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.

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In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,045

$1,126

Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1045

$1126

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Vintage House

Vintage 'Eastlight' Brown Table Top Stationery Filing Drawers

£ 75

€88

$94

Vintage 'Eastlight' Brown Table Top Stationery Filing Drawers

£ 75

€88

$94

Vintage House

Merchant House Antiques

Scrubbed Oak 4 Drawer Commode, Chest of Drawers

£ 2,495

€2,915

$3,138

Scrubbed Oak 4 Drawer Commode, Chest of Drawers

£ 2,495

€2915

$3138

Merchant House Antiques

The Antique Shop

Antique Ash Wellington Chest of Drawers

£ 945

€1,104

$1,189

Antique Ash Wellington Chest of Drawers

£ 945

€1104

$1189

The Antique Shop

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€929

$1,000

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€929

$1000

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759

$818

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759

$818

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Maple & Co

£ 650

€759

$818

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Maple & Co

£ 650

€759

$818

Penderyn Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Swedish Mid 20th Century Elm & Burr Fitted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,695

€1,980

$2,132

Swedish Mid 20th Century Elm & Burr Fitted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,695

€1980

$2132

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Swedish Walnut Chest of Drawers by Bodafors

£ 1,495

€1,746

$1,881

Mid 20th Century Swedish Walnut Chest of Drawers by Bodafors

£ 1,495

€1746

$1881

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Pair of 19th Century Painted Pine Swedish Commodes

£ 6,250

€7,301

$7,862

Pair of 19th Century Painted Pine Swedish Commodes

£ 6,250

€7301

$7862

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Painted Oak Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 2,895

€3,382

$3,642

19th Century Painted Oak Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 2,895

€3382

$3642

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Oakfield Gallery

Queen Anne Oak Chest of Drawers c.1710

£ 695

€812

$874

Queen Anne Oak Chest of Drawers c.1710

£ 695

€812

$874

Oakfield Gallery

Richie Perrott Antiques

A French 19th Century Brass Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1,402

$1,509

A French 19th Century Brass Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1402

$1509

Richie Perrott Antiques

Athey Antiques

Large Mahogany Scottish Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,045

$1,126

Large Mahogany Scottish Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1045

$1126

Athey Antiques

French Bombe Commode

£ 2,600

€3,037

$3,270

French Bombe Commode

£ 2,600

€3037

$3270

Athey Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Scottish George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

£ 2,500

€2,920

$3,145

Scottish George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

£ 2,500

€2920

$3145

Georgian Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,840

€2,149

$2,314

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,840

€2149

$2314

Philip Hunt Antiques

Koos Limburg Jnr

American 18th Century Very Fine Chippendale Figured Mahogany Block-front Chest of Drawers - Boston Massachusetts c.1770

£ 17,500

€20,443

$22,013

American 18th Century Very Fine Chippendale Figured Mahogany Block-front Chest of Drawers - Boston Massachusetts c.1770

£ 17,500

€20443

$22013

Koos Limburg Jnr

Vintage World

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 299

€349

$376

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 299

€349

$376

Vintage World

Oakfield Gallery

Red Walnut Georgian Chest of Drawers c.1770

£ 1,150

€1,343

$1,447

Red Walnut Georgian Chest of Drawers c.1770

£ 1,150

€1343

$1447

Oakfield Gallery

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Swedish 19th Century Painted Breakfront Chest of Drawers

£ 3,250

€3,797

$4,088

Swedish 19th Century Painted Breakfront Chest of Drawers

£ 3,250

€3797

$4088

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Super Pair of Inlaid Chests of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1,513

$1,629

Super Pair of Inlaid Chests of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1513

$1629

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Harmony Antiques

French Empire Marble Top Chest Of Drawers

£ 695

€812

$874

French Empire Marble Top Chest Of Drawers

£ 695

€812

$874

Harmony Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Scandinavian Painted Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,650

€1,927

$2,075

Mid Century Scandinavian Painted Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,650

€1927

$2075

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 2,150

€2,512

$2,704

Mid 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 2,150

€2512

$2704

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

French Louis XVI Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

French Louis XVI Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Swedish Teak & Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,695

€1,980

$2,132

Mid 20th Century Swedish Teak & Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,695

€1980

$2132

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Philip Hunt Antiques

Elegant Mahogany Regency Style Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 1,050

€1,227

$1,321

Elegant Mahogany Regency Style Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 1,050

€1227

$1321

Philip Hunt Antiques

Camel Antiques and Curious

Small Antique Painted Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578

$623

Small Antique Painted Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578

$623

Camel Antiques and Curious

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759

$818

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759

$818

Penderyn Antiques

Antique & Decorative

19th Century Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 620

€724

$780

19th Century Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 620

€724

$780

Antique & Decorative

Georgian Revival Tallboy Chest

£ 780

€911

$981

Georgian Revival Tallboy Chest

£ 780

€911

$981

Antique & Decorative

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Danish Mid 19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,350

€2,745

$2,956

Danish Mid 19th Century Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,350

€2745

$2956

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Vintage World

Vintage French Chest of Drawers / Sideboard / Cabinet

£ 369

€431

$464

Vintage French Chest of Drawers / Sideboard / Cabinet

£ 369

€431

$464

Vintage World

Joseph Riley Furniture

Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Chest Of 5 Drawers

£ 775

€905

$975

Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Chest Of 5 Drawers

£ 775

€905

$975

Joseph Riley Furniture

The Old Pine Shop

Rare Old Victorian Pine Chest Drawers/ Tall Boy

Reserved

Rare Old Victorian Pine Chest Drawers/ Tall Boy

Reserved

The Old Pine Shop

Oakfield Gallery

Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers c.1710

£ 1,850

€2,161

$2,327

Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers c.1710

£ 1,850

€2161

$2327

Oakfield Gallery

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

A Georgian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,278

$2,453

A Georgian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2278

$2453

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

An Amazing Late 20th Century Handmade Pine 12 Drawer Collector's Chest

£ 795

€929

$1,000

An Amazing Late 20th Century Handmade Pine 12 Drawer Collector's Chest

£ 795

€929

$1000

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Rawlings Antiques

Victorian Pine Dressing Table

£ 795

€929

$1,000

Victorian Pine Dressing Table

£ 795

€929

$1000

Rawlings Antiques

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