Amish Wooden Chest of Drawers & Lingerie Chests
Are you looking for sturdy yet stylish storage solutions for your bedroom? Then check out our collection of Amish chests of drawers and lingerie dressers! Handcrafted from high-quality solid wood, these pieces offer the perfect addition to any decor. From rustic farmhouse designs to detailed bedroom chests loaded with extra features, there is a storage solution for you.
Chest of Drawers Dresser vs Lingerie Chest Dresser
The difference between lingerie chest of drawers and standard dresser chest of drawers is simply the size. A standard 6-drawer chest is 36-40" wide and 52-56" tall. Lingerie chests are only 24-26" wide and 56-59" tall. Both range from 19-22" deep depending on the furniture style.
The standard drawer layout of a chest of drawers is four large drawers at the bottom, with two small drawers in the top row. Some bedroom furniture collections feature chests with five or six full-width drawers.
Lingerie chests are typically six full width drawers. Drawers are shallow at the top for small items, graduating in depth towards the bottom for larger items. The DCF Mission lingerie chest features a set of doors at the top, allowing space for an adjustable shelf inside.
Chest of Drawers vs Standard Bedroom Dresser
The main difference between a chest of drawers and a standard dresser is the layout and size. Dressers are landscape oriented, allowing for a mirror on top if desired. Chest of drawers are better for filling a narrow wall and adding storage space vertically.
Are Amish Lingerie Chests and Chest of Drawers solid wood?
Local Amish craftsmen in Ohio build each bedroom dresser and chest using solid American hardwoods. Choose your favorite wood type for any item. Wood options include Red or White Oak, Maple, Cherry, Hickory, Elm and Walnut wood. All wood types offer a wide range of stain colors to complete your vision.
Browse our wood and color options online for inspiration. If you can't decide on a favorite, call us to request wood samples. Our team will send you several wood samples in the mail. Make your final wood and color choice in the comfort of your own home.
Oak is a classic Amish bedroom furniture option. Strong and durable, Oak wood is also readily available, making it a budget friendly option. Oak has a prominent grain texture, especially enhanced in light to medium stains.
In addition to straight sawn Oak, Amish furniture makers often use quarter sawn White Oak wood. The quarter sawn wood creates a completely different view of the grain. Traditional mission bedroom furniture is a favorite option for quarter sawn White Oak. Check out the Craftsman Mission and DCF Mission bedroom chest of drawers for inspiration.
Maple wood is a versatile option for bedroom furniture. The smooth grain texture is our top recommendation for a painted finish. Looking for a white chest of drawers? Check out our Weston Chest of Drawers, displayed in Maple wood with Decorator White paint.
We often pair Maple wood in a painted finish with a rustic wood type for contrast. A sleek, black or white painted chest of drawers looks stunning with a wood stained top. Choosing a stained wood top for a painted cabinet also makes it easier to hide knicks and scratches that happen over time.
White chest of drawers is a favorite option for a child's bedroom. The clean, classic style creates a durable piece of furniture that functions well from childhood to helping them move into their first home. A custom lower-height chest is even a great option to use as a changing table in the nursery. No matter how their style changes, white will be a neutral item easy to incorporate into any home decor.
The Weston style is also a favorite dark wood chest of drawers. Maple wood takes a sleek, modern edge with Dark Knight stain. The subtle texture of the grain in Maple wood looks painted from a distance when using a dark stain. Other stain colors for dark wood dressers and chests include Ebony, Gunsmoke, Brown Velvet, Rich Tobacco and Rich Cherry.
Cherry is a well-known, traditional wood type for furniture. The rich, warmth of Cherry wood often adds a reddish undertone to stain colors. Cherry and Maple have a similar grain texture and durability. It can be difficult to tell the difference between the two wood species on warm, dark stain colors.
Light stain colors on Cherry wood will darken and age over time. The natural redness in Cherry wood deepens as it ages, adding a rich depth to the wood tone. Exposure to natural light will enhance the red tones.
