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.

Antique & Vintage Chest of Drawers for Sale UK

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,395

€1,594

$1,844

Mid Century Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,395

€1594

$1844

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€743

$859

Antique 19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€743

$859

Penderyn Antiques

Alain Michel Antiques

Military or Campaign Chest of Drawers in Blond Mahogany with Secretary - 19th Century

€ 3,500

£3,063

$4,048

Military or Campaign Chest of Drawers in Blond Mahogany with Secretary - 19th Century

€ 3,500

£3063

$4048

Alain Michel Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Antique Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Penderyn Antiques

Town House Traders Ltd

Pair of Inlaid Walnut 3 Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Pair of Inlaid Walnut 3 Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Town House Traders Ltd

Merchant House Antiques

Tall Narrow Chest of Drawers / Semainier

£ 1,495

€1,708

$1,976

Tall Narrow Chest of Drawers / Semainier

£ 1,495

€1708

$1976

Merchant House Antiques

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut & Brass Campaign Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 1,700

€1,942

$2,247

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut & Brass Campaign Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 1,700

€1942

$2247

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Satinwood Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€743

$859

Antique Satinwood Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€743

$859

Penderyn Antiques

Small Antique Edwardian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€566

$654

Small Antique Edwardian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€566

$654

Penderyn Antiques

Tony Youll Antiques

Burr Walnut Louis Philippe Commode

£ 1,900

€2,171

$2,511

Burr Walnut Louis Philippe Commode

£ 1,900

€2171

$2511

Tony Youll Antiques

Athey Antiques

Rosewood Secretaire Wellington Chest

£ 895

€1,023

$1,183

Rosewood Secretaire Wellington Chest

£ 895

€1023

$1183

Athey Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Edwardian Ash Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€680

$786

Antique Edwardian Ash Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€680

$786

Penderyn Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,095

€1,251

$1,447

Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,095

€1251

$1447

Philip Hunt Antiques

LT Antiques

Rare George III Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase

£ 2,450

€2,799

$3,238

Rare George III Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase

£ 2,450

€2799

$3238

LT Antiques

Salisbury Antiques Centre

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1,114

$1,288

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1114

$1288

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Richie Perrott Antiques

Regency Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Regency Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Richie Perrott Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Pine Dressing Table Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€680

$786

Antique Pine Dressing Table Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€680

$786

Penderyn Antiques

Antique & Decorative

Antique Pedestal Chest of Drawers

£ 460

€526

$608

Antique Pedestal Chest of Drawers

£ 460

€526

$608

Antique & Decorative

Georgian Revival Small Chest of Drawers

£ 540

€617

$714

Georgian Revival Small Chest of Drawers

£ 540

€617

$714

Antique & Decorative

Aeology at Relic Antiques

Small 'Apprentice' Drawer Cabinet for Jewellery or Small Items

£ 695

€794

$918

Small 'Apprentice' Drawer Cabinet for Jewellery or Small Items

£ 695

€794

$918

Aeology at Relic Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

Collectors Cabinet Filing Drawers

£ 545

€623

$720

Collectors Cabinet Filing Drawers

£ 545

€623

$720

Elmgarden Antiques

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