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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Worboys Antiques

Large Oak Chest Of Drawers

£ 585

€672

$799

Large Oak Chest Of Drawers

£ 585

€672

$799

Worboys Antiques

Solid Oak Low Chest Of Drawers

£ 575

€661

$785

Solid Oak Low Chest Of Drawers

£ 575

€661

$785

Worboys Antiques

Antique & Decorative

Pair Victorian Bedside Chests

£ 1,220

€1,402

$1,667

Pair Victorian Bedside Chests

£ 1,220

€1402

$1667

Antique & Decorative

JOHNSON and Johnson

18th Century Oak Chest

£ 5,500

€6,321

$7,513

18th Century Oak Chest

£ 5,500

€6321

$7513

JOHNSON and Johnson

Antique & Decorative

Rare Oak Country Chest of Drawers

£ 920

€1,057

$1,257

Rare Oak Country Chest of Drawers

£ 920

€1057

$1257

Antique & Decorative

Hingstons Antiques

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1,666

$1,981

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1666

$1981

Hingstons Antiques

JOHNSON and Johnson

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 6,500

€7,470

$8,879

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 6,500

€7470

$8879

JOHNSON and Johnson

Town House Traders Ltd

Quality Burr Walnut Chest On Chest Tallboy

£ 550

€632

$751

Quality Burr Walnut Chest On Chest Tallboy

£ 550

€632

$751

Town House Traders Ltd

Timeless Furniture UK

Victorian Mahogany Chest With Marble Top

£ 595

€684

$813

Victorian Mahogany Chest With Marble Top

£ 595

€684

$813

Timeless Furniture UK

Marylebone Antiques

Danish Teak Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€569

$676

Danish Teak Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€569

$676

Marylebone Antiques

Martlesham Antiques

19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 1,550

€1,781

$2,117

19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 1,550

€1781

$2117

Martlesham Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$512

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$512

Timeless Furniture UK

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top Walnut Cabinet

£ 699

€803

$955

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top Walnut Cabinet

£ 699

€803

$955

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top Walnut Cabinet

£ 799

€918

$1,091

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top Walnut Cabinet

£ 799

€918

$1091

Vintage World

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 885

€1,017

$1,209

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 885

€1017

$1209

Marylebone Antiques

J and S Antiques

Edwardian Mahogany Chest on Chest 1900s

£ 1,105

€1,270

$1,509

Edwardian Mahogany Chest on Chest 1900s

£ 1,105

€1270

$1509

J and S Antiques

Sunnyside Antiques

Large Chest of Drawers

£ 1,900

€2,184

$2,595

Large Chest of Drawers

£ 1,900

€2184

$2595

Sunnyside Antiques

Georgian Tallboy - Chest on Chest

£ 2,200

€2,528

$3,005

Georgian Tallboy - Chest on Chest

£ 2,200

€2528

$3005

Sunnyside Antiques

Old Painted Furniture

Mid Victorian Painted Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$512

Mid Victorian Painted Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$512

Old Painted Furniture

Regency Mahogany Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$512

Regency Mahogany Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$512

Old Painted Furniture

Antique & Modern Living

Fine Georgian Bow-fronted Tallboy

£ 3,250

€3,735

$4,440

Fine Georgian Bow-fronted Tallboy

£ 3,250

€3735

$4440

Antique & Modern Living

LT Antiques

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1,086

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1086

LT Antiques

Millers Antiques

Georgian Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 480

€552

$656

Georgian Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 480

€552

$656

Millers Antiques

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Antique French Bombe Walnut Marble Top Carved Cabinet

£ 799

€918

$1,091

Chest of Drawers Antique French Bombe Walnut Marble Top Carved Cabinet

£ 799

€918

$1091

Vintage World

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Pair of 19th Century Chest of Drawers With Faux Marble Tops

£ 6,295

€7,235

$8,599

Pair of 19th Century Chest of Drawers With Faux Marble Tops

£ 6,295

€7235

$8599

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 19th Century Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1,086

Antique 19th Century Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1086

Penderyn Antiques

Tom Scott Antiques

17th Century English Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,029

$1,223

17th Century English Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1029

$1223

Tom Scott Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,241

$2,664

19th Century Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2241

$2664

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Pair of 19th Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers

£ 6,250

€7,183

$8,538

Pair of 19th Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers

£ 6,250

€7183

$8538

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 2,450

€2,816

$3,347

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 2,450

€2816

$3347

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Georgian Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers / Sideboard

£ 1,750

€2,011

$2,391

Georgian Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers / Sideboard

£ 1,750

€2011

$2391

Marylebone Antiques

Worboys Antiques

Art Deco Oak Chest Of Drawers

£ 490

€563

$669

Art Deco Oak Chest Of Drawers

£ 490

€563

$669

Worboys Antiques

Billy Hunt

Little Victorian Chest of Drawers Original Paint C1880

£ 565

€649

$772

Little Victorian Chest of Drawers Original Paint C1880

£ 565

€649

$772

Billy Hunt

JOHNSON and Johnson

18th Century Walnut Lowboy

£ 6,500

€7,470

$8,879

18th Century Walnut Lowboy

£ 6,500

€7470

$8879

JOHNSON and Johnson

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€799

$949

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€799

$949

Penderyn Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

A Medium Size Flame Mahogany Georgian Style Chest of Drawers

£ 655

€753

$895

A Medium Size Flame Mahogany Georgian Style Chest of Drawers

£ 655

€753

$895

Elmgarden Antiques

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Painted & Decorated Chest of Drawers / Commode- High Quality

£ 1,956.50

€2,249

$2,673

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Painted & Decorated Chest of Drawers / Commode- High Quality

£ 1,956.50

€2249

$2673

Prior & Willis Antiques

JOHNSON and Johnson

18th Century Walnut Drawers

£ 14,500

€16,665

$19,808

18th Century Walnut Drawers

£ 14,500

€16665

$19808

JOHNSON and Johnson

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 890

€1,023

$1,216

Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 890

€1023

$1216

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 366

€421

$500

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 366

€421

$500

Town House Traders Ltd

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