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Antique Chest of Drawers & Vintage Drawers

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An antique chest of drawers is central to any bedroom as it not only adds much needed charm to the space but often provides deeper drawers than its modern counterpart. They first appeared in the mid-17th Century from a large coffer or chest with drawers in the base. There are many sizes, looks and drawer combinations that you can choose from but the most popular remain the bow front and the serpentine fronted chests of the 18th and 19th Centuries found in oak, mahogany or painted. Often these chests would be decorated with sweeping legs, intricate inlays or cuts of veneer and were complemented with well-cast brass handles.


The great thing about antique and vintage chests is that you know they were well made when new as they have already survived sometimes hundreds of years. Antique chests can be found in all sizes and forms from Bedside Drawers and smaller sized Chests to the larger Wellington and Tallboy Chests with their banks of drawers.

During the 20th Century the form of the chest of drawers did not change, but the decoration did. Within the Arts and Crafts period people were admiring the honesty of a simple well-constructed wooden piece, and by the Mid-Century designers were exploring slender Atomic-style legs and bold coloured melamine finishes.


When looking for a unique chest of drawers for the bedroom then Antique and Vintage examples really do offer many great choices, and at LoveAntiques we have an unrivalled selection for you.   

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Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers

Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers

£ 895

€1045
$1126

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 1,150

€1,343
$1,447
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 1,150

€1343
$1447

LT Antiques

Pair of 19th Century Italian Burr Walnut Commodes

£ 9,500

€11,097
$11,950
Pair of 19th Century Italian Burr Walnut Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Italian Burr Walnut Commodes

£ 9,500

€11097
$11950

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 1,525

€1,781
$1,918
Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 1,525

€1781
$1918

Marylebone Antiques

Continental Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461
$497
Continental Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Continental Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461
$497

Warner & Watts Antiques

Pair of Victorian Bedside Chests of Drawers

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Pair of Victorian Bedside Chests of Drawers

Pair of Victorian Bedside Chests of Drawers

£ 895

€1045
$1126

Rawlings Antiques

Mahogany Two Part Military Chest of Drawer

£ 2,650

€3,096
$3,333
Mahogany Two Part Military Chest of Drawer

Mahogany Two Part Military Chest of Drawer

£ 2,650

€3096
$3333

Georgian Antiques

A 19th-century Swedish Concave Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1,402
$1,509
A 19th-century Swedish Concave Mahogany Chest of Drawers

A 19th-century Swedish Concave Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1402
$1509

Richie Perrott Antiques

Lebus Mid Century Six Drawer Bedroom Chest

£ 265

€310
$333
Lebus Mid Century Six Drawer Bedroom Chest

Lebus Mid Century Six Drawer Bedroom Chest

£ 265

€310
$333

Timeless Furniture UK

Inlaid George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,390

€1,624
$1,748
Inlaid George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Inlaid George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,390

€1624
$1748

Georgian Antiques

Mid Century Architect's Drawers Plan Chest 1970s

£ 625

€730
$786
Mid Century Architect's Drawers Plan Chest 1970s

Mid Century Architect's Drawers Plan Chest 1970s

£ 625

€730
$786

Barnaby's of Battle

Tall Regency Chest of Drawers

£ 800

€935
$1,006
Tall Regency Chest of Drawers

Tall Regency Chest of Drawers

£ 800

€935
$1006

Tony Youll Antiques

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1,402
$1,509
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1402
$1509

Richie Perrott Antiques

Bureau Rare Miniature Apprentice George III c.1800

£ 285

€333
$358
Bureau Rare Miniature Apprentice George III c.1800

Bureau Rare Miniature Apprentice George III c.1800

£ 285

€333
$358

Cloverleaf Home Interiors

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1,396
$1,503
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1396
$1503

FB Antiques

Swedish 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2,330
$2,509
Swedish 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

Swedish 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2330
$2509

Debenham Antiques Ltd

George III Oak Chest of Drawers

Salisbury Antiques Centre

George III Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 700

€818
$881
George III Oak Chest of Drawers

George III Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 700

€818
$881

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Charles II Oak 2 Part Chest

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Charles II Oak 2 Part Chest

£ 1,250

€1,460
$1,572
Charles II Oak 2 Part Chest

Charles II Oak 2 Part Chest

£ 1,250

€1460
$1572

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Miniature Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 475

€555
$597
Miniature Walnut Chest of Drawers

Miniature Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 475

€555
$597

Georgian Antiques

Swedish 19th Century Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 2,650

€3,096
$3,333
Swedish 19th Century Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

Swedish 19th Century Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 2,650

€3096
$3333

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Walnut Wellington Chest

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Walnut Wellington Chest

£ 830

€970
$1,044
Walnut Wellington Chest

Walnut Wellington Chest

£ 830

€970
$1044

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Victorian Marquetry Specimen Apprentice Chest of Drawers

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Victorian Marquetry Specimen Apprentice Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578
$623
Victorian Marquetry Specimen Apprentice Chest of Drawers

Victorian Marquetry Specimen Apprentice Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578
$623

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Georgian Chest of Drawers

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Georgian Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818
Georgian Chest of Drawers

Georgian Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

19th Century Empire Revival Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2,330
$2,509
19th Century Empire Revival Birch Chest of Drawers

19th Century Empire Revival Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2330
$2509

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Inlaid George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,390

€1,624
$1,748
Inlaid George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Inlaid George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,390

€1624
$1748

Georgian Antiques

A George III Serpentine Chest Of Drawers

£ 2,850

€3,329
$3,585
A George III Serpentine Chest Of Drawers

A George III Serpentine Chest Of Drawers

£ 2,850

€3329
$3585

Antique & Modern Living

Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers by Hamptons of Pall Mall

£ 1,295

€1,513
$1,629
Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers by Hamptons of Pall Mall

Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers by Hamptons of Pall Mall

£ 1,295

€1513
$1629

Marylebone Antiques

Vintage Antique Chest of Drawers FAQs 


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.