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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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Pair of Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chests

£ 1,275

€1,489
$1,604
Pair of Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chests

Pair of Antique Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chests

£ 1,275

€1489
$1604

Marylebone Antiques

Lovely 48 Drawer Collectors Pine Bank of Drawers to wax / paint

£ 995

€1,162
$1,252
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Lowboy

£ 575

€672
$723
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Lowboy

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Lowboy

£ 575

€672
$723

Camden Antiques

Antique French Marble Top & Marquetry Bombe Commode

£ 1,850

€2,161
$2,327
Antique French Marble Top & Marquetry Bombe Commode

Antique French Marble Top & Marquetry Bombe Commode

£ 1,850

€2161
$2327

Marylebone Antiques

Large French Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,162
$1,252
Large French Painted Chest of Drawers

Large French Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1162
$1252

Burgett Langfield

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695
$748
Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695
$748

Penderyn Antiques

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,375

€1,606
$1,730
Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,375

€1606
$1730

LT Antiques

Burr Walnut Bedside Drawers

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Burr Walnut Bedside Drawers

£ 250

€292
$314
Burr Walnut Bedside Drawers

Burr Walnut Bedside Drawers

£ 250

€292
$314

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695
$748
Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695
$748

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Small Pine Chest Drawers

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Small Pine Chest Drawers

£ 275

€321
$346
Antique Small Pine Chest Drawers

Antique Small Pine Chest Drawers

£ 275

€321
$346

Town House Traders Ltd

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€431
$464
Vintage French Chest of Drawers

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€431
$464

Vintage World

Fabulous Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Linen Press

£ 1,495

€1,746
$1,881
Fabulous Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Linen Press

Fabulous Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Linen Press

£ 1,495

€1746
$1881

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€431
$464
Vintage French Chest of Drawers

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€431
$464

Vintage World

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€431
$464
Vintage French Chest of Drawers

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€431
$464

Vintage World

Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood

£ 1,150

€1,343
$1,447
Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood

Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood

£ 1,150

€1343
$1447

Marylebone Antiques

Small Oak Georgian Chest of Drawers

£ 675

€789
$849
Small Oak Georgian Chest of Drawers

Small Oak Georgian Chest of Drawers

£ 675

€789
$849

Millers Antiques

Superb Compact Stylish Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 275

€321
$346
Superb Compact Stylish Oak Chest of Drawers

Superb Compact Stylish Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 275

€321
$346

Planet Antiques

Victorian Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 445

€520
$560
Victorian Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

Victorian Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 445

€520
$560

Vintage House

George III Country Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 550

€642
$692
George III Country Oak Chest of Drawers

George III Country Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 550

€642
$692

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Teak Cavalry Campaign Chest Army & Navy C.S.L

£ 3,800

€4,439
$4,780
Teak Cavalry Campaign Chest Army & Navy C.S.L

Teak Cavalry Campaign Chest Army & Navy C.S.L

£ 3,800

€4439
$4780

Michael Johnson Antiques

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1045
$1126

FB Antiques

Mahogany Tallboy / Chest on Chest

£ 1,200

€1,402
$1,509
Mahogany Tallboy / Chest on Chest

Mahogany Tallboy / Chest on Chest

£ 1,200

€1402
$1509

Athey Antiques

Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€876
$943
Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers

Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€876
$943

Marylebone Antiques

Georgian Small Chest of Drawers

£ 320

€374
$403
Georgian Small Chest of Drawers

Georgian Small Chest of Drawers

£ 320

€374
$403

Antique & Decorative

Campaign Type Small Chest of Drawers

£ 360

€421
$453
Campaign Type Small Chest of Drawers

Campaign Type Small Chest of Drawers

£ 360

€421
$453

Antique & Decorative

Very Large Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers 1840s

£ 725

€847
$912
Very Large Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers 1840s

Very Large Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers 1840s

£ 725

€847
$912

Barnaby's of Battle

Country Made Pine Chest of Five Drawers

£ 395

€461
$497
Country Made Pine Chest of Five Drawers

Country Made Pine Chest of Five Drawers

£ 395

€461
$497

Gildersleve Antiques

Victorian Painted Mahogany Nursery Chest of Drawers

£ 325

€380
$409
Victorian Painted Mahogany Nursery Chest of Drawers

Victorian Painted Mahogany Nursery Chest of Drawers

£ 325

€380
$409

Old Painted Furniture

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.