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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Founders Antiques

Antique Victorian Scrumbled Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 545

€629

$750

Antique Victorian Scrumbled Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 545

€629

$750

Founders Antiques

FB Antiques

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 595

€687

$819

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 595

€687

$819

FB Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

Tall Six Drawer Side Cabinet or Lamp Table

£ 950

€1,097

$1,307

Tall Six Drawer Side Cabinet or Lamp Table

£ 950

€1097

$1307

Elmgarden Antiques

London Fine Ltd

Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers, English, Chemist’s Shop Cabinet - Victorian c.1880

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers, English, Chemist’s Shop Cabinet - Victorian c.1880

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

London Fine Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Satinwood Edwardian Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€750

$894

Antique Satinwood Edwardian Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€750

$894

Penderyn Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€433

$516

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€433

$516

Marylebone Antiques

Georgian Antiques

19th Century Inlaid Walnut French Chest of Drawers

£ 1,290

€1,489

$1,775

19th Century Inlaid Walnut French Chest of Drawers

£ 1,290

€1489

$1775

Georgian Antiques

Holmes Antiques

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,800

€2,078

$2,477

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,800

€2078

$2477

Holmes Antiques

LT Antiques

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,395

€1,610

$1,920

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,395

€1610

$1920

LT Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

A Superb 19thc Portuguese Cabinet On Stand

£ 8,500

€9,813

$11,696

A Superb 19thc Portuguese Cabinet On Stand

£ 8,500

€9813

$11696

Antique & Modern Living

Athey Antiques

Small Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€981

$1,170

Small Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€981

$1170

Athey Antiques

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€981

$1,170

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€981

$1170

Athey Antiques

The Old Yard

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 685

€791

$943

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 685

€791

$943

The Old Yard

Richie Perrott Antiques

A 19th Century French Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,149

$1,369

A 19th Century French Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1149

$1369

Richie Perrott Antiques

A 20th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1,385

$1,651

A 20th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1385

$1651

Richie Perrott Antiques

LT Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Military Campaign Secretaire Chest

£ 3,250

€3,752

$4,472

Victorian Mahogany Military Campaign Secretaire Chest

£ 3,250

€3752

$4472

LT Antiques

London Fine Ltd

Antique English Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian Walnut, Flame c.1850

£ 2,850

€3,290

$3,922

Antique English Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian Walnut, Flame c.1850

£ 2,850

€3290

$3922

London Fine Ltd

Treehouse Antiques

Army And Navy Teak Military Campaign Chest

£ 1,950

€2,251

$2,683

Army And Navy Teak Military Campaign Chest

£ 1,950

€2251

$2683

Treehouse Antiques

Kernow Furniture

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,595

€1,841

$2,195

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,595

€1841

$2195

Kernow Furniture

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,595

€1,841

$2,195

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,595

€1841

$2195

Kernow Furniture

London City Antiques

Antique Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 1,785

€2,061

$2,456

Antique Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 1,785

€2061

$2456

London City Antiques

Warner & Watts Antiques

Victorian Flamed Mahogany Four Draw Apprentice/table-top Chest Of Drawers

£ 275

€317

$378

Victorian Flamed Mahogany Four Draw Apprentice/table-top Chest Of Drawers

£ 275

€317

$378

Warner & Watts Antiques

Witch Antiques

Oak Chest on Stand

£ 1,150

€1,328

$1,582

Oak Chest on Stand

£ 1,150

€1328

$1582

Witch Antiques

London City Antiques

Outstanding Quality Antique 18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 3,450

€3,983

$4,747

Outstanding Quality Antique 18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 3,450

€3983

$4747

London City Antiques

artsncraftsfurniture

Limed Oak Chest of Drawers .extra Drawer

£ 245

€283

$337

Limed Oak Chest of Drawers .extra Drawer

£ 245

€283

$337

artsncraftsfurniture

Gaylord Antiques

Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1,126

$1,342

Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1126

$1342

Gaylord Antiques

Pair of Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,350

€1,559

$1,858

Pair of Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,350

€1559

$1858

Gaylord Antiques

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Sideboard Cabinet Storage

£ 399

€461

$549

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Sideboard Cabinet Storage

£ 399

€461

$549

Vintage World

Gaylord Antiques

Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€981

$1,170

Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 850

€981

$1170

Gaylord Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Chest on Chest in Mahogany

£ 1,650

€1,905

$2,270

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Chest on Chest in Mahogany

£ 1,650

€1905

$2270

ActFurniture LTD

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Victorian Antique / Old Pine Tall 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers to Wax / Paint

£ 725

€837

$998

A Victorian Antique / Old Pine Tall 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers to Wax / Paint

£ 725

€837

$998

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Philip Hunt Antiques

Large Regency "D" Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1,380

$1,644

Large Regency "D" Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,195

€1380

$1644

Philip Hunt Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Quality George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2,020

$2,408

Quality George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2020

$2408

Georgian Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 19th Century Irish Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

Antique 19th Century Irish Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

ActFurniture LTD

London Fine Ltd

Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers - Victorian c.1850

£ 2,850

€3,290

$3,922

Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers - Victorian c.1850

£ 2,850

€3290

$3922

London Fine Ltd

Alain Michel Antiques

Mazarine Chest Of Drawers / Commode From The Beginning Of The 18th Century

€ 7,800

£6,756

$9,297

Mazarine Chest Of Drawers / Commode From The Beginning Of The 18th Century

€ 7,800

£6756

$9297

Alain Michel Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Rare George III Block-front Mahogany Chest of 4 Graduated Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,251

$2,683

Rare George III Block-front Mahogany Chest of 4 Graduated Drawers

£ 1,950

€2251

$2683

Georgian Antiques

Neat-sized George III Inlaid Bow-fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 950

€1,097

$1,307

Neat-sized George III Inlaid Bow-fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 950

€1097

$1307

Georgian Antiques

Merchant House Antiques

Early 20th Century Scrubbed Oak Chest of Drawers / Commode

£ 1,695

€1,957

$2,332

Early 20th Century Scrubbed Oak Chest of Drawers / Commode

£ 1,695

€1957

$2332

Merchant House Antiques

London City Antiques

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Stand

£ 1,685

€1,945

$2,319

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Stand

£ 1,685

€1945

$2319

London City Antiques

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