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.

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Swedish Painted 19th Century Caddy Top Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

Swedish Painted 19th Century Caddy Top Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Tall Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,250

€2,571

$2,973

19th Century Tall Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,250

€2571

$2973

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Birds Eye Maple Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,428

$1,652

19th Century Birds Eye Maple Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1428

$1652

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Early 19th Century Campaign Chest on Stand

£ 1,895

€2,165

$2,504

Early 19th Century Campaign Chest on Stand

£ 1,895

€2165

$2504

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Wilsford Antiques

C19th French Painted Commode

£ 2,600

€2,971

$3,436

C19th French Painted Commode

£ 2,600

€2971

$3436

Wilsford Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,200

€2,514

$2,907

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,200

€2514

$2907

Marylebone Antiques

Fedw Hir Antiques

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Large Chest Of Drawers

£ 450

€514

$595

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Large Chest Of Drawers

£ 450

€514

$595

Fedw Hir Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Edwardian Satinwood Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€337

$390

Edwardian Satinwood Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€337

$390

Timeless Furniture UK

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

£ 1,375

€1,571

$1,817

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

£ 1,375

€1571

$1817

Marylebone Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€743

$859

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€743

$859

Penderyn Antiques

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode

£ 2,950

€3,371

$3,899

18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode

£ 2,950

€3371

$3899

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,250

€1,428

$1,652

Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,250

€1428

$1652

Marylebone Antiques

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Walnut Queen Anne Style 4 Drawer Chest c.1920

£ 850

€971

$1,123

Walnut Queen Anne Style 4 Drawer Chest c.1920

£ 850

€971

$1123

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Early 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Antique Early 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Penderyn Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Edwardian Oak Bureau

£ 285

€326

$377

Edwardian Oak Bureau

£ 285

€326

$377

Timeless Furniture UK

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Lovely Arts & Crafts Satinwood 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers to Wax / Paint

£ 695

€794

$918

A Lovely Arts & Crafts Satinwood 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers to Wax / Paint

£ 695

€794

$918

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Quality Victorian Tray Back Antique Pine Waxed 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 545

€623

$720

Quality Victorian Tray Back Antique Pine Waxed 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 545

€623

$720

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Mint Clean Narrow Victorian Pine Bakerlight Waxed 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Mint Clean Narrow Victorian Pine Bakerlight Waxed 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Cute Small Victorian Antique Pine Waxed 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 365

€417

$482

Cute Small Victorian Antique Pine Waxed 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 365

€417

$482

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Lovely Victorian Antique Pine Waxed 5 Drawer Shallow Chest of Drawers

£ 625

€714

$826

Lovely Victorian Antique Pine Waxed 5 Drawer Shallow Chest of Drawers

£ 625

€714

$826

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Top Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,023

$1,183

Top Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1023

$1183

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Victorian Oak Straight Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Antique Victorian Oak Straight Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Penderyn Antiques

Prior & Willis Antiques

Vintage Georgian Revival Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Mid-20th Century Quality Furniture

£ 1,186.50

€1,356

$1,568

Vintage Georgian Revival Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Mid-20th Century Quality Furniture

£ 1,186.50

€1356

$1568

Prior & Willis Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Late Victorian Ash Chest Of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Antique Late Victorian Ash Chest Of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Penderyn Antiques

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

18th Century French Cherrywood Commode

£ 3,600

€4,113

$4,757

18th Century French Cherrywood Commode

£ 3,600

€4113

$4757

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 675

€771

$892

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 675

€771

$892

Marylebone Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet

£ 1,950

€2,228

$2,577

Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet

£ 1,950

€2228

$2577

Elmgarden Antiques

Kernow Furniture

Antique Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1,365

$1,579

Antique Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1365

$1579

Kernow Furniture

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€971

$1,123

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€971

$1123

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1770

£ 980

€1,120

$1,295

Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1770

£ 980

€1120

$1295

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Dutch Bombe Fronted Cylinder Bureau with Floral Marquetry c.1800

£ 4,350

€4,970

$5,749

Dutch Bombe Fronted Cylinder Bureau with Floral Marquetry c.1800

£ 4,350

€4970

$5749

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Late Victorian Burr Walnut Small Chests of Drawers / Bedside Lockers

£ 1,490

€1,702

$1,969

Pair of Late Victorian Burr Walnut Small Chests of Drawers / Bedside Lockers

£ 1,490

€1702

$1969

Georgian Antiques

19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,290

€1,474

$1,705

19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,290

€1474

$1705

Georgian Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Military Campaign Rosewood Side Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€886

$1,024

Military Campaign Rosewood Side Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€886

$1024

Marylebone Antiques

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Walnut Queen Anne Style 5 Drawer Chest 1920s

£ 850

€971

$1,123

Walnut Queen Anne Style 5 Drawer Chest 1920s

£ 850

€971

$1123

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Top Quality Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Small Proportions

£ 995

€1,137

$1,315

Top Quality Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Small Proportions

£ 995

€1137

$1315

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Town House Traders Ltd

Quality Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

£ 680

€777

$899

Quality Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

£ 680

€777

$899

Town House Traders Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Penderyn Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Rare Pair of Tall Victorian Mahogany Wellington-type Chest of Drawers

£ 1,650

€1,885

$2,181

Rare Pair of Tall Victorian Mahogany Wellington-type Chest of Drawers

£ 1,650

€1885

$2181

Georgian Antiques

London City Antiques

Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 4,500

€5,142

$5,947

Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 4,500

€5142

$5947

London City Antiques

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