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Antique Chest of Drawers & Vintage Drawers

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An antique chest of drawers is central to any bedroom as it not only adds much needed charm to the space but often provides deeper drawers than its modern counterpart. They first appeared in the mid-17th Century from a large coffer or chest with drawers in the base. There are many sizes, looks and drawer combinations that you can choose from but the most popular remain the bow front and the serpentine fronted chests of the 18th and 19th Centuries found in oak, mahogany or painted. Often these chests would be decorated with sweeping legs, intricate inlays or cuts of veneer and were complemented with well-cast brass handles.


The great thing about antique and vintage chests is that you know they were well made when new as they have already survived sometimes hundreds of years. Antique chests can be found in all sizes and forms from Bedside Drawers and smaller sized Chests to the larger Wellington and Tallboy Chests with their banks of drawers.

During the 20th Century the form of the chest of drawers did not change, but the decoration did. Within the Arts and Crafts period people were admiring the honesty of a simple well-constructed wooden piece, and by the Mid-Century designers were exploring slender Atomic-style legs and bold coloured melamine finishes.


When looking for a unique chest of drawers for the bedroom then Antique and Vintage examples really do offer many great choices, and at LoveAntiques we have an unrivalled selection for you.   

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Victorian Pine Blue Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874
Victorian Pine Blue Painted Chest of Drawers

Victorian Pine Blue Painted Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874

Daniel Clark Furniture

19th Century Bank of 7 Drawers

Salisbury Antiques Centre

19th Century Bank of 7 Drawers

£ 1,895

€2,214
$2,384
19th Century Bank of 7 Drawers

19th Century Bank of 7 Drawers

£ 1,895

€2214
$2384

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Art Deco Dressing Chest by Heals

£ 790

€923
$994
Art Deco Dressing Chest by Heals

Art Deco Dressing Chest by Heals

£ 790

€923
$994

Antique & Decorative

Campaign Chest of Drawers

Antique & Decorative

Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 820

€958
$1,031
Campaign Chest of Drawers

Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 820

€958
$1031

Antique & Decorative

Burr Walnut 5 Drawer Canted Corner Chest 1930s

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Burr Walnut 5 Drawer Canted Corner Chest 1930s

£ 675

€789
$849
Burr Walnut 5 Drawer Canted Corner Chest 1930s

Burr Walnut 5 Drawer Canted Corner Chest 1930s

£ 675

€789
$849

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Burr Walnut Bowfront 6 Drawer Chest c.1930

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Burr Walnut Bowfront 6 Drawer Chest c.1930

£ 675

€789
$849
Burr Walnut Bowfront 6 Drawer Chest c.1930

Burr Walnut Bowfront 6 Drawer Chest c.1930

£ 675

€789
$849

Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,190

€1,390
$1,497
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,190

€1390
$1497

Marylebone Antiques

Good Georgian 4 High Chest of Drawers

£ 690

€806
$868
Good Georgian 4 High Chest of Drawers

Good Georgian 4 High Chest of Drawers

£ 690

€806
$868

Wickersley Antiques

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874

Wickersley Antiques

Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Tallboy

£ 3,850

€4,497
$4,843
Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Tallboy

Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Tallboy

£ 3,850

€4497
$4843

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Victorian Golden Oak Chest of Drawers

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Victorian Golden Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818
Victorian Golden Oak Chest of Drawers

Victorian Golden Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

Penderyn Antiques

Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers by J.Maple

£ 1,450

€1,694
$1,824
Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers by J.Maple

Tall Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers by J.Maple

£ 1,450

€1694
$1824

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Inlays - 18th Century

€ 2,400

£2,055
$2,584
Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Inlays - 18th Century

Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Inlays - 18th Century

€ 2,400

£2055
$2584

Alain Michel Antiques

Victorian Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,050

€1,227
$1,321
Victorian Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

Victorian Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

£ 1,050

€1227
$1321

LT Antiques

Regency Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Regency Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,230

€1,437
$1,547
Regency Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

Regency Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

£ 1,230

€1437
$1547

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Mahogany Dressing Chest c.1770

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Mahogany Dressing Chest c.1770

£ 4,950

€5,782
$6,226
Mahogany Dressing Chest c.1770

Mahogany Dressing Chest c.1770

£ 4,950

€5782
$6226

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Irish Highboy c.1750

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Irish Highboy c.1750

£ 10,950

€12,791
$13,774
Irish Highboy c.1750

Irish Highboy c.1750

£ 10,950

€12791
$13774

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Oak Chest of Drawers

Worboys Antiques

Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 465

€543
$585
Oak Chest of Drawers

Oak Chest of Drawers

£ 465

€543
$585

Worboys Antiques

Small Georgian Design Edwardian Antique Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874
Small Georgian Design Edwardian Antique Chest of Drawers

Small Georgian Design Edwardian Antique Chest of Drawers

£ 695

€812
$874

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Victorian Mahogany Chest c.1870

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Victorian Mahogany Chest c.1870

£ 480

€561
$604
Victorian Mahogany Chest c.1870

Victorian Mahogany Chest c.1870

£ 480

€561
$604

Salisbury Antiques Centre

19th Century Drop Flap Table Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818
19th Century Drop Flap Table Chest of Drawers

19th Century Drop Flap Table Chest of Drawers

£ 650

€759
$818

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Naval Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1,513
$1,629
Naval Campaign Chest of Drawers

Naval Campaign Chest of Drawers

£ 1,295

€1513
$1629

Antiques & Chic

French Oak Marble Top Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1,694
$1,824
French Oak Marble Top Chest of Drawers

French Oak Marble Top Chest of Drawers

£ 1,450

€1694
$1824

B Southgate

Victorian Stencilled Pine Dressing Chest

£ 650

€759
$818
Victorian Stencilled Pine Dressing Chest

Victorian Stencilled Pine Dressing Chest

£ 650

€759
$818

LT Antiques

Antique 20th Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut

£ 365

€426
$459
Antique 20th Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut

Antique 20th Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut

£ 365

€426
$459

ActFurniture LTD

George III Six Height Mahogany 2 Piece Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€929
$1,000
George III Six Height Mahogany 2 Piece Chest of Drawers

George III Six Height Mahogany 2 Piece Chest of Drawers

£ 795

€929
$1000

Beresford Antiques Ltd

Antique 18th Century Chest on Chest in Mahogany

£ 1,650

€1,927
$2,075
Antique 18th Century Chest on Chest in Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Chest on Chest in Mahogany

£ 1,650

€1927
$2075

ActFurniture LTD

Vintage Antique Chest of Drawers FAQs 


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.