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

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 2,350

€2,713

$3,234

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 2,350

€2713

$3234

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,251

$2,683

19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2251

$2683

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Swedish Birch Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 2,095

€2,419

$2,883

19th Century Swedish Birch Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 2,095

€2419

$2883

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Wilsford Antiques

C19th French Painted Commode

£ 2,600

€3,002

$3,578

C19th French Painted Commode

£ 2,600

€3002

$3578

Wilsford Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,200

€2,540

$3,027

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,200

€2540

$3027

Marylebone Antiques

Fedw Hir Antiques

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Large Chest Of Drawers

£ 450

€520

$619

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Large Chest Of Drawers

£ 450

€520

$619

Fedw Hir Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

£ 1,375

€1,587

$1,892

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

£ 1,375

€1587

$1892

Marylebone Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€750

$894

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€750

$894

Penderyn Antiques

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

18th Century French Cherrywood Serpentine Commode

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

Marylebone Antiques

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Walnut Queen Anne Style 4 Drawer Chest c.1920

£ 850

€981

$1,170

Walnut Queen Anne Style 4 Drawer Chest c.1920

£ 850

€981

$1170

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Timeless Furniture UK

Edwardian Oak Bureau

£ 285

€329

$392

Edwardian Oak Bureau

£ 285

€329

$392

Timeless Furniture UK

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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

£ 545

€629

$750

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

£ 545

€629

$750

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Lovely Victorian Antique Pine Waxed 5 Drawer Shallow Chest of Drawers

£ 625

€722

$860

Lovely Victorian Antique Pine Waxed 5 Drawer Shallow Chest of Drawers

£ 625

€722

$860

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Top Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,033

$1,232

Top Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1033

$1232

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Victorian Oak Straight Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Antique Victorian Oak Straight Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Penderyn Antiques

Prior & Willis Antiques

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

£ 1,186.50

€1,370

$1,633

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

£ 1,186.50

€1370

$1633

Prior & Willis Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Late Victorian Ash Chest Of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Antique Late Victorian Ash Chest Of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Penderyn Antiques

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

18th Century French Cherrywood Commode

Reserved

18th Century French Cherrywood Commode

Reserved

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 675

€779

$929

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 675

€779

$929

Marylebone Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet

£ 1,950

€2,251

$2,683

Victorian Advertising Stationers Cupboard, Shop Display Pen Cabinet

£ 1,950

€2251

$2683

Elmgarden Antiques

Kernow Furniture

Antique Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1,380

$1,644

Antique Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1380

$1644

Kernow Furniture

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€981

$1,170

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€981

$1170

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1770

£ 980

€1,131

$1,348

Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1770

£ 980

€1131

$1348

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Dutch Bombe Fronted Cylinder Bureau with Floral Marquetry c.1800

£ 4,350

€5,022

$5,986

Dutch Bombe Fronted Cylinder Bureau with Floral Marquetry c.1800

£ 4,350

€5022

$5986

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Georgian Antiques

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

£ 1,490

€1,720

$2,050

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

£ 1,490

€1720

$2050

Georgian Antiques

19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,290

€1,489

$1,775

19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,290

€1489

$1775

Georgian Antiques

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Walnut Queen Anne Style 5 Drawer Chest 1920s

£ 850

€981

$1,170

Walnut Queen Anne Style 5 Drawer Chest 1920s

£ 850

€981

$1170

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Town House Traders Ltd

Quality Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

£ 680

€785

$936

Quality Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

£ 680

€785

$936

Town House Traders Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Penderyn Antiques

Georgian Antiques

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

£ 1,650

€1,905

$2,270

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

£ 1,650

€1905

$2270

Georgian Antiques

London City Antiques

Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 4,500

€5,195

$6,192

Antique Victorian Quality French Parquetry Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 4,500

€5195

$6192

London City Antiques

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest

Reserved

Antique Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest

Reserved

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

Reserved

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

Reserved

Town House Traders Ltd

The Reclaim Club

Painted Georgian Tall Boy Chest on Chest

£ 850

€981

$1,170

Painted Georgian Tall Boy Chest on Chest

£ 850

€981

$1170

The Reclaim Club

Dutch Antique Bureau / Bombe

£ 750

€866

$1,032

Dutch Antique Bureau / Bombe

£ 750

€866

$1032

The Reclaim Club

LT Antiques

George III Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€918

$1,094

George III Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€918

$1094

LT Antiques

Salisbury Antiques Centre

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide c.1840

£ 325

€375

$447

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide c.1840

£ 325

€375

$447

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Antique Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Penderyn Antiques

Hendle's Hoard

Antique Late 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 240

€277

$330

Antique Late 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 240

€277

$330

Hendle's Hoard

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