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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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1,140

$1,344

Mid 20th Century Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 995

€1140

$1344

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€888

$1,047

Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€888

$1047

Marylebone Antiques

Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€888

$1,047

Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 775

€888

$1047

Marylebone Antiques

Camden Antiques

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€796

$938

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€796

$938

Camden Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€745

$878

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€745

$878

Penderyn Antiques

Antique & Decorative

Campaign Low Chest of Drawers

£ 620

€710

$837

Campaign Low Chest of Drawers

£ 620

€710

$837

Antique & Decorative

LT Antiques

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 1,650

€1,890

$2,228

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

£ 1,650

€1890

$2228

LT Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Superb Bombe Inlaid Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1,484

$1,749

Superb Bombe Inlaid Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1484

$1749

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

LT Antiques

19th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1,432

$1,688

19th Century Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

£ 1,250

€1432

$1688

LT Antiques

D and A Binder LTD

1920s Mahogany Workshop Bank of Drawers

£ 1,140

€1,306

$1,539

1920s Mahogany Workshop Bank of Drawers

£ 1,140

€1306

$1539

D and A Binder LTD

Late 1940s to Early 1950s Oak Four-Drawer Countertop Cabinet

£ 180

€206

$243

Late 1940s to Early 1950s Oak Four-Drawer Countertop Cabinet

£ 180

€206

$243

D and A Binder LTD

The Old Pine Shop

Fab Old Victorian Pine Chest of Four Drawers/ Sideboard

£ 479

€549

$647

Fab Old Victorian Pine Chest of Four Drawers/ Sideboard

£ 479

€549

$647

The Old Pine Shop

CES Home & Garden Limited

Louis XV Commode Drawers 19th Century

£ 1,795

€2,056

$2,424

Louis XV Commode Drawers 19th Century

£ 1,795

€2056

$2424

CES Home & Garden Limited

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Cabinet in Mahogany

£ 495

€567

$668

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Cabinet in Mahogany

£ 495

€567

$668

ActFurniture LTD

Trade Antiques

Chest of Drawers 1680-1700 Country Oak - It Splits into 2

£ 1,885

€2,159

$2,545

Chest of Drawers 1680-1700 Country Oak - It Splits into 2

£ 1,885

€2159

$2545

Trade Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 685

€785

$925

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 685

€785

$925

ActFurniture LTD

Trade Antiques

Chest on Chest Mahogany 1800 Chippendale Style

£ 1,650

€1,890

$2,228

Chest on Chest Mahogany 1800 Chippendale Style

£ 1,650

€1890

$2228

Trade Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1,317

$1,553

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 1,150

€1317

$1553

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1,117

$1,317

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 975

€1117

$1317

Marylebone Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Golden Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 585

€670

$790

Antique 20th Century Golden Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 585

€670

$790

ActFurniture LTD

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,495

€2,858

$3,369

Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 2,495

€2858

$3369

Debenham Antiques Ltd

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Jacobean Style Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 625

€716

$844

Antique 20th Century Jacobean Style Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 625

€716

$844

ActFurniture LTD

Timeless Furniture UK

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy

£ 275

€315

$371

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy

£ 275

€315

$371

Timeless Furniture UK

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Large Burr Walnut Bedside Pedestals

£ 1,500

€1,718

$2,025

Pair of Large Burr Walnut Bedside Pedestals

£ 1,500

€1718

$2025

Georgian Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 825

€945

$1,114

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 825

€945

$1114

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut French Chest of Drawers

£ 2,250

€2,578

$3,038

Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut French Chest of Drawers

£ 2,250

€2578

$3038

ActFurniture LTD

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 2,750

€3,150

$3,713

Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 2,750

€3150

$3713

Marylebone Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Five Drawer Mahogany Chest by Maples

£ 1,295

€1,484

$1,749

Five Drawer Mahogany Chest by Maples

£ 1,295

€1484

$1749

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Super Pair French Marquetry Bedside Chests of Drawers

£ 995

€1,140

$1,344

Super Pair French Marquetry Bedside Chests of Drawers

£ 995

€1140

$1344

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French 3 Drawers Cabinet with Brass Handles

£ 299

€343

$404

Chest of Drawers Vintage French 3 Drawers Cabinet with Brass Handles

£ 299

€343

$404

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Carved Oak - 3 Drawers

£ 369

€423

$498

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Carved Oak - 3 Drawers

£ 369

€423

$498

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French 4 Drawers with Brass Handles

£ 249

€285

$336

Chest of Drawers Vintage French 4 Drawers with Brass Handles

£ 249

€285

$336

Vintage World

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Georgian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,234

$2,633

Antique Georgian Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2234

$2633

Penderyn Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 18th Century Small Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 685

€785

$925

Antique 18th Century Small Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 685

€785

$925

ActFurniture LTD

Rams Head Antiques

Elegant 19th Century French Walnut Faux Bamboo Commode Chest

£ 1,650

€1,890

$2,228

Elegant 19th Century French Walnut Faux Bamboo Commode Chest

£ 1,650

€1890

$2228

Rams Head Antiques

Barnaby's of Battle

Small Vintage Japanese Chest of Drawers 1950s

£ 95

€109

$128

Small Vintage Japanese Chest of Drawers 1950s

£ 95

€109

$128

Barnaby's of Battle

London City Antiques

Antique Edwardian Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2,234

$2,633

Antique Edwardian Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

£ 1,950

€2234

$2633

London City Antiques

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers - Fine Quality Gillows

£ 2,796.50

€3,204

$3,776

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers - Fine Quality Gillows

£ 2,796.50

€3204

$3776

Prior & Willis Antiques

Vintage Mid 20th Century Burr Walnut Serpentine Wellington Chest of Six Drawers - European Cabinet

£ 1,396.50

€1,600

$1,886

Vintage Mid 20th Century Burr Walnut Serpentine Wellington Chest of Six Drawers - European Cabinet

£ 1,396.50

€1600

$1886

Prior & Willis Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 585

€670

$790

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Chest of Drawers in Oak

£ 585

€670

$790

ActFurniture LTD

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