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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Camden Antiques

Large Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest

£ 1,495

€1,746

$1,881

Large Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest

£ 1,495

€1746

$1881

Camden Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

French Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1,513

$1,629

French Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1513

$1629

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Vintage World

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 429

€501

$540

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 429

€501

$540

Vintage World

Hingstons Antiques

George I Elm Chest of Drawers

£ 4,850

€5,666

$6,101

George I Elm Chest of Drawers

£ 4,850

€5666

$6101

Hingstons Antiques

Pair of Edwardian Bedside Chests

£ 1,100

€1,285

$1,384

Pair of Edwardian Bedside Chests

£ 1,100

€1285

$1384

Hingstons Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Finest Quality George III Mahogany Neat-sized Chest of Drawers

£ 1,590

€1,857

$2,000

Finest Quality George III Mahogany Neat-sized Chest of Drawers

£ 1,590

€1857

$2000

Georgian Antiques

Dutch Bombe Shaped Walnut Chest

£ 2,350

€2,745

$2,956

Dutch Bombe Shaped Walnut Chest

£ 2,350

€2745

$2956

Georgian Antiques

Vintage World

Vintage French Chest of Drawers / Sideboard / Cabinet

£ 249

€291

$313

Vintage French Chest of Drawers / Sideboard / Cabinet

£ 249

€291

$313

Vintage World

Georgian Antiques

Neat-sized George II Style Crossbanded Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers c.1900

£ 1,290

€1,507

$1,623

Neat-sized George II Style Crossbanded Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers c.1900

£ 1,290

€1507

$1623

Georgian Antiques

LT Antiques

19th Century Mahogany Military Cabinet on Chest

£ 1,750

€2,044

$2,201

19th Century Mahogany Military Cabinet on Chest

£ 1,750

€2044

$2201

LT Antiques

Whites Antiques

18th Century Dutch Figured Mahogany Bombe Shaped Chest

£ 1,815

€2,120

$2,283

18th Century Dutch Figured Mahogany Bombe Shaped Chest

£ 1,815

€2120

$2283

Whites Antiques

Lascombe Interiors

20th Century Decorative Alphabet Chest of Drawers

£ 1,300

€1,519

$1,635

20th Century Decorative Alphabet Chest of Drawers

£ 1,300

€1519

$1635

Lascombe Interiors

Vintage House

French Black Painted Chest of Drawers with Wooden Top

£ 375

€438

$472

French Black Painted Chest of Drawers with Wooden Top

£ 375

€438

$472

Vintage House

LT Antiques

Victorian Pollard Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1,139

$1,226

Victorian Pollard Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1139

$1226

LT Antiques

Tom Scott Antiques

French Marble Top Brass Inlaid Commode

£ 2,250

€2,628

$2,830

French Marble Top Brass Inlaid Commode

£ 2,250

€2628

$2830

Tom Scott Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Mahogany Chest of Drawers on Legs

£ 750

€876

$943

Mahogany Chest of Drawers on Legs

£ 750

€876

$943

Marylebone Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Quality Neat-sized George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,390

€1,624

$1,748

Quality Neat-sized George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,390

€1624

$1748

Georgian Antiques

Whites Antiques

French Semainier Marble Top Chest of 7 Drawers 1910-1920

£ 1,265

€1,478

$1,591

French Semainier Marble Top Chest of 7 Drawers 1910-1920

£ 1,265

€1478

$1591

Whites Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,995

€2,330

$2,509

Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,995

€2330

$2509

Philip Hunt Antiques

Pinefinders Old Pine Furniture Warehouse

Beautiful Victorian Pine Painted Chest Of Drawers

£ 447

€522

$562

Beautiful Victorian Pine Painted Chest Of Drawers

£ 447

€522

$562

Pinefinders Old Pine Furniture Warehouse

Georgian Antiques

George III Style Neat-sized Serpentine Front Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1920

£ 890

€1,040

$1,120

George III Style Neat-sized Serpentine Front Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1920

£ 890

€1040

$1120

Georgian Antiques

Camel Antiques and Curious

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers - Amazing Solid Condition

£ 395

€461

$497

Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers - Amazing Solid Condition

£ 395

€461

$497

Camel Antiques and Curious

Wickersley Antiques

Pair of French Bedside Cupboards in Walnut

£ 600

€701

$755

Pair of French Bedside Cupboards in Walnut

£ 600

€701

$755

Wickersley Antiques

The Old Yard

Oak Chest of Drawers c.1900

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Oak Chest of Drawers c.1900

£ 950

€1110

$1195

The Old Yard

Marylebone Antiques

Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 525

€613

$660

Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 525

€613

$660

Marylebone Antiques

Camden Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€905

$975

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€905

$975

Camden Antiques

Victorian Flame Mahogany Scottish Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Victorian Flame Mahogany Scottish Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

Camden Antiques

Alain Michel Antiques

Small Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers - 17th Century

€ 2,200

£1,883

$2,369

Small Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers - 17th Century

€ 2,200

£1883

$2369

Alain Michel Antiques

The Old Pine Shop

Fabulous 'Chunky' Old Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 549

€641

$691

Fabulous 'Chunky' Old Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 549

€641

$691

The Old Pine Shop

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique Fine Quality Small Caddy Top Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1920

£ 1,295

€1,513

$1,629

Antique Fine Quality Small Caddy Top Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1920

£ 1,295

€1513

$1629

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique Fine Quality 18th Century Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 3,995

€4,667

$5,025

Antique Fine Quality 18th Century Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 3,995

€4667

$5025

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique Fine Quality 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers

£ 6,995

€8,171

$8,799

Antique Fine Quality 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers

£ 6,995

€8171

$8799

Prior & Willis Antiques

The Antique Shop

Antique Small Drop Leaf Mahogany Bedside Occasional Table

£ 345

€403

$434

Antique Small Drop Leaf Mahogany Bedside Occasional Table

£ 345

€403

$434

The Antique Shop

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 380

€444

$478

19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 380

€444

$478

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Chest

£ 1,095

€1,279

$1,377

18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Chest

£ 1,095

€1279

$1377

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Elmgarden

Pair of Arts and Crafts 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Night Tables

£ 895

€1,045

$1,126

Pair of Arts and Crafts 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Night Tables

£ 895

€1045

$1126

Elmgarden

Alain Michel Antiques

Campaign Chiffonier in Mahogany

€ 1,200

£1,027

$1,292

Campaign Chiffonier in Mahogany

€ 1,200

£1027

$1292

Alain Michel Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Regency Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 925

€1,081

$1,164

Regency Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 925

€1081

$1164

Philip Hunt Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Rare Pair of George II Style Walnut Chest of Drawers c.1910

£ 2,975

€3,475

$3,742

Rare Pair of George II Style Walnut Chest of Drawers c.1910

£ 2,975

€3475

$3742

Georgian Antiques

Rare Outsized Victorian Figured Mahogany Wellington Chest

£ 2,200

€2,570

$2,767

Rare Outsized Victorian Figured Mahogany Wellington Chest

£ 2,200

€2570

$2767

Georgian Antiques

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