Hickory wood has gained popularity in recent years. The rustic grain texture of Hickory adds warmth and character to modern bedroom styles. Bonus points for also being the hardest wood type available in Amish furniture. Hickory ranks at 1820 on the Janka wood hardness scale.
Elm is an American hardwood that often surprises people. The wood grain of the humble Elm tree is feathery and exotic looking. We often pair it with black accents or hardware, shown here on the Heritage bedroom collection. Michael's Cherry is a perennial favorite stain color on Elm wood, beautifully highlighting the grain texture.
Walnut wood bedroom furniture is a favorite for modern bedroom styles. The medium-dark natural color of Walnut is perfect with a simple, clear finish to seal and protect the wood. The Hudson bedroom dressers and chests are a beautiful complement to natural, rustic Walnut.
Finally, select bedroom furniture styles are available in reclaimed wood. Our barn wood is a mix of locally sourced reclaimed red and white oak. Shop our Silverton bedroom collection and enjoy natural wood furniture in the stunning texture that only time can create!
Custom Options for Solid Wood Chest of Drawers and Lingerie Chests
Our Amish made furniture, including any lingerie dresser or chest of drawers is available with custom options. Start by choosing a furniture style you prefer, from classic Mission and Shaker to modern and farmhouse styles. The clean lines of the Hilton collection complement mid-century modern bedroom styles.
Request a custom size or specific drawer layout to gain maximum functionality in the dresser drawers. Add a media shelf in the same cabinet you store clothes. Choose your wood type, stain color and hardware. Add a specialty white finish like Glacier White, perfect for farmhouse decor styles.
Some bedroom furniture styles, such as the Belmont collection, offer hidden jewelry storage and soft closing drawer slides. These features are available as custom options for other bedroom furniture styles as well. Local Amish furniture makers craft each piece of furniture one at a time, allowing for personalized features.
If you cannot find a chest of drawers or lingerie dresser in the style you prefer, submit ideas for a custom design. Our craftsmen welcome custom ideas for bedroom furniture. In addition to a photo or sketch, include details like dimensions, and preferred wood type and color. Our team will provide a price quote and detailed 3D blueprint on request.
Delivery of our Amish Bedroom Furniture
Solid wood chest of drawers and lingerie dressers are heavy and can be hard to move. Let our Amish furniture delivery experts bring the furniture to you. Delivery is available throughout the lower 48 United States. All delivery includes our team bringing the furniture into your home and completely setting up in your bedroom.
Lead times and delivery charges vary by location. If you can't wait for custom made, check out our bedroom furniture that is in stock and ready to ship. We keep a collection of our most popular colors and sizes ready to go for your convenience. Contact a member of our team for more information.
Pickup Bedroom Furniture in Amish Country
In addition to delivery, you may also opt to pick up the furniture at our Berlin, Ohio location. Our showroom location is in the heart of Ohio's Amish Country, in downtown Berlin. Come visit us for the weekend and explore the small towns of Sugarcreek, Mt. Hope, Berlin, and Walnut Creek.
When picking up your bedroom furniture, our team will carefully blanket wrap all items and load onto your vehicle. Remember to recruit some extra muscle to unload it when you get back home!
Every chest of drawers and lingerie chest is part of a complete matching bedroom furniture set. Find matching beds, nightstands, dressers and armoires.
Chest of drawers are versatile items often used on their own as well. Small guest rooms and children's bedrooms often feature a simple chest of drawers for linens and clothing. Removing the bottom drawer and shortening the cabinet height overall is a great way to scale down a chest of drawers.
Chest of drawers are a wonderful addition in other rooms of the home. Think outside the box and add much-needed storage to your living room or entryway.
Now that you are familiar with the many options, browse our gallery online for inspiration. Choose a bedroom chest of drawers or lingerie dresser with confidence. Your new furniture will add functionality and style to enjoy in your home for many years. Contact us at Dutch Craft Furniture of Berlin with any questions you may have.
