Used chest of drawerses in Australia typically sell for A$57 to A$345 (about $40 to $240). A chest of drawers is judged by how the drawers run — a buyer will open every one, so make sure they slide before you photograph anything.
What chest of drawerses are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$345 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$293 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$224 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$155 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$86 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Drawers that run smoothly and sit square when closed
- Original handles and back panel intact
What pulls it down
- Drawers that stick, drop or fall off their runners
- Replaced or mismatched handles
Selling a chest of drawers in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
WishThrift has not opened Australia for trading yet, so this page is a guide rather than a live marketplace — the category becomes browsable here the moment the first Australian sellers list.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Open and close every drawer fully
- Photograph the top and any water marks honestly
Getting it ready
- Check the drawer bottoms from underneath, which is where thin ply bows or drops out entirely.
- Wipe the top. It is the surface buyers look at first and usually carries ring marks or heat damage.
Photograph
- The chest straight on with all drawers closed, in even light
- The inside of one drawer, showing the base and joints
- The top surface at an angle to reveal ring marks, plus any chip, veneer lift or missing handle
Put in the description
- Height, width and depth in centimetres
- Number of drawers, and whether any are lockable or have dividers
- Material and finish — solid wood, veneer, painted or laminate
Lead with material, drawer count and style: “Solid Pine Chest of Drawers, 5 Drawer, Waxed” or “1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, 6 Drawer”. Drawer count is a real search term because buyers are matching a space, and the era matters for anything mid-century.
Consistent demand all year with a January and late-summer lift. Solid wood pieces suitable for painting move fastest, often within a week or two.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$345 a buyer pays is the A$345 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for chest of drawerses.
- Selling a chest of drawers in Sydney
- Selling a chest of drawers in Melbourne
- Selling a chest of drawers in Brisbane
- Selling a chest of drawers in Perth
- Selling a chest of drawers in Adelaide
- Selling a chest of drawers in Gold Coast
- Selling a chest of drawers in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a chest of drawers in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Do all the drawers open properly?
Test them and answer specifically. If one sticks, say which and why. Buyers accept a sticky drawer they were told about and resent one they discover.
What do buyers check first?
They open every drawer. Sticking or dropping drawers are the most common complaint, so make sure they run before you photograph.
Do original handles matter?
On antique and design pieces, yes. Replaced handles are noticed and reduce the price on anything collectable.
More: how to sell a chest of drawers, what chest of drawerses are worth, or Furniture across Australia.