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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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Five Height Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Provenance

£ 595

€695
$748
Five Height Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Provenance

Five Height Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Provenance

£ 595

€695
$748

Beresford Antiques Ltd

Serpentine Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1,694
$1,824
Serpentine Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Serpentine Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1694
$1824

LT Antiques

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 325

€380
$409
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 325

€380
$409

Graham Deakin Antiques

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Commodes

£ 7,500

€8,761
$9,434
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Commodes

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Commodes

£ 7,500

€8761
$9434

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode

£ 3,200

€3,738
$4,025
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode

£ 3,200

€3738
$4025

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,525

€1,781
$1,918
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,525

€1781
$1918

Marylebone Antiques

Vintage French Chest of Drawers Storage

£ 299

€349
$376
Vintage French Chest of Drawers Storage

Vintage French Chest of Drawers Storage

£ 299

€349
$376

Vintage World

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers

£ 1,285

€1,501
$1,616
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers

£ 1,285

€1501
$1616

London City Antiques

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

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

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

Penderyn Antiques

Pair Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest Draws

£ 750

€876
$943
Pair Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest Draws

Pair Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest Draws

£ 750

€876
$943

Town House Traders Ltd

Quality Pair Mahogany Bedside Chest Draws

£ 425

€496
$535
Quality Pair Mahogany Bedside Chest Draws

Quality Pair Mahogany Bedside Chest Draws

£ 425

€496
$535

Town House Traders Ltd

Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest

£ 1,650

€1,927
$2,075
Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest

Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest

£ 1,650

€1927
$2075

Martlesham Antiques

Queen Anne Revival Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1920s

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Queen Anne Revival Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1920s

£ 1,350

€1,577
$1,698
Queen Anne Revival Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1920s

Queen Anne Revival Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1920s

£ 1,350

€1577
$1698

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Serpentine Chest of Drawers by Waring & Gillow

£ 1,250

€1,460
$1,572
Serpentine Chest of Drawers by Waring & Gillow

Serpentine Chest of Drawers by Waring & Gillow

£ 1,250

€1460
$1572

Camden Antiques

Superb Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€345
$371
Superb Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Superb Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€345
$371

NP & A SALT ANTIQUES

Walnut Chest by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh

£ 2,750

€3,212
$3,459
Walnut Chest by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh

Walnut Chest by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh

£ 2,750

€3212
$3459

Georgian Antiques

Mid Century Teak Bedside Chest Draws

£ 220

€257
$277
Mid Century Teak Bedside Chest Draws

Mid Century Teak Bedside Chest Draws

£ 220

€257
$277

Town House Traders Ltd

Quality Pair of Mahogany Bedside Chest Drawers

£ 425

€496
$535
Quality Pair of Mahogany Bedside Chest Drawers

Quality Pair of Mahogany Bedside Chest Drawers

£ 425

€496
$535

Town House Traders Ltd

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695
$748
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695
$748

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

£ 1,185

€1,384
$1,491
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

£ 1,185

€1384
$1491

London City Antiques

A George III Bow-fronted Chest

Antique & Modern Living

A George III Bow-fronted Chest

£ 1,675

€1,957
$2,107
A George III Bow-fronted Chest

A George III Bow-fronted Chest

£ 1,675

€1957
$2107

Antique & Modern Living

Rare Welsh Oak Secretaire Cupboard on Chest c.1790

£ 1,050

€1,227
$1,321
Rare Welsh Oak Secretaire Cupboard on Chest c.1790

Rare Welsh Oak Secretaire Cupboard on Chest c.1790

£ 1,050

€1227
$1321

Cloverleaf Home Interiors

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Four Drawers

£ 1,850

€2,161
$2,327
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Four Drawers

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Four Drawers

£ 1,850

€2161
$2327

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Fine Regency Mahogany Bowfronted Chest of Drawers

£ 880

€1,028
$1,107
Fine Regency Mahogany Bowfronted Chest of Drawers

Fine Regency Mahogany Bowfronted Chest of Drawers

£ 880

€1028
$1107

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Victorian Painted 2 Over 3 Chest of Drawers

£ 745

€870
$937
Victorian Painted 2 Over 3 Chest of Drawers

Victorian Painted 2 Over 3 Chest of Drawers

£ 745

€870
$937

Philip Hunt 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.