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Baroque Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1740
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque chest of drawers in walnut, German, circa 1740. Various fine wood veneers on solid fir
Category

Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

Antique Baroque Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1740
Baroque Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1740

Baroque Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1740

$7,019
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI chest of drawers, South West Germany 1780. This chest of drawers is a gorgeous original
Category

1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780

$7,200 Sale Price
48% Off
Antique 19th Century German Solid Oak Dome Top Chest Trunk Coffer Box
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful trunk was made in western Germany in the early 19th century circa 1800. It was made
Category

Early 19th Century German Antique German Chests

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 19th Century German Solid Oak Dome Top Chest Trunk Coffer Box
Antique 19th Century German Solid Oak Dome Top Chest Trunk Coffer Box

Antique 19th Century German Solid Oak Dome Top Chest Trunk Coffer Box

$3,807 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique German 19th Century Gründerzeit Wall Cabinet Carved Oak Neo Classical
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
version of a German chest model Vertico. Interior has 2 shelves and looks great. In very good condition
Category

Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique German Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique German 19th Century Gründerzeit Wall Cabinet Carved Oak Neo Classical
Antique German 19th Century Gründerzeit Wall Cabinet Carved Oak Neo Classical

Antique German 19th Century Gründerzeit Wall Cabinet Carved Oak Neo Classical

$1,778 / set
Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Dallas, TX
Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe. This is an Early 16th Century, circa 1500-1550, Stollentruhe or German
Category

16th Century German Gothic Antique German Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

$36,000
Hand-Carved German Tramp Art Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking German Tramp Art chest of drawers dates to the 19th century and exemplifies the
Category

19th Century German Folk Art Antique German Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand-Carved German Tramp Art Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Hand-Carved German Tramp Art Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Hand-Carved German Tramp Art Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

$8,500
Antique Late 18th-Century German Oak and Fruitwood Marquetry Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This rural trunk was made in the countryside of eastern Germany in the late 18th century. The trunk
Category

Late 18th Century German Antique German Chests

Materials

Steel

Antique Late 18th-Century German Oak and Fruitwood Marquetry Trunk or Chest
Antique Late 18th-Century German Oak and Fruitwood Marquetry Trunk or Chest

Antique Late 18th-Century German Oak and Fruitwood Marquetry Trunk or Chest

$4,700
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South German 1780, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Louis XVI chest of drawers dates back to 1780 and comes from the southern part of
Category

1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Chests

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South German 1780, Walnut
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South German 1780, Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South German 1780, Walnut

$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550
Category

16th Century German Medieval Antique German Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

$58,304
18th Century South German Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Magnificent Baroque chest of drawers crafted in South Germany around the mid-18th century. The
Category

Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

18th Century South German Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century South German Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century South German Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers

$14,159 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest
Located in grand Lancy, CH
A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550
Category

16th Century German Antique German Chests

Materials

Iron

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest

$26,160 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category

1820s European Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut

$6,700
Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This vernacular chest exudes character and charm. The moulded panels and inlay inject gravitas. It
Category

Early 17th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Oak

Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet
Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet

Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet

$8,246
Chest of Drawers with Transfer Decoration, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer Biedermeier chest with a gently curved front and flanking ebonized full columns
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Bronze

Chest of Drawers with Transfer Decoration, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Chest of Drawers with Transfer Decoration, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Chest of Drawers with Transfer Decoration, Southern Germany, circa 1820

$5,711
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with cambered front and three drawers. The two lower drawers are
Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with ebonized Columns, Germany around 1820

$5,711
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th century German neoclassical chest of drawers or commode Straight rectangular body
Category

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique German Chests

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode

Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode

$2,200
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
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneered Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneered Cherrywood Chest of Drawers

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneered Cherrywood Chest of Drawers

$23,800
18c German Antique Painted Rococo Chest with rare shell carving on handles
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique painted chest reflects the elegance and playful ornamentation characteristic of the
Category

18th Century German Antique German Chests

Materials

Wood

18c German Antique Painted Rococo Chest with rare shell carving on handles
18c German Antique Painted Rococo Chest with rare shell carving on handles

18c German Antique Painted Rococo Chest with rare shell carving on handles

$6,850
German Walnut Three Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
German Walnut Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century. Three drawers
Category

Early 19th Century Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

German Walnut Three Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
German Walnut Three Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century

German Walnut Three Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century

$3,450
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1820
Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820

