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

Early 18th Century Rococo Inlaid Plum Bombe Chest of Drawers

£ 7,295

€8,390

$9,979

Early 18th Century Rococo Inlaid Plum Bombe Chest of Drawers

£ 7,295

€8390

$9979

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Hingstons Antiques

Victorian Teak Brass Bound Military Chest

£ 2,650

€3,048

$3,625

Victorian Teak Brass Bound Military Chest

£ 2,650

€3048

$3625

Hingstons Antiques

Georgian Antiques

George I Style Crossbanded, Figured Walnut Chest on Stand c.1900

£ 1,890

€2,174

$2,585

George I Style Crossbanded, Figured Walnut Chest on Stand c.1900

£ 1,890

€2174

$2585

Georgian Antiques

French Serpentine-fronted Marble Top Inlaid Mahogany Commode

£ 1,650

€1,898

$2,257

French Serpentine-fronted Marble Top Inlaid Mahogany Commode

£ 1,650

€1898

$2257

Georgian Antiques

Pendle Antiques Limited

French Inlaid Marble Top 7 Drawer Chest

£ 895

€1,029

$1,224

French Inlaid Marble Top 7 Drawer Chest

£ 895

€1029

$1224

Pendle Antiques Limited

Hingstons Antiques

Small Regency Bow Front Chest

£ 1,475

€1,696

$2,018

Small Regency Bow Front Chest

£ 1,475

€1696

$2018

Hingstons Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Victorian Flamed Mahogany Secretary Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$814

Victorian Flamed Mahogany Secretary Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$814

Timeless Furniture UK

Georgian Antiques

Rare Pair of Pollard Oak Arts & Crafts Influence Small Chest of Drawers / Bedside Lockers c.1880

£ 1,290

€1,484

$1,765

Rare Pair of Pollard Oak Arts & Crafts Influence Small Chest of Drawers / Bedside Lockers c.1880

£ 1,290

€1484

$1765

Georgian Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Tall 19th Century Elm Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 2,995

€3,445

$4,097

Tall 19th Century Elm Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 2,995

€3445

$4097

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

Pretty French Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1,087

Pretty French Commode Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1087

Sussex Antiques and Interiors

The Reclaim Club

Georgian Tallboy Chest on Chest Secretaire

£ 2,000

€2,300

$2,736

Georgian Tallboy Chest on Chest Secretaire

£ 2,000

€2300

$2736

The Reclaim Club

Timeless Furniture UK

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers – Three Over Three

£ 395

€454

$540

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers – Three Over Three

£ 395

€454

$540

Timeless Furniture UK

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Fine Georgian Bow-fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 880

€1,012

$1,204

Fine Georgian Bow-fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 880

€1012

$1204

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Georgian Antiques

Pair of Mid Victorian Neat-sized Satin Birch Chests of Drawers

£ 1,500

€1,725

$2,052

Pair of Mid Victorian Neat-sized Satin Birch Chests of Drawers

£ 1,500

€1725

$2052

Georgian Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Superb Low Antique Pine Victorian Waxed 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$814

Superb Low Antique Pine Victorian Waxed 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€684

$814

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Timeless Furniture UK

Edwardian Burr Walnut Fronted Drawers

£ 295

€339

$404

Edwardian Burr Walnut Fronted Drawers

£ 295

€339

$404

Timeless Furniture UK

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Excellent Quality Antique George III Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

£ 2,200

€2,530

$3,009

Excellent Quality Antique George III Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

£ 2,200

€2530

$3009

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

J and S Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Four Drawers

£ 355

€408

$486

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Four Drawers

£ 355

€408

$486

J and S Antiques

James O'Malley Antiques

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1,029

$1,224

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 895

€1029

$1224

James O'Malley Antiques

Hingstons Antiques

George II Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

£ 3,450

€3,968

$4,719

George II Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

£ 3,450

€3968

$4719

Hingstons Antiques

Trade Antiques

Chest of Drawers Bombe Country Elm 1830

£ 1,485

€1,708

$2,031

Chest of Drawers Bombe Country Elm 1830

£ 1,485

€1708

$2031

Trade Antiques

Victoria Antiques

Delightful Antique Regency Bow Front Chest of Drawers, c.1820

£ 220

€253

$301

Delightful Antique Regency Bow Front Chest of Drawers, c.1820

£ 220

€253

$301

Victoria Antiques

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & Cupboard

£ 2,750

€3,163

$3,762

Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & Cupboard

£ 2,750

€3163

$3762

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Small Antique Georgian Cuban Mahogany & Walnut Crossbanded Chest of Drawers

