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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George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,500

€1,718

$2,025

George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

£ 1,500

€1718

$2025

FB Antiques

Rawlings Antiques

Small Georgian Chest of Drawers

£ 675

€773

$911

Small Georgian Chest of Drawers

£ 675

€773

$911

Rawlings Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Filing Cabinet

£ 1,149.75

€1,317

$1,553

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Filing Cabinet

£ 1,149.75

€1317

$1553

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,044.75

€1,197

$1,411

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,044.75

€1197

$1411

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Swedish Inlaid Elm & Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,779.75

€2,039

$2,403

Mid 20th Century Swedish Inlaid Elm & Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,779.75

€2039

$2403

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€796

$938

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€796

$938

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€745

$878

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€745

$878

Penderyn Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Late 19th-century Arts and Crafts Neat-sized Ash Chests of Drawers/bedside Lockers

£ 1,290

€1,478

$1,742

Pair of Late 19th-century Arts and Crafts Neat-sized Ash Chests of Drawers/bedside Lockers

£ 1,290

€1478

$1742

Georgian Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1,661

$1,958

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1661

$1958

Marylebone Antiques

CES Home & Garden Limited

Vintage 1970s Danish Henning Kjaernulf Petit Dresser

£ 515

€590

$695

Vintage 1970s Danish Henning Kjaernulf Petit Dresser

£ 515

€590

$695

CES Home & Garden Limited

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€745

$878

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€745

$878

Penderyn Antiques

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€859

$1,013

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€859

$1013

Penderyn Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1,317

$1,553

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1317

$1553

Philip Hunt Antiques

Alain Michel Antiques

17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers - England

€ 2,600

£2,270

$3,065

17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers - England

€ 2,600

£2270

$3065

Alain Michel Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,234

$2,633

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2234

$2633

Marylebone Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Swedish 19th Century 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 2,395

€2,744

$3,234

Swedish 19th Century 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 2,395

€2744

$3234

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 19th Century Scandinavian Inlaid Elm Chest of Drawers

£ 2,495

€2,858

$3,369

Mid 19th Century Scandinavian Inlaid Elm Chest of Drawers

£ 2,495

€2858

$3369

Debenham Antiques Ltd

17th Century William & Mary Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 4,450

€5,098

$6,009

17th Century William & Mary Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 4,450

€5098

$6009

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Pair French Louis Bedside Lamp Chests

£ 895

€1,025

$1,209

Pair French Louis Bedside Lamp Chests

£ 895

€1025

$1209

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

CES Home & Garden Limited

Vintage Pine Bank of 19 Drawers for Haberdashery

£ 1,835

€2,102

$2,478

Vintage Pine Bank of 19 Drawers for Haberdashery

£ 1,835

€2102

$2478

CES Home & Garden Limited

Daniel Clark Furniture

Vintage 1950s Pine Top & Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 300

€344

$405

Vintage 1950s Pine Top & Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 300

€344

$405

Daniel Clark Furniture

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€911

$1,074

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€911

$1074

Penderyn Antiques

Harry Raine Antiques

Pair of Mahogany Chests in the Georgian Style

£ 620

€710

$837

Pair of Mahogany Chests in the Georgian Style

£ 620

€710

$837

Harry Raine Antiques

London Fine Ltd

Antique Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers, Country House - Georgian c.1790

£ 2,750

€3,150

$3,713

Antique Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers, Country House - Georgian c.1790

£ 2,750

€3150

$3713

London Fine Ltd

Philip Hunt Antiques

Regency Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1,317

$1,553

Regency Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1317

$1553

Philip Hunt Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Georgian Style Yew Wood Bedside Chests

£ 950

€1,088

$1,283

Pair of Georgian Style Yew Wood Bedside Chests

£ 950

€1088

$1283

Marylebone Antiques

Daniel Clark Furniture

Antique Painted Geometric Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1,375

$1,620

Antique Painted Geometric Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1375

$1620

Daniel Clark Furniture

IOC Antiques Ltd

Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 225

€258

$304

Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 225

€258

$304

IOC Antiques Ltd

Hendle's Hoard

Early 18th Century Walnut Veneer Chest on Chest

£ 895

€1,025

$1,209

Early 18th Century Walnut Veneer Chest on Chest

£ 895

€1025

$1209

Hendle's Hoard

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Edwardian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€745

$878

Antique Edwardian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€745

$878

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Small Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€682

$803

Antique Small Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€682

$803

Penderyn Antiques

Alain Michel Antiques

George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers with a Brushing Slide above - 18th Century

€ 2,400

£2,095

$2,829

George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers with a Brushing Slide above - 18th Century

€ 2,400

£2095

$2829

Alain Michel Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 885

€1,014

$1,195

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 885

€1014

$1195

Marylebone Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Edwardian Satin Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€796

$938

Antique Edwardian Satin Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€796

$938

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€682

$803

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€682

$803

Penderyn Antiques

Millers Antiques

Matched Pair Georgian Bedside Cabinets

£ 3,500

€4,010

$4,726

Matched Pair Georgian Bedside Cabinets

£ 3,500

€4010

$4726

Millers Antiques

Kernow Furniture

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€796

$938

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€796

$938

Kernow Furniture

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1,484

$1,749

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1484

$1749

Kernow Furniture

Large Antique Oak & Iron Clad Silver Chest

£ 325

€372

$439

Large Antique Oak & Iron Clad Silver Chest

£ 325

€372

$439

Kernow Furniture

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Superb Tall & Narrow Waxed Georgian Antique Pine 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 725

€831

$979

Superb Tall & Narrow Waxed Georgian Antique Pine 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 725

€831

$979

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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