Whether you prefer showcasing your capsule wardrobe on a sleek clothing rail or keeping everything neatly tucked away, the best chests of drawers are an excellent addition to any well-organised space. Gone are the times when dressers were limited to cabinets made from synthetic plyboard to store your socks, cardigans, and jeans. Today, the best chests of drawers come in a plethora of design-led iterations that double as stunning statement pieces, featuring Mid-Century-inspired sleek lines, lacquered finishes, and eye-catching textured details.
Combining style with storage solutions for every room of your home, our pick of the best new options covers everything from classic solid oak pieces, maximalist six-drawer dressers, and more affordable drawers. There’s a wide range of options here to suit any interior design scheme, each offering a stylish focal point no matter where you choose to place it in your home.
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The best chest of drawers at a glance:
- Best mid-century chest of drawers: Franco 5 Drawer Chest, £223.20, Dunelm
- Best farmhouse oak chest of drawers: St Ives 7 Drawer Chest, £799, John Lewis
- Best statement pink chest of drawers: Lohko Rose Pink Floral Inlay Chest of Drawers, £995, Oliver Bonas
- Best chest of drawers with no handles: Terning Six-drawer Chest of Drawers, £959, Swoon
What material is best for dressers?
Most dressers on the market are made from a wood base — be it MDF or solid oak. Naturally, a high-quality solid oak chest of drawers will stand the test of time, as will pine, ash, cedar, walnut, mahogany and mango wood…to name a few. On the flip side, MDF is still a top pick for durability and is used in pieces from many household-name brands – think M&S, John Lewis etc. For a more modern look, metal and glass are popular material choices.
What size chest of drawers do I need?
If you’ve been blessed with a large living space or bedroom, wide chest of drawers units are pretty popular – while longer but thinner versions make a great slightly more slimline alternative for a hallway or upstairs landing. But if you’re really lacking when it comes to excess space, you’ll have to get creative, and look upwards rather than outwards. Enter; the tallboy dresser. Designed to take up as little floor space as possible, these tall chests truly maximise vertical space.
Keep scrolling for our full edit of the best chest of drawers and dressers to bring into your abode in 2024.
1. Best Mid Century chest of drawers
Specifications:
- Best for: A living room or bedroom with a mid-century vibe.
- Dimensions: H96cm x W85cm x D39.5cm.
- Drawers: 5.
- Materials: Rattan, MDF, particleboard, and pine.
- Other colours? No.
Why we love it: A top pick on all fronts — price, design, delivery and quality — this Dunelm five-drawer dresser has a modern look (with echoes of warmer climes). Best of all, it’s part of a wider bedroom furniture collection — so you can also purchase a matching wardrobe and bedside table if you like the sound of having a complete set.
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2. Best farmhouse oak chest of drawers