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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Georgian Antiques

Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Sheraton Style Bedside Locker

£ 550

€633

$752

Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Sheraton Style Bedside Locker

£ 550

€633

$752

Georgian Antiques

Antique & Decorative

Regency Ebonised Bow Chest Of Drawers

£ 820

€943

$1,122

Regency Ebonised Bow Chest Of Drawers

£ 820

€943

$1122

Antique & Decorative

French Painted & Gilt Commode

£ 940

€1,081

$1,286

French Painted & Gilt Commode

£ 940

€1081

$1286

Antique & Decorative

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 1,500

€1,725

$2,052

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Mahogany Bedside Chests

£ 1,500

€1725

$2052

Marylebone Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Regency / Georgian Antique / Old Pine Small Waxed 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 575

€661

$787

A Regency / Georgian Antique / Old Pine Small Waxed 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 575

€661

$787

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Fabulous Antique / Old Pine Victorian Large Waxed 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 625

€719

$855

A Fabulous Antique / Old Pine Victorian Large Waxed 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 625

€719

$855

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Cracking Antique / Old Pine Victorian Waxed 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€454

$540

A Cracking Antique / Old Pine Victorian Waxed 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 395

€454

$540

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Impressive Two-part Camphorwood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 3,500

€4,025

$4,788

Impressive Two-part Camphorwood Secretaire Military Chest

£ 3,500

€4025

$4788

Georgian Antiques

Town House Traders Ltd

Brass Bound Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chest Draws

£ 395

€454

$540

Brass Bound Mahogany Military Campaign Style Chest Draws

£ 395

€454

$540

Town House Traders Ltd

J and S Antiques

Blyth and Sons Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2,013

$2,394

Blyth and Sons Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,750

€2013

$2394

J and S Antiques

Worboys Antiques

Late 19th Century Solid Mahogany Low Chest Of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$814

Late 19th Century Solid Mahogany Low Chest Of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$814

Worboys Antiques

Rawlings Antiques

Large Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe

£ 2,850

€3,278

$3,899

Large Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe

£ 2,850

€3278

$3899

Rawlings Antiques

Worboys Antiques

Large Oak Chest Of Drawers

£ 585

€673

$800

Large Oak Chest Of Drawers

£ 585

€673

$800

Worboys Antiques

Solid Oak Low Chest Of Drawers

£ 575

€661

$787

Solid Oak Low Chest Of Drawers

£ 575

€661

$787

Worboys Antiques

Antique & Decorative

Pair Victorian Bedside Chests

£ 1,220

€1,403

$1,669

Pair Victorian Bedside Chests

£ 1,220

€1403

$1669

Antique & Decorative

JOHNSON and Johnson

18th Century Oak Chest

£ 5,500

€6,325

$7,524

18th Century Oak Chest

£ 5,500

€6325

$7524

JOHNSON and Johnson

Antique & Decorative

Rare Oak Country Chest of Drawers

£ 920

€1,058

$1,258

Rare Oak Country Chest of Drawers

£ 920

€1058

$1258

Antique & Decorative

Hingstons Antiques

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1,668

$1,983

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1668

$1983

Hingstons Antiques

JOHNSON and Johnson

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 6,500

€7,476

$8,891

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 6,500

€7476

$8891

JOHNSON and Johnson

Town House Traders Ltd

Quality Burr Walnut Chest On Chest Tallboy

£ 550

€633

$752

Quality Burr Walnut Chest On Chest Tallboy

£ 550

€633

$752

Town House Traders Ltd

Timeless Furniture UK

Victorian Mahogany Chest With Marble Top

£ 595

€684

$814

Victorian Mahogany Chest With Marble Top

£ 595

€684

$814

Timeless Furniture UK

Marylebone Antiques

Danish Teak Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€569

$677

Danish Teak Vintage Chest of Drawers

£ 495

€569

$677

Marylebone Antiques

Martlesham Antiques

19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 1,550

€1,783

$2,120

19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

£ 1,550

€1783

$2120

Martlesham Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$513

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$513

Timeless Furniture UK

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top Walnut Cabinet

£ 699

€804

$956

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top Walnut Cabinet

£ 699

€804

$956

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top Walnut Cabinet

£ 799

€919

$1,093

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top Walnut Cabinet

£ 799

€919

$1093

Vintage World

J and S Antiques

Edwardian Mahogany Chest on Chest 1900s

£ 1,105

€1,271

$1,512

Edwardian Mahogany Chest on Chest 1900s

£ 1,105

€1271

$1512

J and S Antiques

Sunnyside Antiques

Large Chest of Drawers

£ 1,900

€2,185

$2,599

Large Chest of Drawers

£ 1,900

€2185

$2599

Sunnyside Antiques

Georgian Tallboy - Chest on Chest

£ 2,200

€2,530

$3,009

Georgian Tallboy - Chest on Chest

£ 2,200

€2530

$3009

Sunnyside Antiques

Old Painted Furniture

Mid Victorian Painted Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$513

Mid Victorian Painted Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$513

Old Painted Furniture

Regency Mahogany Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$513

Regency Mahogany Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 375

€431

$513

Old Painted Furniture

Antique & Modern Living

Fine Georgian Bow-fronted Tallboy

£ 3,250

€3,738

$4,446

Fine Georgian Bow-fronted Tallboy

£ 3,250

€3738

$4446

Antique & Modern Living

LT Antiques

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1,087

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1087

LT Antiques

Millers Antiques

Georgian Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 480

€552

$657

Georgian Bow Chest of Drawers

£ 480

€552

$657

Millers Antiques

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Antique French Bombe Walnut Marble Top Carved Cabinet

£ 799

€919

$1,093

Chest of Drawers Antique French Bombe Walnut Marble Top Carved Cabinet

£ 799

€919

$1093

Vintage World

Debenham Antiques Ltd

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

£ 6,295

€7,240

$8,611

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

£ 6,295

€7240

$8611

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique 19th Century Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1,087

Antique 19th Century Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1087

Penderyn Antiques

Tom Scott Antiques

17th Century English Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,029

$1,224

17th Century English Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1029

$1224

Tom Scott Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,243

$2,667

19th Century Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2243

$2667

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Pair of 19th Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers

£ 6,250

€7,188

$8,549

Pair of 19th Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers

£ 6,250

€7188

$8549

Debenham Antiques Ltd

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