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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
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Denmark, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier chest of drawers which stands out for its beautiful mirrored mahogany veneer was made in Denmark around 1820. It has three drawers and original brass fittings. It is in v...
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1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Austro-Hungarian Chest of Drawers in Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Woodbury, CT
The handsome lines of this chest augment its wonderful proportions with drawers flanking the center drop down writing surface. Deeper than the two below, the top drawer is supported ...
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19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Pine, Burl

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 Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire secretary in West Indies mahogany, also known as Cuban mahogany, considered to be among the finest mahoganies because of its beautiful grain and color, Denmark, circa 1820. Cylinder top opens to a pull-out desk which offers an adjustable baize-lined lectern or writing surface flanked by sliding storage compartments, as well as a series of small interior drawers around a central cabinet. Above the desk, are three cupboards with bowed doors, the central one featuring a pediment top. Below the pull-out desk drawer, there are three long storage...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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 Fall Top Secretaire, Berlin 1820 with Exquisite Interior
Located in Belmont, MA
Outstanding Biedermeier fall top secretaire, Berlin 1820, mahogany veneer with ebonized details. The interior has one central compartment surrounded by 8 s...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Burl Maple Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative continental 19th century Biedermeier St. burl maple commode. The four drawer chest is raised by elegant and unique topie shaped feet. Each of the f...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bone, Maple

Chest of Drawers, Brandenburg/Berlin, 1825-1830
Located in Greding, DE
Beautiful four-drawer chest of drawers from Berlin/Brandenburg. Floral fruitwood inlays and full fluted columns at the front as well as a dynamic and symmetrical veneer pattern.
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Commode – Vienna, circa 1825 We are delighted to present this distinguished and authentic Viennese Biedermeier trumeau commode, crafted around 182...
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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 in Striking Tiger Maple Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers, showcasing the refined lines and understated sophistication characteristic of the period. This piece is clad in richly figured t...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Maple

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany or Denmark 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
Biedermeier Commode in Mahogany Veneer, Northern Germany or Denmark, Circa 1820 This exquisite small Biedermeier commode, crafted around 1820 in Northern Germany or Denmark, exemplif...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Dresser, 1830, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This small Biedermeier dresser dates back to around 1830. The four drawer commode has a very pretty walnut veneer on top, sides and front. I...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Dresser, 1830, Walnut
Biedermeier Dresser, 1830, Walnut
$4,720 Sale Price
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Austrian Biedermeier Period 1840s Walnut Veneered Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut veneered commode from the Mid-19th Century, with three drawers, butterfly veneer, ornate brass hardware and...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small Biedermeier chest of drawers hand-made in Denmark in the early 1800s using maple and pine and decorated with maple book-matched veneer. The chest is very linear and features fo...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

19th Century Danish Bleached Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Biedermeier chest of drawers hand-made in Denmark in the early 1800s using pine and decorated with book-matched mahogany veneer. The chest is very simple in lines and looks modern du...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Pine

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

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Brass

Antique chest of drawers from the second half of the 19th century, Northern Euro
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1870, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 89 cm / width 61 cm / depth 40 cm
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exquisite Biedermeier half cabinet, crafted around 1820, is a fine example of Central European craftsmanship. Made from beautifully grained cherrywood with a warm, honey-toned f...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Spruce, Cherry

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

Small Biedermeier-Style Walnut Half Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A beautifully crafted Biedermeier-style half cabinet made around 1920, featuring exceptional walnut veneer in symmetrical bookmatched patterns. The chevron parquetry and contrasting ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Small Biedermeier Cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Biedermeier cabinet, Northern Germany or Denmark, circa 1820, mahogany veneer. Beautiful veneer grain and nicely carved details. In very good condition.
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers in mahogany with ebonized columns and three drawers standing on socketed square feet. The head drawer with pediment inlay in burl wood.  
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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

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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

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

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, South German 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 1820's Biedermeier Chest of drawers comes from Southern Germany. The three drawer dresser stands out for its sleek design and the beautiful walnut veneer. It stands on ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
"Continental Maltese (18th Century) rosewood chest / commode with decorative brass inlay having 3 serpentine-front drawers with each having two brass drawer pulls, resting on four lo...
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18th Century European Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

19th Century Late Biedermeier Cherrywood Sideboard from Switzerland
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sideboard originates from Switzerland in the late Biedermeier period around 1850 (transition to historicism). The furniture was made of solid cherrywood. The backside is made of ...
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Spruce, Cherry

Large Antique Chest of Drawers with rich wood grain, Late Biedermeier
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Antique chest of drawers or commode. It features 4 large drawers and brass hardware. This piece is done in wood, with veneer featuring ric...
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1890s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Austrian 19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Three Butterfly Veneered Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier commode from the 19th century, with three drawers and block feet. Created in Austria during the 19th century, this Biedermeier commode features a rectangular top with canted corners in the front, sitting above three butterfly veneered drawers fitted with classical brass hardware. Raised on four block style feet with angled accents in the front, this 19th century Biedermeier commode...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

19th Century Biedermeier Side Table or Small Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Biedermeier commode made out of cherrywood with ebonised details. Key included.
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

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

Small Biedermeier Sideboard, Chest, Cherry, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier sideboard in Cherry Saxony Cherry tree Biedermeier circa 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D: 82 x 68 x 37 cm Description: Fancy...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

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

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in the 19th Century, originating from Germany. Crafted with precision and attention to details, construction made of pine wood adorned with...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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

Pair of Petite Austrian Biedermeier Two-Drawer Commodes with Inlay, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Austrian Biedermeier petite commodes from the mid-19th century features exquisite veneered tops with rectangular banding over two small drawers. Each central oval mounte...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Veneer, Brass, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, early Biedermeier Commode or Chest of Three Drawers from South Germany around 1820. Cherry veneered on softwood. Ebonized trims, key escutcheons and half-columns Wonderful...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers/Chiffoniere, Mahogany with Maple, circ
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers/Chiffoniere, Mahogany with Maple, circa 1830 Solid wood, mahogany veneer with maple on softwood Tall, rectangular body with 8 drawer front...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Maple, Softwood

19th Century Biedermeier Blond Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century blond cherrywood Biedermeier three drawer chest with black lacquer accent. Excellent hand made quality. Has an Art Deco Modern looking appeal. The Art Deco period was...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Fruitwood

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

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

German Biedermeier Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany chest of drawers with marble column sides.
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Wood, Ebonized, Gilded, Franconia circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Magnificent, small, two-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherry wood from Franconia around 1820. Cherry veneered on softwood and solid. Standing on high, slightly c...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Biedermeier Commode, Probably North Germany Around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier commode with three drawers and flanking full columns, veneered in mahogany.
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Marble

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

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

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

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Marble

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

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Walnut

19th Century Nutwood Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria, ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional, perfect restored 19th century chest of drawers from the famous Biedermeier period in Vienna/ Austria around 1840. Impressing with an absolute fantastic looking grain, th...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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 Biedermier Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay, 3 sliding drawers and shaped feet.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Mid 19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Style Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Late Biedermeier-style four-drawer chest, circa 1840s, featuring a walnut veneer with elaborate oval-shaped bronze mounts. This chest is a beautiful example of the late Biedermeier f...
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1840s European Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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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