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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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Early 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,600

€1,842
$1,991
Early 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,600

€1842
$1991

Holmes Antiques

Magnificent Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 5,400

€6,218
$6,721
Magnificent Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Magnificent Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 5,400

€6218
$6721

Thakeham Furniture ltd

Mid 19th Century Mahogany 2 Part Campaign Chest

£ 1,850

€2,130
$2,302
Mid 19th Century Mahogany 2 Part Campaign Chest

Mid 19th Century Mahogany 2 Part Campaign Chest

£ 1,850

€2130
$2302

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode

£ 1,375

€1,583
$1,711
Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode

Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode

£ 1,375

€1583
$1711

Marylebone Antiques

Stripped Pine Bank of Drawers

£ 695

€800
$865
Stripped Pine Bank of Drawers

Stripped Pine Bank of Drawers

£ 695

€800
$865

Penderyn Antiques

Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of  c.1910

£ 625

€720
$778
Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of  c.1910

Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of c.1910

£ 625

€720
$778

Camden Antiques

Antique Oak Cutlery Collectors Chest

£ 135

€155
$168
Antique Oak Cutlery Collectors Chest

Antique Oak Cutlery Collectors Chest

£ 135

€155
$168

Town House Traders Ltd

19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers

€ 650

£564
$703
19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers

19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers

€ 650

£564
$703

Alain Michel Antiques

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€685
$741
Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€685
$741

Penderyn Antiques

18th Century Italian Serpentine Commode

£ 1,650

€1,900
$2,054
18th Century Italian Serpentine Commode

18th Century Italian Serpentine Commode

£ 1,650

€1900
$2054

Tom Scott Antiques

18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Commode

£ 3,250

€3,743
$4,045
18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Commode

18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Commode

£ 3,250

€3743
$4045

Thakeham Furniture ltd

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€685
$741
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€685
$741

Tom Scott Antiques

Figured Mahogany Whytock & Reid Chest of Drawers

£ 1,900

€2,188
$2,365
Figured Mahogany Whytock & Reid Chest of Drawers

Figured Mahogany Whytock & Reid Chest of Drawers

£ 1,900

€2188
$2365

Georgian Antiques

Fine Victorian Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1,491
$1,612
Fine Victorian Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

Fine Victorian Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1491
$1612

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 240

€276
$299
Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 240

€276
$299

Town House Traders Ltd

Large Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€915
$989
Large Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

Large Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€915
$989

LT Antiques

Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers - 19th Century

€ 1,900

£1,650
$2,054
Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers - 19th Century

Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers - 19th Century

€ 1,900

£1650
$2054

Alain Michel Antiques

Small Early Victorian Pine 2 Over 3 Chest of Drawers with Porcelain Knobs

£ 390

€449
$485
Small Early Victorian Pine 2 Over 3 Chest of Drawers with Porcelain Knobs

Small Early Victorian Pine 2 Over 3 Chest of Drawers with Porcelain Knobs

£ 390

€449
$485

Pinefinders Old Pine Furniture Warehouse

Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€340
$367
Pine Chest of Drawers

Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€340
$367

Vintage House

An Elegant Georgian Bow-front Chest

£ 1,750

€2,015
$2,178
An Elegant Georgian Bow-front Chest

An Elegant Georgian Bow-front Chest

£ 1,750

€2015
$2178

Antique & Modern Living

Small Teal Blue Chest of Drawers

£ 175

€202
$218
Small Teal Blue Chest of Drawers

Small Teal Blue Chest of Drawers

£ 175

€202
$218

Vintage House

Low String Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 875

€1,008
$1,089
Low String Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

Low String Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 875

€1008
$1089

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Antique Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 350

€403
$436
Antique Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 350

€403
$436

Town House Traders Ltd

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Patterned Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1,670
$1,805
Art & Crafts Limed Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€685
$741
Art & Crafts Limed Oak Chest of Drawers

Art & Crafts Limed Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€685
$741

Joseph Riley Furniture

Small Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€800
$865
Small Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

Small Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€800
$865

Penderyn Antiques

Mid 20th Century Danish Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,439
$1,556
Mid 20th Century Danish Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Mid 20th Century Danish Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1439
$1556

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Large 19th Century Baroque Revival Danish Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 2,650

€3,052
$3,298
Small Lacquered Chest of Drawers / Commode

£ 695

€800
$865
Small Lacquered Chest of Drawers / Commode

Small Lacquered Chest of Drawers / Commode

£ 695

€800
$865

Merchant House Antiques

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€800
$865
Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€800
$865

JMR Antiques Ltd

Chippendale Period Chest of Drawers

£ 2,150

€2,476
$2,676
Chippendale Period Chest of Drawers

Chippendale Period Chest of Drawers

£ 2,150

€2476
$2676

Georgian Antiques

Quality George III Mahogany Tall Boy

£ 3,300

€3,800
$4,107
Quality George III Mahogany Tall Boy

Quality George III Mahogany Tall Boy

£ 3,300

€3800
$4107

Georgian Antiques

Wonderful Small William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 3,800

€4,376
$4,729
Wonderful Small William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers

Wonderful Small William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 3,800

€4376
$4729

Thakeham Furniture ltd

1920s Clarks Cotton Drawers

D and A Binder LTD

1920s Clarks Cotton Drawers

£ 600

€691
$747
1920s Clarks Cotton Drawers

1920s Clarks Cotton Drawers

£ 600

€691
$747

D and A Binder LTD

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.