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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Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide

£ 1,396.50

€1,612

$1,922

Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with Brushing Slide

£ 1,396.50

€1612

$1922

Prior & Willis Antiques

Trade Antiques

Collectors Cabinet Arts and Crafts Country Oak 1900

£ 685

€791

$943

Collectors Cabinet Arts and Crafts Country Oak 1900

£ 685

€791

$943

Trade Antiques

Millers Antiques

Small Mid Century Elm Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€750

$894

Small Mid Century Elm Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€750

$894

Millers Antiques

Walton House Antiques Ltd

18th Century Country Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1,328

$1,582

18th Century Country Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1328

$1582

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Holmes Antiques

Very Fine Early 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 4,800

€5,541

$6,605

Very Fine Early 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 4,800

€5541

$6605

Holmes Antiques

17th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 3,500

€4,041

$4,816

17th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 3,500

€4041

$4816

Holmes Antiques

Walton House Antiques Ltd

William IV Satin Birch Wellington Chest

£ 1,750

€2,020

$2,408

William IV Satin Birch Wellington Chest

£ 1,750

€2020

$2408

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Victorian Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers / Bedside Lockers

£ 1,350

€1,559

$1,858

Pair of Victorian Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers / Bedside Lockers

£ 1,350

€1559

$1858

Georgian Antiques

LT Antiques

William & Mary Oyster Veneered Chest of Drawers

£ 7,650

€8,832

$10,526

William & Mary Oyster Veneered Chest of Drawers

£ 7,650

€8832

$10526

LT Antiques

Early 18th Century Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

Early 18th Century Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

LT Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Sycamore Chest of Drawers by Hille

£ 945

€1,091

$1,300

Art Deco Sycamore Chest of Drawers by Hille

£ 945

€1091

$1300

Marylebone Antiques

Worboys Antiques

Substantial Pine Bank of Drawers

£ 975

€1,126

$1,342

Substantial Pine Bank of Drawers

£ 975

€1126

$1342

Worboys Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Pretty Victorian Antique Pine Large 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers to wax / paint

£ 625

€722

$860

Pretty Victorian Antique Pine Large 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers to wax / paint

£ 625

€722

$860

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Billy Hunt

Handsome Quality English Oak Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Handsome Quality English Oak Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Billy Hunt

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Reserved

18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Two-part Brass Bound Military Chest

£ 3,250

€3,752

$4,472

Victorian Mahogany Two-part Brass Bound Military Chest

£ 3,250

€3752

$4472

Georgian Antiques

Kernow Furniture

Limestone Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€687

$819

Limestone Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€687

$819

Kernow Furniture

Antique Stained Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 545

€629

$750

Antique Stained Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 545

€629

$750

Kernow Furniture

Antique & Modern Living

19th Century French Sabicu Bombe Commode

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

19th Century French Sabicu Bombe Commode

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

Antique & Modern Living

Alain Michel Antiques

English Oak Chest of Drawers - Early 18th Century

€ 2,700

£2,339

$3,218

English Oak Chest of Drawers - Early 18th Century

€ 2,700

£2339

$3218

Alain Michel Antiques

LT Antiques

Pair of Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 1,350

€1,559

$1,858

Pair of Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 1,350

€1559

$1858

LT Antiques

Wick Antiques Ltd

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers of Outstanding Colour & Patination

£ 7,850

€9,063

$10,802

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers of Outstanding Colour & Patination

£ 7,850

€9063

$10802

Wick Antiques Ltd

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Small Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€571

$681

Small Antique French Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€571

$681

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Fedw Hir Antiques

Edwardian Satinwood Chest of Drawers

£ 260

€300

$358

Edwardian Satinwood Chest of Drawers

£ 260

€300

$358

Fedw Hir Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€687

$819

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€687

$819

Penderyn Antiques

Fedw Hir Antiques

Antique Small Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

£ 445

€514

$612

Antique Small Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

£ 445

€514

$612

Fedw Hir Antiques

Antique & Decorative

Georgian Revival Small Chest Of Drawers

£ 580

€670

$798

Georgian Revival Small Chest Of Drawers

£ 580

€670

$798

Antique & Decorative

London Fine Ltd

Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases - Victorian c.1870

£ 1,295

€1,495

$1,782

Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases - Victorian c.1870

£ 1,295

€1495

$1782

London Fine Ltd

Worboys Antiques

Substantial Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€895

$1,066

Substantial Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€895

$1066

Worboys Antiques

Harry Raine Antiques

Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest on Chest Reprodux Bevan Funnel

£ 525

€606

$722

Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest on Chest Reprodux Bevan Funnel

£ 525

€606

$722

Harry Raine Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Commode

£ 950

€1,097

$1,307

Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Commode

£ 950

€1097

$1307

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Art Deco Satinwood & Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 1,450

€1,674

$1,995

Pair of Art Deco Satinwood & Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 1,450

€1674

$1995

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Satinwood & Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,100

€2,424

$2,890

Art Deco Satinwood & Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,100

€2424

$2890

Marylebone Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Victorian Mahogany Commode Chest

£ 195

€225

$268

Victorian Mahogany Commode Chest

£ 195

€225

$268

Timeless Furniture UK

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€866

$1,032

Antique 18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€866

$1032

Penderyn Antiques

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Small Mid 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1850

£ 580

€670

$798

Small Mid 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1850

£ 580

€670

$798

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Marylebone Antiques

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

Marylebone Antiques

Daniel Clark Furniture

Mahogany Multi Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Mahogany Multi Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Daniel Clark Furniture

Hingstons Antiques

William & Mary Oyster Laburnum Chest

£ 5,850

€6,754

$8,050

William & Mary Oyster Laburnum Chest

£ 5,850

€6754

$8050

Hingstons Antiques

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