£ 1,500

€1,725

$2,052

Small Antique Georgian Cuban Mahogany & Walnut Crossbanded Chest of Drawers

£ 1,500

€1725

$2052

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique George III 1790 Mahogany & Brass Chest of 5 Drawers by J Moorcroft

£ 1,300

€1,495

$1,778

Antique George III 1790 Mahogany & Brass Chest of 5 Drawers by J Moorcroft

£ 1,300

€1495

$1778

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Swedish Birch Inlaid Chest of Drawers

£ 1,650

€1,898

$2,257

Mid Century Swedish Birch Inlaid Chest of Drawers

£ 1,650

€1898

$2257

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Swedish Birch Caddy Top Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2,294

$2,729

19th Century Swedish Birch Caddy Top Chest of Drawers

£ 1,995

€2294

$2729

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique 19th Century French Flame Mahogany & Brass Handled Marble Topped Commode

£ 1,200

€1,380

$1,641

Antique 19th Century French Flame Mahogany & Brass Handled Marble Topped Commode

£ 1,200

€1380

$1641

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Wooden Handles

£ 750

€863

$1,026

Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Wooden Handles

£ 750

€863

$1026

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Merchant House Antiques

Art Deco Ebonised Chest of Drawers / Commode

£ 1,895

€2,179

$2,592

Art Deco Ebonised Chest of Drawers / Commode

£ 1,895

€2179

$2592

Merchant House Antiques

Painted Marble Topped Commode in the Louis XVI Style

£ 1,895

€2,179

$2,592

Painted Marble Topped Commode in the Louis XVI Style

£ 1,895

€2179

$2592

Merchant House Antiques

CES Home & Garden Limited

Vintage 1960s Austinsuite Painted & Teak Tall Boy Chest

£ 695

€799

$951

Vintage 1960s Austinsuite Painted & Teak Tall Boy Chest

£ 695

€799

$951

CES Home & Garden Limited

Philip Hunt Antiques

Pair of Burr Walnut Bow Bedside Chests

£ 925

€1,064

$1,265

Pair of Burr Walnut Bow Bedside Chests

£ 925

€1064

$1265

Philip Hunt Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

French Style Three Drawer Mahogany Bedroom Chest

£ 325

€374

$445

French Style Three Drawer Mahogany Bedroom Chest

£ 325

€374

$445

Timeless Furniture UK

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 825

€949

$1,129

Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 825

€949

$1129

Marylebone Antiques

White’s Antiques

18th Century Georgian Period - George III Painted Mahogany Chest on Chest with Secretaire

£ 3,600

€4,140

$4,924

18th Century Georgian Period - George III Painted Mahogany Chest on Chest with Secretaire

£ 3,600

€4140

$4924

White’s Antiques

Georgian George III Mahogany Chest on Chest with Canted Corners Late 18th Century

£ 2,850

€3,278

$3,899

Georgian George III Mahogany Chest on Chest with Canted Corners Late 18th Century

£ 2,850

€3278

$3899

White’s Antiques

LT Antiques

Rare Regency Bow Front Tallboy Chest on Chest

£ 1,650

€1,898

$2,257

Rare Regency Bow Front Tallboy Chest on Chest

£ 1,650

€1898

$2257

LT Antiques

CES Home & Garden Limited

George IV Style Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1,087

George IV Style Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€914

$1087

CES Home & Garden Limited

1930s Art Deco Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 295

€339

$404

1930s Art Deco Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 295

€339

$404

CES Home & Garden Limited

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