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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Philip Hunt Antiques

Victorian Mahoghany Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,137

$1,315

Victorian Mahoghany Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1137

$1315

Philip Hunt Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Solid Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 3,650

€4,170

$4,824

Solid Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 3,650

€4170

$4824

Georgian Antiques

Oakfield Gallery

Walnut Chest of Drawers - Queen Anne Period

£ 1,150

€1,314

$1,520

Walnut Chest of Drawers - Queen Anne Period

£ 1,150

€1314

$1520

Oakfield Gallery

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

French Marquetry Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€908

$1,051

French Marquetry Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€908

$1051

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Vintage World

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€422

$488

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers

£ 369

€422

$488

Vintage World

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Late Victorian Walnut Neat-sized Chest of Drawers

£ 1,290

€1,474

$1,705

Pair of Late Victorian Walnut Neat-sized Chest of Drawers

£ 1,290

€1474

$1705

Georgian Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

Rare Anglo Indian Miniature Military Chest

£ 850

€971

$1,123

Rare Anglo Indian Miniature Military Chest

£ 850

€971

$1123

Antique & Modern Living

Vintage World

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers

£ 449

€513

$593

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers

£ 449

€513

$593

Vintage World

Philip Hunt Antiques

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,950

€2,228

$2,577

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

£ 1,950

€2228

$2577

Philip Hunt Antiques

Lascombe Interiors

20th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 825

€943

$1,090

20th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 825

€943

$1090

Lascombe Interiors

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers with Gallery

£ 595

€680

$786

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers with Gallery

£ 595

€680

$786

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

£ 1,650

€1,885

$2,181

Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

£ 1,650

€1885

$2181

Penderyn Antiques

Holmes Antiques

18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,900

€3,314

$3,832

18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

£ 2,900

€3314

$3832

Holmes Antiques

Walton House Antiques Ltd

George II Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

George II Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€794

$918

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Quality Louis XVI Style French Marble Top Tall Kingwood Chest of Drawers

£ 2,400

€2,742

$3,172

Quality Louis XVI Style French Marble Top Tall Kingwood Chest of Drawers

£ 2,400

€2742

$3172

Georgian Antiques

Loveday Antiques

Mid 18th Century Louis XV Bombe Shaped Chestnut Provincial Commode

£ 5,350

€6,113

$7,070

Mid 18th Century Louis XV Bombe Shaped Chestnut Provincial Commode

£ 5,350

€6113

$7070

Loveday Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Pedestal Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,350

€1,543

$1,784

Pair of Pedestal Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,350

€1543

$1784

Georgian Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Reserved

Marylebone Antiques

Victoria Antiques

Nice Mahogany 6-Drawer Chest of Drawers with Original Bracket Feet

£ 495

€566

$654

Nice Mahogany 6-Drawer Chest of Drawers with Original Bracket Feet

£ 495

€566

$654

Victoria Antiques

Oakfield Gallery

Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest c.1790

£ 1,850

€2,114

$2,445

Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest c.1790

£ 1,850

€2114

$2445

Oakfield Gallery

Georgian Antiques

Attractive Dutch Tall, Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,850

€3,256

$3,766

Attractive Dutch Tall, Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 2,850

€3256

$3766

Georgian Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Victorian Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,023

$1,183

Victorian Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1023

$1183

Penderyn Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Top Quality French Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,137

$1,315

Top Quality French Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1137

$1315

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

London City Antiques

Antique George III Quality Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,275

€1,457

$1,685

Antique George III Quality Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,275

€1457

$1685

London City Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Quality George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Canted Corners

£ 1,890

€2,160

$2,498

Quality George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Canted Corners

£ 1,890

€2160

$2498

Georgian Antiques

Chippendale Period Secretaire Chest on Chest

£ 5,750

€6,570

$7,599

Chippendale Period Secretaire Chest on Chest

£ 5,750

€6570

$7599

Georgian Antiques

Martlesham Antiques

Early 19th Century Rosewood Wellington Chest

£ 3,450

€3,942

$4,559

Early 19th Century Rosewood Wellington Chest

£ 3,450

€3942

$4559

Martlesham Antiques

Antique & Decorative

George III Chest of Drawers

£ 880

€1,005

$1,163

George III Chest of Drawers

£ 880

€1005

$1163

Antique & Decorative

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Mahogany Pedestal Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,250

€1,428

$1,652

Pair of Mahogany Pedestal Bedside Cabinets

£ 1,250

€1428

$1652

Georgian Antiques

Fincraigs Antiques

Batchelors Chest

£ 4,000

€4,570

$5,286

Batchelors Chest

£ 4,000

€4570

$5286

Fincraigs Antiques

Richie Perrott Antiques

George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2,279

$2,636

George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2279

$2636

Richie Perrott Antiques

Wickersley Antiques

18th Century Chest on Stand in English Walnut

£ 1,100

€1,257

$1,454

18th Century Chest on Stand in English Walnut

£ 1,100

€1257

$1454

Wickersley Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Very Good French Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,023

$1,183

Very Good French Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1023

$1183

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Victorian Burr Walnut Wellington Secretaire Chest

£ 1,875

€2,142

$2,478

Victorian Burr Walnut Wellington Secretaire Chest

£ 1,875

€2142

$2478

Georgian Antiques

The Old Pine Shop

Superb Old Victorian Pine & Painted Chest Of Drawers/ Sideboard

£ 499

€570

$659

Superb Old Victorian Pine & Painted Chest Of Drawers/ Sideboard

£ 499

€570

$659

The Old Pine Shop

Walton House Antiques Ltd

18th Century Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 2,200

€2,514

$2,907

18th Century Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 2,200

€2514

$2907

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Burr Walnut Continental Wellington Chest of Drawer

£ 1,450

€1,657

$1,916

Burr Walnut Continental Wellington Chest of Drawer

£ 1,450

€1657

$1916

Georgian Antiques

George III Neat-sized Bowfront Mahogany Chest

£ 1,200

€1,371

$1,586

George III Neat-sized Bowfront Mahogany Chest

£ 1,200

€1371

$1586

Georgian Antiques

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated Fitted 8 Drawer Cabinet on Stand

£ 3,000

€3,428

$3,965

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated Fitted 8 Drawer Cabinet on Stand

£ 3,000

€3428

$3965

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Walnut Serpentine Dutch 17th Century Revival Chest

£ 850

€971

$1,123

Walnut Serpentine Dutch 17th Century Revival Chest

£ 850

€971

$1123

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

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