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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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Victorian Rosewood Secretaire Wellington Chest

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Victorian Rosewood Secretaire Wellington Chest

Victorian Rosewood Secretaire Wellington Chest

£ 895

€1045
$1126

Antique Furniture Direct

Antique 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818
Antique 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

Antique 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

Penderyn Antiques

William IV Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 1,095

€1,279
$1,377
William IV Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers

William IV Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 1,095

€1279
$1377

Philip Hunt Antiques

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Wellington Chest of Drawers

£ 1,675

€1,957
$2,107
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Wellington Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Wellington Chest of Drawers

£ 1,675

€1957
$2107

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 990

€1,156
$1,245
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 990

€1156
$1245

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818
Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

Penderyn Antiques

Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Marylebone Antiques

Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461
$497
Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€461
$497

Marylebone Antiques

Black and Wood Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€345
$371
Black and Wood Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Black and Wood Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€345
$371

Vintage House

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695
$748
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695
$748

Kernow Furniture

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 345

€403
$434
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 345

€403
$434

Kernow Furniture

Victorian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest

£ 400

€467
$503
Victorian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest

Victorian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest

£ 400

€467
$503

Timeless Furniture UK

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest

£ 595

€695
$748
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest

£ 595

€695
$748

FB Antiques

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Chest Of Drawer’s In Oak

£ 1,950

€2,278
$2,453
Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers Dated Around 1780

£ 675

€789
$849
Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers Dated Around 1780

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers Dated Around 1780

£ 675

€789
$849

Millers Antiques

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 990

€1,156
$1,245
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 990

€1156
$1245

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 975

€1,139
$1,226
Quality Small Bow Fronted Antique Chest with Brushing Slide

£ 795

€929
$1,000
Pair French Marquetry Bedside Lamp Tables

£ 1,295

€1,513
$1,629
Pair French Marquetry Bedside Lamp Tables

Pair French Marquetry Bedside Lamp Tables

£ 1,295

€1513
$1629

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Stunning Small Antique Edwardian Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€929
$1,000
Stunning French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,278
$2,453
Stunning French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers

Stunning French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2278
$2453

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Late 19th Century Painted Country Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 385

€450
$484
Late 19th Century Painted Country Pine Chest of Drawers

Late 19th Century Painted Country Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 385

€450
$484

Old Painted Furniture

Antique 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874
Antique 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

Antique 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874

Penderyn Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Drawers

Graham Deakin Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Drawers

£ 450

€526
$566
Victorian Mahogany Drawers

Victorian Mahogany Drawers

£ 450

€526
$566

Graham Deakin Antiques

Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,600

€3,037
$3,270
Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,600

€3037
$3270

Holmes Antiques

Arts & Crafts Chest of Drawers by Edwards & Roberts

£ 950

€1,110
$1,195
Arts & Crafts Chest of Drawers by Edwards & Roberts

Arts & Crafts Chest of Drawers by Edwards & Roberts

£ 950

€1110
$1195

Graham Deakin 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.