The wooden chest of drawers, a very traditional piece of furniture with roots in historic interiors, is more relevant than ever. Originally used as a dining-room buffet, it has found many other uses: as a clothes cabinet, an elegant addition to the living room, or a replacement for shoe cabinets in the hallway. We present three collections from renowned Italian manufacturers, each showing a different side of this versatile piece.
Wooden dresser or buffet – is there really a difference?
Today, the term buffet is understood as comfortable and practical. A chest of drawers is traditionally a bedroom piece with several drawers, while the buffet is a modern solution for the dining room or living room. A buffet is narrower, stands against the wall, and can hide tableware or a bar; it can also successfully replace a wall unit for the television. Accessories such as vases, statues, or original lamps make the buffet a stylish interior accent.
Wooden chest of drawers – modern, traditional, or eclectic?
The wooden chest is available in many versions: sometimes decorated like a classic carved piece, sometimes as a sleek minimalist Finnish buffet, and sometimes as an eclectic mix of traditional design and modern color. In a minimalist home, handleless buffets decorate the walls; in a grand hallway, a classic chest of drawers can become a real focal point. Whatever style you choose, pay attention to quality – a buffet is an investment that can last for life. Three Italian producers have become well known for their elegant collections.
Bizzotto collection
The classic Cantiero collection
Comfortable and modern designs by TREKU
Anna Lohan
Peter Dark
