Do you want to sell antique dressers and other antique furniture?

The world of antique furniture is fascinating and intricate, filled with stories that are reflected in each unique piece. Among antique furniture, dressers, sideboards, and nightstands hold a special place for their beauty, functionality, and representation of past eras. If you own an antique dresser and are considering selling it, it is important to understand the evaluation process and the advantages of immediate payment.

Berti Antichità specializes in the purchase and sale of antiques, including evaluations of antique furniture. This process requires expertise, professionalism, and a trained eye.

How does Berti Antichità evaluate and purchase antique dressers, sideboards, and nightstands? Here are some of the main factors our experts consider in our antique furniture evaluation services in Tuscany and across Italy:

1. Era and rarity: The rarity of the piece and its historical period influence its market value. For instance, an 18th-century dresser from France might have a very different value compared to a 19th-century one made in Italy.
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3. Material and craftsmanship: The type of wood used, inlays, quality of finishes, and decorative details significantly affect the item's value. Precious woods such as rosewood, bois de violette, olive wood, walnut, rosewood, and carob are particularly prized.
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5. Condition: The preservation state of the furniture is crucial for evaluation. A well-maintained dresser, sideboard, or nightstand will have a higher value than one requiring significant restoration. However, even pieces in need of restoration may have value, especially if they are rare.

 Benefits of Selling Antiques with Immediate Payment

Opting for our antique purchase service with immediate payment offers several advantages for sellers:

1. Immediate liquidity: Immediate payment allows sellers to obtain cash without the long waiting periods associated with auctions, which might result in unsold items or require the seller to relist the item at a lower price. Additionally, even when sold at auction, buyers may delay pick-up, further prolonging the payment process.
   
   
2. Quick and simple transactions: Berti Antichità offers streamlined and efficient antique purchase procedures, avoiding lengthy delays.
   
   
3. Transparent evaluations: Our evaluations of antique dressers, sideboards, and nightstands are based on clear, objective criteria, ensuring sellers feel confident about the fairness of the proposed price.
   
   
4. Safety and reliability: Choosing Berti Antichità means relying on a professional with a strong presence in the antique market since 1956. We guarantee secure, professional transactions with payment made at the time of item collection.
   
   

How to sell your antique dresser, sideboard, or nightstands with immediate payment:

1. Take photos of your furniture and send them via WhatsApp to +39 335 281 522.
   
   
2. Alternatively, email the photos to bertiantic@gmail.com, including your phone number.
   
   
3. We will respond promptly – our average response time is just 15 minutes, as certified by Google.
   
   

Selling an antique dresser, sideboard, or nightstand with immediate payment is a great choice for those who want to monetize their antique furniture quickly and securely.



A Bit of History

A Brief History of the Dresser

The dresser is part of the so-called "closed furniture" category, entering the realm of furniture with a distinctly architectural design. The antique dresser derives from the chest or cassapanca, which is perhaps the oldest type of furniture. Initially, the chest was almost the only piece of furniture in the home and served multiple purposes: it was used as a bed, a container for linens, a seat, and, in cases of flight, fire, or war, as a storage space for the few possessions that could be saved.

The dresser, with two, three, or more drawers, spacious and sturdy, made its appearance in the 16th century but gained prominence in the 17th century. During this time, dressers were large, had massive structures, and were rectangular or trapezoidal in shape. In Italy, toward the end of the 1600s, highly elaborate dressers were created, and their large size made them ideal for rich and intricate ornamentation.

With the Baroque period and its remarkable love for rich decoration, the dresser became increasingly valuable, serving not only as a functional piece of furniture but also as a decorative element in grand reception rooms. These dressers were constructed according to the most advanced stylistic rules of the exuberant Baroque style, featuring curves and counter-curves, fully sculpted figures, ivory inlays, gilding, and bronze details. In Baroque furniture, there was no limit to the richness of decoration or the extravagance of shapes.

However, by the late 17th century, more graceful forms began to emerge. By the 18th century, when cabinetmaking flourished, the dresser took on softer, lighter, and more anatomical shapes, combining rationality with elegance. This period celebrated a feminine, delicate, and refined aesthetic.

The dresser became graceful and highly elaborate, though in a manner distinct from the Baroque period, with rich floral motifs, curls, and inlays. The most representative dresser of the 18th century is the Venetian dresser, known for its harmonious curves, slender legs supporting bulging bodies, and its use of unexpected colors and various lacquer finishes.

Are you considering selling an antique dresser? Turn to Berti Antichità. We evaluate and purchase antique dressers. Send us a photo via WhatsApp at +39 335 281 522, and we will respond in no time. Alternatively, email us at bertiantic@gmail.com and include your phone number. Our average response time, certified by Google, is just 15 minutes.

History of the Sideboard

WHEN WAS THE SIDEBOARD BORN?

This question is best answered by Simone Berti, owner of the Berti Antiquarian Gallery.

In the past, the furniture that filled homes was sparse and functional. There was a table, a board placed on a support that could be assembled and disassembled as needed, a chest that served as a wardrobe, and a bed—a small cot rolled out in the evening and put away in the morning.

Despite this simplicity, as early as Roman times, people conceived a piece of furniture to store utensils and food—the sideboard. It was initially made of wood and covered with fabric, but it wasn’t until the 15th century that this piece of furniture began to take shape. The origin of its name is quite fascinating. It derives from the "Sideboard Service" (Servizio Credenza), a task regularly performed by the Master Sideboard Steward in noble households during the 17th century.

At that time, poisoning adversaries or hostile individuals was a common way of resolving conflicts, especially at noble banquets. The Master Sideboard Steward played a key role in reassuring guests by tasting the food himself and remaining in the banquet hall throughout the event, ensuring no doubts arose about the safety of the food being served.

Two types of sideboards can be distinguished: the low, elongated sideboard and the double-body sideboard.

The first type resembled a small cupboard with a compartment and two or three shelves, enclosed by doors. The legs were very short or, in some cases, the furniture sat directly on the floor. The top surface was typically used to store plates and tableware.

The double-body sideboard featured an upper section with shelves, often enclosed by glass-fronted doors. This type of sideboard was primarily used to display silverware, glassware, and fine sets of cups and plates.

Do you have an antique sideboard you’d like to sell? Request an evaluation for purchasing your sideboard from Berti Antiquariato: send us a WhatsApp message at +39 335 281 522 or email us at bertiantic@gmail.com. Don’t forget to include your phone number. We will get back to you in no time—our average response time is 15 minutes, as certified by Google.