Today there’s a real variety of styles on offer when it comes to choosing a set of drawers. So what makes a great set of handmade drawers?

Design and finish are of course really important. However the way the natural wood is celebrated makes a real difference too. It adds to the overall look and feel of the piece. Steve is always careful to showcase the distinctive features of the wood that he’s working with. This is what makes a great set of handmade drawers. It gives you something that is not only unique but extra special too.

This stunning chest of handmade drawers by Steve embrace the beauty of English ash. Here you can see how the wonderful grain is highlighted as a feature. The wood has been selected so that the grain runs across the top and down the sides of the chest. You can also see the play of colour through the front of the drawers. When you pull the drawers out you’ll see this same level of detail shown in the sides of the drawers too.

Drawers are believed to have been first invented in the mid 17th century. This is when simple chests containing small tills or boxes were used. Later on these chests contained multiple drawer boxes with doors that enclosed the drawers themselves. It wasn’t until the late 17th century that the classic rectangular piece of furniture with its open front and multiple drawers came into being. This is the chest of drawers style that we know and love today.

Steve is here to help you select a great set of handmade drawers in your timber of choice, that are just right for you. If you’re looking for a unique handmade chest of drawers crafted to your own specifications, whether in the contemporary style or in a more traditional design, please contact Steve at  info@handmade-oak-table.com or call him directly on 07989 392421.