handcrafted Cherrywood, shellac polished and partly veneered in good condition. The cupboard is composed...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers Satin Birch
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous deco Biedermeier style chest of drawers or commode Elegant chest with two drawers so ample storage Blonde walnut offset by black ebonized trim Some of our items are in st...
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1980s Vintage Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Biedermeier Walnut Veneered Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century walnut veneered Biedermeier commode. This beautiful commode has a compact form, with a long frieze drawer above four long graduated ones. Three of the f...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Side Cabinet with Canted Corners & Faux Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Biedermeier walnut side cabinet/commodino with canted corners & faux drawers.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Stunning toilette writing commode vanity mirror, late Biedermeier, 1850, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning toilette commode, structured like a writing commode, made in the famous era of Biedermeier, a late piece made around 1850, in Austria. The structure of the chest of drawer...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Mahogany antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique mahogany chest of drawers from around 1890. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 102 cm / width 110 cm / depth 61 cm
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1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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 two drawers The commodes are a handmade production. made our craftsman cabinrmaker ...
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Biedermeier Brown Oak Secretary Desk We present you this piece of furniture composed of a three-drawer dresser with a sliding de...
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Early 20th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

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Walnut

Eclectic Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, Around 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Eclectic chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 76 cm width 102 cm dep...
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1870s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Original Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Mahogany Veneer, circa 1845-1850
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid pinewood. High-right body on padfoot feet. In the articulated front four drawers of different sizes. Straight writing plate with a medaillion-shaped depression. Beh...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century South German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherry tree on solid conifers, partly ebonized. On short conical legs straight three-body. Black framed cover plate. Decorative fittings. (D-72).
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier Chiffon from Around 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - Biedermeier chiffon from around 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation, finished in polish. Wood: mahogany Origin : Northern Europe D...
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1860s Swedish 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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