A chest, sometimes known as chest of drawers, dresser or bureau, is a piece of furniture which has multiple parallel, horizontal drawers stacked one above each other.
Chests have traditionally been made and used for storing clothing, especially underwear, socks, and other items not normally hung in or otherwise stored in a closet. Chests are often placed in a bedroom for this purpose, but can actually be used to store anything that will fit inside and can be placed anywhere in a house or another place. Various personal sundry items are also often stored in a chest. It has a long history as one of the stand-bys of a carpenter's workshop. A typical chest is approximately rectangular in overall shape and often has short legs at the bottom corners for placement on the floor.
Chests of drawers often come in 5-, 6-, and 7-drawer varieties, with either a single or a split top drawer. Dressers are commonly made of wood, similar to many other kinds of furniture, but of course can be made of other materials. The inside of the drawers can be accessed by pulling them out at the front side of the dresser. A dresser is often placed so that the back side faces a wall since access to the back is not necessary. The lateral sides of the dressers are also usually made such that they can be placed against a wall; for example, for placement in a room corner. Although dressers can be made plain in appearance, they can also be made with a fancy or ornamental appearance, including finishes and various external color tones.
Celebrating the beauty of European design, the Seville Five Drawer Chest has decorative touches such carved detailing, a scalloped apron and faux granite top that add visual interest and texture.
The Windsor 48" Five Drawer Chest is a simple, tasteful clothes chest that will compliment any bedroom. The Windsor 48" Five Drawer Chest is the perfect place to store clothing and other items.
