The Bare Necessities – Chests that Store more than just Lingerie
Don’t let the name fool you. The lingerie chest does have a reputation as a luxury item. But these small, narrow chests of drawers are so versatile they can be used in many practical and helpful ways -even if you don’t wear lingerie! At Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington, we offer solid wood lingerie chests in a variety of unfinished and pre-finished styles, enabling you to find the perfect design for your home.
What is a lingerie chest?
Historically, a lingerie chest has been used as a place to store, organize, and protect delicate items, particularly women’s undergarments. It is a tall and narrow piece that features multiple small drawers. These elegant and unique pieces serve a practical purpose and can also enhance the decor of your room.
At Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington, we offer these chests from three different manufacturers. Archbold Furniture offers lingerie chests for each of their most popular bedroom collections: Alder Heritage, Alder Shaker, Emmerson, Portland, and Two West. These chests feature drawers in various sizes, including a deeper bottom drawer for storing larger items. They are also available in multiple stain and paint options in order to customize your piece. John Thomas offers a simple and clean lingerie chest as part of the Cottage Collection. This chest looks great in a kid’s room and features charming bun feet. Troyer Ridge offers three Amish-finished lingerie chests: the Arlington in Rustic Cherry, the Saratoga in Rustic Cherry with a Cocoa Stain, and the Saratoga in Brown Maple with a Morel Gray Stain.
Different Ways to Use a Lingerie Chest
- For Crafts: If you are a crafts enthusiast, the lingerie chest can be the perfect choice for you. These small chests of drawers are a great way to store and organize fabric, yarn, thread, glue, and every other craft supply. Its small size allows for use in the corner of a multi-purpose room or even a closet.
- For Organizing Files: Another solution for using a lingerie drawer is by placing it in your home office. If the never-ending piles of papers drive you crazy ( Guilty as charged!), you can stack them, file them, and store them in your chest. You can also store other office supplies like pens, staplers, scissors, and more. For a more organized look, add drawer dividers and store smaller items separately.
- Bathroom Cabinet: Since lingerie chests are narrow, you can place them in your bathroom to store towels and other toiletries. You can store hair styling tools, medication, makeup and accessories as well.
- Storing Media Collections: You can also use your lingerie chest to store your “antique” collection of DVDs, CDs, or video games. You can have a drawer just for your collection and another drawer for controllers or other electrical supplies.
- Hallway Cabinet: Lingerie chests work great in a foyer. These narrow chests offer the perfect place to keep your keys, wallet, or mail. You can also keep gloves and scarves handy during winter. Or, you can use one drawer as a sock cabinet to keep all of your socks in one place.
Safety First
No matter where you choose to place your lingerie chest, safety is an important consideration. All of our lingerie chest are compliant with the Sturdy Act to prevent accidents from tipping. This is especially important when using these chests in a kid’s bedroom, a large closet, or a shared family space.
The Naked Truth
At Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington, we can help you find the perfect lingerie chest for your personal needs. Purchase alone for a specific function or as part of a bedroom collection. Choose from rustic, contemporary, or traditional designs. Customize your chest with multiple stain and paint choices. Or buy unfinished and make it your own – we have paints and stains on hand to give you plenty of inspiration.
When you shop with us, you can be confident that you are getting quality solid wood furniture at a competitive price with the BEST customer service around. Stop by our showroom or browse online – either way, we are here to help!