Fairfax Gray Master Chest

Because this chest stands 58 inches high and features 12 drawers, we strongly recommend following industry safety standards by anchoring it to a wall stud. While the piece is built for stability with tapered posts and a sturdy base, tall furniture can pose a tip-over risk, particularly in homes with children or pets. Using an anti-tip kit is a proactive step to ensure a safe home environment.

A master chest is designed for maximum organization in a single footprint. While a standard chest typically offers 5 or 6 drawers, this model provides 12 drawers of varying sizes. This specialized configuration allows you to separate smaller items, like accessories and hosiery, from bulkier clothing like sweaters and denim, essentially combining the capacity of a dresser with the vertical space-saving benefits of a chest.

Yes, this master chest is an excellent solution for rooms where floor space is at a premium. With a width of 56 inches and a depth of 18 inches, it provides substantial storage without the wide footprint of a traditional double dresser. Because it stands 58 inches tall, it utilizes vertical "wall space" to provide its 12 drawers of storage, leaving more open floor area for movement or other furniture.

The use of oak veneer over stable substrates is a hallmark of contemporary furniture design, offering the beautiful, open-grain texture of natural oak while being more resistant to the warping or cracking that can affect solid wood during seasonal temperature changes. The allure of the gray finish, combined with the metal bar pulls, provides a versatile industrial aesthetic that anchors a modern bedroom without feeling overly heavy.

This chest is well-suited for humid environments like the Gulf Coast or Texas. Furniture with high-quality veneers and metal ball-bearing glides tends to perform better in humidity than pieces with solid wood drawer guides, which can swell and stick. The full-extension glides ensure that the 12 drawers continue to operate smoothly even when moisture levels fluctuate, while the tapered legs provide airflow beneath the unit.

This chest features two major indicators of premium furniture craftsmanship: English dovetail joinery and ball-bearing glides. The front and back English dovetail joints provide superior structural integrity, ensuring the drawer boxes remain stable and durable under heavy use. Complementing this, the full-extension ball-bearing glides allow the drawers to open and shut with a smooth, premium feel, providing complete access to the back of each drawer.