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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ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 485

€567

$610

Antique 20th Century Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 485

€567

$610

ActFurniture LTD

Antique Early 18th Century Dwarf Chest on Chest in Walnut

£ 1,685

€1,968

$2,120

Antique Early 18th Century Dwarf Chest on Chest in Walnut

£ 1,685

€1968

$2120

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 19th Century Satinwood Chest of Drawers

£ 465

€543

$585

Antique 19th Century Satinwood Chest of Drawers

£ 465

€543

$585

ActFurniture LTD

Antique Late 19th Century Fine Quality Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 585

€683

$736

Antique Late 19th Century Fine Quality Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 585

€683

$736

ActFurniture LTD

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€929

$1,000

Antique 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€929

$1000

Penderyn Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

20th Century Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 385

€450

$484

20th Century Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 385

€450

$484

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578

$623

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€578

$623

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

£ 625

€730

$786

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

£ 625

€730

$786

ActFurniture LTD

London City Antiques

Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Two Part Chest of Five Drawers

£ 1,885

€2,202

$2,371

Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Two Part Chest of Five Drawers

£ 1,885

€2202

$2371

London City Antiques

Tony Youll Antiques

Walnut Serpentine Fronted Commode

£ 695

€812

$874

Walnut Serpentine Fronted Commode

£ 695

€812

$874

Tony Youll Antiques

Vintage House

Restored Antique Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695

$748

Restored Antique Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€695

$748

Vintage House

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Decorative George III Antique Chest of Drawers

£ 875

€1,022

$1,101

Decorative George III Antique Chest of Drawers

£ 875

€1022

$1101

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Hingstons Antiques

Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Chest

£ 1,150

€1,343

$1,447

Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Chest

£ 1,150

€1343

$1447

Hingstons Antiques

Hawkins Antiques

French Marble Top Vernis Martin Painted Commode / Chest

£ 3,250

€3,797

$4,088

French Marble Top Vernis Martin Painted Commode / Chest

£ 3,250

€3797

$4088

Hawkins Antiques

Merchant House Antiques

Louis XVI Style Painted Oak Chest of Drawers / Commode

£ 1,695

€1,980

$2,132

Louis XVI Style Painted Oak Chest of Drawers / Commode

£ 1,695

€1980

$2132

Merchant House Antiques

Painted French Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dark Blue

£ 1,985

€2,319

$2,497

Painted French Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dark Blue

£ 1,985

€2319

$2497

Merchant House Antiques

Pair of 19th Century Bedside Cabinets / Lamp Tables

£ 1,985

€2,319

$2,497

Pair of 19th Century Bedside Cabinets / Lamp Tables

£ 1,985

€2319

$2497

Merchant House Antiques

Antiques & Chic

Victorian Oak Wellington Chest

£ 1,195

€1,396

$1,503

Victorian Oak Wellington Chest

£ 1,195

€1396

$1503

Antiques & Chic

Merchant House Antiques

Tall Narrow Chest of Drawers / Semainier

£ 1,695

€1,980

$2,132

Tall Narrow Chest of Drawers / Semainier

£ 1,695

€1980

$2132

Merchant House Antiques

Tony Youll Antiques

18th Century Louis XVI Commode in Plum Pudding Mahogany

£ 1,495

€1,746

$1,881

18th Century Louis XVI Commode in Plum Pudding Mahogany

£ 1,495

€1746

$1881

Tony Youll Antiques

Sunnyside Antiques

Chest on Chest / Tallboy c.1790

£ 2,200

€2,570

$2,767

Chest on Chest / Tallboy c.1790

£ 2,200

€2570

$2767

Sunnyside Antiques

LT Antiques

Rare Regency Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Rare Regency Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

LT Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 1,150

€1,343

$1,447

Pair of Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 1,150

€1343

$1447

Marylebone Antiques

Oakfield Gallery

Early Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1840

£ 460

€537

$579

Early Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers c.1840

£ 460

€537

$579

Oakfield Gallery

Town House Traders Ltd

Quality Slim Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 195

€228

$245

Quality Slim Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 195

€228

$245

Town House Traders Ltd

Oakfield Gallery

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 510

€596

$642

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 510

€596

$642

Oakfield Gallery

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Victorian Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers

£ 945

€1,104

$1,189

Victorian Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers

£ 945

€1104

$1189

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Hingstons Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

£ 1,875

€2,190

$2,359

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

£ 1,875

€2190

$2359

Hingstons Antiques

LT Antiques

Anglo Indian Padauk Wood Military Chest

£ 1,950

€2,278

$2,453

Anglo Indian Padauk Wood Military Chest

£ 1,950

€2278

$2453

LT Antiques

Camden Antiques

Gillows 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1,139

$1,226

Gillows 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1139

$1226

Camden Antiques

Treehouse Antiques

Charles The Second Oak Sword Chest

£ 595

€695

$748

Charles The Second Oak Sword Chest

£ 595

€695

$748

Treehouse Antiques

Millers Antiques

Neat Georgian Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1,139

$1,226

Neat Georgian Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1139

$1226

Millers Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Rare Victorian Antique / Old Pine 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers to Wax / Paint

£ 1,195

€1,396

$1,503

A Rare Victorian Antique / Old Pine 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers to Wax / Paint

£ 1,195

€1396

$1503

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

London City Antiques

Pair of Antique Victorian French Quality Kingwood Bedside Cabinets

£ 2,850

€3,329

$3,585

Pair of Antique Victorian French Quality Kingwood Bedside Cabinets

£ 2,850

€3329

$3585

London City Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Lovely 48 Drawer Collectors Pine Bank of Drawers to wax / paint

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Lovely 48 Drawer Collectors Pine Bank of Drawers to wax / paint

£ 995

€1162

$1252

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

LT Antiques

18th Century Tall Mahogany Architects Secrétaire Chest

£ 2,650

€3,096

$3,333

18th Century Tall Mahogany Architects Secrétaire Chest

£ 2,650

€3096

$3333

LT Antiques

Camden Antiques

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Lowboy

£ 575

€672

$723

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Lowboy

£ 575

€672

$723

Camden Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique French Marble Top & Marquetry Bombe Commode

£ 1,850

€2,161

$2,327

Antique French Marble Top & Marquetry Bombe Commode

£ 1,850

€2161

$2327

Marylebone Antiques

Burgett Langfield

Large French Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Large French Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Burgett Langfield

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