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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Salisbury Antiques Centre

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,750

€2,020

$2,408

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,750

€2020

$2408

Salisbury Antiques Centre

London City Antiques

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,485

€1,714

$2,043

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,485

€1714

$2043

London City Antiques

Matthew Coles Antiques

Dutch Marquetry Bombe Chest of Drawers

£ 825

€952

$1,135

Dutch Marquetry Bombe Chest of Drawers

£ 825

€952

$1135

Matthew Coles Antiques

Trade Antiques

Edwards and Roberts Gentleman's Dressing Chest 1780

£ 3,350

€3,867

$4,610

Edwards and Roberts Gentleman's Dressing Chest 1780

£ 3,350

€3867

$4610

Trade Antiques

Millers Antiques

Scottish Satin Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

Scottish Satin Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

Millers Antiques

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Stunning Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,251

$2,683

Stunning Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2251

$2683

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

LT Antiques

Large Walnut Serpentine Shaped Chest

£ 1,650

€1,905

$2,270

Large Walnut Serpentine Shaped Chest

£ 1,650

€1905

$2270

LT Antiques

Witch Antiques

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest

£ 1,350

€1,559

$1,858

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest

£ 1,350

€1559

$1858

Witch Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

Philip Hunt Antiques

Vintage World

Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 299

€345

$411

Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 299

€345

$411

Vintage World

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers

£ 449

€518

$618

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers

£ 449

€518

$618

Vintage World

Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€426

$508

Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€426

$508

Vintage World

French Antique Marble Topped Chest of Drawers / Sideboard

£ 499

€576

$687

French Antique Marble Topped Chest of Drawers / Sideboard

£ 499

€576

$687

Vintage World

Vintage Chest of Drawers c.1940

£ 369

€426

$508

Vintage Chest of Drawers c.1940

£ 369

€426

$508

Vintage World

Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 329

€380

$453

Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 329

€380

$453

Vintage World

French Chest of Drawers / Sideboard

£ 299

€345

$411

French Chest of Drawers / Sideboard

£ 299

€345

$411

Vintage World

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 329

€380

$453

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 329

€380

$453

Vintage World

Victoria Antiques

Georgian 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 150

€173

$206

Georgian 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 150

€173

$206

Victoria Antiques

Loveday Antiques

Rare Mid 18th Century German Walnut Pewter & Marquetry Serpentine Commode

£ 9,750

€11,256

$13,416

Rare Mid 18th Century German Walnut Pewter & Marquetry Serpentine Commode

£ 9,750

€11256

$13416

Loveday Antiques

Martlesham Antiques

18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Chest

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Chest

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

Martlesham Antiques

London Fine Ltd

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

£ 1,950

€2,251

$2,683

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

£ 1,950

€2251

$2683

London Fine Ltd

London City Antiques

Antique French Quality Burr Walnut Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Commode / Chest of Drawers

£ 2,950

€3,406

$4,059

Antique French Quality Burr Walnut Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Commode / Chest of Drawers

£ 2,950

€3406

$4059

London City Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Scottish Dumfries House Style Georgian Chest

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

Scottish Dumfries House Style Georgian Chest

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

Georgian Antiques

Exhibition Quality George III Mahogany Chest

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

Exhibition Quality George III Mahogany Chest

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

Georgian Antiques

Holmes Antiques

Rare 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 3,800

€4,387

$5,229

Rare 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 3,800

€4387

$5229

Holmes Antiques

18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,700

€3,117

$3,715

18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,700

€3117

$3715

Holmes Antiques

Martlesham Antiques

19th Century Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 5,550

€6,407

$7,637

19th Century Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 5,550

€6407

$7637

Martlesham Antiques

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

William IV Period Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest

£ 850

€981

$1,170

William IV Period Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest

£ 850

€981

$1170

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

£ 625

€722

$860

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

£ 625

€722

$860

ActFurniture LTD

Hingstons Antiques

Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Chest

£ 1,150

€1,328

$1,582

Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Chest

£ 1,150

€1328

$1582

Hingstons Antiques

LT Antiques

Rare Regency Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

Rare Regency Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

LT Antiques

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Victorian Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers

£ 945

€1,091

$1,300

Victorian Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers

£ 945

€1091

$1300

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Camden Antiques

Gillows 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1,126

$1,342

Gillows 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1126

$1342

Camden Antiques

LT Antiques

18th Century Tall Mahogany Architects Secrétaire Chest

£ 1,950

€2,251

$2,683

18th Century Tall Mahogany Architects Secrétaire Chest

£ 1,950

€2251

$2683

LT Antiques

Vintage World

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€426

$508

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€426

$508

Vintage World

Athey Antiques

Mahogany Tallboy / Chest on Chest

£ 1,200

€1,385

$1,651

Mahogany Tallboy / Chest on Chest

£ 1,200

€1385

$1651

Athey Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 19th Century Chest of Drawers in Mahogany

£ 585

€675

$805

Antique 19th Century Chest of Drawers in Mahogany

£ 585

€675

$805

ActFurniture LTD

Georgian Antiques

Bombe Shaped Louis XVI Style Commode

£ 4,750

€5,484

$6,536

Bombe Shaped Louis XVI Style Commode

£ 4,750

€5484

$6536

Georgian Antiques

George III Serpentine Fronted Secretaire Chest

£ 3,750

€4,329

$5,160

George III Serpentine Fronted Secretaire Chest

£ 3,750

€4329

$5160

Georgian Antiques

London City Antiques

Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Chests

£ 1,185

€1,368

$1,631

Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Chests

£ 1,185

€1368

$1631

London City Antiques

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