In earlier centuries people kept their belongings in chests. And, than the sizes of such storage were more, the more difficult it was to find something. In the XVII century was invented a very useful piece of furniture - chest of drawers , whose name in French means "comfortable".
The appearance of chests of drawers constantly changed. Initially decorated with inlaid and rich carvings, chests occupied a place exclusively in the halls and living rooms of rich houses. Gradually, the commodes were deprived of excessive pretentiousness and pomposity, and became classically rigorous. This piece of furniture began to be installed in bedrooms, nurseries, offices , hallways. Today the classic chest of drawers is still popular and in demand. It stores a variety of things: clothes, linens, books, toys, etc. You can buy a small chest of drawers for storing personal belongings, costume jewelry and cosmetics.
Classic dresser in the living room
Most often the modern classic chest of drawers has the right rectangular shape. Such a strict look allows the dresser to fit perfectly into the classic interior of the living room. In addition, in the chest of drawers will be stored various things, it can be used in the living room and as a cabinet for TV. An interesting solution for a small rectangular living room can be a classic long low chest of drawers over which you can hang a TV.
For the manufacture of a high-end dresser, wood of expensive species of oak, cherry, rosewood, mahogany, hevea is used. Thanks to this, the dressers in the classic style look elegant and elegant.
Cheaper chests of drawers are made of beech, birch, spruce, pine. Such chests of drawers can be made in dark and light shades. Especially elegant looks white classic chest of drawers, which perfectly matches with other shades in the interior.
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Classic chest of drawers for bedroom
Harmonious addition to the furnishings of the bedroom, as, indeed, the living room, can become a classic chest of drawers with a mirror. The main thing is that it does not get out of the general interior of your bedroom. A chest of drawers can have one or more drawers, an open niche or shelves that can be closed with doors. A low chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table: it can have a table lamp, mirror and other bedroom decor elements. A dressing table can replace a tall model. For the production of chests, not only wood is used, but also MDF, particleboard and even rattan.
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Chest of drawers in a classical style in the hallway
A chest of drawers is also very practical in the hallway. After all, on its upper part, you can come home, put your handbag, put keys, gloves, etc. Convenient for the hallway and a classic chest of drawers with a mirror. Perfectly suitable for the hallway is a brown classic chest of drawers, which is combined in color with the overall design of the room.
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