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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D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Lovely Waxed Victorian Antique Pine 4 Drawer Moulded Chest of Drawers

£ 445

€510

$601

Lovely Waxed Victorian Antique Pine 4 Drawer Moulded Chest of Drawers

£ 445

€510

$601

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Arundel Eccentrics

Decorative Marble Top Chest

£ 950

€1,088

$1,283

Decorative Marble Top Chest

£ 950

€1088

$1283

Arundel Eccentrics

Marylebone Antiques

Military Campaign Style Mahogany Sideboard

£ 1,650

€1,890

$2,228

Military Campaign Style Mahogany Sideboard

£ 1,650

€1890

$2228

Marylebone Antiques

Alain Michel Antiques

Mahogany Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century

€ 2,900

£2,531

$3,418

Mahogany Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century

€ 2,900

£2531

$3418

Alain Michel Antiques

Antique & Decorative

George III Mahogany Hall Chest of Drawers

£ 890

€1,020

$1,202

George III Mahogany Hall Chest of Drawers

£ 890

€1020

$1202

Antique & Decorative

Alain Michel Antiques

Regency Period Bowfront Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany

€ 2,400

£2,095

$2,829

Regency Period Bowfront Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany

€ 2,400

£2095

$2829

Alain Michel Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Shaped Front Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,550

€1,776

$2,093

19th Century Shaped Front Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,550

€1776

$2093

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Merchant House Antiques

Early 19th Century Mahogany Marble Topped Commode / Chest of Drawers

£ 2,695

€3,087

$3,639

Early 19th Century Mahogany Marble Topped Commode / Chest of Drawers

£ 2,695

€3087

$3639

Merchant House Antiques

French Painted Commode / Chest of Drawers

£ 1,695

€1,942

$2,289

French Painted Commode / Chest of Drawers

£ 1,695

€1942

$2289

Merchant House Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers

£ 995

€1,140

$1,344

Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers

£ 995

€1140

$1344

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top 5 Drawers Cabinet

£ 399

€457

$539

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Style Marble Top 5 Drawers Cabinet

£ 399

€457

$539

Vintage World

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Mid 18th Century Small Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

£ 3,650

€4,181

$4,929

Mid 18th Century Small Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

£ 3,650

€4181

$4929

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Georgian Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€859

$1,013

Georgian Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€859

$1013

Marylebone Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Reproduction Inlaid Mahogany Dwarf Chest

£ 185

€212

$250

Reproduction Inlaid Mahogany Dwarf Chest

£ 185

€212

$250

Timeless Furniture UK

Daniel Clark Furniture

Vintage Pine Cupboard with Drawers, c.1960

£ 275

€315

$371

Vintage Pine Cupboard with Drawers, c.1960

£ 275

€315

$371

Daniel Clark Furniture

Fedw Hir Antiques

Antique Reproduction Yew Wood Bachelor Chest Of Draws In George 111 Manor

£ 185

€212

$250

Antique Reproduction Yew Wood Bachelor Chest Of Draws In George 111 Manor

£ 185

€212

$250

Fedw Hir Antiques

J and S Antiques

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€911

$1,074

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€911

$1074

J and S Antiques

Richie Perrott Antiques

19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1,375

$1,620

19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1375

$1620

Richie Perrott Antiques

19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€911

$1,074

19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€911

$1074

Richie Perrott Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Superb Plain Antique / Old Pine 2 Door Knockdown Wardrobe to Wax/paint

£ 825

€945

$1,114

A Superb Plain Antique / Old Pine 2 Door Knockdown Wardrobe to Wax/paint

£ 825

€945

$1114

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Victorian Antique/old Pine Painted Black 2 Door 1 Drawer Child / Hall Wardrobe

£ 825

€945

$1,114

A Victorian Antique/old Pine Painted Black 2 Door 1 Drawer Child / Hall Wardrobe

£ 825

€945

$1114

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French 5 Drawers Carved Tall Cabinet

£ 369

€423

$498

Chest of Drawers Vintage French 5 Drawers Carved Tall Cabinet

£ 369

€423

$498

Vintage World

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Lovely Pair of Reeded Antique/old Pine Knockdown Wardrobes to Wax / Paint

