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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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Quality Mahogany 5 Height Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€458
$503
Quality Mahogany 5 Height Chest of Drawers

Quality Mahogany 5 Height Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€458
$503

Town House Traders Ltd

Unusual Design Light Oak Chest of Drawers

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Unusual Design Light Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 660

€766
$840
Unusual Design Light Oak Chest of Drawers

Unusual Design Light Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 660

€766
$840

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Victorian Flame Mahogany Scottish Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,450
$1,591
Victorian Flame Mahogany Scottish Chest of Drawers

Victorian Flame Mahogany Scottish Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1450
$1591

Camden Antiques

Low Bank of Deep Mahogany Drawers

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Low Bank of Deep Mahogany Drawers

£ 1,020

€1,184
$1,298
Low Bank of Deep Mahogany Drawers

Low Bank of Deep Mahogany Drawers

£ 1,020

€1184
$1298

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Small Proportioned Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 325

€377
$414
Small Proportioned Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Small Proportioned Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 325

€377
$414

Worboys Antiques

Antique Holland & Sons Chest of Drawers

Central Shipping and Trading Ltd

Antique Holland & Sons Chest of Drawers

£ 985

€1,143
$1,254
Antique Holland & Sons Chest of Drawers

Antique Holland & Sons Chest of Drawers

£ 985

€1143
$1254

Central Shipping and Trading Ltd

Anglo Chinese Padouk Campaign Chest of Drawers 1868

£ 14,500

€16,825
$18,454
Anglo Chinese Padouk Campaign Chest of Drawers 1868

Anglo Chinese Padouk Campaign Chest of Drawers 1868

£ 14,500

€16825
$18454

Wick Antiques Ltd

Small Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers - 17th Century

€ 2,200

£1,896
$605
Small Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers - 17th Century

Small Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers - 17th Century

€ 2,200

£1896
$605

Alain Michel Antiques

Early Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€690
$757
Early Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Early Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€690
$757

Pear Tree Antiques

Fabulous 'Chunky' Old Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 549

€637
$699
Fabulous 'Chunky' Old Pine Chest of Drawers

Fabulous 'Chunky' Old Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 549

€637
$699

The Old Pine Shop

Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Bedside Chests

£ 1,250

€1,450
$1,591
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Bedside Chests

Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Bedside Chests

£ 1,250

€1450
$1591

Marylebone Antiques

Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 3,300

€3,829
$4,200
Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 3,300

€3829
$4200

William Rand Antiques

Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes

£ 8,500

€9,863
$10,818
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes

£ 8,500

€9863
$10818

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,585

€1,839
$2,017
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,585

€1839
$2017

London City Antiques

Pair of Italian Rosewood Inlaid 'Empire' Commodes c.1820

£ 14,500

€16,825
$18,454
Pair of Italian Rosewood Inlaid 'Empire' Commodes c.1820

Pair of Italian Rosewood Inlaid 'Empire' Commodes c.1820

£ 14,500

€16825
$18454

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

£ 1,365

€1,584
$1,737
18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€458
$503
18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€458
$503

Rawlings Antiques

Small Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 465

€540
$592
Small Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Small Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 465

€540
$592

The Antique Shop

Antique George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 3,950

€4,583
$5,027
Antique George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest

Antique George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 3,950

€4583
$5027

London City Antiques

Antique Fine Quality 18th Century Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 3,995

€4,636
$5,084
Walnut Bedside Cabinet Chest of Drawers

£ 265

€307
$337
Walnut Bedside Cabinet Chest of Drawers

Walnut Bedside Cabinet Chest of Drawers

£ 265

€307
$337

The Antique Shop

Antique Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€870
$955
Antique Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€870
$955

Marylebone Antiques

French Early 19th Century Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 900

€1,044
$1,145
French Early 19th Century Commode Chest of Drawers

French Early 19th Century Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 900

€1044
$1145

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Mahogany Chest on Chest c.1850

£ 1,950

€2,263
$2,482
Mahogany Chest on Chest c.1850

Mahogany Chest on Chest c.1850

£ 1,950

€2263
$2482

Sunnyside Antiques

19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 480

€557
$611
19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 480

€557
$611

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Chest

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Chest

£ 1,095

€1,271
$1,394
18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Chest

18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Chest

£ 1,095

€1271
$1394

Graham Smith Antiques 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.