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
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Biedermeier Mahogany Cabinet from circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique, elegant chest of drawers, a bar from the end of the 19th century in Biedermeier style after professional renovation, finished in polythene.
Wood: mahogany,
Year: circa...
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1880s Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840, Elm Wood
Located in Belmont, MA
This Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1840 and is an example of a chest from the late phase of the Biedermeier style. It comes from Southern Germany. The curved profile of ...
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1840s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Biedermeier Mahogany Cabinet from circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A stylish chest of drawers from the turn of the century. Furniture after professional renovation, finished in polythene.
Wood: mahogany,
Year: circa 1900,
Origin: Northern E...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers / cabinet from the end of the 19th century.
Bidermeier style
Dimensions: Height 152 cm / width 79 cm / depth 56 cm.
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Chiffoniere Commode after Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Vienna Biedermeier style chiffoniere commode. Maple root veneer on solid spruce.
(D-Sam-2).
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20th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Maple, Spruce
20th Century antique Vienna Biedermeier Style Globe Sewing Table beech veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Highly significant globe sewing table in Vienna Biedermeier.
Solid beechwood, polished black, partially bird's-eye maple veneer.
Dimension:
Diamet...
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Chiffonier and Commode in Antique Biedermeier Style, Exotic Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic Indian Palisander on solid Wood. Architecturally arranged front. Highly rectangular body on log feet, with seven drawers of different sizes. The base drawer is curved, flanked...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Commode, Denmark, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier commode, Denmark 1820, Classic design with 4 drawers and beautiful mahogany veneer. In very good condition.
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1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Commode, Germany 1810-1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Neoclassical commode, Germany 1810-1820.
This elegant neoclassical commode is decorated with a beautiful cherry veneer. The two drawer commode stands on four pointed feet and has it...
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1810s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Secretary in Birch
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome birch Karl Johan Biedermeier chest of drawers with a drawer front fold down secretary. The drawer-front opens to an ample and beautiful ebonized and faux mahogany interior offering two letter drawers...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Secretaire antique after Johann Härle
Located in Berlin, DE
The highest artist work.
Aristocratic secretaire of Vienna Biedermeier after Johann Härle, 1813. Highly valuable bird’s-eye maple root veneer on solid pinewood, partially ebonized, ...
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
20th Century Biedermeier Style Tulip Columns Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Biedermeier style tulip columns commode
veneer tulip on solid pinewood.
(D-Sam-44).
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20th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very handsome German 19th century Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece has nice ebonized details and a beautiful finish. Ample storage as well!
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Secretaire after Johann Härle
Located in Berlin, DE
The highest artist work.
Aristocratic secretaire of Vienna Biedermeier after Johann Härle, 1813. Highly valuable bird’s-eye maple root veneer on solid pinewood, partially ebonized, ...
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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
Materials
Cherry
Antique Biedermeier Corner Cabinet
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant corner chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century in very good condition after professional renovation.
Origin: Western Europe,
Wood: Mahogany,
Year: circa 18...
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1880s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Commode, Northern Germany/Denmark, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier commode, Northern Germany/Denmark, 1820, mahogany veneer. Exquisite small commode with beautiful veneer grain. The commode will be shipped from Germany, shipping costs to...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Solid Cherrywood Chest Of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers. The commode is made of solid cherrywood and dates circa 1825 from Austria. The inside of the drawers is made of spruce...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Classical Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Austrian or Northern European classical chest of drawers having restrained architectural lines, the top with stepped molded edge over three drawers each having stepped pane...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Pyramids Chiffioniere Commode in the Biedermeier Style Beech Root
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality beech root veneer on solid conifers. Conical body on profiled frame base. Over cantilevered profile cornice flat gypsum, stepped with oval gallery.
So-called pyramid furniture...
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20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherry One-Door Half Cabinet
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful small early Biedermeier one-door half cabinet with one drawer and one door. In very good hand polished restored condition.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau Chest, Austria, circa 1845
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Biedermeier Nutwood commode/ trumeau or sideboard artfully handcrafted in Austria, circa 1845. The great compact shaped body shows a fantasic walnut veneer with an outstan...
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1840s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Three-Drawer Biedermeier Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This mahogany three-drawer Biedermeier chest has the original key to work all three drawers. The top is book matched mahogany and is cross banded with mahogany framed and edged with ...
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1850s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany
German Biedermeier Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Marble
20th Century French Drop-Front Oak Secretary Desk or Abattant
Located in Miami, FL
Secretaire a abattant, Spain circa 1900. The outside with fall front and one high drawer and one low door with compartment, beautiful marquetry oakwood . The wood inside opens to a c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century fruitwood Biedermeier style three drawer chest with ebonized details. Original condition with beautiful old finish.