£ 1,850

€2,119

$2,498

A Lovely Pair of Reeded Antique/old Pine Knockdown Wardrobes to Wax / Paint

£ 1,850

€2119

$2498

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Louis Shabby Chic 3 Drawers Cabinet

£ 299

€343

$404

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Louis Shabby Chic 3 Drawers Cabinet

£ 299

€343

$404

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Antique French Burr Style 4 Drawers Carved Cabinet

£ 599

€686

$809

Chest of Drawers Antique French Burr Style 4 Drawers Carved Cabinet

£ 599

€686

$809

Vintage World

Georgian Antiques

Two-part Teak Military Chest of Drawers

£ 2,650

€3,036

$3,578

Two-part Teak Military Chest of Drawers

£ 2,650

€3036

$3578

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Late Victorian Pedestals / Bedside Lockers in Walnut, Burr Elm & Harewood

£ 1,390

€1,592

$1,877

Pair of Late Victorian Pedestals / Bedside Lockers in Walnut, Burr Elm & Harewood

£ 1,390

€1592

$1877

Georgian Antiques

London City Antiques

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 1,495

€1,713

$2,019

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 1,495

€1713

$2019

London City Antiques

FB Antiques

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides

£ 1,250

€1,432

$1,688

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides

£ 1,250

€1432

$1688

FB Antiques

CES Home & Garden Limited

Antique Hand Painted Chinese Chest

£ 1,595

€1,827

$2,154

Antique Hand Painted Chinese Chest

£ 1,595

€1827

$2154

CES Home & Garden Limited

FB Antiques

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides

£ 1,250

€1,432

$1,688

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides

£ 1,250

€1432

$1688

FB Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Fabulous Large Antique / Old Pine 4 Door Plain Kitchen Dresser to Wax / Paint

£ 1,350

€1,547

$1,823

A Fabulous Large Antique / Old Pine 4 Door Plain Kitchen Dresser to Wax / Paint

£ 1,350

€1547

$1823

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Quality Victorian Antique/old Pine Painted Sky Blue 2 Door Child's Wardrobe

£ 725

€831

$979

A Quality Victorian Antique/old Pine Painted Sky Blue 2 Door Child's Wardrobe

£ 725

€831

$979

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

An Early Victorian Antique / Old Pine Columned Chest of Drawers to Wax/paint

£ 725

€831

$979

An Early Victorian Antique / Old Pine Columned Chest of Drawers to Wax/paint

£ 725

€831

$979

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Cracking Antique / Old Pine 1 Door Landing Linen Storage Cupboard to Wax/paint

£ 625

€716

$844

A Cracking Antique / Old Pine 1 Door Landing Linen Storage Cupboard to Wax/paint

£ 625

€716

$844

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Mint Clean Victorian Antique / Old Pine Narrow Chest of Drawers to Wax/paint

£ 725

€831

$979

A Mint Clean Victorian Antique / Old Pine Narrow Chest of Drawers to Wax/paint

£ 725

€831

$979

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Superb Tall Narrow Antique / Old Pine Georgian Storage Cupboard to Wax/paint

£ 645

€739

$871

A Superb Tall Narrow Antique / Old Pine Georgian Storage Cupboard to Wax/paint

£ 645

€739

$871

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Lovely Antique / Old Pine 2 Door Art Deco Child's Wardrobe to Wax/paint

£ 825

€945

$1,114

A Lovely Antique / Old Pine 2 Door Art Deco Child's Wardrobe to Wax/paint

£ 825

€945

$1114

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Classic Antique / Old Pine 2 Door Knockdown Wardrobe to Wax/paint

£ 825

€945

$1,114

A Classic Antique / Old Pine 2 Door Knockdown Wardrobe to Wax/paint

£ 825

€945

$1114

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Mint Clean Victorian Antique / Old

£ 725

€831

$979

A Mint Clean Victorian Antique / Old

£ 725

€831

$979

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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