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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Daniel Clark Furniture

Antique Painted Geometric Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1,385

$1,651

Antique Painted Geometric Chest of Drawers

£ 1,200

€1385

$1651

Daniel Clark Furniture

IOC Antiques Ltd

Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 225

€260

$310

Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 225

€260

$310

IOC Antiques Ltd

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Edwardian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€750

$894

Antique Edwardian Pine Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€750

$894

Penderyn Antiques

Alain Michel Antiques

George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers with a Brushing Slide above - 18th Century

€ 2,400

£2,079

$2,861

George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers with a Brushing Slide above - 18th Century

€ 2,400

£2079

$2861

Alain Michel Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 885

€1,022

$1,218

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 885

€1022

$1218

Marylebone Antiques

Penderyn Antiques

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€687

$819

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table Chest of Drawers

£ 595

€687

$819

Penderyn Antiques

Millers Antiques

Matched Pair Georgian Bedside Cabinets

£ 3,500

€4,041

$4,816

Matched Pair Georgian Bedside Cabinets

£ 3,500

€4041

$4816

Millers Antiques

Kernow Furniture

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€802

$956

Kernow Furniture

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1,495

$1,782

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1495

$1782

Kernow Furniture

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Superb Tall & Narrow Waxed Georgian Antique Pine 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 725

€837

$998

Superb Tall & Narrow Waxed Georgian Antique Pine 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

£ 725

€837

$998

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Military Campaign Style Mahogany Sideboard

£ 1,650

€1,905

$2,270

Military Campaign Style Mahogany Sideboard

£ 1,650

€1905

$2270

Marylebone Antiques

Alain Michel Antiques

Mahogany Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century

€ 2,900

£2,512

$3,457

Mahogany Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century

€ 2,900

£2512

$3457

Alain Michel Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

19th Century Shaped Front Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,550

€1,789

$2,133

19th Century Shaped Front Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 1,550

€1789

$2133

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Merchant House Antiques

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

£ 2,695

€3,111

$3,708

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

£ 2,695

€3111

$3708

Merchant House Antiques

French Painted Commode / Chest of Drawers

£ 1,695

€1,957

$2,332

French Painted Commode / Chest of Drawers

£ 1,695

€1957

$2332

Merchant House Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers

£ 995

€1,149

$1,369

Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers

£ 995

€1149

$1369

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Mid 18th Century Small Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

£ 3,650

€4,214

$5,022

Mid 18th Century Small Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

£ 3,650

€4214

$5022

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Georgian Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€866

$1,032

Georgian Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 750

€866

$1032

Marylebone Antiques

Timeless Furniture UK

Reproduction Inlaid Mahogany Dwarf Chest

£ 185

€214

$255

Reproduction Inlaid Mahogany Dwarf Chest

£ 185

€214

$255

Timeless Furniture UK

Daniel Clark Furniture

Vintage Pine Cupboard with Drawers, c.1960

£ 275

€317

$378

Vintage Pine Cupboard with Drawers, c.1960

£ 275

€317

$378

Daniel Clark Furniture

Fedw Hir Antiques

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

£ 185

€214

$255

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

£ 185

€214

$255

Fedw Hir Antiques

J and S Antiques

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€918

$1,094

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€918

$1094

J and S Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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

£ 825

€952

$1,135

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

£ 825

€952

$1135

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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

£ 825

€952

$1,135

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

£ 825

€952

$1135

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French 5 Drawers Carved Tall Cabinet

£ 369

€426

$508

Chest of Drawers Vintage French 5 Drawers Carved Tall Cabinet

£ 369

€426

$508

Vintage World

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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

£ 1,850

€2,136

$2,546

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

£ 1,850

€2136

$2546

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Louis Shabby Chic 3 Drawers Cabinet

£ 299

€345

$411

Chest of Drawers Vintage French Louis Shabby Chic 3 Drawers Cabinet

£ 299

€345

$411

Vintage World

Chest of Drawers Antique French Burr Style 4 Drawers Carved Cabinet

£ 599

€692

$824

Chest of Drawers Antique French Burr Style 4 Drawers Carved Cabinet

£ 599

€692

$824

Vintage World

Georgian Antiques

Two-part Teak Military Chest of Drawers

£ 2,650

€3,059

$3,646

Two-part Teak Military Chest of Drawers

£ 2,650

€3059

$3646

Georgian Antiques

London City Antiques

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 1,495

€1,726

$2,057

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers

£ 1,495

€1726

$2057

London City Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Rococo Revival Marble Top Chest of Drawers

£ 1,595

€1,841

$2,195

Mid Century Rococo Revival Marble Top Chest of Drawers

£ 1,595

€1841

$2195

Debenham Antiques Ltd

FB Antiques

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

FB Antiques

CES Home & Garden Limited

Antique Hand Painted Chinese Chest

£ 1,595

€1,841

$2,195

Antique Hand Painted Chinese Chest

£ 1,595

€1841

$2195

CES Home & Garden Limited

FB Antiques

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides

£ 1,250

€1,443

$1,720

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedsides

£ 1,250

€1443

$1720

FB Antiques

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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

£ 1,350

€1,559

$1,858

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

£ 1,350

€1559

$1858

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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

£ 725

€837

$998

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

£ 725

€837

$998

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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

£ 725

€837

$998

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

£ 725

€837

$998

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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

£ 645

€745

$888

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

£ 645

€745

$888

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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

£ 825

€952

$1,135

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

£ 825

€952

$1135

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

A Mint Clean Victorian Antique / Old

£ 725

€837

$998

A Mint Clean Victorian Antique / Old

£ 725

€837

$998

D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd

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