9626

Expert Opinion: I feel like I am awash in a land of dressers, and things I hated a week ago no longer seem awful. I don’t care for pale wood and this dresser is pretty bland—–something you see in an office that claims it’s creative but that’s actually soul-sucking. If I were dating someone and this were his dresser, I wouldn’t make fun of him for it.

Expert Opinion: I feel like I am awash in a land of dressers, and things I hated a week ago no longer seem awful. I don’t care for pale wood and this dresser is pretty bland—–something you see in an office that claims it’s creative but that’s actually soul-sucking. If I were dating someone and this were his dresser, I wouldn’t make fun of him for it.

What We Think: Available in a range of non-soul-sucking veneers, Citterio’s minimal chest of drawers gives a nod to the timeless designs of Florence Knoll, and we like that. But at two feet tall and two feet deep, the 9626 will only house so much wardrobe—–and you’ll need subsequent trips to the Container Store.

What We Think: Available in a range of non-soul-sucking veneers, Citterio’s minimal chest of drawers gives a nod to the timeless designs of Florence Knoll, and we like that. But at two feet tall and two feet deep, the 9626 will only house so much wardrobe—–and you’ll need subsequent trips to the Container Store.

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Drift

Expert Opinion: When I saw this, I thought it was just like the bleachers in my high school gym—–like I’ll pull it out and watch a volleyball game. I don’t really want that in my bedroom. My bedroom does not need bleachers.

Expert Opinion: When I saw this, I thought it was just like the bleachers in my high school gym—–like I’ll pull it out and watch a volleyball game. I don’t really want that in my bedroom. My bedroom does not need bleachers.

What We Think: Blu Dot deserves props for occupying the oft-neglected ground between B&B Italia and Ikea—–which also sums up our take on their Drift line. The styling says, “I also own an Eames chair,” while the veneer (particularly where the top meets the sides) says, “Mer utrymme för kalsonger.”* *More space for underwear

What We Think: Blu Dot deserves props for occupying the oft-neglected ground between B&B Italia and Ikea—–which also sums up our take on their Drift line. The styling says, “I also own an Eames chair,” while the veneer (particularly where the top meets the sides) says, “Mer utrymme för kalsonger.”* *More space for underwear

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Elan

Expert Opinion: This looks like something you might see in a mid-range hotel in a tropical area, maybe with a conch shell on top of it.

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What We Think: Elan achieves its airy design through an impressive arrayof woodworking techniques—–from the mortise and tenon to tongue-and-groove. We’re not sure if we’d like having boxer briefs or bra straps peeking out of it, but the solid oak and relatively affordable checkout price make it one of our top picks.

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SB04 Fatima

Expert Opinion: We liked this one the best. I appreciate the mixture of the rustic wood with the modern stainless steel. I could picture it in a cabin up in Big Bear, if you wanted to go for a country look without being super-dated.

What We Think: Our appreciation for Fatima boils down to two words: solid wood. In comparison to the veneered competition, the admittedly pricey Fatima feels like it will hold up for generations (and the almost complete absence of style ensures that it won’t go out of style).

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Arctic Low Chest 3 Drawer

Expert Opinion: This is actually my least favorite one. The glossy laminate is so not attractive to me. The white one is rather Duran Duran-y, and the black is stereotypical 1980s Bret Easton Ellis bachelor pad—–perhaps alongside a black leather couch and lots of chrome. It’s very dated and not in a good way.

Expert Opinion: This is actually my least favorite one. The glossy laminate is so not attractive to me. The white one is rather Duran Duran-y, and the black is stereotypical 1980s Bret Easton Ellis bachelor pad—–perhaps alongside a black leather couch and lots of chrome. It’s very dated and not in a good way.

What We Think: While Arctic does conjure images of Patrick Bateman’s perfectly slicked hair and Phil Collins–era Genesis, its lacquered finish is still more appealing to us than faux-wood veneers (though unless you have an Invisible Touch, be prepared for fingerprints). As a storage unit, Arctic is up to the task and offers a range of complementary components.

What We Think: While Arctic does conjure images of Patrick Bateman’s perfectly slicked hair and Phil Collins–era Genesis, its lacquered finish is still more appealing to us than faux-wood veneers (though unless you have an Invisible Touch, be prepared for fingerprints). As a storage unit, Arctic is up to the task and offers a range of complementary components.

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