A chest of drawers earns its place in a room by doing two jobs at once: it stores clothes and everyday items, and it anchors the look of a bedroom or living room the way a plain shelf never quite mana...
A chest of drawers earns its place in a room by doing two jobs at once: it stores clothes and everyday items, and it anchors the look of a bedroom or living room the way a plain shelf never quite manages. Italconcept builds chests of drawers from solid wood rather than chipboard, which means the drawers keep running smoothly and the frame stays tight years after installation. As a Ukrainian manufacturer, the company pairs traditional joinery with hardware from established European suppliers to produce furniture meant to last well beyond a single move.
Why Solid Wood Instead of MDF/Chipboard
Solid wood handles the repeated weight and motion of drawers far better than chipboard or MDF. It resists warping from humidity, keeps screw joints tight after years of daily use, and can be sanded and refinished if the surface picks up scratches. Chipboard tends to lose grip around fittings once a piece has been assembled and moved a few times, and a damaged laminate surface cannot be restored the way solid wood can. Over time, a solid wood chest tends to look better rather than worse, since the grain deepens with age instead of fading.
Types of Chests of Drawers
The range covers formats suited to different rooms and storage needs:
- bedroom chests with multiple drawers
- TV chests sized for living room use
- narrow models for compact spaces
- chests combining drawers with open shelving
Each type is available in solid ash or alder with natural veneer, so the choice comes down to room layout rather than material trade-offs.
Bedroom Chests
Bedroom chests typically come with three to six drawers depending on the size of the room and the amount of storage needed. A taller model with more drawers works well as the main storage piece, while compact two or three-drawer versions suit a supporting role next to a wardrobe. Drawer depth and spacing matter for what actually fits inside: wide, shallow drawers work best for folded clothing, while deeper compartments suit bulkier items like sweaters or bedding.
TV Chests
A TV chest is a practical alternative to a standard media console, especially in living rooms with a restrained, uncluttered layout. The wider top surface holds the screen along with a sound system or decorative pieces, while the drawers below keep cables, remotes, and small electronics out of sight. These models sit lower than a typical bedroom chest to keep the screen at a comfortable viewing height from a sofa. Weight distribution across the top matters here, so it is worth checking the load rating of a specific model before mounting a larger screen.
Solid Wood vs MDF/Chipboard Comparison
| Criterion |
Solid Wood |
MDF / Chipboard |
| Durability |
Holds up for decades, resists warping |
Drawers sag and joints loosen over time |
| Eco-friendliness |
Natural material, no synthetic resins |
Contains adhesives and resin binders |
| Strength |
Withstands daily use and hardware stress |
Hardware loosens faster under repeated use |
| Design |
Natural grain, ages well |
Needs lamination or paint to finish |
How to Choose the Right Chest of Drawers
A few practical checks make it easier to pick a chest that fits the room and gets used the way it was meant to:
- Measure the wall space available, including clearance for drawers to open fully.
- Decide on the number of drawers based on actual storage needs rather than appearance alone.
- Match the height to the intended use, lower for a TV chest, taller for primary clothing storage.
- Choose a frame style and hardware finish that fits the rest of the room's furniture.
- Match the wood tone to other pieces in the bedroom furniture set, such as the bed or bedside table, so the room reads as one collection.
- Account for walking space around the chest so open drawers do not block movement through the room.
Working through these points before ordering helps avoid the common mistake of buying a chest that does not suit the room or clash with the rest of the furniture around it.
Materials and Craftsmanship
Chests are built from solid ash and alder, finished with natural veneer that keeps the wood's texture visible rather than covering it with laminate. Drawers run on Häfele and Blum hardware with soft-close mechanisms, which keeps the motion smooth and quiet even after years of daily opening and closing. Every model comes with an 18-month warranty, reflecting the build quality of both the joinery and the fittings used throughout.
Ordering and Delivery
Chests of drawers are available through Italconcept's dealer network across Ukraine and can also be shipped by logistics partners to regions and countries without a local showroom. Pieces can be made to order with a chosen wood tone, drawer count, and size, and dealers can confirm production timelines for a specific configuration. The full range of collections, including matching bedroom and living room pieces such as mirrors, is listed in the Italconcept catalog.
