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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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,250

€1,437

$1,708

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,250

€1437

$1708

FB Antiques

Georgian Antiques

George II Style Inlaid Figured Walnut Kneehole Dressing Chest c.1880

£ 1,090

€1,253

$1,489

George II Style Inlaid Figured Walnut Kneehole Dressing Chest c.1880

£ 1,090

€1253

$1489

Georgian Antiques

Antique & Decorative

C19th Campaign Low Chest of Drawers

£ 790

€908

$1,079

C19th Campaign Low Chest of Drawers

£ 790

€908

$1079

Antique & Decorative

Pair Georgian Revival Bedside Chest of Drawers

£ 1,260

€1,448

$1,721

Pair Georgian Revival Bedside Chest of Drawers

£ 1,260

€1448

$1721

Antique & Decorative

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

18th Century French Walnut Commode

£ 4,800

€5,517

$6,557

18th Century French Walnut Commode

£ 4,800

€5517

$6557

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Bow-Front Chest on Chest

£ 1,850

€2,126

$2,527

Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Bow-Front Chest on Chest

£ 1,850

€2126

$2527

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique 17th Century Oak Jacobean Chest of Drawers

£ 1,500

€1,724

$2,049

Antique 17th Century Oak Jacobean Chest of Drawers

£ 1,500

€1724

$2049

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Old Painted Furniture

Regency Painted Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 445

€511

$608

Regency Painted Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 445

€511

$608

Old Painted Furniture

Burgett Langfield

Small 19th Century English Simulated Painted Chest Of Drawers

£ 295

€339

$403

Small 19th Century English Simulated Painted Chest Of Drawers

£ 295

€339

$403

Burgett Langfield

FB Antiques

19th Century Dutch Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€799

$949

19th Century Dutch Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€799

$949

FB Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Super Quality Burr Walnut Linen Press of Small Proportions

£ 995

€1,144

$1,359

Super Quality Burr Walnut Linen Press of Small Proportions

£ 995

€1144

$1359

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

FB Antiques

Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$813

Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$813

FB Antiques

Antique Yew Wood Chest

£ 595

€684

$813

Antique Yew Wood Chest

£ 595

€684

$813

FB Antiques

George I Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,250

€1,437

$1,708

George I Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,250

€1437

$1708

FB Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Vintage Swedish Inlaid Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

£ 695

€799

$949

Pair of Vintage Swedish Inlaid Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

£ 695

€799

$949

Marylebone Antiques

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

George III Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,495

€1,718

$2,042

George III Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,495

€1718

$2042

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Hingstons Antiques

George V Camphor Wood Brass Bound Campaign Chest

£ 965

€1,109

$1,318

George V Camphor Wood Brass Bound Campaign Chest

£ 965

€1109

$1318

Hingstons Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Antique Burr Elm Bedside Chests

£ 1,150

€1,322

$1,571

Pair of Antique Burr Elm Bedside Chests

£ 1,150

€1322

$1571

Marylebone Antiques

Pear Tree Antiques

A Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€569

$676

A Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€569

$676

Pear Tree Antiques

NP & A SALT ANTIQUES

Really Nice Victorian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€339

$403

Really Nice Victorian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 295

€339

$403

NP & A SALT ANTIQUES

The Antique Shop

Quality Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,144

$1,359

Quality Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1144

$1359

The Antique Shop

Small Burr Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers

£ 335

€385

$458

Small Burr Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers

£ 335

€385

$458

The Antique Shop

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

£ 6,250

€7,183

$8,538

Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

£ 6,250

€7183

$8538

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Alain Michel Antiques

Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Mahogany - Early 19th Century

€ 2,400

£2,088

$2,853

Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Mahogany - Early 19th Century

€ 2,400

£2088

$2853

Alain Michel Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€799

$949

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€799

$949

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1,086

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1086

Penderyn Antiques

Hawkins Antiques

Antique Satinwood Painted Bureau / Chest Of Drawers, C.1900

£ 1,600

€1,839

$2,186

Antique Satinwood Painted Bureau / Chest Of Drawers, C.1900

£ 1,600

€1839

$2186

Hawkins Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Sheraton Style Bedside Locker

£ 550

€632

$751

Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Sheraton Style Bedside Locker

£ 550

€632

$751

Georgian Antiques

Antique & Decorative

Regency Ebonised Bow Chest Of Drawers

£ 820

€942

$1,120

Regency Ebonised Bow Chest Of Drawers

£ 820

€942

$1120

Antique & Decorative

French Painted & Gilt Commode

£ 940

€1,080

$1,284

French Painted & Gilt Commode

£ 940

€1080

$1284

Antique & Decorative

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 1,500

€1,724

$2,049

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 1,500

€1724

$2049

Marylebone Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Regency / Georgian Antique / Old Pine Small Waxed 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 575

€661

$785

A Regency / Georgian Antique / Old Pine Small Waxed 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 575

€661

$785

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Fabulous Antique / Old Pine Victorian Large Waxed 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 625

€718

$854

A Fabulous Antique / Old Pine Victorian Large Waxed 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 625

€718

$854

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Cracking Antique / Old Pine Victorian Waxed 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€454

$540

A Cracking Antique / Old Pine Victorian Waxed 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€454

$540

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Impressive Two-part Camphorwood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 3,500

€4,023

$4,781

Impressive Two-part Camphorwood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 3,500

€4023

$4781

Georgian Antiques

Town House Traders Ltd

Brass Bound Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chest Draws

£ 395

€454

$540

Brass Bound Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chest Draws

£ 395

€454

$540

Town House Traders Ltd

J and S Antiques

Blyth and Sons Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2,011

$2,391

Blyth and Sons Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2011

$2391

J and S Antiques

Worboys Antiques

Late 19th Century Solid Mahogany Low Chest Of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$813

Late 19th Century Solid Mahogany Low Chest Of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$813

Worboys Antiques

Rawlings Antiques

Large Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe

£ 2,850

€3,275

$3,893

Large Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe

£ 2,850

€3275

$3893

Rawlings Antiques

Worboys Antiques

Large Oak Chest Of Drawers

£ 585

€672

$799

Large Oak Chest Of Drawers

£ 585

€672

$799

Worboys Antiques

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