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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Alain Michel Antiques

Bowfront Chest of Drawers Regency Period in Mahogany c.1800

€ 2,700

£2,311

$2,907

Bowfront Chest of Drawers Regency Period in Mahogany c.1800

€ 2,700

£2311

$2907

Alain Michel Antiques

B Southgate

French Empire Oak Chest with Marble Top

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

French Empire Oak Chest with Marble Top

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

B Southgate

Avego Antiques and Collectibles

Solid Pine 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers - 2 Over 2

£ 550

€642

$692

Solid Pine 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers - 2 Over 2

£ 550

€642

$692

Avego Antiques and Collectibles

Philip Hunt Antiques

Walnut Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 645

€753

$811

Walnut Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 645

€753

$811

Philip Hunt Antiques

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

19th Century Mahogany Bank of Drawers

£ 540

€631

$679

19th Century Mahogany Bank of Drawers

£ 540

€631

$679

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Georgian Mahogany Secrétaire Chest

£ 975

€1,139

$1,226

Georgian Mahogany Secrétaire Chest

£ 975

€1139

$1226

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 510

€596

$642

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 510

€596

$642

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Wick Antiques Ltd

Brass Inlaid Mahogany Wellington Chest - Attributed to Gillows

£ 6,800

€7,943

$8,554

Brass Inlaid Mahogany Wellington Chest - Attributed to Gillows

£ 6,800

€7943

$8554

Wick Antiques Ltd

Camden Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

£ 1,695

€1,980

$2,132

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

£ 1,695

€1980

$2132

Camden Antiques

George IV Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 875

€1,022

$1,101

George IV Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 875

€1022

$1101

Camden Antiques

Matthew Coles Antiques

Large Burr Walnut & Mahogany 2 Over 4 Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578

$623

Large Burr Walnut & Mahogany 2 Over 4 Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578

$623

Matthew Coles Antiques

Casnewydd Antiques

Pine Antique Rustic Chest of Drawers

£ 420

€491

$528

Pine Antique Rustic Chest of Drawers

£ 420

€491

$528

Casnewydd Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Charles II Inlaid Two-part Chest

£ 3,750

€4,381

$4,717

Charles II Inlaid Two-part Chest

£ 3,750

€4381

$4717

Georgian Antiques

George II Style Neat Size Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,590

€1,857

$2,000

George II Style Neat Size Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,590

€1857

$2000

Georgian Antiques

LT Antiques

Victorian Pollard Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,175

€1,373

$1,478

Victorian Pollard Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,175

€1373

$1478

LT Antiques

Avego Antiques and Collectibles

19th Century Victorian English Pine Chest of Drawers 2 Over 2

£ 500

€584

$629

19th Century Victorian English Pine Chest of Drawers 2 Over 2

£ 500

€584

$629

Avego Antiques and Collectibles

Trade Antiques

Chest of Drawers Country Oak 2 Over 3 Drawers 1720

£ 985

€1,151

$1,239

Chest of Drawers Country Oak 2 Over 3 Drawers 1720

£ 985

€1151

$1239

Trade Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Burr Walnut George II Style Chest of Drawers

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

Pair of Burr Walnut George II Style Chest of Drawers

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

Georgian Antiques

Walton House Antiques Ltd

18th Century Mahogany Fronted Cottage Chest

£ 1,750

€2,044

$2,201

18th Century Mahogany Fronted Cottage Chest

£ 1,750

€2044

$2201

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Early 20th Century Chest on Chest Design Drawers

£ 540

€631

$679

Early 20th Century Chest on Chest Design Drawers

£ 540

€631

$679

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Super Serpentine Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Super Serpentine Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Antique Stripped Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 350

€409

$440

Antique Stripped Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 350

€409

$440

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Harry Raine Antiques

Reprodux Bevan Funnell Figured Mahogany Eight Drawer Chest

£ 525

€613

$660

Reprodux Bevan Funnell Figured Mahogany Eight Drawer Chest

£ 525

€613

$660

Harry Raine Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Pair of French Bedside Chests of Drawers

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Pair of French Bedside Chests of Drawers

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Harry Raine Antiques

Figured Walnut & Feather Banded Chest of Drawers in Georgian Style

£ 325

€380

$409

Figured Walnut & Feather Banded Chest of Drawers in Georgian Style

£ 325

€380

$409

Harry Raine Antiques

Good Quality Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 240

€280

$302

Good Quality Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 240

€280

$302

Harry Raine Antiques

Attrells

Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Veneered Wellington Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,045

$1,126

Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Veneered Wellington Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1045

$1126

Attrells

Harry Raine Antiques

A George III Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 580

€678

$730

A George III Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 580

€678

$730

Harry Raine Antiques

LT Antiques

Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,375

€1,606

$1,730

Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,375

€1606

$1730

LT Antiques

Oakfield Gallery

Victorian Mahogany Folio / Plan Chest

£ 695

€812

$874

Victorian Mahogany Folio / Plan Chest

£ 695

€812

$874

Oakfield Gallery

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1,694

$1,824

Antique Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1694

$1824

Marylebone Antiques

Hingstons Antiques

George III Irish Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

George III Irish Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

Hingstons Antiques

Church Street Antiques

Victorian Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,350

€2,745

$2,956

Victorian Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,350

€2745

$2956

Church Street Antiques

Antiques & Chic

Naval Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Naval Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Antiques & Chic

Wick Antiques Ltd

Anglo Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest

£ 5,800

€6,775

$7,296

Anglo Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest

£ 5,800

€6775

$7296

Wick Antiques Ltd

Whites Antiques

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers 2 Over 3 Configuration c.1780

£ 2,800

€3,271

$3,522

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers 2 Over 3 Configuration c.1780

£ 2,800

€3271

$3522

Whites Antiques

FB Antiques

Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812

$874

Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812

$874

FB Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Large Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812

$874

Large Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812

$874

Penderyn Antiques

Antiques & Chic

Victorian Mahogany Architects Plan Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Victorian Mahogany Architects Plan Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Antiques & Chic

London City Antiques

Antique 18th Century Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest

£ 1,850

€2,161

$2,327

Antique 18th Century Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest

£ 1,850

€2161

$2327

London City Antiques

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