Late Baroque
ca.1700-1730
The commode, or chest of drawers, became popular along with the 'Schreibschrank' - writing cupboard or bureau cabinet.
The 'Schreibschrank' started off with a table underneath but this soon changed to having a commode underneath.
Display cabinets were also set upon chests.
The architectural style of german cupboards found in the early years began to loosen up a little and the Rococo style began to take hold.
Typical 'Schrank' (Cupboard or Armoire) types for the german baroque period are the 'Frankfurter', 'Danziger', 'Hamburger' and the 'Lübecker' Schrank.
Many cabinet makers had journeyed to France and brought back new ideas and styles.
The Commode or chest of drawers took on curves and serpentines to the front and later to the sides as well.