$5,354
German Late 18th Century Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Restored with Patina
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers Southern Germany Walnut and others late 18th century Dimensions: H x
Category

Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

German Late 18th Century Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Restored with Patina
German Late 18th Century Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Restored with Patina

German Late 18th Century Chest Of Drawers, Walnut, Restored with Patina

$7,936
Late 18th Century Walnut Empire Chest of Drawers, South Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant walnut chest of drawers from southern Germany dates from around 1790 and belongs to
Category

Late 18th Century German Empire Antique German Chests

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Walnut Empire Chest of Drawers, South Germany
Late 18th Century Walnut Empire Chest of Drawers, South Germany

Late 18th Century Walnut Empire Chest of Drawers, South Germany

$8,376 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with columns Southern Germany Walnut Biedermeier around 1820
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1820
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1820

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1820

$5,354
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
Category

1840s German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Birch

Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch

Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch

$2,355
18th Century Pair of Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherrywood Firegilded
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and impressive pair of baroque chests of drawers from southern Germany, dating from 1750/60
Category

Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Brass

18th Century Pair of Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherrywood Firegilded
18th Century Pair of Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherrywood Firegilded

18th Century Pair of Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherrywood Firegilded

$21,417 / set
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany ca. 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted in Southern Germany around 1830. Made of solid
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Cherry, Spruce

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany ca. 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany ca. 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany ca. 1830

$5,616 Sale Price
20% Off
Handsome German Baroque Style Reverse-Serpentine Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The reverse-serpentine top above a conforming body fitted with 3 drawers all in a warmly-colored parquetry inlaid veneer.
Category

1880s German Baroque Revival Antique German Chests

Materials

Wood

Handsome German Baroque Style Reverse-Serpentine Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest
Handsome German Baroque Style Reverse-Serpentine Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest

Handsome German Baroque Style Reverse-Serpentine Parquetry 3-Drawer Chest

$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Trumeau Mirror, Germany, early 19th Century
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Trumeau Mirror, Germany, early 19th Century

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Trumeau Mirror, Germany, early 19th Century

$10,114
Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a blackened oak chest with paneled sides and richly carved geometric decoration across the
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique German Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk
Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk

Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk

$5,354
Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresden Germany circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
A fine Louis XVI period chest with three drawers from Dresden, Germany circa 1780. The top, front
Category

1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Chests

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresden Germany circa 1780
Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresden Germany circa 1780

Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresden Germany circa 1780

$24,500
A Fine Late 19th / Early 20th Century German-Brazilian Chest in Peroba do Campo
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
A Fine Late 19th / Early 20th Century German-Brazilian Chest in Peroba do Campo — Pomerode, Santa
Category

1890s Brazilian Other Antique German Chests

Materials

Wood

A Fine Late 19th / Early 20th Century German-Brazilian Chest in Peroba do Campo
A Fine Late 19th / Early 20th Century German-Brazilian Chest in Peroba do Campo

A Fine Late 19th / Early 20th Century German-Brazilian Chest in Peroba do Campo

$2,150
Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs. The
Category

19th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Marble

Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century

Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century

$4,521
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers from aristocratic property with trompe-l'œil marquetry Southwest Germany
Category

1770s German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770

$9,281
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Central Locking System, Germany, Early 19th Ct.
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with central locking system Southern Germany Walnut, oak early 19th
Category

Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique German Chests

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Central Locking System, Germany, Early 19th Ct.
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Central Locking System, Germany, Early 19th Ct.

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Central Locking System, Germany, Early 19th Ct.

$4,640
German Mid 18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque chest of drawers with trompe-l'œil cube marquetry Mainfranken Nussbaum and others Mid 18th
Category

Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

German Mid 18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry
German Mid 18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry

German Mid 18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry

$8,626
Baroque Chest, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest from the early 18th century, crafted from oak. The front is richly carved with
Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Iron

Baroque Chest, 18th Century
Baroque Chest, 18th Century

Baroque Chest, 18th Century

$1,903 / set
19th Century Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany Ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Biedermeier chest of drawers from South Germany. This chest of drawers still keeps the original, fully
Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Spruce

19th Century Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany Ca. 1840
19th Century Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany Ca. 1840

19th Century Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany Ca. 1840

$8,800
17th Century Oak Baroque Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Baroque chest from the second half of the 17th century. Northern Germany/Netherlands. Solidly
Category

Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Baroque Chest
17th Century Oak Baroque Chest

17th Century Oak Baroque Chest

$3,688
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
A bold ogee molding is pegged onto the edge of the top of this handsome trunk.. The top lifts on iron strap hinges, to reveal a deep storage well with a lidded candle box on the upp...
Category

Early 20th Century German Country Antique German Chests

Materials

Pine

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

$1,125
Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
German baroque storage chest or trunk in its original condition. Hand carved in oak with
Category

17th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Iron

Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest
Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest

Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest

$3,569
17th Century Carved Oak Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
17th century Baroque carved oak chest / trunk with wrought iron handles and hinges. Ca 1650
Category

Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Carved Oak Chest
17th Century Carved Oak Chest

17th Century Carved Oak Chest

$13,700
German Baroque Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine diminutive German Baroque serpentine front walnut veneered and inlaid chest of drawers.
Category

18th Century German Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

German Baroque Commode
German Baroque Commode

German Baroque Commode

$7,800
Biedermeier Walnut Miniature Blanket Chest
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature chest was made of walnut and dates back to the early Biedermeier period at the
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Spruce, Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Miniature Blanket Chest
Biedermeier Walnut Miniature Blanket Chest

Biedermeier Walnut Miniature Blanket Chest

$2,736 Sale Price
20% Off
Baroque Painted Flat-Lid Chest, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large rural flat-lid chest in fir wood, featuring a shaped apron, profiled front panels, and a flat
Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique German Chests

Materials

Fir

Baroque Painted Flat-Lid Chest, 18th Century
Baroque Painted Flat-Lid Chest, 18th Century

Baroque Painted Flat-Lid Chest, 18th Century

$4,045
Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1790
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Large, weathered, painted bridal chest from southern Germany. The chest has a very rustic
Category

1790s German Folk Art Antique German Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1790
Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1790

Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1790

$604
Exceptional Cathedral Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
EXCEPTIONAL CATHEDRAL CHEST ORIGIN: GERMANY PERIOD: 15th CENTURY Height : 77 cm Length : 147 cm
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique German Chests

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Cathedral Chest
Exceptional Cathedral Chest

Exceptional Cathedral Chest

$41,646
1920s Chest of Drawers
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic open chest of drawers from the 1920s. High-quality walnut veneer corpus with four drawers
Category

1920s German Mid-Century Modern Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

1920s Chest of Drawers
1920s Chest of Drawers

1920s Chest of Drawers

$2,225
18th Century German Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful 18th Century pine commode from Germany. Circa 1780.
Category

18th Century German Antique German Chests

Materials

Pine

18th Century German Commode
18th Century German Commode

18th Century German Commode

$5,937
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier commode. Featuring a gorgeous walnut polished finish and
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode

19th Century German Biedermeier Commode

$11,800
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1840
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, specifically from the Franconian Alb. The chest is
Category

1840s German Folk Art Antique German Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1840
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1840

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1840

$822
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1854
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, or Franconia to be precise. The chest is painted in a
Category

1840s German Folk Art Antique German Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1854
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1854

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1854

$605
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode in Cherry wood. Pulls have been changed, and it has been
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Wood, Cherry

19th Century German Biedermeier Commode
19th Century German Biedermeier Commode

19th Century German Biedermeier Commode

$9,295
Biedermeier Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant Biedermeier Style Neoclassical Chest of Drawers. Chest features three ample drawers with
Category

Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Neoclassical Chest of Drawers

Biedermeier Neoclassical Chest of Drawers

$2,950
Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A fairly large painted bridal chest from southern Germany. The chest has a very rustic appearance
Category

1850s German Folk Art Antique German Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853
Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853

Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853

$605
Antique Large Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1753
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A unique antique bridal chest dating from 1753, from southern Germany. This piece of furniture is
Category

1750s German Folk Art Antique German Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Large Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1753
Antique Large Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1753

Antique Large Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1753

$3,023
19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode is an antique chest of drawers that exudes
Category

Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode
19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode

19th Century German Biedermeier Fruitwood Commode

$7,800
18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest / Trunk
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional painted bridal chest from southern Germany, specifically from Thalmaessing in Central
Category

Late 18th Century German Folk Art Antique German Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest / Trunk
18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest / Trunk

18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest / Trunk

$605
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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
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To 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.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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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