How do you date an old chest of drawers?

If they’re original, the handles would be a good indication. The pear drop handles on each drawer will tell you that the furniture will either be from the Queen Anne or the William and Mary period. Swan neck handles would mean that the item was created from the 1750s onwards. Mouldings would also be able to tell you the date these chests were manufactured. The 17th century had mouldings applied to the carcass, but in the 18th century, these were transferred to the drawers’ edges. During the George II period, the drawers had ovolo mouldings. By 1760, cock bead moulding was used on drawers.

What's the difference between an antique dresser and an antique chest of drawers?

A dresser or the dressing table has drawers where folded clothes as well as lingerie were kept. It has a mirror attached to it. A chest of drawers, on the other hand, only has drawers as well as a top space.

How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?

Check the inside as well as the back side of the chest of drawers. You should be able to find a stamp or label that would indicate the name of the company that created the furniture. There are also some cases wherein the year as well as the city where the antique chest was created would be placed. Much like other antiques, if hand crafted, you would find indications like the name or the initials. Other than being built using wood such as teak, burr walnut, oak, and mahogany, these items also have notable features; for example, you could find an antique chest of drawers on wheels, which lessened any problem on mobility. A large antique chest of drawers in the United Kingdom, including an antique tall chest of drawers, could cost between £300 and £7,000. There are chests with bun feet, which could cost between £125 and £3800, or even more, called as such due to the feet being shaped like a flattened sphere, a known feature in 17th century furniture. Time periods such as the Georgian and Victorian regency eras, Edwardian, Queen Anne, William Mary, 18th century, and 19th century each have notable characteristics that would help a dealer value these types of antiques.

What's the meaning of chest of drawers?

Chest of drawers refers to a furniture piece with a set of drawers in its frame. This versatile and essential type of storage is where clothes are usually kept, but it can also store other things. Albeit ideally for the bedroom, the chest of drawers can also be placed in other areas such as the studies and sitting rooms.

How much should I pay for a vintage chest of drawers?

A vintage style chest of drawers sale UK dealers are offering could start at £220. The cost of an old vintage chest of drawers varies among sellers, but it depends on a lot of factors, from the condition of the item to its rarity, to the material used.

Antique & Vintage Chest of Drawers for Sale UK

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London Fine Ltd

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

£ 1,950

€2,278

$2,453

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

£ 1,950

€2278

$2453

London Fine Ltd

London City Antiques

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

London City Antiques

Avego Antiques and Collectibles

Early 20th Century Art Deco Oak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 280

€327

$352

Early 20th Century Art Deco Oak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 280

€327

$352

Avego Antiques and Collectibles

Georgian Antiques

Quality Mahogany Two-part Military Chest

£ 2,450

€2,862

$3,082

Quality Mahogany Two-part Military Chest

£ 2,450

€2862

$3082

Georgian Antiques

London City Antiques

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

£ 1,365

€1,595

$1,717

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

£ 1,365

€1595

$1717

London City Antiques

Whites Antiques

Northern Scandinavian 2 Drawer Serpentine Chest of Drawers c.1890

£ 1,265

€1,478

$1,591

Northern Scandinavian 2 Drawer Serpentine Chest of Drawers c.1890

£ 1,265

€1478

$1591

Whites Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Scottish Dumfries House Style Georgian Chest

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Scottish Dumfries House Style Georgian Chest

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

Georgian Antiques

LT Antiques

Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1,139

$1,226

Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1139

$1226

LT Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,275

€1,489

$1,604

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,275

€1489

$1604

Marylebone Antiques

Worboys Antiques

Tall Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 435

€508

$547

Tall Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 435

€508

$547

Worboys Antiques

Richie Perrott Antiques

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1,402

$1,509

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1402

$1509

Richie Perrott Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

Diminutive Georgian Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,450

€2,862

$3,082

Diminutive Georgian Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,450

€2862

$3082

Antique & Modern Living

London City Antiques

Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 4,500

€5,257

$5,660

Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 4,500

€5257

$5660

London City Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Exhibition Quality George III Mahogany Chest

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Exhibition Quality George III Mahogany Chest

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

Georgian Antiques

LT Antiques

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1,343

$1,447

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1343

$1447

LT Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Olive Wood

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Olive Wood

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

Marylebone Antiques

Nick Brewster Art and Antiques

Scottish Georgian Mahogany Low Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1,513

$1,629

Scottish Georgian Mahogany Low Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1513

$1629

Nick Brewster Art and Antiques

Scottish Georgian Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€993

$1,069

Scottish Georgian Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€993

$1069

Nick Brewster Art and Antiques

Trade Antiques

Mahogany Inlaid Chest on Chest Appointment to the King 1820-1830

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

Mahogany Inlaid Chest on Chest Appointment to the King 1820-1830

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

Trade Antiques

Daniel Clark Furniture

Painted Black Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578

$623

Painted Black Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578

$623

Daniel Clark Furniture

The Antique Shop

Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers

£ 665

€777

$836

Burr Walnut Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers

£ 665

€777

$836

The Antique Shop

Church Street Antiques

After Piero Fornasetti White Bone Veneered Chest

Reserved

After Piero Fornasetti White Bone Veneered Chest

Reserved

Church Street Antiques

Old Painted Furniture

George III Mahogany Chest of Four Drawers

£ 435

€508

$547

George III Mahogany Chest of Four Drawers

£ 435

€508

$547

Old Painted Furniture

The Antique Shop

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1,396

$1,503

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1396

$1503

The Antique Shop

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695

$748

Antique 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695

$748

Penderyn Antiques

Millers Antiques

Scottish Chest of Drawers

£ 450

€526

$566

Scottish Chest of Drawers

£ 450

€526

$566

Millers Antiques

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Chest Drawers

£ 680

€794

$855

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Chest Drawers

£ 680

€794

$855

Town House Traders Ltd

Mersham Manor Antiques

Regency Flame Mahogany Bow-front Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,045

$1,126

Regency Flame Mahogany Bow-front Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1045

$1126

Mersham Manor Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 1,500

€1,752

$1,887

Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 1,500

€1752

$1887

Marylebone Antiques

Holmes Antiques

Rare 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 3,800

€4,439

$4,780

Rare 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 3,800

€4439

$4780

Holmes Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Small Antique Edwardian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695

$748

Small Antique Edwardian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695

$748

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812

$874

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812

$874

Penderyn Antiques

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Miniature 4 Drawer Mahogany D Front Chest

£ 450

€526

$566

Miniature 4 Drawer Mahogany D Front Chest

£ 450

€526

$566

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Holmes Antiques

18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,700

€3,154

$3,396

18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,700

€3154

$3396

Holmes Antiques

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Small Bank of Wooden Storage Drawers

£ 450

€526

$566

Small Bank of Wooden Storage Drawers

£ 450

€526

$566

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1,139

$1,226

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1139

$1226

Marylebone Antiques

Martlesham Antiques

Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,278

$2,453

Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2278

$2453

Martlesham Antiques

London City Antiques

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Wellington Chest of 7 Drawers

£ 1,585

€1,852

$1,994

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Wellington Chest of 7 Drawers

£ 1,585

€1852

$1994

London City Antiques

Antiques & Chic

Edwardian Oak Plan Chest

£ 725

€847

$912

Edwardian Oak Plan Chest

£ 725

€847

$912

Antiques & Chic

Martlesham Antiques

19th Century Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 5,550

€6,483

$6,981

19th Century Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 5,550

€6483

$6981

Martlesham Antiques

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