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18th Century German Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German chest of drawers in walnut.
Category
18th Century European Antique German Chests
Materials
Wood
German Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two drawer oak chest on stand from Germany features the geometric panels common in furniture
Category
17th Century German Black Forest Antique German Chests
Materials
Oak
$9,750
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
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
A German chest of drawers from the late 18th century. The piece features a straight-sided body with
Category
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Metal
German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer
Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German chest of drawers, with furniture maker mark by Konz Lagerhausen, from the 19th century
Category
19th Century German Antique German Chests
Materials
Wood
South German Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Shaped Top, circa 1835
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant South German chest of drawers from around 1835, crafted from solid cherrywood with refined
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Cherry, Spruce, Walnut
18th Century German Oak Commode
By German Manufactory
Located in Tetbury, GB
Rare mid C18th German Oak bow fronted commode / chest of drawers of very unusual design with
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique German Chests
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original German baroque round-lidded chest from the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood and richly
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique German open chest/box in black from approximate 1860 presumably for the storage of music
Category
19th Century German Antique German Chests
Materials
Wood, Oak
German Biedermeier Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany chest of drawers with marble column sides.
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Marble
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
quality.
At the crossroads of German, Flemish and Italian influences, this chest bears witness to the
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique German Chests
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Lidded Chest, North German, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A Baroque dome-top chest from Northern Germany, dating to the mid-18th century. The chest rests on
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
German Baroque chest of three drawers, mid-18th century, walnut veneer and marquetry panels, semi
Category
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This standing chest is of clamp-front construction, extensively decorated with long, ironwork
Category
16th Century German Gothic Antique German Chests
Materials
Oak
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a German serpentine-front inlaid walnut and Circassian walnut chest of
Category
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative German antique painted chest of drawers. Beautiful patina and interesting design. Very
Category
19th Century German Antique German Chests
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Neoclassical Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1800 and originates in Germany
Category
1790s German Neoclassical Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
$5,520 Sale Price
43% Off
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers comes from Germany and dates back to around 1780-1800
Category
1780s German Neoclassical Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
$6,644 Sale Price
20% Off
Large German Biedermeier Fruitwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A most lovely early Biedermeier deep two-drawer chest on tall splayed legs made in a striking
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in cherrywood, standing on tapered square legs. Its clean
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Cherry
Antique Oak German Coffer / Chest From The 18th. Century.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
coffer from Germany, Free of any inscription. Beautifully carved arcaded front, complete with original
Category
18th Century German Gothic Antique German Chests
Materials
Oak
$1,537 Sale Price
20% Off
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Four-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in cherrywood, featuring ebonized full columns
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Cherry
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover an exquisite 18th-century Baroque chest from Southern Germany. This pretty piece of
Category
1760s German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
18th century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
Exquisite 18th century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany 1750
This exceptional 18th century Baroque
Category
1750s German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Wood
Small Antique German solid blackened oak chest with intricate carvings.
Located in Casteren, NL
originates from the rural region of Thuringia, Germany. The front of the chest is richly decorated with
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique German Chests
Materials
Oak
$1,575 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century German Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German marquetry chest of drawers.
Category
18th Century German Louis XV Antique German Chests
Materials
Bronze
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century German Baroque painted chest of drawers with serpentine front drawers on tapered feet
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier chest of drawers on S-shaped legs with ebonized columns, bases and brass capitals. The
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique German Chests
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Classic three-drawer Biedermeier chest from Northern Germany, made around 1830. The design is
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century German Biedermeier chest with ebonized details. Featuring a gorgeous
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This large chest stands on high legs prolonging the lateral jambs. Presenting a sober and severe
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique German Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Southern German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial southern German baroque chest of drawers from the 18th century. Solidly crafted in
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Pine
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
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Southern Germany
Walnut
Biedermeier around 1825
Dimensions: H x W x
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
-century craftsmanship.
Indulge in the allure of this Southern German Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a
Category
1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, South German 1740-50
Located in Belmont, MA
centerpiece in any room.
Shipping Included: The Baroque chest ships from Germany, with shipping costs and
Category
1740s German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century German Baroque chest of drawers, walnut.
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Steel
Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated
Category
1720s German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Iron
Unique Baroque/Classicism Chest of Drawers, Germany Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-pronged body made of softwood with saw-veneer walnut, walnut root and fruitwood.
Original classicistic locks and fittings with ring handles. According to the heir, the dresser ...
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut
$6,987 Sale Price
51% Off
Rustic Chest, Southern Germany/Franconia, Fir, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Plain rectangular chest crafted from solid fir wood, featuring slightly splayed block feet and a
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique German Chests
Materials
Fir
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, North German, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier commode standing on square-tapered legs. The slightly convex front gives the piece a refined silhouette. Veneered in mahogany, with key escutcheons designed ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Magnets
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
Category
1810s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut, Yew
$5,695 Sale Price
20% Off
Baroque Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1770
Located in Greding, DE
Rare walnut and cherrywood inlaid three-drawer commode from South Germany, prob. Bayreuth. Carved
Category
1770s German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
, western Germany). Although certain examples are fitted with carrying handles (and although all chests are
Category
16th Century German Gothic Antique German Chests
Materials
Iron
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in walnut, raised on block feet with ebonized full columns
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Nutwood
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest
Category
16th Century German Medieval Antique German Chests
Materials
Steel
$10,916 Sale Price
20% Off
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
$5,873 Sale Price
27% Off
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
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
Rare and early German Stollentruhe, dating from around 1620. This compact 17th-century oak chest
Category
Early 17th Century German Renaissance Antique German Chests
Materials
Steel
$8,780 Sale Price
20% Off
18th century Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This exceptional 18th-century Louis XVI chest of drawers, crafted in Germany around 1780, is a
Category
1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Chests
Materials
Cherry, Elm
18th Century Southern German Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Palatinate, 2nd Half of the 18th Century
This elegant chest of drawers is
Category
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests
Materials
Cherry
17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A 17th century German oak chest ("Stollentruhe") in the medieval/ Gothic tradition. The rectangular
Category
17th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique 17th century German Light Warm Oak Chest or Trunk with geometric panels
Located in Casteren, NL
This German oak chest from the 17th century is a fine example of early modern craftsmanship
Category
Mid-17th Century German Renaissance Antique German Chests
Materials
Oak
$4,271 Sale Price
20% Off
Courtly classical chest of drawers, South German around 1780
Located in Berlin, DE
Courtly classical chest of drawers, South German around 1780
Solid wood wood, walnut veneer with
Category
1780s German Antique German Chests
Materials
Brass
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Antique German Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique German chests available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, all antique German chests available were constructed with great care. Antique German chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique German chests bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Antique German Chests?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,940, while they’re typically $440 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Antique German Chests
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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