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Elegant Commode with Mirror antique Biedermeier Style with Inlays Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Mirror-veneered Mahogany, partially ebonized. On saber-shaped feet, straight trianus body stylized arrows inlaid with flower tendrils and a large flower in the middle of framed half-...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful 19th Century Period Biedermeier Satinwood Birch and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century period Biedermeier commode. Ebonized trim with satinwood birch and exotic inlays. Original bronze pulls and escutcheons.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
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
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
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1840s Biedermeier Walnut Stands with Drawer, Door and Semi-Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of period Biedermeier walnut stands from the mid-19th century, with single drawer and door, ebonized wood columns and gilt capitals. Born in the first half of the 19th century...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers. The commode is made of solid and veneer cherrywood and dates circa 1840 from Austria. The inside of the drawers is mad...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Original antique Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherry. High-rectangular, one-body on four feet. Overhead cover plate, including drawer.
Originates from a Berlin estate.
Excellent warm patina aged over decades. Age-related use t...
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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Large 19th Century Biedermeier Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century large scaled and sleek Continental Biedermeier commode with a burl bookplate rosewood veneer on three sides. The case has a rectangular one board top and holds four deep...
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19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
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
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
Conical Commode Chest of Drawers / shelve in the antique Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid conifers. Conical body on profiled frame base. In the front, three casted drawers. About cantilevered profile cornice flat gypsum, stepped with oval cover plate. Solder head fittings with gripping rings. So-called pyramid furniture...
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Late 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Czech Bohemian Biedermeier Commode Vertiko, Cherry-Tree, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD
Biedermeier's commode (vertiko)
Completely restored. Shellac polish used for the surface.
Country of origin is Czechia from period 1820-182...
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1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Biedermeier Style Pinewood Columns Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Columns commode in Biedermeier style.
Maple roots on solid pinewood.
(D-Sam-43a).
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20th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Pine
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine polished walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebony trim, illustration of two winged griffins in profile seated within a decorative scroll design of acanthus flanking the ke...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
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
Materials
Mahogany
Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (Circa 1830) light walnut veneer and maple trimmed 3 drawer chest with demilune shape and column sides with brass handles & hardware.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Maple Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier (19th century) maple 5 sided commodes with bronze X design on doors with grey marble top and over mirror panel (priced as pair).
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Fruitwood
Biedermeier Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning Biedermeier style walnut book matched veneer chest comprised of three working drawers opening each with a key used as a pull and finis...
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany, ca. 1820
Early Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer, 3 drawers with locks and 3 keys, classic chest of drawers ...
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1820s Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Swedish 19th Century Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A satin birch chest of drawers, with bone key holes and knobs, the top drawer revealing a fitted secretaire.
Sweden, Circa 1830-50
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers
South-West-Germany
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1835
Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 114 x 54 cm
Description:
Three-tier piece of furniture stan...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Small Biedermeier chest of drawers with exquisitely beautiful grain
South-West Germany (Baden)
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1825
Dimensions: H x W x D: 76 x 93 x 47 cm
Description:
Classic and austere Biedermeier chest of drawers with a fantastic grain pattern.
Strictly cubist furniture...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions: height 85 cm width 80 cm depth 41 cm
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1860s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Inlaid chest of drawers, France, circa 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.
Very good condition, after professional renovation
Wood: mahogany
Dimensions: height 101 cm / width 125 cm / depth 50 cm
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1880s French Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers hails from 19th Century Germany, showcasing a timeless elegance with its exquisite walnut veneer. It has undergone a careful renovation pr...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Biedermeier column chest of drawers, Southern German circa 1820. Walnut veneer on pine.
On 4 block feet with ebonised foot plates, a four-drawer corpus with slightly projecting t...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chests of Drawers, Italy, early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Biedermeier chests of drawers featuring three drawers each, standing on square pointed legs. The bodies, with beveled corners, are veneered in walnut and meticulously...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2 Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
These 2 Biedermeier chests of drawers come from first half of 19th century, approximately 1830 - 1850. They were made in Austria. Construction is made from solid coniferous wood. The...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Biedermeier / Empire Chest of Drawers in Quilted Birch, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome and small Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers in book-matched quilted birch that is of a golden honey-color. Offers a total ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Rare German Trumeau, Commode, 1830, Biedermeier, East Germany Berlin/Hamburg
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning Commode, so called Trumeau, from the famous Biedermeier period in Germany, made around 1830, in wonderful condition.
This exceptional piece of furniture was made in East-G...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
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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