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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Holmes Antiques

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,900

€3,348

$3,990

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,900

€3348

$3990

Holmes Antiques

Oakfield Gallery

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Slide c.1790

£ 940

€1,085

$1,293

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Slide c.1790

£ 940

€1085

$1293

Oakfield Gallery

Tony Youll Antiques

18th Century Burr Walnut Commode

£ 1,575

€1,818

$2,167

18th Century Burr Walnut Commode

£ 1,575

€1818

$2167

Tony Youll Antiques

Daniel Clark Furniture

Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€571

$681

Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€571

$681

Daniel Clark Furniture

Wick Antiques Ltd

Early Victorian Satinwood Wellington Chest

£ 5,400

€6,234

$7,430

Early Victorian Satinwood Wellington Chest

£ 5,400

€6234

$7430

Wick Antiques Ltd

Kernow Furniture

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,395

€1,610

$1,920

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,395

€1610

$1920

Kernow Furniture

Sunnyside Antiques

George I Bachelor Chest

£ 6,500

€7,504

$8,944

George I Bachelor Chest

£ 6,500

€7504

$8944

Sunnyside Antiques

Trade Antiques

Country Oak 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers c.1680

£ 2,650

€3,059

$3,646

Country Oak 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers c.1680

£ 2,650

€3059

$3646

Trade Antiques

Sunnyside Antiques

Georgian Bedside Commode Chest

£ 265

€306

$365

Georgian Bedside Commode Chest

£ 265

€306

$365

Sunnyside Antiques

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Early 18th Century Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers

£ 2,450

€2,828

$3,371

Early 18th Century Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers

£ 2,450

€2828

$3371

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Figured Walnut Neat-sized Victorian Chests of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2,020

$2,408

Pair of Figured Walnut Neat-sized Victorian Chests of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2020

$2408

Georgian Antiques

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique Georgian Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand, Dating from the 18th Century and Later

£ 1,746

€2,016

$2,403

Antique Georgian Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand, Dating from the 18th Century and Later

£ 1,746

€2016

$2403

Prior & Willis Antiques

Victoria Antiques

Edwardian Chest of Drawers Inlaid in Mahogany

£ 350

€404

$482

Edwardian Chest of Drawers Inlaid in Mahogany

£ 350

€404

$482

Victoria Antiques

Vintage World

Vintage French Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 449

€518

$618

Vintage French Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 449

€518

$618

Vintage World

London Fine Ltd

Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian

£ 4,950

€5,715

$6,811

Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian

£ 4,950

€5715

$6811

London Fine Ltd

Daniel Clark Furniture

Narrow Walnut Bow-front Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Narrow Walnut Bow-front Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Daniel Clark Furniture

Camden Antiques

George IV Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 875

€1,010

$1,204

George IV Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 875

€1010

$1204

Camden Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Charles II Inlaid Two-part Chest

£ 3,750

€4,329

$5,160

Charles II Inlaid Two-part Chest

£ 3,750

€4329

$5160

Georgian Antiques

Hingstons Antiques

George III Irish Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,650

€3,059

$3,646

George III Irish Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,650

€3059

$3646

Hingstons Antiques

Wick Antiques Ltd

Anglo Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest

£ 5,800

€6,696

$7,981

Anglo Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest

£ 5,800

€6696

$7981

Wick Antiques Ltd

FB Antiques

Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand

£ 1,200

€1,385

$1,651

Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand

£ 1,200

€1385

$1651

FB Antiques

George III Mahogany Tallboy

£ 1,495

€1,726

$2,057

George III Mahogany Tallboy

£ 1,495

€1726

$2057

FB Antiques

Vintage World

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 299

€345

$411

Vintage French Chest of Drawers

£ 299

€345

$411

Vintage World

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Pine Chest of Drawers c.1900

£ 565

€652

$777

Pine Chest of Drawers c.1900

£ 565

€652

$777

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Antique & Decorative

Rare George III Tallboy Chest of Drawers

£ 1,680

€1,940

$2,312

Rare George III Tallboy Chest of Drawers

£ 1,680

€1940

$2312

Antique & Decorative

FB Antiques

19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest

£ 275

€317

$378

19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest

£ 275

€317

$378

FB Antiques

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Late 18th Century Mahogany Batchelor's Chest of Drawers

£ 1,396

€1,612

$1,921

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Late 18th Century Mahogany Batchelor's Chest of Drawers

£ 1,396

€1612

$1921

Prior & Willis Antiques

Holmes Antiques

18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,800

€3,233

$3,853

18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,800

€3233

$3853

Holmes Antiques

FB Antiques

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

FB Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Super French Parquetry Semanier Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2,303

$2,745

Super French Parquetry Semanier Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2303

$2745

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

FB Antiques

Georgian Style Mahogany Chest on Stand

£ 1,500

€1,732

$2,064

Georgian Style Mahogany Chest on Stand

£ 1,500

€1732

$2064

FB Antiques

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

£ 1,295

€1,495

$1,782

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

£ 1,295

€1495

$1782

FB Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

An Original Georgian Chest

£ 1,450

€1,674

$1,995

An Original Georgian Chest

£ 1,450

€1674

$1995

Antique & Modern Living

Wick Antiques Ltd

Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Serpentine Commodes

£ 16,950

€19,568

$23,323

Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Serpentine Commodes

£ 16,950

€19568

$23323

Wick Antiques Ltd

LT Antiques

Late Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 950

€1,097

$1,307

Late Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 950

€1097

$1307

LT Antiques

FB Antiques

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

FB Antiques

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2,020

$2,408

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2020

$2408

FB Antiques

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

FB Antiques

artsncraftsfurniture

Heals Limed Oak Tallboy

£ 1,750

€2,020

$2,408

Heals Limed Oak Tallboy

£ 1,750

€2020

$2408

artsncraftsfurniture

Prior & Willis Antiques

Exquisite Crossbanded Walnut / Oak Chest of Drawers - Antique Georgian 18th Century & Later

£ 1,046

€1,208

$1,439

Exquisite Crossbanded Walnut / Oak Chest of Drawers - Antique Georgian 18th Century & Later

£ 1,046

€1208

$1439

Prior & Willis Antiques

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