Antique Biedermeier Commode 19th Century

Name: An Early Xix Century Biedermeier Commode
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1174717
Price: 2400 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleBiedermeier
MaterialBirch, Walnut, Ebonised Wood, Brass
ColourWarm Amber
MotifsEbonised columns, Book-matched veneer, Keyhole escutcheons, Tapered legs
SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This early nineteenth-century Biedermeier commode is an Austrian chest of four drawers shaped from warm amber figured timber veneer with ebonised half-columns flanking the facade. The exterior displays book-matched veneer patterns across the drawer fronts, round dark knobs, decorative metal keyhole escutcheons, and tapered front legs. It measures 101 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 63 cm deep. In a modern home, this practical storage piece suits placement in a bedroom, hallway, or living room to hold household items while serving as a surface for lamps or decorative objects. The classic configuration fits easily against a flat wall space, bringing period character and warm wood tones to traditional or contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent veneer movement, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish annually.

Position the piece as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, balancing its bold architectural silhouette and warm timber tones with contemporary artwork or minimal ceramics.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, book-matched vertical veneer arrangements, original hand-forged locks, and solid wood drawer linings showing natural age.

Makers primarily used highly figured wood veneers such as birch, ash, or walnut on solid timber frames, often featuring ebonised architectural columns and decorative escutcheons.

Biedermeier furniture originated in Central Europe between 1815 and 1848, emphasising clean lines, geometric forms, and the natural grain patterns of native woods like birch, cherry, and walnut over heavy ornamentation.

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An Early Xix Century Biedermeier Commode

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